A panel at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, Examining Biomass Inventories, Prices and Production Systems, featured several presentations on mapping tools to help streamline the identification of available biomass supplies.
The farming community is an integral part of the biorefining and biomass heat and power industries. However, it's contribution to the growth of the industry can, at times, be overshadowed by the massive amount of attention paid to R&D and scale-up.
An excited Gwen Hallsmith took to the podium May 3 at the International Biomass Conference & Expo in St. Louis. Once there, she promptly announced to the audience that her district heating project had just received state funding earlier in the day.
A ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off the 2011 International Biomass Conference & Expo in St. Louis, which is being held May 2-5 at the America's Center. More than 1,300 people are registered for the fourth annual event.
If algae developers could model their cultivation practices after any other industry on the planet, which industry should it be? The answer is, without a doubt, agriculture.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released the full version of its Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) report on April 26. The report addresses a wide variety of energy markets and industries, including those related to biofuels.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, may be nearly 150 miles away from Blair, Neb., but Agriculture giant Cargill Inc. might hope the two areas are close in some ways. The company hopes a shuttered Fort Dodge wet mill can replicate its biorefinery campus in Blair.
Genomatica and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. signed a broad memorandum of understanding outlining multiple potential areas of collaboration, including studying a JV for bio-BDO production in Asia and an equity investment from Mitsubishi.
Peter Hatfull, managing director for the Australian and Atlanta-based company, met with the Bank of New York Mellon to establish and manage a level-one American Depository Receipt program for Algae.Tec, so U.S. investors can more easily buy stock.
Through a $50,000 donation, Evonik will "help prepare individuals for work in the biotechnology and milling industries." The money will be used to operate the Washington County Technology Center at the Cargill-owned Blair, Neb., BioRefinery Campus.
The IBCE is next week, so I hope to see many of you there.
A program in St. Louis is offering citizens the opportunity to become involved with algae biofuel development by collecting algae samples that will be analyzed for oil content at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
Cereplast Inc. has announced a new symbol to help consumers identify products and packaging materials made using bioplastic. The symbol, chosen through a competition, will be used to help differentiate bioplastics from traditional petroleum plastics.
A report released April 20 by the International Energy Agency determined that, when produced sustainably, the widespread deployment of biofuels can play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.
The Scary Truth about Pulp and Paper
April 25, 2011
Why substantial progress hasn't been made—and why it will
Sewer sludge, food and beverage wastes and plastics can provide abundant feedstock for biorefineries located onsite
R&D centers can offer important infrastructure and networking benefits to startups as they work toward commercialization
Highmark Renewables patents unique version of common phrase
When Quitting is Good for Cleantech
April 25, 2011
Cathy Zoi has parted ways with the U.S. DOE
Research demonstrates the ability to form strong partnerships is integral to a company's success
The Bioenergy Bridge
April 25, 2011
PSU bought equipment to bring industry professionals together
Canadian bottler changes name, focus to biodegradable plastic bottles
When Numbers Don't Matter
April 25, 2011
DuPont's survey reveals the potential for biobased materials in autos—almost
USDA's Canales visits ICM's St. Joseph, Mo., cellulosic ethanol project
Additive makes bioplastics more durable
13 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant begins construction in Italy
A Canadian company develops a new biobased foam product
Virginia Tech awarded grant for rust-resistant switchgrass gene work
Don't Forget about Medium Oil
April 25, 2011
Oil companies of all sizes are important to the biorefining industry
The USDA's Risk Management Agency aims to provide crop insurance for advanced feedstocks
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