Environment secretary Caroline Spelman to announce launch of palm oil research project
Critics argue that refusal to grant approval to 15 per cent ethanol blend is hampering the development of second-generation biofuels
New report urges government to step up support for second-generation biofuels as a viable alternative to oil and ethanol
New rules will require biofuels to demonstrate that they are delivering deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions
Flagship £270m plant to supply up to 150 million litres of water a day
Historic creation of "artificial life" promises to revolutionise biofuel sector – but Exxon Mobil predicts commercial applications are unlikely to realised for years to come
Food giant announces comprehensive new supply chain guidelines after campaign group accused Kit Kats of indirectly fuelling rainforest destruction
Rapid progress surprises industry insiders as three more firms prepare for alternative fuel test flights this year
German airline giant becomes latest commercial airline to announce plans to trial alternative fuels
US startup unveils plans for innovative biofuel pilot plant that promises to out-perform algae-based fuels