1. The benefits of second-generation biofuels

Global energy demand is growing, and largely dependent on fossil fuels. It is acknowledged that a significant proportion of the increase in this demand over the short and medium term will concern the transport sector, particularly from emerging countries . According to the same source, by 2030, this sector should be responsible for a third of global CO ₂ emissions. This consideration, combined with the significant and sustained rise in oil prices, explains the growing interest in biofuels on the part of all countries, particularly non-oil producing countries.

There are a large number of alternative fuel options for transport, as illustrated...