Southwestern Biofuels Assn. To Promote Renewable Fuels From Low-Water, High-Yield Crops Like Camelina and Algae

GrainNet.com
Date Posted: August 21, 2008

Santa Fe, NM—Experts from Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, government and U.S. industry gathered August 15 at the State Capitol to announce formation of the Southwestern Biofuels Association (SWBA) to promote renewable fuels created from low-water, high-yield and sustainable crops.

"With the establishment of the SWBA, New Mexico is taking a leadership role to develop clean, sustainable and environmentally superior transportation fuels for the nation and the world," said New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

"We are in a unique position because of our enchanted landscape and abundant sunshine to develop new fuels that create substantial economic and environmental benefit that solve our energy crisis."

Biofuels convert plants directly into liquid fuels to meet transportation fuel needs.

The two most common types of biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel.

The SWBA will focus primarily on biodiesel and fuels made from algae and camelina because they are particularly well suited to be grown in the Southwest.

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