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.
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).
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).
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.
USGC, Growth Energy and RFA representatives share U.S. experiences with Canadian counterparts as the northern neighbors consider a federal Clean Fuel Standard.
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.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation that would even further level the playing field for biomass-derived power, heat and liquid fuels.
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
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.
ACE outlines important points to make to the new Secretary of Agriculture at the town hall meeting planned for May 5 on a cattle ranch near Nevada, Iowa.
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.
Clean energy tax reform package introduced that includes a proposal for a technology neutral tax credit designed to encourage the development and production of advanced and cellulosic biofuels.
California drivers will be able to fuel up for $1.05 as Propel Fuels launches its 105 Octane Tour. appealing to high-performance car drivers, the tour showcases the power of Flex Fuel E85 while reducing emissions and air pollution.
Green Plains reports strong first quarter
By EPM Staff
May 03, 2017
Company CEO Todd Becker says Q1 results show that the company's ongoing diversification strategy is working and, in fact, helped minimize the effects of a weaker ethanol quarter. The company will acquire two Cargill feedlots this month.
Commodity report: Though April was quiet, corn prices eroded as managed money began selling the market on concerns about the big U.S. carryout and growing global supplies.
A University of Washington team has made new headway on a solution to remove beetle-killed trees from the forest and use them to make renewable transportation fuels or high-value chemicals.
California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, D-Los Angeles, on May 2 introduced Senate Bill 100, the California Clean Energy Act of 2017, which puts the state on the path to 100 percent clean, renewable energy by 2045.
U of Nebraska to host process safety boot camp
By Staff Report
May 03, 2017
A four-day boot camp is planned for July 11-14 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney providing practical training with real-world applications on process safety at ethanol plants and other bioprocessing or chemical manufacturing facilities.
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