Biomass ethanol emerges as costly but strategic alternative fuel option.
The article discusses the potential of using biomass ethanol as a renewable fuel source. Ethanol is being considered as a replacement for MTBE in fuel, and the paper looks at the pros and cons of different oxygenate products. The market for ethanol relies heavily on government support currently. Biomass ethanol is more costly to make but can be produced near refineries, reducing transport expenses compared to other ethanol sources.