A recent U.S. Grains Council mission to Argentina offered participants the chance to meet with local grain industry representatives just as new President Mauricio Macri has begun implementing changes that could impact grain markets.
The United States Industrial Pellet Association and many of its members are making new waves on social media through Twitter, Facebook and other mediums to cut through the white noise and spread the message that #factsmatter.
ExxonMobil, a global leader in advanced biofuels research, announced an agreement with Renewable Energy Group Inc. to study the production of biodiesel by fermenting renewable cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste.
Air Products' PRISM Membranes division in Saint Louis, Missouri, has received Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certification for two new sizes of membrane separators for biogas upgrading applications.
A team of U.S. Grains Council staff and two ethanol industry representatives traveled to Japan, Korea and Taiwan last month to review the ethanol markets in these countries and evaluate potential for ongoing export promotion programs in the region.
ExxonMobil, REG to research biodiesel from cellulosic sugars
By Renewable Energy Group Inc.
January 27, 2016
ExxonMobil, a global leader in advanced biofuels research, announced an agreement with Renewable Energy Group Inc. to study the production of biodiesel by fermenting renewable cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for December, reporting that more than 1.21 billion RINs were generated during the month, bringing the full-year 2015 total to nearly 17.89 billion.
As demand for wood pellets continues to grow across Europe, Russia's wood pellet industry asserts itself to earn its fair market share, constrained only by a lack of adequate infrastructure.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory has granted a license for two patented sorbent technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from streams of mixed gases and enable cleaner, more-efficient energy production from renewable fuels.
Threaded throughout this issue, in which Biomass Magazine once again turns it editorial gaze to dust management and plant safety, is a continued call for greater education, regardless of an employee's position within a facility.
NETL carbon capture technologies to be used in bioenergy process
By National Energy Technology Laboratory
January 27, 2016
The National Energy Technology Laboratory has granted a license for two patented sorbent technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from streams of mixed gases and enable cleaner, more-efficient energy production from renewable fuels.
On Jan. 26, a group of 29 states, led by Texas and West Virginia, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block implementation of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan until a legal challenge filed in a lower appeals court is resolved.
This year will be a very condensed and busy year for Congress, with a presidential election as a major focus, but exploring a tax benefit for the biomass industry will be a major focus for Biomass Power Association.
ExxonMobil, a global leader in advanced biofuels research, announced an agreement with Renewable Energy Group Inc. to study the production of biodiesel by fermenting renewable cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for December, reporting that more than 1.21 billion RINs were generated during the month, bringing the full-year 2015 total to nearly 17.89 billion.
The U.S. Grains Council visited 10 major distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) importers and commercial mixed feed manufacturers recently to carry out one-on-one consultations and review the current DDGS market situation with them.
At the close of the 2015, Dairy U.K. Ltd. released the 2015 Dairy Roadmap report, showing that the U.K. dairy industry has made significant strides in its environmental performance.
Abengoa has announced plans to sell its non-core assets, including its first-generation biofuel plants, as part of a new restructuring plan to avoid bankruptcy. It is currently unclear how the company's cellulosic ethanol plant will be affected.
The Canada and Manitoba governments are providing up to $500,000 for 12 projects that will increase the use and development of biomass fuels. The program is funded in part through the Manitoba Coal Tax.
Influenced by states and groups that want to deploy more of the cleanest and most efficient appliances, the EPA is slowly beginning to treat the wood stove sector not just as an emitter of particulates, but also as a way to reduce fossil fuels.
New research shows variations in the biomass supply chain could reduce potential for cellulosic biofuel production, but that feedstock diversification and portfolio strategies can effectively mitigate risk.
Abengoa has announced plans to sell its non-core assets, including its first-generation biofuel plants, as part of a new restructuring plan to avoid bankruptcy. It is currently unclear how the company's cellulosic ethanol plant will be affected.
New research shows variations in the biomass supply chain could reduce potential for cellulosic biofuel production, but that feedstock diversification and portfolio strategies can effectively mitigate risk.
Following the Paris Climate Conference, Rebiere says the heat market remains significant, but she believes the real strides in greenhouse gas emission reduction will be in the zero-carbon power generation sector.
Dusting Up on Risk & Regulation
January 26, 2016
A perfect storm of conditions can result in an explosion or fire at a biomass-using facility, events that are often preventable.
In a first for commercial aviation, Air BP, Avinor, and SkyNRG, have announced all airlines landing at Oslo Airport can now have jet biofuel delivered from the airport's main fuel farm, via the existing hydrant mechanism.
Paper explores Canadian pellet heating market
By Pellet Mill Magazine Staff
January 25, 2016
Built to support a shuttered aluminum smelter, the U.K. power station on the shores of the North Sea in Northumberland County has a new owner and a new shot at a complete transition to biomass.
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