Bulgaria
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Information about biofuels and bioenergy in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a European Union member, located in South-Eastern Europe and adjoins the Black Sea. Biofuels are an emerging but potentially important industry with biodiesel probably the most promising product.
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Events
- 28-30 March 2012, Sofia: 8th South-East European Congress & Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Save the Planet International Eco Forum. Organizer: Via Expo. (Themes: energy efficiency, renewable energy, technology)
- 7-10 April 2008, Sofia: Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources (Themes: bioenergy, biofuels, co-generation)
Issues
- Sunflowers are probably the best option for Bulgarian farmers because of the regional market in Turkey, but rapeseed production is expected to increase with assistance in the form of seeds from Germany. Soybeans are probably not going to be a good crop because of the climate. (Source: USDA GAIN Report)
- As of late 2006, the Bulgarian government was preparing necessary EU-harmonized legislation to establish a regulatory framework for biofuels. (Source: USDA GAIN Report)
News
Organizations
Governmental organizations
National Association for Biofuels and Renewable Energy Sources
Nongovernmental organizations
- Oil Seed and Oil Producers Associations Founded in 1994, the association is part of the Bulgarian Industrial Association and deals with issues in relation to oilseeds, including their use as biofuels.
Companies
Reports
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Report (PDF file)
- EU-27 Biodiesel Report Legislation and Markets (PDF file)
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