New World Bioenergy Association Formed

June 6, 2008
Ontario, Canada [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]

Aiming to be the global voice for bioenergy and to promote the use of biomass in a sustainable and economical way, the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has been formed.

Douglas Bradley, President of the Canadian Bioenergy Association (CANBIO) was appointed to represent Canada as a Board Member. Other intended members include the U.S., Australia, Japan, India, Brazil, Sweden and other EU countries.

"Finding the best paths for sustainable biomass use is a global challenge, requiring global solutions," Bradley said. "But the bioenergy industry is fragmented compared to other renewables such as wind and solar power; biomass ranges from animal waste to leftover wood, and end uses range from heat and power to renewable products that can replace synthetic chemicals and plastics...For bioenergy to take off, we need to speak with one voice — this is what the World Bioenergy Association is all about."

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World Bioenergy Association forms to promote bioenergy

Ethanol Producer Magazine
June 2008

By Jerry W. Kram
Web exclusive posted June 5, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. CST

The World Bioenergy Association, an organization for the fast growing bioenergy sector, was launched during the World Bioenergy 2008 conference in Jönköping, Sweden.

The new organization’s focus is to be a global voice for bioenergy and promote the use of bioenergy in a sustainable and economically efficient way. The World Bioenergy Association will help develop certification systems to document that fuels are produced in an environmentally sustainable way, and under acceptable working and social conditions. The organization will also promote trade with biofuels and biomass, standardization of fuels, technical development and research.

The organization will represent national and regional bioenergy associations, as well as associated commercial enterprises in the bioenergy field.

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