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July 08, 2013

Gasification method turns forest residues to biofuel with less than a euro per liter
Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jul 08, 2013
According to the new research results of the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, lignocellulosic biomass can be used in the production of high-quality biofuels for the price of less than one euro per litre. A new technology developed in Finland allows the transfer of more than half the energy of wood raw materials to the end-product. The technology is considered ready for the construction of a commercial-scale production plant in Europe. VTT has assessed the techno-economics of the pro ... read more

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