Canada's biomass fuel industry will benefit from new testing center.
By Anna Austin
March 21, 2011
North American wood pellet exports to the European Union have doubled.
Researchers say using wood for heat is effective as long as it's harvested sustainably.
Zilkha Biomass Energy has leased a port in Texas that will allow shipment of its wood pellets to Europe.
By Anna Austin
March 21, 2011
Study says renewable energy in the South will pay off if it's done right.
A growing number of U.S. ethanol plants are reaping the benefits of using biomass for power.
March 21, 2011
China's growing renewable energy sector represents enormous opportunities, but significant challenges, for foreign investors.
A push for biomass power expansion might make Thailand a prime market in the global industry.
Researchers are investigating the use of pine trees for bioenergy.
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations held hearings on the nearly $30 billion U.S. DOE 2012 budget proposal recently. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Under Secretary Steven Koonin each presented testimony.
The USDA is again accepting applications for the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. The program, established in the farm bill, provides production-based payments for eligible advanced biofuel producers using feedstock other than corn starch.
U.S. ethanol exports in January, both denatured and undenatured, non-beverage, reached 57.2 million gallons in January -- the second highest monthly total on record. December exports set the record at 71.9 million gallons.
The former governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, has joined Abengoa's International Advisory Board, which currently comprises six other members with recognized experience and knowledge in the fields of both economics and sustainability.
By Rona Johnson
March 18, 2011
The earthquake, tsunami and the damage caused to nuclear power plants in Japan makes everything else happening in the world look pretty insignificant. I can't even imagine the grief, despair and fear that those people are feeling.
Sherwood Park in central Alberta, Canada, is developing a biomass district heating system, and is armed with a $1.5 million government grant to help with construction costs.The system will use ground wood from pallets and agricultural residues.
At the International Biomass Conference & Trade Show in St. Louis, May 2-5, Enviva LP CEO John Keppler will draw on his experience serving both European and U.S. woody biomass customer bases.
March 18, 2011
Membrane filtration technology is finding a home in the biorefining industry
March 18, 2011
For future producers and technology developers, there's a new must-know program
A new line of bioplastic readies to hit the market
Elevance broadens technology portfolio with XiMo's catalysts
Chemical Market Associates and Intratec Solutions develop market analysis tool
There's a reason bioplastic companies tout this specific quality
Neste Oil profiles diesel regenerative, releases renewable diesel test results
How LS9 is making progress bringing its renewable chemicals to market
March 18, 2011
High energy prices plus an improved investment outlook could equal a time for true growth
Why sustainability isn't a moving target for Waste Management
Specialty chemicals company looks to Gevo to supply biobased inputs
USDA announces producer payments
Why access to biomass and their sugar content don't have to cost a fortune
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