Sapphire Energy Inc. and Phillips 66 have announced a strategic joint development agreement aimed at taking production of algae crude oil a significant step toward commercialization by completing fuel certifications to ready green crude for refining.
Tax provisions critical to the biofuel and biopower industries are set to expire at the end of the month, and industry stakeholders are urging Congress for extensions.
Concord Blue USA Inc. and LanzaTech have entered into an agreement to integrate their individually proven technologies to demonstrate the production of fuels and chemicals from waste materials.
Much hangs on the balance in the outcome of the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to modify the renewable fuels standards (RFS). University of Illinois economists Scott Irwin and Darrel Good evaluate several scenarios in a FarmDocDaily post.
Hundreds of attendees were present at the U.S. EPA's public hearing on the renewable fuel standard (RFS) renewable volume obligation proposal, which began Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. in Crystal City, Va.
The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University is exploring reuse and redevelopment potential of land that has been surface-mined. Biomass production is a possible application for this land.
As the Advanced Biofuels Association gears up for U.S. EPA's Dec. 5 public hearing on the renewable fuel standard 2 (RFS) 2014 renewable volume obligation proposal, President Michael McAdams provided a preview on main points the ABFA plans to make.
Consulting firm E4tech has published a report that shows biofuels and vehicle efficiency will be essential in helping the European transportation sector reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet its decarbonizations targets.
The U.S. EPA has published a notice of receipt of petitions for a waiver of the 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) in the Federal Register, officially opening a 60 day comment period. A related comment period is also open for the 2014 RFS proposal.
Iogen Corp. and Brazilian ethanol giant Raizen have started construction of a commercial 10 MMgy biomass-to-ethanol facility using Iogen Energy's (a joint venture between Raizen and Iogen Corp.) advanced cellulosic biofuel technology.
A new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy.
The U.S. EPA officially published the proposed rule Friday that would set the 2014 volumes for the renewable fuel standard (RFS), marking the opening of the 60-day comment period that will close Jan. 28.
Algae Biomass Organization Executive Director Mary Rosenthal discusses what Master Limited Partnerships would mean for the algae and other renewable energy sectors.
Decades of experience has allowed the Matlack brothers to recognize baling and stacking inefficiencies, thus inspiring them to develop some of the most leading-edge equipment on today's market.
Scientists have charted a significant signaling network in a tiny organism that's big in the world of biofuels research. The findings about how a fast-growing organism conducts its metabolic business bolster scientists' ability to create biofuels.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the significance of the individual components and equipment used all along the biomass supply chain.
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae by targeting a fat-reducing enzyme without compromising growth.
The U.S. EPA has appointed Francesca Grifo as its new scientific integrity official. In her new role, Grifo will coordinate and carry out the agency's scientific integrity policy. She will also chair a standing EPA scientific integrity committee.
Arcadia Biosciences Inc. and DuPont Pioneer have announced their intention to collaborate to develop enabling technology to help manage pollen flow in sorghum, which will help facilitate the development and deployment of agronomic and quality traits.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. has announced the results of an offer made on Nov. 14 to sell sugar to bioenergy producers under the Feedstock Flexibility Program. The CCC also published a new invitation to purchase sugar under the program.
Dyadic International Inc. recently released financial results for the third quarter, reporting revenues of $3.5 million, up from $2.5 million for the same period of last year. The company also recently announced the award of a new U.S. patent.
In 2009, The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $5 million to Genera Energy Inc. and the University of Tennessee to research and develop economical systems for bulk-handling and processing of chopped switchgrass. That project is now complete.
The U.S. EPA has published renewable identification number (RIN) data for October, reporting that D3 cellulosic biofuel and D7 cellulosic diesel RINs were generated during the month. D3 and D7 RINs were also generated in June, July and September.
Biocatalyst producer Codexis Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2013, reporting that it will immediately begin to wind down its CodeXyme cellulase enzyme program for the production of cellulosic sugars.
A recent FarmDoc Daily post features an analysis of the recent U.S. EPA proposal for the renewable fuel standard written by two economists of the USDA. The post outlines three possible scenarios, assuming the proposed rule is finalized as is.
On Nov. 21, the U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a public hearing will be held on Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C. on the 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) proposed rule.
Researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Md. and Waseda University in Tokyo have modified cyanobacteria's biological clock to remain in its daytime state.
M&G Chemicals announced a second-generation biorefinery in China to convert biomass into ethanol, bioglycols and 45 MW biopower. Using Prosea technology, it will be 4x larger than Beta Renewables' Crescentino, Italy, plant.
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