Hagel seen likely to continue Pentagon's biofuels push

His nomination has won the public support of the Advanced Biofuels Association, which is made up of companies that see the Defense Department as a critical early customer that will help boost production and lower the cost of fuels from biomass and other non-corn sources.

"Based on Sen. Hagel’s record and understanding of biofuels and energy security, we expect he will be a strong proponent of advanced biofuels and continue the initiatives currently underway at the Department of Defense," said Mike McAdams, president of the group.