Advanced Biofuels

December 05, 2013

Two-thirds of EPA hearing speakers in favor of RFS

BY Anna SimetFound In:Advanced FuelsHundreds of attendees were present at the U.S. EPA's public hearing on the renewable fuel standard (RFS) renewable volume obligation proposal, which began Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. in Crystal City, Va. READ MORE

December 05, 2013

Erwin, Good analyze implications of proposed RFS write-down

BY Sue Retka SchillFound In:Advanced FuelsMuch hangs on the balance in the outcome of the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to modify the renewable fuels standards (RFS). University of Illinois economists Scott Irwin and Darrel Good evaluate several scenarios in a FarmDocDaily post. READ MORE

December 04, 2013

ABFA president: RFS proposal is 'industry's worst nightmare'

BY Anna SimetFound In:Advanced FuelsAs the Advanced Biofuels Association gears up for U.S. EPA's Dec. 5 public hearing on the renewable fuel standard 2 (RFS) 2014 renewable volume obligation proposal, President Michael McAdams provided a preview on main points the ABFA plans to make. READ MORE

December 04, 2013

Grants available for biomass energy on W.V. surfaced-mined land

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Power, Advanced FuelsThe West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University is exploring reuse and redevelopment potential of land that has been surface-mined. Biomass production is a possible application for this land. READ MORE

December 03, 2013

Report evaluates role of biofuels in EU transport sector

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Advanced FuelsConsulting firm E4tech has published a report that shows biofuels and vehicle efficiency will be essential in helping the European transportation sector reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet its decarbonizations targets. READ MORE

December 02, 2013

EPA opens comment period on 2014 RFS waiver petitions

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Advanced FuelsThe U.S. EPA has published a notice of receipt of petitions for a waiver of the 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) in the Federal Register, officially opening a 60 day comment period. A related comment period is also open for the 2014 RFS proposal. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Comment period open until Jan. 28 for proposed 2014 RFS volumes

BY Sue Retka SchillFound In:Advanced FuelsThe U.S. EPA officially published the proposed rule Friday that would set the 2014 volumes for the renewable fuel standard (RFS), marking the opening of the 60-day comment period that will close Jan. 28. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Report highlights benefits of a comprehensive Farm Bill

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsA new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Raizen breaks ground on Iogen facility in Brazil

BY Iogen Corp. Found In:Advanced FuelsIogen Corp. and Brazilian ethanol giant Raizen have started construction of a commercial 10 MMgy biomass-to-ethanol facility using Iogen Energy's (a joint venture between Raizen and Iogen Corp.) advanced cellulosic biofuel technology. READ MORE