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November 26, 2013
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae by targeting a fat-reducing enzyme without compromising growth. READ MORE
November 26, 2013
Arcadia Biosciences Inc. and DuPont Pioneer have announced their intention to collaborate to develop enabling technology to help manage pollen flow in sorghum, which will help facilitate the development and deployment of agronomic and quality traits. READ MORE
November 26, 2013
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the significance of the individual components and equipment used all along the biomass supply chain. READ MORE
November 26, 2013
On Oct. 17, the first-ever National Bioenergy Day, the industry showcased its workings with dozens of demonstrations, presentations and tours across the U.S. READ MORE
November 26, 2013
The U.S. EPA has appointed Francesca Grifo as its new scientific integrity official. In her new role, Grifo will coordinate and carry out the agency's scientific integrity policy. She will also chair a standing EPA scientific integrity committee. READ MORE
November 26, 2013
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and its development partner, NOVI Energy, recently celebrated the grand opening of the 49.9-megawatt (MW) NOVEC Energy Production Halifax County Biomass plant in South Boston, Va. READ MORE
November 24, 2013
Lockheed Martin's army of engineers has expanded its expertise to bioenergy and biofuels. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
The U.S. EPA has published renewable identification number (RIN) data for October, reporting that D3 cellulosic biofuel and D7 cellulosic diesel RINs were generated during the month. D3 and D7 RINs were also generated in June, July and September. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
In 2009, The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $5 million to Genera Energy Inc. and the University of Tennessee to research and develop economical systems for bulk-handling and processing of chopped switchgrass. That project is now complete. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded funding to support the development of two biomass thermal projects in the Midwest. The awards were made as part of a $7 million round of funding to nine tribal clean energy projects. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
Dyadic International Inc. recently released financial results for the third quarter, reporting revenues of $3.5 million, up from $2.5 million for the same period of last year. The company also recently announced the award of a new U.S. patent. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
Eight of the world's leading consumer brand companies and conservation group World Wildlife Fund recently announced the formation of the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance to support the responsible development of plastics made from plant material. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
Biomass Power Association President Bob Cleaves discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's Climate plan, and what it means for the biomass power industry. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
Fort St. James Green Energy Limited Partnership recently announced that it has closed on its financing for the Fort St. James Green Energy Project, a $235 million, 40-megawatt (MW), biomass-fired power plant in Fort St. James, British Columbia. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
On Nov. 21, the U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a public hearing will be held on Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C. on the 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) proposed rule. READ MORE
November 22, 2013
Ontario will achieve its goal to eliminate coal-fired generation before the end of 2014. Over the next year, the Thunder Bay Generating Station will stop burning coal and be converted to use advanced biomass as fuel for electricity generation. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
A recent FarmDoc Daily post features an analysis of the recent U.S. EPA proposal for the renewable fuel standard written by two economists of the USDA. The post outlines three possible scenarios, assuming the proposed rule is finalized as is. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
EDF Renewable Energy and Santee Cooper have dedicated the Pinelands Biomass project, which consists of two nominal 17.8 megawatt (MW) generating facilities located in Allendale and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
Biocatalyst producer Codexis Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2013, reporting that it will immediately begin to wind down its CodeXyme cellulase enzyme program for the production of cellulosic sugars. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
Maine Fuel Pellet Association Executive Director Bill Bell discusses advancements in Maine's fuel pellet industry, which is rapidly expanding, but government actions are slowing down potential momentum. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
General Motors and Detroit Renewable Energy announced a new waste-to-energy project that will generate 58 percent of GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant's power needs. READ MORE
November 21, 2013
A group of investors sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 20 asking for a review of filings made by three bioenergy producers that they claim include misleading statements about the benefits of biomass energy. READ MORE
November 20, 2013
Viridis Energy Inc. has formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Viridis Merchants Inc., to arrange transactions between buyer and sellers of alternative energy, including wood pellets. The company has also hired a commodities trading specialist. READ MORE
November 20, 2013
New Canaan Capital Management LLC, a private equity-funded limited partnership launched in 2012, is about to close on its first closed-loop biomass power project via the company's Green Energy Opportunity Fund. READ MORE
November 20, 2013
The Pellet Fuels Institute is recruiting members and other industry representatives to get involved in the development of new pellet safety standards by the International Standards Organization. Those interested are encouraged to contact PFI staff. READ MORE
November 20, 2013
A three-party collaboration between Drax, Lloyd's Register Rail U.K. and WH Davis has yielded the world's first pellet rail wagon, which maximizes the efficiency of each train load that rolls out of Britain's ports. READ MORE
November 19, 2013
Biomass Magazine is on site at the Wood Pellet Association of Canada's annual general meeting, which is currently underway and highlighting the sector's rapid growth. READ MORE
November 19, 2013
Researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Md. and Waseda University in Tokyo have modified cyanobacteria's biological clock to remain in its daytime state. READ MORE
November 19, 2013
Forest2Market kicked off a 24-part series to educate wood pellet project developers about the complexities of the U.S. wood supply chain. Topics will range from feed-in tariffs and certificates for difference to sustainable feedstock demonstration. READ MORE
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