By Khalila Sawyer
By Doug Reece
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By Khalila Sawyer
With a number of new developments in the biofuels sector, eastern Canada is making waves with new funding, projects, opportunities and hope. But, with a lack of provincial government support and biofuel initiatives, the renewable fuels industry in the Maritimes is struggling to catch up to the rest of the country. Nevertheless, eastern Canada continues working to establish its presence in the biofuel industry with a variety of resources and opportunities.
By Susanne Retka Schill
Western Canadian wheat growers anticipate ethanol will energize their wheat market in the same way it has the U.S. corn market by creating a new use for the dominant grain crop. Using wheat to produce ethanol, however, has its challenges.
By Khalila Sawyer, Photos by Camelina Canada
With an extremely short growing season and low harvesting costs, it is possible that Camelina sativa could hold a small market in the western Canadian biofuels industry. However, despite its many advantages as an oilseed, limited research has been done to determine its full agronomic potential. While it has been touted as a potential feedstock for biodiesel fuel, it remains an under-exploited crop, and with an industry entrenched in canola-based biodiesel, is there enough room to consider camelina?
By Vicky J. Sharpe
Canada is in a position to become a world leader in the production of biofuels. To assume this leadership position, Canada needs to capitalize on its specific advantages and leverage existing technological strengths and capabilities, as well as tap emerging technologies in a move to revolutionize the biofuels sector.
By STAFF REPORT
By STAFF REPORT
By STAFF REPORT
By STAFF REPORT
By STAFF REPORT
By STAFF REPORT
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