Bogged Down
December 27, 2010
Will improvements to the U.S. DOE's Loan Guarantee Program be enough to drag cellulosic projects out of the financing muck?
Countering 'NIMBY' biomass project opposition
By Bryan Sims
December 27, 2010
The use of renewable energy sources, such as woody biomass, for heat and power generation garners support from many communities in the Pacific Northwest. However, where there are supporters of biomass projects, developers may also face opposition.
Detailed planning is required to fund projects successfully
With eight trade groups, too many voices may prove to be a liability the industry can't afford
Taking a company public may be a viable finance vehicle for some, but not all
Breakout Potential
December 27, 2010
There's more than one way to grow a company, and in the end there can be more than one winner
Celebrating the long-awaited passing of U.S. biofuels tax credits
Helpful hints for business growth in the bioenergy sectors
A nice Christmas present
December 26, 2010
The extension of blenders credits was a nice Christmas present to biofuels producers, particularly the biodiesel industry.
Adage Mason County biomass power plant moves forward
December 23, 2010
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has recommended approval of the Notice of Construction for Adage's Mason County, Wash., proposed 65-megawatt woody biomass power plant, but a public comment period remains open through January 31.
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Maverick Biofuels Inc. recently announced it is collaborating with Raleigh, N.C.-based Professional Project Services to develop engineering designs for a proposed pilot-scale biorefinery.
Arlington, Va.-based Logos Technologies Inc. has been awarded the second phase of BioJET from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to produce cellulosic jet fuel.
Chicago, Ill.-based TetraVitae Bioscience successful completed the demonstration of its process to produce biobased n-butanol (normal butanol) in a corn dry-mill pilot plant.
Elevance, LS9 prove investor confidence
December 23, 2010
Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. and LS9 Inc. land major funding from investors, a strong display of confidence in their technologies as well as the future of biorefining.
Happy Holidays from the team here at Biorefining magazine. Our office is closed tomorrow for the Holiday but we’ll be back at it first thing Monday morning.
The concept of using renewable energy sources, such as woody biomass, for heat and power generation garners support from the majority of communities in the Pacific Northwest. But it also attracts opposition.
Bioenergy expert: torrefaction may be biggest biomass market
By Anna Austin
December 22, 2010
Bioenergy economics expert and University of Minnesota Professor Doug Tiffany says torrefied biomass is very compatible with coal power generation technology, and blending it with coal represents the biggest potential market for biomass in the U.S.
Chempolis Ltd. recently announced it is looking to form joint ventures for the production of advanced biofuels and pulp.
conomic opportunity in the clean power sector abounds, according to Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Climate and Energy program.
Novozymes acquires biofertility solutions provider
December 22, 2010
Novozymes’ agricultural biotechnology division just got bigger. The enzyme giant has acquired EMD/Merck Crop BioScience Inc., a Milwaukee-based biofertility solutions provider that operates in the U.S., Canada, Argentina and Brazil.
Enviva to build wood pellet plant in N.C.
By Anna Austin
December 21, 2010
Enviva LP has announced intentions to construct a 330,000-ton wood pellet manufacturing facility in northeastern North Carolina. The company expects the project to bring 53 new jobs to the area of Hertford County's Ahoskie.
RWE npower considers biomass conversion
December 21, 2010
U.K.-based RWE npower is exploring the conversion of its 1,100-megawatt coal-fired Tilbury, England, Power Station to 100 percent biomass, sourcing the majority of its feedstock from the pellet plant its parent company is developing in the U.S.
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