Pellet manufacturer Enviva LP will be able to expand its shipping capacity with the acquisition of a port terminal in Chesapeake, Va. The location is suitable for the export of wood pellets and will be the shipment point for its proposed N.C. plant.
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the U.S. DOE this week. The request is part of an administration-wide plan to win the future by out-innovating the rest of the world.
San Francisco-based advanced biofuel firm Solazyme Inc. and Australian airliner Qantas have launched a collaboration to pursue the potential for commercial production of Solazyme's microbial-derived aviation fuel, Solajet, in Australia.
The USDA has announced interim rule changes to three renewable energy programs authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, including the Biorefinery Assistance Program, the Repowering Assistance Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels.
February 15, 2011
GPRE bids to purchase Otter Tail Ag Enterprises.
The Atlantic Council for Bioenergy Cooperative is a collective of stakeholders and representatives working together to promote the development of a sustainable bioenergy industry in Atlantic Canada, including biofuels, biomass and biogas.
February 15, 2011
E15 waiver approved, more work to do before fuel widely available.
February 15, 2011
Abengoa says VEETC, E15 factors in restarting New Mexico plant.
The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance forecasts ethanol production to grow 3 percent in 2011 to over 23.4 billion gallons a year, displacing one million barrels of crude oil per day worldwide.
KL Energy Corp. is preparing to validate its modified process technology to turn sugarcane bagasse into ethanol.
California's Air Resources Board defends and reconsiders its Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Iowa is on a mission to cement its status as the breeding ground for new biofuels technology and production.
The landscape of U.S. distillers grains exports changed dramatically in 2010 and—depending on the outcome of the Chinese dumping accusation—could change radically in 2011, as well.
Real-time measurements aid quality assurance and batch traceability.
A combined 250 years of experience helps fit the pieces together to formulate effective, targeted safety programs.
Repreve commits to planting 10,000 acres.
Report predicts oil growth in transportation to slow dramatically due to biofuels.
SD wants to implement a state version of Growth Energy's Fueling Freedom Plan.
EU quota sets 6.5 percent biofuel content.
Mascoma lands Valero agreement, prepares to break ground.
February 15, 2011
Another oil refiner takes its position among the top 5 producers of ethanol.
First refueling at Poet research center after 3,000 miles
Three plants pay $20 million to local investors.
Critics incorrectly blame ethanol industry.
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