Some of the land and equipment associated with the former Ineos Bio Energy 8 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant and associated 6 MW bioenergy plant in Vero Beach, Florida, is being offered for sale via an auction with Maas Companies.
Gevo Inc. and Renmatix have announced a joint development agreement to evaluate the commercial feasibility of creating renewable jet fuel by integrating Renmatix's Plantrose Process with Gevo's GIFT technology and alcohol to jet process.
In late November, Xebec Adsorption Inc. announced orders to supply pressure swing adsorption (PSA) units to a large landfill gas project near Sao Paulo, Brazil, and several biogas projects in France.
Gevo Inc. and Renmatix have announced a joint development agreement to evaluate the commercial feasibility of creating renewable jet fuel by integrating Renmatix's Plantrose Process with Gevo's GIFT technology and alcohol to jet process.
Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion, announced the start-up of its 75,000-ton-per-year poly lactic acid (PLA) bioplastics plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant has successfully produced Luminy PLA resins.
The Renewable Fuel Standard is one of the great success stories for our nation. Motorists have seen cleaner, more affordable choices at the pump, and our corn farmers have seen demand for their product grow through renewable biofuels.
OPINION: Big Oil really doesn't want you to sell E15
By Ron Lamberty, senior vice president at the American Coalition for Ethanol
December 05, 2018
If you own or operate a convenience store or gas station, you've probably heard something about E15 over the last several years, and most of it probably wasn't very good. Maybe even frightening. But, the truth is you don't have to be scared of E15.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it is seeking new concepts in biobased materials for additive manufacturing as part of its Manufacturing Innovator Challenge, which is an effort to crowdsource solutions for next generation manufacturing.
Harvestone Group LLC has announced the first four ethanol plants have made the transition to its marketing, logistics and trading platform, including Iroquois Bio-Energy, Siouxland Energy, Red River Energy and Quad County Corn Processors.
A strong part of the Casey's General Store brand is its community focus, according to Nathaniel Doddridge, director of fuels at Casey's General Store, so offering E15 was a natural fit that underpins that focus.
In November, the U.S. EPA recognized 30 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. Biogas projects were among those recognized.
OPINION: Putting consumers in the driver's seat with E85
By Robert White, vice president of industry relations at the Renewable Fuels Association
December 05, 2018
While we eagerly await EPA approval of year-round E15, let's not forget that roughly one out of every 10 vehicles on the road today is a flex fuel vehicle (FFV) that can use ethanol flex fuels containing as much as 85 percent ethanol.
The U.K. BEIS has published a national bioeconomy strategy for 2018 to 2030. The U.K. REA spoke out in support of the strategy, noting it endorses the use of biobased resources as fundamental to U.K. goals for decarbonization and economic growth.
Efficiency Vermont is partnering with participating stove dealers around the state to apply a $650 discount at the point of purchase for select stove models. To qualify for the rebate the stoves must be professionally installed.
A house subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing Dec. 11 on the recently released discussion draft of the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act. The bill aims to sunset the Renewable Fuels Standard and enact a national octane specification.
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas kicked off its annual conference by recognizing 12 companies for their development roles in eight of the RNG production facilities completed across the U.S. in 2018.
A house subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing Dec. 11 on the recently released discussion draft of the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act. The bill aims to sunset the Renewable Fuels Standard and enact a national octane specification.
Joining Forces
By Patrick C. Miller
December 04, 2018
The merger of Bruks and Siwertell has created a global bulk material handling group focused on complete, specialized solutions for customers.
Marquis Energy is installing the Fluid Quip Process Technologies Selective Grind Technology at its Hennepin, Illinois, facility. The Hennepin FQPT SGT System will be the largest installation to date at an ethanol facility worldwide.
Asian Biomass Market: Growing Despite Policy Setbacks
By Rachael Levinson
December 04, 2018
Growing biomass demand in Asia continues to capture the attention of the international wood pellet industry.
The Renewable Fuels Association has updated its annual flex fuel vehicles (FFV) brochure. The brochure compiles the FFV models available in the current model year (MY 2019), as well as previous years going back as far as MY 1998.
Cultivating Sri Lankan Supply
By Ron Kotrba
December 04, 2018
With its quarter-century-long civil war over for a decade now, Sri Lanka is poised to enter the Asian wood pellet theater armed with Gliricidia and passionate developers.
The European Pellet Council, governing body of the ENplus certification for wood pellets, has announced the launch of a revision process for the scheme's procedures and requirements. It is the third revision in the scheme's history.
Ever-Evolving Markets
December 04, 2018
Undoubtedly, vast opportunity remains in Asian energy markets. It will be exciting and interesting to watch it all unfold, as the global pellet market continues to evolve, expand and, inevitably, compete.
Over the past few days, the Trump Administration has announced progress on trade deals with Canada, Mexico and China that could have a positive impact on export markets for U.S. ethanol and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).
With the U.S. EPA expected to amend rules allowing year-round E15 sales next year, retailers don't have a lot of time to decide whether to begin offering E15 prior to the 2019 summer driving season.
The results are in from a four-year, $5.88-million biomass study led by researchers at Humboldt State University. The research project, called Waste to Wisdom, found strong near-term potential for biochar production.
On Nov. 30, the U.S. EPA published its recently announced proposed rule to amend new source performance standards (NSPS) for residential wood heaters in the Federal Register, officially opening a 45-day comment period.
A new proposal released by the Ontario government indicates the province could require gasoline to be blended with 15 percent ethanol as soon as 2025. The U.S. ethanol industry has applauded news of the proposal.
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