Sustainable Liquid Biofuels
Compared to traditional biofuels, sustainable liquid biofuels refer to a cluster of new approaches, technologies or other enhanced properties of partly improved or entirely new biofuel pathways. They may have a number of benefits, such as lower environmental impacts or greater compatibility with current fuel infrastructure (e.g. 'drop in' fuels).
Sustainable liquid biofuels can replace traditional fossil fuels and play a key role in decarbonizing the energy sector, and especially the transport sectors, such as shipping and aviation.
GBEP Working group on sustainable liquid biofuel, led by the USA, facilitates the exchange of knowledge, experiences and technologies related to the development of advanced biofuels and their applications, including their evaluation according to the GBEP Sustainability Indicators.
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Collection of experiences in advanced liquid biofuels
2021
This collection takes a deep-dive into a selection of different experiences in advanced liquid biofuels to detail their variety not only in terms of technology and development phase but also in their benefits, drivers and barriers.
Sustainability of biogas and cassava-based ethanol value chains in Viet Nam
2018
This report presents the results of the implementation of the GBEP indicators in Viet Nam to the two priority bioenergy pathways identified in Viet Nam: biogas at household, farm and industrial levels, and cassava-based ethanol.
The Global Bioenergy Partnership Sustainability Indicators for bioenergy
2011
This report presents 24 indicators of sustainability regarding the production and use of modern bioenergy, to monitor and report on the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development. The GBEP Sustainability Indicators (GSIs) are a relevant, practical, science-based tool that can inform policy-makers and other stakeholders in countries seeking to develop their bioenergy sector to help meet national goals of sustainable development.
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