News I iCET begins “China Biomass Energy Technology Comparison” Project

On June 9, 2010, iCET began its research study entitled, "Comparing Alternative Energy Product Uses for Biomass in China". As the primary project leader and facilitator, iCET is cooperating with the Planning and Design Institute, China Ministry of Agriculture, to jointly conduct research primarily on the domestic Chinese situation and potential for using biomass for electric generation (direct combustion and mixed coal combustion) and liquid biofuel (Cellulosic ethanol and BTL). The project will compare the advantages and disadvantages of these different technologies on energy efficiency, economy, environment, and GHG emission; examine the influences of raw materials, technologies and relevant policies on industry development, and finally present recommendations on national cellulosic bio-energy usage.  The study is being sponsored by Novozymes (China) Investment Co. Ltd.