Energy and Greenhouse Impacts of Biofuels: A Framework for Analysis

Daniel M. Kammen, Alexander E. Farrell, Richard J. Plevin, Andrew D. Jones, Mark A. Delucchi and Gregory Nemet
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Daniel M. Kammen: University of California
Alexander E. Farrell: University of California
Richard J. Plevin: University of California
Andrew D. Jones: University of California
Mark A. Delucchi: University of California

No 2007/2, OECD/ITF Joint Transport Research Centre Discussion Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: In this paper, we review some of the basic energy balance and climate change impact issues associated with biofuels. For both the basic energy and greenhouse gas balances of producing and using a range of fuels, and for the increasingly debated and important issues of non-greenhouse gas impacts such as a land, fertilizer and water use, we conclude that an improved framework for the analysis and evaluation of biofuels is needed. These new methodologies and data sets are needed on both physical and socioeconomic aspects of life-cycle of biofuels. We detail some of components that could be used to build this methodology and highlight key areas for future research. We look history and potential impacts of building the resource base for biofuel research, as well as at some of the land-use and socioeconomic impacts of different feedstock-to-fuel pathways.

Date: 2007-12-01
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