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The article focuses on the importance of establishing a biofuel development strategy and policy that comply with the national conditions in order to advance the commercialization of the biofuel in China. It mentions that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has launched a study to appraise the development potential and challenges in the sector. It also notes that China aims to further consolidate and expand its biofuel industry.

The article focuses on the trends of the bioenergy industry in 2010 in China. It cites the establishment of research units for biodiesel of state-owned firms such as Sinopec Group, China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), and China National Offshore Oil Corp. It states the policies issued by the government as a support to develop fuel ethanol by utilizing non-grain materials as feedstock. It also mentions the plans of the government to improve bioenergy businesses in China.

The article reports on the development of biomass energy to increase power demand in rural areas and produce liquid fuels in China. It notes that the biomass power industry poses risk on environmental protection. It cites that systematic management system and policy incentives are necessary to guide the construction of biogas facilities. Moreover, emphasis on research and development (R& D) must be established for biomass development.

The article reports on the cooperative partnership between Henan Tianguan Enterprise Group Co. Ltd. (Tinguan) and State Development & Investment Corp. (SDIC) signed on November 18, 2009 in China. It mentions that their joint venture focuses on the advancement of the domestic bio-energy and biochemical industries. It notes that Tinguan is authorized by the central government to produce fuel ethanol.

The article reports that Wuhan Kaidi Power Investment Co. Ltd. has issued shares to investors wherein proceeds will be used to fund biomass power plants in China. Wuhan Kaidi stated that the move was part of the move to strengthen the company's biomass business by producing green energy and environment company. On the other hand, the company has been involved in the investment, development and operation of environmental energy projects including biomass gasification and liquefaction.

The article reports on the construction of the Chongqing Dianjiang Gaofeng Biomass Power Plant on May 22, 2009 in China. It states that the RMB230 million power plant is designed to generate 144 million kWh per year using agricultural and forestry wastes as fuels. Moreover, the residues can also be used in manufacturing organic compound fertilizers.

The article reports on the plan of Covanta Energy Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. to develop a new Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility at Taixing and Yangzhong in Jiangsu province in China. The plan is the result of the 85% stake acquired by Covanta in a joint venture with Jiangzu Taineng Group Ltd. The investment is part of Covanta's strategy to expand its presence in the country's energy sector. It states that the construction of the facility is expected to be finished by June 2011.

The article reports that BBCA Biochemical Co. Ltd. has announced that its shareholder Anhui BBCA Group, Anhui Bengbu Municipal Government and China National Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Corp. (COFCO) have signed a framework contract on November 20, 2006. Under the contract, COFCO or its appointed companies will purchase 200 million shares in BBCA Biochemical from BBCA Group.

The article reports that China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has developed a three-step overall plan to the development of the biofuel sector in the country. The three-step plan includes; achieve technology commercialization during the Eleventh Five-Year Program period from 2006-2010, achieve large-scale production during 2011-2015, and make vigorous development after 2015. NDRC refers bio-fuel as to fuel ethanol and biodiesel produced from bio-resources.