A teleconference hosted by Fuels America on Nov. 6 explored the likely impacts of the U.S. EPA's leaked draft proposal for the 2014 renewable fuel standard volume obligations. Speakers said the proposal would chill investment in advanced biofuels.
USDA funds research to convert beetle-killed trees to bioenergy
By USDA
November 06, 2013
The USDA has awarded nearly $10 million to a consortium of academic, industry and government organizations led by Colorado State University and their partners to research using insect-killed trees in the Rockies as bioenergy feedstock.
The National Research Council of Canada has launched its Industrial Biomaterials program. The new $55 million, five-year initiative is designed to help create more fuel-efficient vehicles and greener construction materials.
The USDA has awarded nearly $10 million to a consortium of academic, industry and government organizations led by Colorado State University and their partners to research using insect-killed trees in the Rockies as bioenergy feedstock.
Cargill has begun operating its corn wet mill ethanol plant in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Cargill purchased the idled facility from Tate & Lyle in 2011. When completed, the Fort Dodge bio-refinery campus will also produce other biobased products.
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association recently announced the creation of a new, interactive map that pulls together data that was previously tracked but not pulled together in one easy to digest format.
A teleconference hosted by Fuels America on Nov. 6 explored the likely impacts of the U.S. EPA's leaked draft proposal for the 2014 renewable fuel standard volume obligations. Speakers said the proposal would chill investment in advanced biofuels.
Ener-G has launched an outsourced anaerobic digestion (AD) service that includes the design, installation and operation of the renewable energy facilities for a variety of industrial processors. The service is financed by Ener-G.
RFA, Growth Energy, BIO ask to intervene in RFS legal challenge
By Renewable Fuels Association, Biotechnology Industry Organization, and Growth Energy
November 05, 2013
The Renewable Fuels Association, Biotechnology Industry Organization, and Growth Energy filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals to intervene in support of the RFS 2013 final rule.
In the last week, three letters have been sent to the ag committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, urging support for the Farm Bill's energy title programs. The letters have been issued by both federal lawmakers and trade groups.
RFA, Growth Energy, BIO ask to intervene in RFS legal challenge
By Renewable Fuels Association, Biotechnology Industry Organization, and Growth Energy
November 05, 2013
The Renewable Fuels Association, Biotechnology Industry Organization, and Growth Energy filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to intervene in support of the renewable fuel standard (RFS) 2013 final rule.
On Nov. 5, Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two 110 MMgy ethanol plants of BioFuel Energy Corp. from an entity composed of its lender group.
In the last week, three letters have been sent to the ag committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, urging support for the Farm Bill's energy title programs. The letters have been issued by both federal lawmakers and trade groups.
Finland-based Helsingin Energia recently announced a collaboration with the Finnish Environmental Institute and Tampere University of Technology to evaluate the environmental impacts cofiring wood pellets at its coal-fired Salmisaari power plant.
University of Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin has analyzed the current pricing of D6 renewable fuel renewable identification numbers (RINs) in a recently FarmDoc Daily post, calling the dynamics of D6 ethanol RIN pricing “quite interesting."
In August, Ernest Moniz, secretary for the U.S. DOE, announced more than $22 million in new investments to develop a more efficient feedstock supply chain for advanced biofuels, in addition to more affordable algae-derived fuels.
WEB ONLY: Innovation in Feedstock Transport, Testing
November 04, 2013
In August, Ernest Moniz, secretary for the U.S. DOE, announced more than $22 million in new investments to develop a more efficient feedstock supply chain for advanced biofuels, in addition to more affordable algae-derived fuels.
GS Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., has chosen Metso to supply automation for the Dangjin 4 Biomass Power Plant, currently under construction in Dangjin City, about 70 kilometers southwest of Seoul in South Korea.
A two-week trip to help out at an African cooking fuel ethanol plant yielded some interesting experiences.
Amyris Inc. has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2013, reporting progress with its plant in Brazil. According to the company, its farnesene production costs are on track to drop to about $4 per liter by the end of the year.
Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon visited a recently expanded grain elevator to discuss the state's strong corn harvest and his priorities for continuing to expand Missouri agriculture by expanding exports of renewable fuels, such as ethanol.
The California Air Resources Board has filed its response to a petition filed in the 9th circuit court to request a rehearing en banc with regard to a prior court ruling the state's low carbon fuel standard does not violate interstate commerce laws.
In order to prepare for the upcoming launch of its domestic Renewable Heat Incentive program, the U.K. has made available GBP 500,000 ($800,000) to help expand and maintain expertise amongst the country's renewable heating engineers.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the October issue of its Monthly Energy Review, reporting that the U.S. ethanol industry produced 1.13 billion gallons of ethanol in July, up from 1.12 billion gallons the prior month.
The California Air Resources Board has filed its response to a petition filed in the 9th circuit court to request a rehearing en banc with regard to a prior court ruling the state's low carbon fuel standard does not violate interstate commerce laws.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy fired back against a letter signed by a group of members of U.S. Congress, which asks the U.S. EPA to "to consider a fair and meaningful nationwide adjustment" to the 2014 renewable fuel standard.
The first retailer in Minnesota began offering E15 to motorists in late October. Four dispensers began selling E15 to drivers of vehicles model year 2001 or newer at the Penn Minnoco service station in Minneapolis.
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