Biomass and Biofuels

American Methanol Institute
A non-profit educational and scientific organization dedicated to supporting the greater use of methanol as a clean energy resource.
http://www.methanol.org/

Austrian Biofuels Institute
An international centre of competence for liquid biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol. News items, articles, scope of their efforts, and a list of members.
http://www.biodiesel.at/

BBI International
Provides ethanol and biodiesel companies with feasibility studies and analysis. Describes various technologies available, links to upcoming events, and their trade magazines.
http://bbibiofuels.com/

BioEnergy Resources
A resource for bioenergy, bioconversion, and bioprocess technology.
http://calvin.biotech.wisc.edu/jeffries/

Biofuels
Describes use and characteristics of biofuels such as biodiesel, biogas, landfill gas, and biomass.
http://www.habmigern2003.info/biogas/biofuels.html

Biofuels Conferences
Lists details about ethanol, biodiesel, biomass and bioenergy workshops, tradeshows and industry events.
http://www.biofuelsconferences.com

BioFuels Journal
Includes a collection of news items, links to biofuel websites, articles, and events.
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/

Biofuels: Journey to Forever
Biofuels site provides comprehensive information about biodiesel and ethanol with a lot more about environment friendly nature of biofuels.
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

Biomass and Bioenergy
An international journal publishing original research papers, reviews and case studies on biological resources, chemical and biological processes, and biomass products for new renewable sources of energy, food and materials. Tables of contents with abstracts; full text by subscription.
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/986/description

British Association for Bio Fuels and Oils (BABFO)
An organisation dedicated to the promotion of transport fuels and oils from renewable sources, namely biodiesel and ethanol. Offers a biodiesel handbook, news items, facts, and newsletters.
http://www.biodiesel.co.uk/

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
Ethanol fuels, ethanol from wastes, and biodiesel.
http://www.greenfuels.org/

CHAPOSA - Charcoal Potential In Southern Africa
Project investigating the potential for a sustainable supply of charcoal to low-income households in urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa.
http://www.sei.se/chaposa/chaposaindex.html

DOE: Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Program of the U.S. Department Of Energy (DOE) to facilitate and support bio-industry by increasing the production and utilization of energy from forest products, agricultural products, and wastes. Includes program information, terms and fact sheets.
http://www.brdisolutions.com/

European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Information about the conference and exhibition and the previous conferences. 2 - 6 June 2008, Spain.
http://www.conference-biomass.com/

The Glycerol Challenge
Research consortium investigating the feasibility of manufacturing biofuels from glycerol. Includes chemical process data and downloads.
http://www.theglycerolchallenge.org

Handbook of Energy Crops
Detailed descriptions of about 200 plant species that can be used to produce energy.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/dukeindex.html

IEA Bioenergy
An international collaboration to accelerate the use of environmentally sound and cost-competitive bioenergy on a sustainable basis. Includes tasks, research and development networks, case studies, library, directory and media centre.
http://www.ieabioenergy.com/

IEA Biomass Combustion and Co-firing
Biomass Combustion and Co-firing task of the IEA Bioenergy Agreement. Technical documents and reports can be downloaded.
http://www.ieabcc.nl/

Inetec
Provides innovative on-site and off-site solutions for turning food waste into renewable energy.
http://www.inetec.co.uk/

Maui Green Energy
Advocacy group promoting biodiesel and other renewable energy resources. Includes information on the technology and its uses.
http://www.mauigreenenergy.org/

Northeast Regional Biomass Program
They evaluate biomass technologies and fuels and to provide objective, reliable information to consumers and policy leaders in the United States.
http://www.nrbp.org/

Planet Power
Information about biomass energy crop research projects in Florida, including studies on crop production, harvesting and grinding, and co-firing with coal. Also has information and links on other renewable-energy topics.
http://www.treepower.org/

PureVision Technology
Has a biomass treatment process capable of producing fiber, energy, chemicals and sugars from diverse biomass feedstocks and waste streams.
http://www.purevisiontechnology.com/

Renew the Earth
Organization working to promote renewable biofuels. Includes project overview, conference calendar and scientific documents.
http://www.renew-the-earth.org

SenterNovem
Activities in the Netherlands in the area of bioenergy. [English and Dutch]
http://www.senternovem.nl/duurzameenergie/projecten/

Shell: Biofuels
Overview of the different types of biofuels. Addresses applications, production and ecological impact.
http://www.shell.com/biofuels/

US Department of Energy - Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network (BFIN)
Information resources by feedstock type including fact sheets, reports, journal articles, presentations, databases and models with glossary, images, links, news and events.
http://bioenergy.ornl.gov/

US Department of Energy - International Biorefinery Workshop
Information about the annual event including agenda, event photos, contacts and details of exhibitors, speakers and invitees. Downloadable program book and summary highlights.
http://www.biorefineryworkshop.com/

U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Program
Develops technology for conversion of biomass to fuels, chemicals, materials, and power. Includes general information about biofuels, program research, resource and market issues, and publications and data.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/biomass/

Wikipedia: Biofuel
Encyclopedia article covers classes of fuel, energy content, problems and solutions, international efforts and additional resources.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofuel

World Biofuels Symposium
Discusses the various facets of the biofuels industry. Lists a program agenda, who should attend, and registration details. China.
http://www.worldbiofuelssymposium.com/