British Columbia-based Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. recently announced it has agreed to non-binding heads of terms with Australia-based Renewable Oil Corp. to work towards the development of a joint venture project.
Cambridge, Mass.-based Metabolix Inc.'s technology has been recognized by the Museum of Science, Boston. Metabolix Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Oliver Peoples recently accepted the museum's "Invented Here!" award on behalf of his company.
Amyris Inc. recently locked up key partnerships and achieved a production milestone as the Emeryville, Calif.-based biotech firm continues its aggressive biochemical commercialization strategy in the U.S. and abroad.
A national campaign on FFVs kicks off in Ohio. Burl Haigwood, director of program development for the Clean Fuels Foundation and campaign manager, said surveys have shown up to 90 percent of FFV drivers are unaware they own a FFV vehicle.
Ethanol's economic impact is huge
February 28, 2011
Thanks to Minnesota CGA Pres. Schwarz for writing, and thanks to Wesley Clark for providing him some ammo, and John Urbanchuck as well, to support American farmers and the ethanol industry.
Urbanchuck finds substantial economic impact from ethanol in 2010
February 28, 2011
More than 70,000 direct jobs are provided by the U.S. ethanol industry, and when total economic activity is considered more than 400,000 jobs are created, according to a study by Cardno Entrix economist John Urbanchuck.
Canadian biomass fuel testing center opens
By Anna Austin
February 28, 2011
The University of New Brunswick has opened the Canadian BioEnergy Centre, which will provide assistance to the bioenergy industry across Canada. The facility's lab has machines and equipment that allow it to directly assist the solid fuel industry.
N-Viro develops mobile fuel-producing facility
February 28, 2011
N-Viro International Corp. is developing its first full-scale facility that will produce its patented N-Viro fuel from wastewater residuals. The mobile unit will begin operation in Pennsylvania, but the company expects to move it around the country.
Biomass fuel solution to high heating oil prices
By Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group
February 28, 2011
According to EIA estimates, prices for U.S. home heating oil rose 24 percent in February 2011, compared to February 2010, prompting NEBTWG members to urge homeowners, business owners and policy makers to consider renewable heating options.
The Malaysian government has granted Glycos Biotechnologies Inc. BioNexus Status, marking a key milestone in its expansion in Malaysia where the company is constructing a biorefinery and R&D facility in Bio-XCell, a biotechnology park.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to sign MOU with Governor's Biofuels Coalition to further develop biofuels, tells conference attendees not to "take the foot off the gas" in terms of support for renewable fuels.
Former President Bill Clinton drew quick criticism from the ethanol and corn industries following comments made relating biofuels production to food shortages.
Oil dropped more than $1 on Feb. 24 to $96.50 a barrel, down somewhat from a high of $103 a barrel—the highest it's been in two years. At the same time ethanol prices are 23 cents lower than gas, providing opportunities for discretionary blending.
Myriant Technologies and Davy Process Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a process that employs Myriant's bio succinic acid for production of butanediol, tetrahydrofuran and gamma-butyrolactone.
Buick Regal introduces direct inject turbo FFV in US
February 24, 2011
Buick has introduced a flex-fuel vehicle that combines power and fuel efficiency. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo packages turbo charging with direct injection and, new this year, flex-fuel capability.
Newly formed renewable energy investment team adds Zoi
February 24, 2011
The U.S. DOE will need a new Under Secretary now that Cathy Zoi announced her resignation. Zoi, also the assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is headed to Silicon Valley.
Oil prices reached a two-year high of more than $100 per barrel recently, leaving ethanol industry advocates wondering how it's possible some in U.S. Congress still don't understand the value of ethanol—the only alternative to oil available now.
DuPont Applied BioSciences President Craig Binetti said Dupont expects the biofuels industry worldwide to grow by $25 billion in the next five years and it plans to contribute to the expansion through its cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol ventures.
BCAP Funding, Biogas Rocks and Other Biomass News
By Rona Johnson
February 24, 2011
This blog is a hodgepodge of items that I have read or heard about biomass this week that I think you should know about.
House budget proposal nixes loan guarantees for renewables
By Anna Austin
February 24, 2011
H.R. 1, the federal spending bill passed by the U.S. House last week, proposes to rescind $25 billion in unobligated funds from the U.S. DOE's Loan Guarantee Program, including $100 million for a 20-megawatt waste-to-energy plant in Montgomery, N.Y.
Biomass power industry responds to MACT final rules
February 24, 2011
While the final rules for EPA's boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology released Feb. 23 are an improvement over last year's proposals, the Biomass Power Association says the rules still fall short of the sweeping changes the industry hoped for.
Envergent to demonstrate renewable fuel for heat and power
By Envergent Technologies LLC
February 24, 2011
Envergent Technologies, a Honeywell company, announced that its technology will be used by Crane & Co. to convert biomass feedstock into a renewable oil to heat and power Crane's Massachusetts facility where it produces paper used for U.S. currency.
Newly formed renewable energy investment team adds Zoi
February 24, 2011
The U.S. DOE will need a new Under Secretary now that Cathy Zoi announced her resignation. Zoi, also the assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is headed to Silicon Valley to join a new investment branch.
Former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., may have retired in January after 30 years in Congress, but that doesn't mean he won't be busy. Dorgan has been elected to serve on Codexis Inc.'s board of directors.
A new website (www.FromTheEarth-Bioproducts.com) was launched during the first annual Ohio Bioproducts Symposium on Feb. 18. The online resource is dedicated to help locate USDA BioPreferred products made in the state.
BASF expands presence in biobased products market
February 24, 2011
Ever wonder what those eco-labels or environmental certifications on purchases actually mean? BASF Corp. has created a tool called the SELECT (Sustainability, Eco-labeling and Environmental Certification Tracking) Eco-Label manager to analyze these.
Antigovernment demonstrations in Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Yemen and elsewhere are pushing up oil prices, mostly out of fear and speculation that global supply and refining capacity may be at risk.
Small and medium-sized businesses in Europe looking to become more active in the biobased products markets have a new outlet, Biochem, part of the European Commission's INNOVA program to help advance interest in biobased materials.
Laidlaw to buy California power plant
February 22, 2011
Laidlaw Energy Group Inc. is looking to expand its operations, having recently executed a letter of agreement to purchase a 14-megawatt biomass power plant in California. The company has two biomass power projects under development on the East Coast.
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