Producers work to expand markets for sorghum distillers and oil.
U.K.-based Cochran Ltd., a supplier of industrial steam and hot-water boiler plants, and Scotland-based Scot Heat & Power Ltd., s supplier of biomass fuel, have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of industrial biomass projects.
On May 31, drivers of 2001 and newer vehicles could purchase lower-cost E15. Yet starting June 1, thousands of motorists will pull up to an E15 pump and be greeted by a new label stating "for flexible fuel vehicles only."
The first full day of FEW kicked off June 2 with rousing speeches on the U.S. EPA's recently released proposal for the renewable fuel standard (RFS) RVOs for 2014, 2015 and 2016, with speeches by Bob Dinneen of RFA and Brooke Coleman of AEC.
If the ethanol industry unites behind a common goal, "we will be undefeatable," Big River Resources CEO Ray Defenbaugh told the opening session at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop underway in Minneapolis.
Kingdom BioFuel of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has announced the launch of its DIY Pellet Storage Bin, the first in a line of products to be unveiled throughout this year. The company serves pellet fuel customers in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced funding for the Central New York Biotech Accelerator. Separate initiatives recently announced by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will support pellet and biogas projects.
The U.S. EPA has approved eight new corn starch pathway under the Efficient Producer pathway petition process. A total of 32 plants have now been awarded pathway approvals under the program since its launch last year.
As part of an ongoing retailer-focused campaign called Flex Fuel Forward, the American Coalition for Ethanol is debuting www.FlexFuelForward.com, a new website for gas and fuel marketers who have questions about E15, E85, and other flex fuel blends.
On June 1, the USDA announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.
On May 29, the U.S. Energy Information Administration updated the wood and biomass waste data associated with its State Energy Data System, which is the source of the EIA's comprehensive state energy statistics.
Syngenta is featuring two exciting new ethanol industry innovations at the 31st annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo held in Minneapolis from June 1 to June 4, including Cellerate process technology and Enogen Value Tracker.
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has resolved a patent dispute with Superior Oil Co. over methods for using chemical additives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of corn oil extraction in fuel ethanol production.
Roughly 200 ethanol plants are represented at the 31st Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo that got underway Monday evening at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
On June 1, the USDA announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.
Consumer-driven changes peck their way up the food chain to distillers grains producers.
It's the first day of FEW. To be specific, today the Ethanol 101 pre-conference and the expo grand opening and welcome reception are happening. Tomorrow is the general session and many panel presentations, which continue through Wednesday.
Poet partners to fight pollution and deforestation in Haiti with ethanol cookstoves.
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification group is holding two free events in the United States in late June, including a Global Risk Assessment Services workshop and a regional stakeholder meeting.
EDF Energy has announced that it is contributing GBP 1 million ($1.52 million) to fund energy efficient heating measures in three Manchester tower blocks, which were recently launched collectively as "Tribe."
CHS Inc. recently announced it has acquired the Patriot Renewable Fuels ethanol plant from Patriot Holdings LLC in Annawan, Illinois. The 125 MMgy facility is the second ethanol plant that CHS has purchased.
On May 28, Infinis Energy plc released its preliminary results for the 12 months ending March 31, reporting its landfill gas (LFG) business exported 1,842 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity and high levels of engine fleet reliability at 95 percent.
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification group is holding two free events in the United States in late June, including a Global Risk Assessment Services workshop and a regional stakeholder meeting.
The U.S. EPA has released a proposed rule containing 2014, 2015 and 2016 renewable volume requirements (RVOs) under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), along with a proposed 2017 RVO for biomass-based diesel ahead of its June 1 judicial deadline.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA will invest up to $100 million in a Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers.
Propel Fuels has published "E85: A California Success Story," a white paper and associated website illustrating California's emergence as the national leader in the use of sustainable E85 flex fuel.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor discusses the impact that dedicated contributors have on the industry's growth and momentum.
In the throes of writing an article about adding thermal to state renewable portfolio standards for the July issue of Biomass Magazine, I learned of something new and interesting, but let me explain the backstory first.
The University of Maine at Farmington broke ground on a new 5,885-square-foot biomass central heating plant on May 26. The plant is expected to replace 390,000 gallons of heating oil now used to heat the buildings through individual systems.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA will invest up to $100 million in a Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers.
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