First-Gen Biofuel Support Spurs Second-Gen Advancement
Attendees of the 7th annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit, held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in Gatineau, Quebec, spent much of the three-day event discussing a comprehensive path forward for the Canadian biofuels industry. There was no debate that continued support of first-generation biofuels is necessary, through increased federal blending mandates and financial incentives. But it was also acknowledged by most speakers and attendees that first-generation support is necessary to spur advanced biofuels development and a robust advanced biofuels and bioproducts industry is required if Canada is to achieve the summit's goal of "Growing Beyond Oil."
...At the Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit, Jim Imbler, CEO of ZeaChem, spoke about his company's plans to produce both cellulosic ethanol and biochemicals.
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