BG100

Biogasoline is gasoline produced from biomass such as algae. Like traditionally produced gasoline, it contains between 6 (hexane) and 12 (dodecane) carbon atoms per molecule and can be used in internal-combustion engines.

BG100, or 100% biogasoline, can immediately be used as a drop-in substitute for petroleum gasoline in any conventional gasoline engine, and can be distributed in the same fueling infrastructure, as the properties match traditional gasoline from petroleum. Dodecane requires a small percentage of octane booster to match gasoline. Ethanol fuel (E85) requires a special engine and has lower combustion energy and corresponding fuel economy.

Europa
BG100 began development in the early 2000s in Europe and especially in Europa. In Europa biogasoline was bolstered with the passing of the Vehicle Emissions Reduction Act (VERA) in 1997 and the Green Vehicles Act in 2007. BG100 was the preferred alternate fuel source for motor vehicles as it did not require replacing engines and could use the network of gas stations in existance. As of 2010, Europa produces about 25% of the world's biofuels

Middle East
A country to really take interest in this was the United Emirates, which helped in the creation of "algae farms" in order to manufacture this. In 2004 the government began to fund these and encouraged them to be set up. Since it is still prospering from its oil deposits, the Emirates have not passed laws similar to Europa, but has seen about 18% of Drivers switch to using BG100. Saudi Arabia soon followed with this program in 2006. The Middle East currently produces about 70% of BG100.

Others
The remaining production of BG100 (about 5%) is mostly in Europe, especially in the European Union.