Scientists studying the digestive system of a curious wood-eating crustacean have discovered it may hold the key to sustainably converting wood into biofuel. Gribble are small marine invertebrates that have evolved eat wood washed into the sea.
A report released by the Biofuture Platform states that the world's greenhouse gas reduction goals cannot be met without greater use of biofuels and bioproducts. The report also describes several barriers impeding future progress in the sector.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing that U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 760,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in August, with sales reaching 730,000 tons.
Doosan Babcock and Drax Power Limited have agreed a new long-term contract for the provision of maintenance and outage services to the U.K.'s largest power station. The relationship between the two companies dates back to construction of the plant.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol sales by production units in the south-central region of the country were up during the first half of November. The volume of sugarcane milled, however, was down.
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization recently announced 21 companies have joined the Industrial & Environmental Section over the past year, including Gevo, Velocys, Virent, and Agrisoma Biosciences.
Growing demand for meat in Cambodia has spurred a commensurate increase in imports of U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), corn gluten feed and meal and the first major U.S. corn purchase in recent history.
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization recently announced 21 companies have joined the Industrial & Environmental Section over the past year, including Gevo, Velocys, Virent, and Agrisoma Biosciences.
The U.S. Grains Council believes that the Peruvian poultry sector—the largest feed sector in the country—could use 100,000 metric tons of DDGS per year if the sector has a full understanding of the product.
Some of the land and equipment associated with the former Ineos Bio Energy 8 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant and associated 6 MW bioenergy plant in Vero Beach, Florida, is being offered for sale via an auction with Maas Companies.
Some of the land and equipment associated with the former Ineos Bio Energy 8 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant and associated 6 MW bioenergy plant in Vero Beach, Florida, is being offered for sale via an auction with Maas Companies.
Gevo Inc. and Renmatix have announced a joint development agreement to evaluate the commercial feasibility of creating renewable jet fuel by integrating Renmatix's Plantrose Process with Gevo's GIFT technology and alcohol to jet process.
Gevo Inc. and Renmatix have announced a joint development agreement to evaluate the commercial feasibility of creating renewable jet fuel by integrating Renmatix's Plantrose Process with Gevo's GIFT technology and alcohol to jet process.
In late November, Xebec Adsorption Inc. announced orders to supply pressure swing adsorption (PSA) units to a large landfill gas project near Sao Paulo, Brazil, and several biogas projects in France.
The Renewable Fuel Standard is one of the great success stories for our nation. Motorists have seen cleaner, more affordable choices at the pump, and our corn farmers have seen demand for their product grow through renewable biofuels.
OPINION: Big Oil really doesn't want you to sell E15
By Ron Lamberty, senior vice president at the American Coalition for Ethanol
December 05, 2018
If you own or operate a convenience store or gas station, you've probably heard something about E15 over the last several years, and most of it probably wasn't very good. Maybe even frightening. But, the truth is you don't have to be scared of E15.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it is seeking new concepts in biobased materials for additive manufacturing as part of its Manufacturing Innovator Challenge, which is an effort to crowdsource solutions for next generation manufacturing.
Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion, announced the start-up of its 75,000-ton-per-year poly lactic acid (PLA) bioplastics plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant has successfully produced Luminy PLA resins.
Harvestone Group LLC has announced the first four ethanol plants have made the transition to its marketing, logistics and trading platform, including Iroquois Bio-Energy, Siouxland Energy, Red River Energy and Quad County Corn Processors.
A strong part of the Casey's General Store brand is its community focus, according to Nathaniel Doddridge, director of fuels at Casey's General Store, so offering E15 was a natural fit that underpins that focus.
In November, the U.S. EPA recognized 30 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. Biogas projects were among those recognized.
OPINION: Putting consumers in the driver's seat with E85
By Robert White, vice president of industry relations at the Renewable Fuels Association
December 05, 2018
While we eagerly await EPA approval of year-round E15, let's not forget that roughly one out of every 10 vehicles on the road today is a flex fuel vehicle (FFV) that can use ethanol flex fuels containing as much as 85 percent ethanol.
The U.K. BEIS has published a national bioeconomy strategy for 2018 to 2030. The U.K. REA spoke out in support of the strategy, noting it endorses the use of biobased resources as fundamental to U.K. goals for decarbonization and economic growth.
Efficiency Vermont is partnering with participating stove dealers around the state to apply a $650 discount at the point of purchase for select stove models. To qualify for the rebate the stoves must be professionally installed.
A house subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing Dec. 11 on the recently released discussion draft of the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act. The bill aims to sunset the Renewable Fuels Standard and enact a national octane specification.
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas kicked off its annual conference by recognizing 12 companies for their development roles in eight of the RNG production facilities completed across the U.S. in 2018.
A house subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing Dec. 11 on the recently released discussion draft of the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act. The bill aims to sunset the Renewable Fuels Standard and enact a national octane specification.
Joining Forces
By Patrick C. Miller
December 04, 2018
The merger of Bruks and Siwertell has created a global bulk material handling group focused on complete, specialized solutions for customers.
Marquis Energy is installing the Fluid Quip Process Technologies Selective Grind Technology at its Hennepin, Illinois, facility. The Hennepin FQPT SGT System will be the largest installation to date at an ethanol facility worldwide.
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