China: U.S.-China Biomass MOU

In December 2007, China’s National Development and Reform Comission (NDRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US Deptartments of Energy and Agriculture to increase cooperation on biofuels. The two countries agreed to collaborate on developing the scientific, technical, and policy aspects of the development, production and use of biofuels. The plan is set to work to create a unified assessment standard, share strategic studies and technical information on promoting development, and include the exchange of scientific and technical information including conversion processes and cellulosic ethanol technology.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: In Force

References: US Embassy, Beijing; http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/121407sed.html

USDA; http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2007/12/0370.xml