An overview of biofuel policies across the world

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In the last decade biofuel production has been driven by governmental policies. This article reviews the national strategy plans of the world's leading producers. Particular attention is dedicated to blending targets, support schemes and feedstock use. Individual country profiles are grouped by continent and include North America (Canada and the US), South America (Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia), Europe (the European Union, France, and Germany), Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand) and Australia.

Original languageEnglish
JournalEnergy Policy
Volume38
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)6977-6988
Number of pages12
ISSN0301-4215
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11.2010
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Economics - Biofuels, Policy, Renewable energy