A collaborative research effort by the University of Hong Kong and Kyoto University has revealed a new strategy to allow cellulose in rice straw to release its fermentable sugar more efficiently.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the May edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting ethanol production will average 1.03 million barrels per day this year, up from 1 million barrels per day last year.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the May edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, which includes 2017 and 2018 forecasts for biomass power generation.
In a new article in Nature Communications, University of Illinois researchers describe how their successful integration of several cutting-edge technologies will enhance our ability to work with yeast.
The Energy Department's Bioenergy Technologies Office and Argonne National Laboratory have developed an Bioenergy Career Map, an educational tool that helps users discover traditional and nontraditional career opportunities in the bioenergy industry.
The Biomass Power Association has released the results of a study demonstrating dramatic carbon benefits can be achieved by using forest residue-based biomass instead of natural gas in power generation facilities.
Pacific Ethanol Inc. has released first quarter financial results, reporting increased net sales and improved margins. Financial performance, however, was impacted by falling ethanol prices. Conditions are expected to improve in the second quarter.
Gevo Inc. has announced first quarter financial results. During an investor call, the company described plans to convert its Luverne, Minnesota, biorefinery to exclusively produce isobutanol and hydrocarbon products.
Renewable waste companies PK Clean Technologies Inc. and Sustane Technologies Inc. have executed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to install a plastic to synthetic diesel plant in Chester, Nova Scotia.
Gevo Inc. has announced first quarter financial results. During an investor call, the company described plans to convert its Luverne, Minnesota, biorefinery to exclusively produce isobutanol and hydrocarbon products.
The monthly supply/demand report forecasts a 14.1 billion bushel crop, based on 170.7 bushels per acre. Projections for corn use for ethanol production increase by 50 million bushels.
The American Biogas Council applauds the recent introduction of the bipartisan Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act, which provides a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) for qualifying biogas and nutrient recovery systems.
A group of senators are calling for an investigation of Carl Icahn regarding potential insider trading, market manipulation and other securities and commodities law violations related to the market for renewable identification numbers (RINs).
A group of senators are calling for an investigation of Carl Icahn regarding potential insider trading, market manipulation and other securities and commodities law violations related to the market for renewable identification numbers (RINs).
For the first time ever, monthly E15 sales in Minnesota exceeded 1 million gallons. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, E15 sales in March totaled 1.03 million gallons, more than double the amount sold in March 2016.
With the unofficial start of boating season beginning in a few weeks, the Renewable Fuels Association is launching an ad campaign May 9 to correct misinformation regarding ethanol usage in marine engines.
The Algae Technology Education Consortium has successfully implemented the first semester of the ATEC curriculum at Santa Fe Community College. The curriculum is part of a new, two-year degree program in algae biology, technology, and cultivation.
"Electrical� bacteria are the key ingredient in a process developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory that recycles wastewater from biofuel production to generate hydrogen that can be used to convert bio-oil into higher grade liquid fuels.
On May 5, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted a town hall on pressing issues concerning agriculture, renewable fuels, and rural America at the farm of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association member Bill Couser, near Nevada, Iowa.
Praj Industries Ltd. has unveiled a demonstration-scale biorefinery capable of producing 1 MMly of cellulosic ethanol. The facility, located near Pune, India, is also expected demonstrate the production of additional renewable fuels and chemicals.
The National Energy Board recently released a report on Canada's adoption of renewable power sources, reporting the country generates a larger share of its electricity from renewable sources than most other developed economies in the world.
A recent discovery by Sandia National Laboratories researchers may unlock the potential of biofuel waste, and ultimately make biofuels competitive with petroleum.
Brazil postpones ethanol tariff proposal
By Growth Energy, RFA, USGC
May 05, 2017
Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and U.S. Grains Council commend the Brazilian government for postponing proposed ethanol tariff, expressing willingness to dialogue.
Improved ethanol margins boost The Andersons Q1 ethanol group earnings by $4.4 million over the Q1 2016 loss, to bring in $1.7 million on $154 million in revenues for Q1 2017.
REG to purchase Geismar land, looks at renewable diesel expansion
By Renewable Energy Group Inc.
May 05, 2017
Renewable Energy Group will purchase the land it has leased for its 75 MMgy Geismar operations, as well as more than 61 adjacent acres, which it plans to improve and utilize to support existing production capacity and future expansion opportunities.
Commodity report: DDGS market movements shift patterns in response to low prices. New export markets pick up the Asian slack. Domestic DDGS moving to new poultry and hog feeders.
Parkland County officials announced on May 3 that the Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. will build a new, $85 million pellet plant near Entwistle in central Alberta.
Commodity report: LNG export capacity is ramping up significantly. With a big percentage tied to long-term contracts, a major sea-change in the U.S. natural gas market approaches.
Gevo Inc. announced on May 4 that it has entered into a supply agreement with HCS Holding GmbH to supply renewable isooctane under a five-year offtake agreement
Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supplies of renewable isooctane, initially from its Texas demo plant. Gevo expects to build a commercial plant alongside its Luverne, Minnesota, isobutanol facility.
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