Biofuels Companies Drop Biomass and Turn to Natural Gas
The high cost of making biofuel from cellulosic sources is prompting a new strategy.
By Kevin Bullis
Company Profile:
Shell
Why: It has learned to exploit oil resources that were previously impractical to tap.
Key innovation: Has drilled and started production at the world’s deepest offshore well.
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