April 14, 2009
I come across many stories about what's happening in the ethanol industry across our national borders. Most of the news is related to what's happening in the sugarcane ethanol industry in Brazil, but there is plenty to go around. In fact, there is too much going on to be able to cover it in much depth. Here is a digest of what has been going on internationally.
By Rona Johnson
March 20, 2009
Those in the biomass industry looking to develop new feedstock supply chains could learn from the Iowa switchgrass project, and ponder the meaning of Alliant Energy canceling proposed biomass co firing projects.
March 16, 2009
The 2009 FEW features some exciting new changes.
By Rona Johnson
March 13, 2009
The ultimate model for sustainability is nature itself, with its cycles of growth, death, rebirth and built-in self-correcting mechanisms. Economists need contemplate sustainability every bit as much as biofuels producers and the biomass industry.
March 09, 2009
Environmental risk protection is another insurance option for the ethanol industry.
By Rona Johnson
March 06, 2009
The sustainability criteria being developed for biofuels is breaking new ground by incorporating social criteria in the certification framework for biofuels.
Renewable energy credit prices are on the rise as ethanol blend economics remain poor and the year-end reporting date looms. EPM talks with Clayton McMartin, president of Clean Fuels Clearinghouse, about renewable identification number credits, industry consolidation, and the oil industry's 800-pound gorilla, Valero Energy Corp., which can no longer be ignored.
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