In Iowa, two companies were recently recognized with biofuel marketing awards. Casey's General Stores received the 2019 Ethanol Marketing Award, while Quick Oil Co. was awarded the 2019 Biodiesel Marketing Award.
Gevo Inc. recently announced it has developed a proprietary catalytic process to convert low-value fusel oils into renewable isoprene. Fusel oils are a mixture of alcohols that are produced as a byproduct from fermentation processes.
Gevo Inc. recently announced it has developed a proprietary catalytic process to convert low-value fusel oils into renewable isoprene. Fusel oils are a mixture of alcohols that are produced as a byproduct from fermentation processes.
Taylor Biomass Energy LLC recently announced its proposed gasification project in Montgomery, New York, has been approved for tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard provisional certification by the New York State Research and Development Authority.
ACE is urging members of the U.S. Senate to secure evidence on Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler's intentions regarding E15 and the RFS's small refinery hardship exemptions before casting their confirmation votes.
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced its biogas dehumidification system (BDS) removes water from biogas, protecting combined-heat-and-power (CHP) engines from corrosion and cavitation. It also comes with a heat recovery section as standard.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced mills in the country's south-central region sold 1.26 billion liters (332.86 million gallons) of ethanol during the first half of January, up 21 percent from the same period of 2018.
Whitefox ICE announces successful startup at United Ethanol
By Whitefox Technologies
January 28, 2019
Whitefox Technologies has announced the successful installation and start-up of its Whitefox ICE system at United Ethanol LLC“s plant in Milton, Wisconsin. The system will allow the plant to increase its annual production to more than 60 MMgy.
The city of Longmont, Colorado, has begun construction on its biogas treatment and RNG fueling station project with CGRS Inc. at the helm. Once complete, the project will convert sewage gas into RNG to fuel the city's trash trucks.
The 2019 season of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail begins later this week, with the Renewable Fuels Association and the National Corn Growers Association signed on as co-title sponsors for the third consecutive year.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser recently signed legislation that mandates the district source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2032. The district's previous RPS called for 50 percent renewables by 2032.
Federal forecasts in the U.S. EIA's newly released Annual Energy Outlook 2019 (AEO2019) underscore the importance of delivering cleaner, lower cost options to the fuel pump, said Chris Bliley, vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy.
In Minnesota, legislation to provide compensation to businesses affected by the closure of the biomass-fired Benson Power Plant has passed a key committee hurdle, according to a statement released by the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus.
Gevo Inc. recently made two announcements regarding its efforts to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company supplied its fuel to an airport in California and signed on to an existing coalition that aims to expand the use of SAF.
Gevo Inc. recently made two announcements regarding its efforts to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company supplied its fuel to an airport in California and signed on to an existing coalition that aims to expand the use of SAF.
The government of France recently announced it is working in conjunction with Électricité de France (EDF), a French electric utility, to study the possibility of converting the 1,200 MW Cordemais power plant from coal to biomass.
Construction recently began on a pilot cellulosic biorefinery in Australia. The plant is a collaboration between the University of Newcastle's Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources and Ethanol Technologies (Ethtec).
In discovering a mutant gene that "turns on" another gene responsible for the red pigments sometimes seen in corn, researchers solved an almost six-decades-old mystery with a finding that may have implications for plant breeding in the future.
Attis Industries Inc. has announced a partnership with Iowa State University to develop carbon fibers for use in a wide variety of applications derived entirely or predominately from lignin produced at Attis' planned biorefineries.
Novozymes has released fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results, reporting strong sales growth for its bioenergy segment. Overall the company's sales grew by 4 percent organically when compared to 2017.
Attis Industries Inc. has announced a partnership with Iowa State University to develop carbon fibers for use in a wide variety of applications derived entirely or predominately from lignin produced at Attis' planned biorefineries.
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp. recently announced that its consolidated subsidiary, Sigma Power Ariake Corp., has signed an agreement with the city of Omuta, Japan, for the construction of a new biomass power plant.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense recently announced that F-16s located at its Leeuwarden Air Base began flying using a biofuel blend in mid-January. According to the ministry, the Dutch air force plans to increase its use of biofuel in the future.
Pacific BioEnergy Corp. has entered into two new long-term pellet supply contracts with Japanese power producers that begin in 2020 and 2022, respectively. PacBio will supply a combined 170,000 metric tons per year under the two contracts by 2022.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: The RFA looks forward to facing challenges and seizing opportunities at this year's NEC.
ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce cellulosic biodiesel.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: Editor Lisa Gibson previews the magazine, including feature articles about the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, options available to retailers who want to add E15, a look at loadout area safety improvements, and more.
On Jan. 23, Natural Resources Canada announced it will award $589,629 to three Indigenous forestry projects in British Columbia that will create jobs and boost the local economy. Two of the projects focus on bioenergy production.
An analysis commissioned by the Urban Air Initiative and completed by Future Fuel Strategies looked at nearly 100 vehicle emissions studies and concluded that the test fuels used often do not match the real-world fuels available to consumers.
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