Genomatica and Tate & Lyle have signed a joint development agreement for the demonstration-scale production of Genomatica's biobased 1,4 butanediol. Genomatica will integrate its proprietary process technology in a wet mill in Decatur, Ill.
As a dedicated energy crop, some might describe field pennycress as that old, cliched saying, "too good to be true," but a crop planted during harvest time and harvested during planting season can provide benefits to farmers and the energy sector.
The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service is seeking comments from the ethanol industry as it develops a survey to collect information from livestock and poultry producers regarding distillers grains.
The USDA announced March 14 that it is now accepting applications for three funding programs related to biofuel production.
I was reading a bit about Japan's earthquake this morning. I'm friends with my nephew on Facebook, and was glad to read that the air base where he is stationed in Japan was not affected (and his wife saved the beer fridge).
USDA opens application window for bioenergy funding programs
By Kris Bevill
March 14, 2011
The USDA announced March 14 that it is now accepting applications for three funding programs related to bioenergy production: the Biorefinery Assistance Program, the Repowering Assistance Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels.
Pending permit approvals, a 40-megawatt biomass combined-heat-and-power facility proposed for a Dow Corning Corp. manufacturing site in Midland, Mich., should be under construction in the second quarter of this year.
A settlement agreement reached between seven opponents of a 100-megawatt biomass power plant Florida and developer American Renewables will allow construction to procede as scheduled. Construction could start in late spring or early summer.
UK launches its Renewable Heat Incentive
By Anna Austin
March 14, 2011
The U.K. Department of Energy & Climate Change has released details of its previously announced Renewable Heat Incentive, a tariff program designed to help the country meet its renewable energy targets of 20 percent by 2020.
Adage cancels Washington biopower plant
March 14, 2011
As the result of an unfavorable energy market and low natural gas prices, Adage has effectively canceled development of its biomass power facility in Washington state, after securing its required permits and entering into a feedstock agreement.
The Northeast Bioenergy & Bioproducts program is looking for people who are excited about the possibilities of biofuels and bioproducts, seeking teachers and interns who can explain or learn about those "bio" possibilities.
RFS2 Advanced Technology—Traversing the Corn Maze
By Eric Triplett and Kenneth “Pete� Moss
March 11, 2011
ACE says ethanol better solution than tapping into oil reserves
By American Coalition for Ethanol
March 11, 2011
With oil prices now in triple digits and gas prices averaging 75 cents higher than last year, some are calling for oil to be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a way to bring consumers relief. ACE suggests ethanol is a better solution.
BP expands biofuels business in Brazil, acquires CNAA
By BP Biofuels
March 11, 2011
BP announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority control of the Brazilian ethanol and sugar producer Companhia Nacional de Açúcar e �lcool. When CNAA's assets are fully developed, this is expected to increase BP's overall Brazilian productio
The Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tim Johnson, D-S.D., would establish incentives for biofuels infrastructure and deployment and modify ethanol subsidies.
Oregon's last coal plant evaluating biomass
By Anna Austin
March 11, 2011
Portland General Electric, the last coal-fired power plant in Oregon, is evaluating arundo donax as a potential biomass fuel. New rules adopted by the state last year require the plant to cease burning coal or close down by the end of 2020.
BBI International to Publish Pellet Magazine
By Rona Johnson
March 11, 2011
In response to the biomass industry's increasing interest in densification and biomass pellets, BBI International will be publishing a biannual publication called Pellet Mill Magazine.
Listening and Learning
March 10, 2011
Revamps to the USDA's loan guarantee program are a direct result of industry input.
Permitting: A Big Ticket Item
March 10, 2011
An overly restrictive permit can cost an ethanol plant more than just fines for noncompliance.
Partners for Progress
March 10, 2011
A conversation with NCGA leader Rick Tolman about markets, corn advancement and advocating for ethanol
Membrane Technology in Production of Biofuels
By Kamla Jevons
March 10, 2011
Tested technology improves new biofuel processes
Navigating the GHG Reporting Maze
By Rich Hovan
March 10, 2011
Know what to expect and how to prepare for upcoming greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
The Billion Gallon Challenge
By Jeremy Martin
March 10, 2011
The Union of Concerned Scientists shares its vision for incentivizing greener biofuels.
Making it Work
March 10, 2011
Construction company purchases plant it helped build
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