The Biotechnology Innovation Organization announced July 2 that Stephanie Batchelor has been named BIO's vice president for its industrial & environmental (I&E) section. Batchelor has worked for BIO in the I&E section since July 2008.
The U.S. EPA has proposed to require 20.04 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply next year, up from 19.92 billion gallons in 2019, according to a rulemaking released by the agency July 5.
The production of anhydrous ethanol was up at mills in the south-central region of Brazil during the first half of June. The production of hydrous ethanol, however, was down, according to UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 770,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in March, with sales reaching 710,000 tons.
The U.S. EPA has proposed to require 20.04 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply next year, up from 19.92 billion gallons in 2019, according to a rulemaking released by the agency July 5.
With a new method to synthesize a popular pain-relieving medication from plants rather than fossil fuels, researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have found a way to relieve two headaches at once.
With a new method to synthesize a popular pain-relieving medication from plants rather than fossil fuels, researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have found a way to relieve two headaches at once.
Vertimass completed its first technology license agreement with Alliance BioEnergy Plus Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida, to produce renewable jet fuel along with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX).
The EPA recently removed a key regulatory barrier to year-round E15 sales. The Renewable Fuels Association is ready to assist retailers, marketers, terminal operators and others who want to take a serious look at offering the fuel blend.
The 263 million gasoline vehicles on American roadways are emitting significantly more harmful emissions than being reported, and the U.S. EPA is ignoring the dangers of toxic compounds in gasoline, according to a new report released this week.
OPINION: Better fuel, lower cost. Can that be right?
By Ron Lamberty, senior vice president at the American Coalition for Ethanol
July 03, 2019
Following President Trump's announcement that the EPA has lifted regulatory barriers to year-round E15 sales, several pump and equipment supplies reached out to the American Coalition for Ethanol wondering what retailers need to do to offer the fuel.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced June 28 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2018, which runs from Oct. 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2019.
LLNL scientists and collaborators at the Joint BioEnergy Institute have identified a molecular mechanism in bacteria that can be manipulated to promote IIL tolerance, and therefore overcome a key gap in biofuel and biochemical production processes.
LLNL scientists and collaborators at the Joint BioEnergy Institute have identified a molecular mechanism in bacteria that can be manipulated to promote IIL tolerance, and therefore overcome a key gap in biofuel and biochemical production processes.
Vertimass completed its first technology license agreement with Alliance BioEnergy Plus Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida, to produce renewable jet fuel along with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX).
GESS International has announced plans to construct a fifth biomass plant in Missouri. The plant will be located in Chariton County. GESS International originally announced plans to build four biogas plants in the state in March.
Wärtsilä has announced the formation of Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions.The new division merges Wärtsilä Puregas Solutions with Wärtsilä's biogas liquefaction team to better offer customers a one-stop-shot for advanced biofuel production.
The U.K. sourced 35.8 percent of its electricity from renewables during the first quarter of 2019, up from 30.5 percent during the same period of 2018, according to data released by the U.K. government on June 27.
C-Capture, working alongside the Drax Group, has secured a £5 million grant from the U.K. government for a two year program of work to progress its bioenergy and carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project at Drax Power Station.
A new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange Division July 2 finds that operating margins for ethanol producers will likely remain weak for the remainder of 2019. The outlook for exports, however, is more optimistic.
The sole ethanol producer in Vietnam is preparing to test U.S. corn as a feedstock with a hammer mill purchased during a mission to the United States in June. The mission is one part of the USGC's efforts to support the country's E5 mandate.
Florida-based MoistTech has recently joined the Renewable Fuels Association as an associate member. The company offers technical equipment that uses near-infrared technology to measure a wide range of product attributes.
Enerkem honors memory of Vincent Chornet
By Enerkem Inc.
July 02, 2019
The management of Enerkem has announced Vincent Chornet, cofounder and executive chairman of the company, died at the age of 45 following a prolonged illness. Chornet is credited with making Enerkem a leader in biofuels and renewable chemicals.
Avinor enters agreement with Quantafuel for jet biofuel
By The Avinor Group
July 02, 2019
Avinor has entered into an agreement with Quantafuel to buy sustainable aviation fuel based on Norwegian biomass. The fuel will be produced in a pilot plant partly funded by ENOVA using Quantafuel's biomass-to-liquids technology.
A new trade agreement reached June between Mercosur, a South American trade bloc consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, and the European Union is expected to impact ethanol producers in both regions.
Greenlane secures biogas upgrading contract for Oregon project
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
July 02, 2019
Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd. has secured a new CDN $2.7 million-dollar biogas upgrading contract with the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission in Lane County, Oregon. Greenlane will provide its PSA solution to the facility.
Tom Sleight, long-time USGC president and CEO, hands over the organization's reins this week to Ryan LeGrand. His legacy includes a strong global team consciously built over decades to take on the challenges of a dynamic market development portfolio.
Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd. has secured a new CDN $2.7 million-dollar biogas upgrading contract with the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission in Lane County, Oregon. Greenlane will provide its PSA solution to the facility.
New carbon capture technology helps Drax, ag sector decarbonize
By Drax Group
July 02, 2019
Drax is working with biotech start-up Deep Branch Biotechnology to explore the feasibility of using the power station's carbon dioxide emissions to make proteins for sustainable animal feed products.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is seeking a three-year extension with changes to its Petroleum Supply Reporting System. The proposed changes include those related to biofuels reporting. Comments are due July 24.
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