MPM Technologies Inc. announced it has secured memorandums of understanding (MOU) from both Washington State University and Neos-SDI to assist in the research, development and deployment of its plasma-arc gasification technology.
VIB has announced that the results of a field trial with genetically modified poplar trees in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, shows that the wood of lignin modified poplar trees can be converted into sugars in a more efficient way.
A recent FarmDocDaily post addresses renewable identification number (RIN) stocks and the implications of the U.S. EPA's proposed 2014 volume requirements for the renewable fuel standard, predicting 1.7 billion RINS will be carried over into 2014.
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc. (HELCO) and Hu Honua Bioenergy LLC for the Hu Honua biomass project. The approval was handed down on Dec. 20.
Viridis Energy Inc. announced that its recently launched, wholly owned subsidiary, Viridis Merchants Inc., an aggregation and trading service between buyers and sellers of alternative energy, including wood pellets, structured its first transaction.
VIB has announced that the results of a field trial with genetically modified poplar trees in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, shows that the wood of lignin modified poplar trees can be converted into sugars in a more efficient way.
Poet-DSM Advanced Biofuel's first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant remains on schedule for startup in the first part of 2014 as workers continue equipment installation and other activity through the winter.
Pacific Ethanol recently announced its entrance into debt reducing and ownership increasing agreements. he move will increase the company's ownership interest in the Pacific Ethanol plants to 91 percent.
Overcoming the E10 blend wall is priority No. 1 for the ethanol industry, and progress is being made on two fronts. The number of retail stations offering E15 is growing in step with the number of 2014 vehicles rolling into showrooms E15 approved.
Manitoba's petroleum coke and coal heating ban is set to go into effect with the new year, and the province is encouraging substitution with locally available, green sources of heat, including biomass and geothermal.
London-based Camco Clean Energy plc recently announced it completed the acquisition of a 2.1-megawatt (MW) biogas facility in Twin Falls, Idaho. The facility is located less than 30 miles from the company's 4-MW biogas plant near Jerome, Idaho.
A group of six Midwestern governors, led by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, recently sent a letter to President Obama and officials at the U.S. EPA and USDA expressing their opposition to the EPA's 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) proposal.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the January issue of the magazine, which digs into plant operations and maintenance, and efficient data capture and transmission.
A recent report authored by two University of California, Davis researchers found that compliance costs for the low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) could increase rapidly in the future under certain circumstances.
A recent report authored by two University of California, Davis researchers found that compliance costs for the low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) could increase rapidly in the future under certain circumstances.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has published the December issue of its Monthly Energy Review, reporting ethanol production, import and consumption data for the first nine months of the year.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Energy Projects has reported that eight new biomass generation units were placed into service during November with a combined capacity of 108 megawatts (MW).
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