The debate on the future of fossil fuels regained momentum in the late 1990s and has
subsisted due to their negative environmental impact and the need to develop sustainable …

Diversification of energy sources, agricultural activities and a higher percentage of locally
produced energy are goals that can be satisfied by biofuels. Biofuels such as biogas …

Biofuels are fossil fuel alternatives produced from agricultural biomass or other organic
matter; considered sustainable, eco-friendly, and bioeconomic biofuels have come up as a …

For several decades, in many countries around the world biofuels have been an integral part
of the energy market portfolio. While introduced as a new technology and a complementary …

Bioresources represent an important part of the available renewable resources. One of the
key challenges facing sustainable industrial development is the transition from fossil-based …

Given the benefits of biofuels over conventional fuels, there is concern that widespread
production of biofuels from edible feedstocks to meet demand will lead to food insecurity and …

There has been a growing interest in jatropha-and sugarcane-based biofuels across Sub-
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …

Biofuels have a potential to extend and diversify South Africa's energy supply, thus reducing
dependence on imported fuels and pollution levels. Despite several biofuel policies and …

Environmental issues, the growing demand for energy, political concerns and the medium-
term depletion of petroleum has created the need for development of sustainable …

With increased worldwide energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions from the use of
fossil fuels, severe problems are being experienced in modern times. Energy is one of the …