Biodiesel & Biofuels Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

First-generation liquid biofuels, either ethanol or biodiesel, are made from various crops specific to a localized geography. Corn and other starches dominate production in temperate regions while sugar and palm oils are used in tropical areas. Brazil focuses on sugar-based conversion technologies and the U.S. on starch fermentation. Countries in Asia and the Pacific Rim, meanwhile, have expanded their sugar-cane production systems.

Second-generation biofuel technologies are expected to produce competitive liquid biofuels from cellulosic feedstocks, including wood and agricultural residues. The technology for commercially viable conversion of cellulose to liquid biofuels is currently in the demonstration phase with cellulosic liquid biofuel the closest to mass commercialization, especially in the U.S. Agricultural residues will be among the least expensive liquid biofuel feedstocks. Residues from the production of cereals, including maize, wheat, and barley, are among the feedstocks that can be converted to bioethanol. Residues from forest products comprise only a small proportion of today’s liquid biofuels, but research is increasing into economically viable conversion technologies for wood products. Second-generation processes could be more profitable when integrated into established manufacturing facilities, such as paper mills, that produce or have access to low-cost biomass. The U.S. is among the most technologically advanced countries for cellulosic conversion processes.Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources.

Biodiesel is derived from the vegetable oils extracted by crushing oil-seeds, although wastefrom cooking oil or animal fats (tallow) may be used. The oil is strained by combining the fatty acid molecules in the oil with methanol or ethanol. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications. In the U.S., most biodiesel is made from soybean oil or recycle cooking oils.

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Biodiesel & Biofuels Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Global Biofuel Enzymes Market - 2023-2030

    ... industry's continued growth, will promote market expansion. Due to the increasing need for biodiesel, biofuel enzymes are widely used in the industry. Since it is a cleaner fuel, biodiesel has replaced diesel worldwide. Other than ... Read More

  • 2025 Diesel Fuel Retail Sales Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with retail sales of diesel fuel. The ... Read More

  • 2025 New Diesel Engines Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of new diesel engines, ... Read More

  • Biomass Gasification Market Report by Source (Solid Biomass, Biogas, Municipal Waste, Liquid Biomass), and Region 2025-2033

    ... Biomass gasification refers to a technology pathway that utilizes a controlled process to transform biomass into hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CO) by using oxygen, heat, carbon dioxide (CO2) and steam. The energy released through the ... Read More

  • Canola Oil Market Report by Application (Cooking, Processed Foods, Lubricants, Personal Care, Biofuels, and Others), Packaging (Cans, Drums, Bottles, Pouches, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

    ... The market is experiencing steady growth driven by rising preferences of individuals for food products that align with their dietary goals, the growing environmental and sustainability concerns, and the increasing use of canola oil in ... Read More

  • Syngas Market Report by Gasifier Type (Fixed Bed, Fluidized Bed, Entrained Flow), Feedstock (Coal, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Pet-Coke, Biomass and Waste), Technology (Steam Reforming, Partial Oxidation, Combined or Two-Step Reforming, Auto Thermal Reforming, and Others), End-Use (Chemicals, Liquid Fuels, Gaseous Fuels, Power Generation), and Region 2025-2033

    ... market is driven by rising concerns over the availability of conventional energy, regulating greenhouse gases, the development of industrial gasification, and ongoing technological advancements that enhance the efficiency of its production. Syngas, or synthesis gas, ... Read More

  • Automotive Market in India 2025-2029

    ... market in India provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market ... Read More

  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Aftermarket

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bulk Supply, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$40.2 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Diesel Particulate Filter

    ... at a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Silicon Carbide Substrate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.2% CAGR and reach US$19.3 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Biodiesel

    ... 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Vegetable Oils-based Biodiesel, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$38.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Biofuel Enzymes

    ... CAGR of 8.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Amylase, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$683.8 Million by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Diesel Common Rail Injection System

    ... Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Passenger Cars Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.5% CAGR and reach US$21.8 ... Read More

  • Diesel Generator Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

    ... factors driving the market's expansion include the growing need for a dependable power supply across sectors like healthcare and telecommunications, frequent power outages, improvements in engine efficiency, adaptable product applications in remote areas, government initiatives ... Read More

  • Liquid Biofuels

    ... CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bioethanol, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.7% CAGR and reach US$87.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Algae Biofuels

    ... CAGR of 7.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Transportation Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$10.8 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Exhaust Heat Recovery Systems

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Fuel-based Heat Recovery Systems, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.8% CAGR and reach US$119.4 Billion ... Read More

  • Cold Flow Improvers

    ... at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Polyalkyl Methacrylate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.4% CAGR and reach US$490.7 Million by the end of ... Read More

  • Transportation Fuels

    ... CAGR of 2.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Gasoline Fuel, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.5% CAGR and reach US$498.7 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Diesel Generators

    ... CAGR of 7.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Low Power Diesel Generators, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.6% CAGR and reach US$18.5 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Hybrid Power Solutions

    ... at a CAGR of 7.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Solar-Diesel System, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.2% CAGR and reach US$597.2 Million by the end of ... Read More

  • Biogas

    ... 4.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Municipal Source, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$40.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Algae Fats

    ... CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food End-Use, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$195.5 Million by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Diesel Power Engines

    ... at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Standby Operation, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.0% CAGR and reach US$9.6 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Alternative Fuels

    ... CAGR of 12.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Natural Gas, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 13.8% CAGR and reach US$206.8 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Waste To Diesel

    ... at a CAGR of 9.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Municipal Waste To Diesel, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.6% CAGR and reach US$953.6 Million by the ... Read More

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