Biofuel

Advanced biofuels industry could spur hundreds of thousands of jobs across Europe, says new report, but key European parliament vote next week could throw clean fuel ambitions into disarray

It doesn’t take a genius to understand the advantages of getting the best raw materials at the best prices. One way to do that – and an increasingly important part of our procurement strategy – is to take advantage of industrial biotechnology

Finding could be "game-changing", industry suggests, but green groups say ideas do not work in practice

Scientists hope clean-up operation at tin mine will lead to global environmental benefits

Competition aims to drive development of plants producing biofuels from waste that boast emissions at least 60 per cent lower than fossil fuels

Danish company claims new enzyme technology makes refining lower grade oils more cost-effective

Facility set to form first step towards proposed biotech hub in Sarawak region

Company hopes Bio-Bus powered entirely by biogas from human excrement and food waste could prove fore-runner for a new green fleet

US algae-based biofuel pioneer reveals how it is expanding to deliver alternatives to vegetable oils that are good for your cholesterol and your carbon footprint

Biotechnology specialist admits it is considering plans for a new commercial-scale production facility in Europe