Leveling That Old Playing Field: as biofuels rise, what about biobased chemicals?

Why make incentivize a $3 fuel when you can make incentivize a $5 chemical?

A number of biobased refiners would like to level the playing field in replacing the, er, entire barrel of oil.

It’s a football analogy, of course, the idea that leveling the playing field is important for players to have fair access to success. It’s not mentioned very much in downhill skiing, golf, or mountain climbing. Sometimes, the hill is an integral part of the challenge that makes an activity worthwhile.

… Full text: www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2013/09/12/leveling-that-old-playing-field-as-biofuels-rise-what-about-biobased-chemicals/

Tags: Renewable Chemical Standard, green chemistry, bioeconomy, Qualifying Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit, bioindustry

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BiofuelsDigest, 2013-09-12.

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