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There is some concern related to the energy efficiency of biofuel production. Production of biofuels from raw materials requires energy (for farming, transport, and conversion to final product), and it is not clear what the overall efficiency of the process is. For some biofuels, the energy balance may even be negative.

Since vast amounts of raw material are needed for biofuel production, monocultures and intensive farming may become more popular, which may cause environmental damages and undo some of the progress made toward sustainable agriculture.

See also: Bioconversion Platform, Thermochemical Platform.