A study published by researchers at the University of Texas, Austin asserts that the crux of algae's case as an economically feasible oil feedstock and energy source rests not in its processing but in the ability to affordably grow and harvest it.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the addition of six states and four new projects under the USDA's Biomass Crop Assistance Program. Project areas will be set aside in California, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Kansas and Oklahoma.
The Biotechnology Industry Organization applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack's announcement on July 26 of four new BCAP project areas in six states that are expected to generate as many as 3,400 jobs in rural areas.
The EERC's Biomass '11: Renewable Power, Fuels, and Chemicals Conference welcomed over 250 attendees from 28 states, Washington, D.C., and 11 foreign countries, to discuss bioenergy trends, opportunities, economics and technological developments.
Dow and Japan-based Mitsui & Co. formed a joint venture and execution of an MoU to provide innovative, sustainable biopolymers, made from sugarcane-based ethanol, for use in the high-performance flexible packaging, hygiene and medical markets.
Gevo Inc. has partnered with a Texas-based petrochemical company to build a demo hydrocarbon processing plant in Silsbee, Texas. South Hampton Resources will build and operate the 10,000 gallon a month demonstration-scale plant.
USDA announced the creation of four new BCAP project areas to expand the availability of feedstock for biofuels. The new project areas set aside acres in California, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington for production of energy crops.
As a slew of tax incentives approach final sunset, new solutions are needed on Capitol Hill
Hydroprocessed biojet achieves a significant milestone toward commercialization
July 25, 2011
Could the quest for top executives reveal the growth path of the industry?
EPA's proposed RFS2 volume requirements could increase the mandate for renewable fuels by 1.25 billion gallons
Battelle figured out the chemistry, Emery OleoChemicals will take it from there
Thesis Chemistry partners with EPC firm to build first biorefinery
July 25, 2011
Earthquake separates scientist from JaÂpan, but not his research
An alliance of energy-related trade organizations in Canada is calling on the nation's federal, provincial and territorial governments to act now to develop a comprehensive energy strategy. The coalition is known as the New Economy Alliance.
July 25, 2011
All enzymes aside, time and investment mean the most
Gevo progresses with ASTM biojet fuel testing as planned, on schedule
Advanced biofuel is getting closer to becoming a reality
Montana is home to world's first zero-waste biorefinery
July 25, 2011
Forget about commercial-ready technology, this team cares about deconstruction
Partnering with big-name chemical firms is only the beginning for Avantium
Lux Research launches China Innovation Intelligence service
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ABFA has a new commercial out, and it's good.
Three Dimensional Timberlands LLC is devoting its resources to the development of biomass pyrolysis facilities to produce biochar and bio-oil in Oregon, as well as ensuring the sustainable woody feedstock to supply them.
LS9 Inc. and partner HCL CleanTech Ltd. have been awarded a $9 million grant from the U.S. DOE to improve and demonstrate an integrated process to convert biomass feedstocks into fermentable sugars, and then subsequently into diesel and chemicals.
Beginning in August, the buses will run on a 10 percent blend of Amyris renewable diesel, with the rest made up of biodiesel and petroleum diesel supplied by Petrobras Distribuidora. Amyris' supply contract with Petrobras extends through 2012.
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