Study on Comparison of Global Biofuels Mandates Policy in Transport Sector

Abstract

Biofuls are considered as an option to reduce greenhouse gases emission, increase energy supply diversity and security of supply, as well as an opportunity for job creation and rural development. First of all, biofuls technologies have been promoted as a means for reducing the carbon intensity of the transport sector. Hence, in the last decade biofuels production has been driven by governmental policies. The key instruments widely adopted to foster production and increase consumption have been mandatory blending targets, tax exemptions and sibsidies. As one of the most powerful instruments, biofuel mandates require fuel producers to produce a pre-defined amount (or share) of biofuels and blend them with petroleum fuel. National biofuels mandates are in place 35 countries and partially in place in 6 countries. In this study, we reviewed status of global biofuels policies to reduce greenhouse gases in the European Union, United States and other countires worldwide. Especially, we discussed representative biofuels mandates policies same as Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS, US), Renewable Transport Fules Obligation (RTFO, UK) in transport sector.

Effect Study of Fuel Specifications on Biofuels Policy in Transport Sector

“…Use of additives (1) (1) Suitable anti-corrosion fuel additives without known harmful side effects and that are compatible with the finished gasoline are recommended in the appropriate amount. (2) The use of dyes and markers is allowed.…”

“…(4) Includes ethanol and higher saturated alcohols content. (5) (1) MON, min 88 (1) Sulfur, ppm, max 10…”

“…(6) Methanol content must not exceed 0.20 wt%. (7) Water content must not exceed 500 mg/kg 1.96 (4)(5) ~5.2 (6)(7)(8) Sulfur, ppm, max 10 Sulfate, ppm, max 4 pH 6.5~9.0 (1) (1) Measured as pHe.…”

“…(6) The hydrocarbon blendstock may be unleaded gasoline, gasoline blendstock for oxygenate blending (BOB), natural gasoline or other hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range. ( (3) 500 (3) 15 (3) 500 (3) Viscosity @ 40℃, cSt 1.9~6.0 Flash Point, ℃, min 93,130 (1) Carbon residue 100% (CCR), wt%, max 0.050…”

Study on Review Sustainability Criteria and Key Approaches for Biofuel

“…미국의 2008년 바이오디젤 생산량은 6.5억 갤런에 그치고 있다 (7) . 이러한 바이오연료의 지속적인 생산량 증가는 각국에서 수송부문의 규제적 정책인 바이오연료 혼합의무제도를 도입 하여 바이오연료 사용을 확대하고 있기 때문이다 (8,9) . (Table 3).…”