Massachusetts to announce biofuel policy aimed at encouraging next-gen biofuels leadership

In Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick is expected to announce a biofuels policy aimed at increasing biofuels investment in the state. The Governor said last week that the plan will center around cellulosic ethanol, utilizing feedstocks such as algae, switchgrass and cranberries which can be grown in Massachusetts.

The state recently saw the launch of a new research center for BioEnergy International in Woburn, Mass.
The 11,000 square foot lab will serve as BioEnergy’s strategic hub for leading innovation in the development and commercialization of next generation biofuels, biopolymers, and specialty chemicals from renewable sources. The bench-scale facility will validate, advance, and optimize BioEnergy’s novel technology in support of its commercialization efforts around the world.

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