FOSSIL FUEL – BIOFUEL: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS VERSUS COST
IMPLICATIONS
Akhihiero T. E. and Odisu, Teddy
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Delta State University, Oleh Campus
2Department of Chemical Engineering, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
e-mail:teddyodi2002@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Population growth has resulted in ever increasing demand for energy usage. The traditional fossil fuels resources are depleting day by day. The world is confronted with the twin crises of fossil fuel depletion and environment degradation. The need for lower energy prices and environment security has prompted today scientists to look for alternative fuels which can be produced from materials that are widely available from a variety of sources. This paper reviews the various types of fossil fuels, Bio fuels and their feed stocks, and their environmental and cost implications. Thus, presenting the choices in a better perspective. Solutions to curbing the high cost of Bio fuel production are also highlighted in this paper.
Keywords: crude oil, fossil fuel, biofuel, renewable, biomass, feedstock.