Classroom training provides invaluable information for boots-on-the-ground firefighters and emergency responders. This story appears in the December issue of EPM.
To combat the state's dead and dying forest problem, California Gov. Jerry Brown has called for 19 different initiatives, the majority of which are related to getting the materials to bioenergy facilities.
The IEA released its latest World Energy Outlook 2015, saying there are clear signs that an energy transition is under way. The report finds that the plunge in oil prices has set in motion the forces that lead the market to rebalance.
Curious marketers are asking about ethanol because they are hearing about higher customer counts and better margins selling fuels that cost their customers less, writes Ron Lamberty. This column appears in the December issue of EPM.
On Nov. 12, Joule, the pioneer of liquid fuels from recycled CO2, and Red Rock Biofuels, a leading developer of renewable jet and diesel fuel biorefineries, announced their intent to merge.
Protecting operators from falls and ergonomic injuries is one goal, along with assuring positive grounding and avoiding overfilling. This contribution appears in the December issue of EPM.
RFA encourages Secretary of State John Kerry to highlight the success of the renewable fuels standard in lowering U.S. GHG emissions at the upcoming climate talks in Paris.
Brazil and America can work together to develop global solutions on the road to a low-carbon transportation future, writes Leticia Phillips. This column appears in the December issue of EPM.
According to a report released this week by IRENA, Germany is on track to reach its 2030 renewable energy targets. However, to meet even higher shares of renewables, the deployment of renewable heating and transport technologies needs to accelerate.
A new type of renewable diesel fuel is meeting the growing demand for renewable biofuels, which is driven by biofuel mandates and customer demands for higher quality.
New Fuels America TV campaign in the Burlington, Vermont, market blasting Vermont Rep. Welch for signing an anti-RFS letter written by oil lobbyists.
Rentech discussed ongoing repairs and operations at its two Ontario wood pellet plants during its Q3 2015 financial earnings call.
The Association of Nebraska Ethanol Producers announced Mark Palmer will become its new executive director beginning Jan. 1. Palmer comes to Nebraska from the Washington, D.C., office of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Enviva Partners LP released its third quarter financial results, reporting progress on the potential acquisition of the Southampton pellet plant and that both the Wilmington terminal and Sampson plant are on track to begin operations in early 2016.
Ethanol industry supporters say a recent anti-renewable fuel standard letter to the U.S. EPA is another attempt by petroleum companies to misinform the public and lawmakers about renewable volume obligations (RVO).
DuPont's cellulosic celebration
November 11, 2015
The proof-of-concept facility in Nevada, Iowa, is expected to unlock opportunities in biomass conversion around the world. This article appears in the December issue of EPM.
Sweetwater Energy gets $26 million loan for biochemical plant
By Sweetwater Energy
November 11, 2015
Sweetwater Energy received a loan for its planned northeastern Minnesota plant that will convert locally timber into biomass sugars, industrial alcohol and activated carbon. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2016.
Turboden announced it was selected to supply a 6.5 MW power-only unit by Kantor Energy Ltd. to be implemented in a biomass power plant in Sheffield, U.K. The unit will generate electricity utilizing wood waste from demolition sites.
The EPA is hiding a far greater threat to Americans' health than Volkswagen's recent “dieselgate� scandal, writes David VanderGriend. This column appears in the December issue of EPM.
Solenis announces pending acquisition of South American firm in Brazil's sugar-to-ethanol business. Quimatec offers process chemistries while Solenis will offer water treatment options.
The majority of U.S. presidential candidates, to some degree, support renewable futures, earning them a favorable grade mid-term grade from America's Renewable Future. Candidates received grades of “good,� “needs work,� or “bad."
DuPont to acquire proprietary enzyme production technology, the C1 fungal expression platform, from Dyadic in order to expand DuPont's biobased offerings.
Gevo announced it has entered into a license and a joint development agreement with Praj to enable the licensing of Gevo's isobutanol technology to processors of non-corn based sugars, including the majority of Praj's global ethanol plant owners.
USDA projects corn production higher with 169.3 bushel-per-acre yield. Changing sorghum dynamics mean more sorghum to be used for ethanol, lowering corn use for ethanol by 75 million bushels.
A few changes have been implemented in the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program, writes John Kirkwood. This column appears in the December issue of EPM.
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada conference held last week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosted a power panel uniquely composed of both pellet producers and utilities sharing viewpoints on a variety of subjects.
Renewable diesel producer Neste announced in November that it is working with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to promote and accelerate commercialization of biojet fuel.
It's always nice to see positive news about the ethanol industry. As an industry trade journal, we write stories about both good and bad news, but it's certainly preferable when we can highlight happenings that show the strength of the industry.
USDA led a team of ethanol industry representatives to India to discuss opportunities for developing clean energy solutions, technologies and policies, aimed at strengthening the level of coordination and cooperation.
More than a fifth of Southern Asia and Oceania's annuals sales volumes were inked or discussed during a recent conference in Cambodia. The 335,000 metric tons traded that week market a new record.
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