Ethanol education campaign releases brief on energy security
By Ethanol Across America
March 02, 2011
The Ethanol Across America education campaign released the latest in its series of Issue Briefs today on Energy Security, which illustrates the many negative impacts of continued dependence on imported oil.
EPA extends GHG reporting deadline
March 02, 2011
The U.S. EPA announced March 1 that it will extend the first annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting deadline so that it can test its electronic data submission system and give program participants time to test the tool before reporting.
The U.S. EPA has scheduled an independent peer review meeting for March 14 to review a draft report it is preparing for Congress which will detail the current and potential future environmental impacts associated with biofuel production.
UBC receives $11.2 million for CHP project
March 02, 2011
Freshly armed with another round of federal and provincial government funding, the University of British Columbia's combined-heat-and-power system is on track to be operational in 2012 after receiving $11.2 million toward the $27 million project.
The Midwest holds enormous untapped potential for anaerobic digestion systems, and a new publication 'Anaerobic Digestion: Farm Opportunities and Pathways' seeks to educate farmers and the general public of that potential on Minnesota farms.
Nexterra closes on $15 million in financing
By Nexterra Systems Corp.
March 02, 2011
Nexterra Systems Corp. announced March 2 that it has secured $15 million in equity financing from Tandem Expansion Fund and ARC Financial. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the growth of Nexterra's biomass gasification technology business.
Algenol acquires German algae company
By Algenol Biofuels Inc.
March 01, 2011
Algenol Biofuels Inc. announced that its parent company, Algenol LLC, has acquired Cyano Biofuels GmbH, a German-based company with extensive experience in producing hybrid algae to make ethanol and green chemicals.
An anti-ethanol coalition issued a letter to Congressional leaders March 1 urging them to allow ethanol subsidies to expire. The group says opposition to ethanol is growing, but new members may not have the most recent data on ethanol.
Growth Energy launches congressional ad blitz
By Growth Energy
March 01, 2011
As lawmakers in the nation's capital returned to work March 1, Growth Energy delivered a message to Congress through a strategic ad campaign: “Say No to OPEC, Say Yes to America.� The ad campaign includes a display ad in Roll Call and online ads.
Grant helps Alabama university aid state biomass program
By Anna Austin
March 01, 2011
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has provided a $56,000 grant to the University of Alabama in Huntsville so that it can continue to assist ADECA in implementing its Biomass Energy Program.
The world's largest purchaser of isobutene believes that green chemistry and sustainable production of specialty chemicals will gain significance in the coming years . . .
British Columbia-based Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. recently announced it has agreed to non-binding heads of terms with Australia-based Renewable Oil Corp. to work towards the development of a joint venture project.
Cambridge, Mass.-based Metabolix Inc.'s technology has been recognized by the Museum of Science, Boston. Metabolix Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Oliver Peoples recently accepted the museum's "Invented Here!" award on behalf of his company.
Amyris Inc. recently locked up key partnerships and achieved a production milestone as the Emeryville, Calif.-based biotech firm continues its aggressive biochemical commercialization strategy in the U.S. and abroad.
A national campaign on FFVs kicks off in Ohio. Burl Haigwood, director of program development for the Clean Fuels Foundation and campaign manager, said surveys have shown up to 90 percent of FFV drivers are unaware they own a FFV vehicle.
Ethanol's economic impact is huge
February 28, 2011
Thanks to Minnesota CGA Pres. Schwarz for writing, and thanks to Wesley Clark for providing him some ammo, and John Urbanchuck as well, to support American farmers and the ethanol industry.
Urbanchuck finds substantial economic impact from ethanol in 2010
February 28, 2011
More than 70,000 direct jobs are provided by the U.S. ethanol industry, and when total economic activity is considered more than 400,000 jobs are created, according to a study by Cardno Entrix economist John Urbanchuck.
Canadian biomass fuel testing center opens
By Anna Austin
February 28, 2011
The University of New Brunswick has opened the Canadian BioEnergy Centre, which will provide assistance to the bioenergy industry across Canada. The facility's lab has machines and equipment that allow it to directly assist the solid fuel industry.
N-Viro develops mobile fuel-producing facility
February 28, 2011
N-Viro International Corp. is developing its first full-scale facility that will produce its patented N-Viro fuel from wastewater residuals. The mobile unit will begin operation in Pennsylvania, but the company expects to move it around the country.
Biomass fuel solution to high heating oil prices
By Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group
February 28, 2011
According to EIA estimates, prices for U.S. home heating oil rose 24 percent in February 2011, compared to February 2010, prompting NEBTWG members to urge homeowners, business owners and policy makers to consider renewable heating options.
The Malaysian government has granted Glycos Biotechnologies Inc. BioNexus Status, marking a key milestone in its expansion in Malaysia where the company is constructing a biorefinery and R&D facility in Bio-XCell, a biotechnology park.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to sign MOU with Governor's Biofuels Coalition to further develop biofuels, tells conference attendees not to "take the foot off the gas" in terms of support for renewable fuels.
Former President Bill Clinton drew quick criticism from the ethanol and corn industries following comments made relating biofuels production to food shortages.
Oil dropped more than $1 on Feb. 24 to $96.50 a barrel, down somewhat from a high of $103 a barrel—the highest it's been in two years. At the same time ethanol prices are 23 cents lower than gas, providing opportunities for discretionary blending.
Myriant Technologies and Davy Process Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a process that employs Myriant's bio succinic acid for production of butanediol, tetrahydrofuran and gamma-butyrolactone.
Buick Regal introduces direct inject turbo FFV in US
February 24, 2011
Buick has introduced a flex-fuel vehicle that combines power and fuel efficiency. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo packages turbo charging with direct injection and, new this year, flex-fuel capability.
Newly formed renewable energy investment team adds Zoi
February 24, 2011
The U.S. DOE will need a new Under Secretary now that Cathy Zoi announced her resignation. Zoi, also the assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is headed to Silicon Valley.
Oil prices reached a two-year high of more than $100 per barrel recently, leaving ethanol industry advocates wondering how it's possible some in U.S. Congress still don't understand the value of ethanol—the only alternative to oil available now.
DuPont Applied BioSciences President Craig Binetti said Dupont expects the biofuels industry worldwide to grow by $25 billion in the next five years and it plans to contribute to the expansion through its cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol ventures.
BCAP Funding, Biogas Rocks and Other Biomass News
By Rona Johnson
February 24, 2011
This blog is a hodgepodge of items that I have read or heard about biomass this week that I think you should know about.
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