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Dr Adrian Higson February Februar y 2011 2011
The UK s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials
NNFCC
Today’s Presentation About the NNFCC Background Biorefineries Market Activity Market Development
The UK s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials
NNFCC
The UK’s UK’s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials An Independent ‘not for profit’ company Mission
The NNFCC is committed to the sustainable development of markets for biorenewable products. We promote the benefits of biorenewable energy,, liquid fuels and materials for enhancement of the bioeconomy, energy bioeconomy, environment and society. Company Activity
Advisor to UK Government Commercial Consultancy Member Information Service
The UK s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials
NNFCC
NNFCC Operating Space Engagement Technology Evaluation
Industry Policy Translation
Supply Chain Analysis
Renewable Raw Materials
Government
Academia Sustainability Assessment
Market Evaluation
The UK s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials
NNFCC
The NNFCC shares the vision of a low carbon economy
s n o i s s i m e G H G
Improve efficiency Fossil fuel substitution Replacement of oil based materials End of waste
Source: Adapted from ‘GHG Emission reductions with Industrial Biotechnology Biotechnology’: ’: Assessing the Opportunities, Opportunities, WWF & Novozymes
The UK s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials