Avantium, a Netherlands-based technology company, has begun construction on a pilot-scale facility that will convert carbohydrate feedstock into biobased chemicals.
A renewable diesel fuel of the future is on tour today. Rentech Inc., the producer of a synthetic diesel fuel coined RenDiesel, which is made using a biomass gasification system that creates syngas for both renewable fuel and power, provided fuel for a 1,000-mile tour.
The Virginia-based Advanced Learning and Research Center recently broke ground on its new Sustainable Energy Technology Center (SEnTeC), an advanced research and development complex that aims to develop enhanced biobased fuels and new opportunities for the regional agricultural community.
As part of the Obama Administration's effort to promote production of fuel from renewable sources, create jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of measures during a speech to the National Press Club in Washington.
BTEC webinar to explore residential biomass heat
October 19, 2010
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council will host an educational webinar on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. EST, a free event focused on the benefits and challenges of residential biomass heating. The webinar marks the second in a series of five being held by BTEC.
Only days after attending an EU commissioned conference on cellulosic ethanol, enzyme company Novozymes has announced it will partner with Brazilian-based Petrobras on cellulosic ethanol production.
Pennsylvania-based Helios Scientific, a sister company to Illinois-based Axion Analytical Laboratories Inc., is proposing cellulosic biomass demonstration project in Curwensville, Pa.
Half down to lifting blend wall
October 18, 2010
This past week, the U.S. EPA did as expected and announced it will allow E15 blends for 2007 vehicles and newer. They expect to complete tests on 2001 and newer models in November.
Conference panel addresses supply chain aspects
October 18, 2010
Getting it Right: Designing a Sustainable Biomass Supply Chain, a discussion panel at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show in Atlanta, promises to delve into supply chain issues and logistics, using existing projects as reference points.
First Argus-indexed biomass deal concluded
By Argus
October 18, 2010
RWE and U.S.-based commodity management firm Gavilon have concluded the first physical supply contract to be priced against Argus™ European industrial wood pellet index. The one-year deal was brokered by Geneva-based Starsupply Commodity Brokers.
Generating Alternatives
October 14, 2010
New technologies offer producers a pathway to generating power and profits through the production of salable coproducts.
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Current and Future Impact
By William A. Newman
October 14, 2010
The state's CO2 reduction goals regulations are in place, unless a referendum delays implementation.
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