- Definition and Types of Energy
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Biofuel Technology in the World
Among the most widely used biofuels in the world are bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas. One of the most successful examples of biofuel production and use is Brazil. Since the oil crisis of the 1970s, Brazil has been using ethanol as a liquid biofuel for transportation. Biogas production is widespread throughout the world, with small-scale plants in India and China, and medium and large-scale plants in Europe. The USA, on the other hand, converts biomass into energy and uses it in electricity generation.
Biofuel Applications
DENMARK
Solid biofuels, especially wood briquettes and pellets, are produced from imported wood.
SPAIN
Waste from agricultural production is used in the production of biofuels.
FINLAND
By increasing the use of biomass, it meets 25% of its energy consumption.
FRANCE
Wood and industrial waste are used as biomass sources.
SWEDEN
The country meets 16% of its energy needs from biofuels (Forest industry by-products).
NETHERLANDS
There is a large amount of wood waste which is made into pellets and exported to Sweden, Germany and Belgium.
CANADA
Aims to provide 50% of its energy consumption from energy forestry by 2050.
IRELAND
Energy forestry is considered in peatlands.
In 2023, the global biodiesel market size is estimated at USD 56.72 billion, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.55% during the forecast period 2024-2031. In 2023, 16,599 people were employed in the biofuels industry. Over the 2023-2024 period, U.S. ethanol exports reached a record high of 6.6 billion liters (1.75 billion gallons). During this period, Canada was the largest importer, taking 37% of U.S. ethanol exports. Europe is paying more attention to the production of biodiesel. This situation is directly related to the geographical structure of the continent and the characteristics of the agricultural products grown. While ethanol production is more common globally, biodiesel production has increased at a faster pace in recent years.