Tests recently conducted by Briggs & Stratton Corp. to evaluate the effects of isobutanol on small engines suggest that isobutanol can be used in those small engines without any of the problems associated with ethanol-blended fuel.
28 countries increase DDGS purchases
By U.S. Grains Council
November 02, 2011
Five countries posted triple-digit increases in DDGS sales during the eight months: United Kingdom, Spain, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Jordan. The increased sales to Spain and the U.K. helped the U.S. more than double its DDGS exports to the EU.
Net earnings were up overall for ADM's first quarter, which ended Sept. 30. Specifically, in the corn processing segment ADM reported a profit on Nov. 1 but noted it was a $162 million decrease from the same time period last year.
Eco-Energy Inc., a biofuel supply chain company headquartered in Tennessee, will provide corn and ethanol services to the 50 MMgy Utica Energy LLC ethanol facility located in Oshkosh, Wis.
Centerview, Mo.-based Show Me Energy Cooperative has received a $125,000 grant from the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Authority to help pay for a biomass energy plant feasibility study.
In order to discuss wood heat in the U.S. West and ways to overcome technical and logistical challenges, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council will hold a free webinar on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
"It's pretty obvious to see why pellets are in the Southeast," said Mike Williams, director of strategy and planning for The Westervelt Co., showing a wood resource map of the region to attendees of the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show.
The 2011 Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show kicked off in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 2. Nearly 325 professionals and 60 exhibitors are taking part in this year's event, which has a strong regional focus.
After successfully demonstrating its biomass gasifiers at a Gleason, Tenn., brick plant, PHG Energy has qualified for the Tennessee Valley Authority's Generation Partners program and is selling power to the grid.
The U.S. has an established wood market but how much wood can be used for bioenergy without affecting material prices or forest sustainability? A panel at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show Nov. 1-3 in Atlanta addressed those questions.
Having already heard a great deal about the ample wood resources in the Southeast U.S., a panel discussion about energy crops was refreshing for the feedstock track at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show in Atlanta on Nov. 1-3.
Jill Stuckey, director of the Center of Innovation for Energy at the Georgia Environmental and Finance Authority, opened the Southeast Biomass Conference today with a keynote address focused on Georgia's biomass potential, and its economic benefits.
Culturing Solutions will host the grand opening of its algae-to-biofuel demonstration plant in New Port Richey, Fla., Nov. 17. The company says it will produce transportation fuel, energy, nutritional products, cosmetics and other items from algae.
BlueFire Renewables has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with utility firm China Huadian Engineering Co. Ltd. to finance BlueFire's cellulosic ethanol facility and power production plant in Fulton, Miss.
Purdue University researchers found corn stover separation may increase efficiency for ethanol conversion and result in cost savings.
Checking out distillers grains in person
November 01, 2011
The longer I'm a writer for Ethanol Producer Magazine and Distillers Grains Production & Markets, the more I learn about the industry.
Pacific Ethanol Inc., an ethanol producer that has seemed to put past troubles behind it, reported good news during its third quarter financial report. The company's net sales climbed to an all-time high of $271.6 million.
Biomass thermal advocacy group Heating the Midwest has announced its official mission is to advance biomass thermal heating in the Midwest for a more sustainable future, while improving the economic, environmental and social well-being of the region.
Great Lakes ports to prepare for biomass exports.
Industry experts discuss wood's role in U.S. energy policy
Gainesville, Fla., biomass plant construction is on schedule and promises to be a jobs creator
State provides funding for AD systems, feedstock growth, pellet and torrefaction projects.
The U.K.'s DECC has delayed the launch of its RHI program.
Australia explores whether emissions reduction can be achieved through cofiring.
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