Biofuel

Your guide to Biofuel

Biofuel is liquid or gas fuel derived from biomass. Biomass can also be used directly for heating or power: this is commonly called biomass fuel. Biofuel is considered a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy security by providing an alternative to fossil fuels.

Biofuels are used globally with biofuel industries expanding in Europe, Asia and the Americas. The most common use for biofuels is in automotive transport (for example E10 fuel). Biofuel can be produced from any carbon source that can be replenished rapidly eg. plants. Many different plants and plant-derived materials are used for biofuel manufacture.