Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC has announced that Judge Sue Robinson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware granted its summary judgment motions for non-infringement of Gevo Inc.'s 8,017,375 ('375) and 8,017,376 ('376) patents.
During remarks at the Energy Department's Biomass 2013 annual conference, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today highlighted the important role biofuels play in the administration's Climate Action Plan.
Researchers at Appalachian State University received $45,000 from the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation to support the development of a system that converts biomass into pyrolysis oil, fuel gas and biochar.
The congratulations are coming in as Ineos Bio announced that its Indian River BioEnergy Center is now producing cellulosic ethanol at commercial scale. The first ethanol shipments will be released in August from the 8 MMgy facility in Florida.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for June, reporting that biocellulosic biofuel and cellulosic diesel was produced during the month. The generation of advanced biofuel RINs for biogas also increased.
ZeaChem Inc. has announced that the U.S. EPA confirmed the successful registration of its demonstration biorefinery in Boardman, Ore., to generate cellulosic biofuel renewable identification numbers (RINs).
Representatives of the biofuels industry have weighed in on the fifth, and final, white paper on the renewable fuels standard (RFS) published by the House Energy & Commerce Committee, titled "Implementation Issues."
Sapphire Energy Inc. has announced it has paid off the entire $54.5 million loan guarantee awarded to the company to develop a commercial demonstration facility by the USDA in December 2009 through the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
The NCERC at Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville is again reaping the benefits of its partnerships with the private sector in the form of donated equipment that enables the center to conduct advanced biofuels research.
The National Science Foundation has presented Colorado State University researchers with $2 million to investigate biofuels derived from cyanobacteria, which will be modified to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons through photosynthesis.
Newly trialed native algae species provide real hope for the development of commercially viable fuels from algae, a University of Queensland scientist has found. The fast-growing, hardy algae are being tested at a pilot plant in Brisbane, Australia.
Alaska Airlines and Hawai'i BioEnergy LLC have announced they have signed an agreement for the carrier to purchase sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. The feedstock for the biofuel is anticipated to be woody biomass-based.
Gevo Inc. has begun supplying the U.S. Coast Guard Research & Development Center with initial quantities of finished 16.1 percent renewable isobutanol-blended gasoline. The fuel is being used for a long-term operational study on marine engines.
On July 24 House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Power hosted the final panel of its two-day hearing on the renewable fuels standard (RFS), titled "Overview of the Renewable Fuel Standard: Stakeholder Perspectives."
A recent report from Navigant Research, titled "Market Data: Biofuels," indicates annual revenue from biofuels production will reach $7.6 billion by 2023, with $69 billion invested in new production capacity worldwide over the next 10 years.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Power is holding a two-day hearing on the renewable fuels standard (RFS). The first day featured two panels discussing the impact of the RFS on fuel production, fuel sales and use.
Fuels America coalition members have announced the launch of a new ad campaign. The ads highlight the fact that there is a choice when it comes to our energy future. We do not have to be beholden to oil's monopoly over our gasoline supply.
A recent briefing on the renewable fuel standard evoked a variety of different opinions from members of the advanced biofuel and environmental community, with the consensus being that the industry needs consistency from the U.S. EPA and Congress.
Goodfield, Ill.-based Chip Energy broke ground on a 100-ton-per-day biomass recycling and pelletizing plant that can condense a variety of feedstock sources. The plant configuration is designed to serve the power and cellulosic biofuels industries.
Ceres Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, reporting revenues of $1.4 million. The company also provided an update on its Brazil operations, including achievements in the fuels and power sectors.
A report published by the Centre for Alternative Technology asserts that the U.K. can achieve a net zero carbon emissions level by leveraging existing technology. The report describes a scenario under which this benchmark is achieved by 2030.
The U.S. Senate has voted to approve Gina McCarthy's nomination to lead the U.S. EPA by a vote of 59 to 40. President Obama nominated McCarthy as the EPA administrator in March.
Sapphire Energy Inc. and The Linde Group have announced they will expand their existing partnership to commercialize hydrothermal treatment conversion technology used upgrade algae biomass into crude oil. The expansion spans a minimum of five years.
California's Fifth District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in the lawsuit filed by Poet LLC against the California Air Resources Board. The court is upholding the low carbon fuel standard, but requires CARB to correct implementation errors.
A new report published by World Growth argues that the E.U.'s proposal regarding indirect land use change (ILUC) carbon emissions under the Renewable Energy Directive represents a futile effort to curb productive land use in Asia.
Sundrop Fuels Inc. announced that it has selected IHI E&C International Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo-based IHI Corporation, as contractor of choice for its inaugural facility near Alexandria, La.
The European Commission and members of European industry will invest more than EUR 22 billion ($28.70 billion) over the next seven years under the Horizon 2020 research initiative. A portion of that investment will support biobased innovations.
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