BioFuels Journal

New Report by Energy Business Reports Reveals 2008 Cellulosic Ethanol Market Potential

A new report by Energy Business Reports, "Cellulose Ethanol Market Potential 2008," analyzes this promising young industry and the market potential of ethanol as an alternative fuel source.

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the prospects for the use of cellulosic ethanol as a fuel.

It includes a comprehensive analysis of how cellulose ethanol is produced, its cost-effectiveness, the growth drivers promoting the use of ethanol over other fuels, and the barriers to market.

The last few decades have seen rapid growth in the consumption of the fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal.

Production, on the other hand, has not increased to match the rise in consumption, primarily due to limited availability of these resources.

With oil prices reaching record highs recently, industrialized nations are aggressively pursuing alternate energy sources, including biomass, cellulose ethanol, and other renewable energies.

As a result, the U.S. government, along with state governments and the energy industry, has ramped up its support for alternative energy sources.

Given its environmental and economic benefits, together with the vast availability of biomass feedstock, ethanol has taken on prominence as one of the most favored alternatives to fossil fuel.

Learn about the potential for ethanol, and the steps the U.S. government is taking to promote ethanol use, including tax incentives, funding for research and development, funding for technology, and other measures.

The report describes ethanol production, and explores how cellulosic ethanol differs from other biofuels and the benefits to consumers from using ethanol.

Other Topics covered in this report include:

• Understanding the Global Energy Crisis;

• Comparison of Ethanol Production from Corn and Cellulosic Biomass;

• Environmental Effects of Cellulose Ethanol;

• Profiles of Major Players in the Cellulose Ethanol Market.