EPA releases updated biogenic carbon framework, issues guidance memo
By Staff
December 29, 2014
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network has published an annual report on the Canadian biofuels industry. The report highlights the current state of the Canadian wood pellet industry.
A story reflecting on Rick Tolman's 14 years with NCGA was the most-read news story at Ethanol Producer Magazine's website. Other articles with high numbers of views included information about Brazilian and U.S. ethanol production levels.
U.S. ethanol producers have steadily been ramping up production in recent weeks, setting new records. The most recent weekly data indicates the industry was operating at an annualized rate of more than 15.2 billion gallons per year.
Iowa's 43 ethanol plants produced a record 3.9 billion gallons, after no growth in the past three years. For the first time, a small amount came from cellulosic feedstocks.
U.K. Green Investment Bank has made several biomass investments in recent months, including investments in a waste wood renewable energy facility, an energy-from-waste treatment plant and the installation of biomass heating on a poultry farm.
BBI International, owners and organizers of the International Biomass Conference & Expo, recently reported Heating the Midwest, a regional conference focusing on biomass derived thermal energy, will be colocated with this year's conference.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz previews the January issue of Biomass Magazine and the vital nature of its operations and maintenance theme for bioenergy producers.
Biomass boilers, much like fossil fuel boilers, carry a maintenance schedule that needs to be performed on a regular basis. This article, offered by a manufacturer of wood burning appliances, outlines a few of the most common items to watch.
Advanced Biofuels Association president Michael McAdams assesses the results of the mid term elections, what it means for the advanced biofuels industry and offers his thoughts on the coming legislative year.
Bud DeFlaviss, director of government affairs for the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association on the natural pairing of biogas production systems and fuel cells.
FutureMetrics president and founder outlines the opportunity to drive massive amounts of carbon out of the North American coal fleet using the impressive pellet production and delivery infrastructure currently under construction.
Nominations are due Jan. 30 for the U.S. EPA's new Science Advisory Board Agricultural Science Committee, which was established by the 2014 Farm Bill to advise EPA on matters impacting farming and agriculture-related industries.
FAS GAIN report highlights the current state of the biofuels industry. Canadian ethanol production to increase 1 percent in 2014, reaching 1.75 billion liters. U.S. imports of 2 billion liters needed to meet mandates.
All buildings and major equipment are in place at the 65 MMgy Dakota Spirit AgEnergy under construction in Spiritwood, North Dakota. Staff set to move into offices in mid-January and begin preparing for startup.
Nominations due Jan. 30 for the U.S. EPA's new Science Advisory Board Agricultural Science Committee, established in the 2014 Farm Bill to advise EPA on matters impacting farming and agriculture-related industries.
All buildings and major equipment are in place at the 65 MMgy Dakota Spirit AgEnergy under construction in Spiritwood, North Dakota. Staff to move into offices in mid-January and begin preparing for startup.
Bob Cleaves offers his reaction to the Environmental Protection Agency's November release of the Revised Framework for Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Station Sources.
As the pellet-making industry grows, more emphasis is being placed on mitigating and managing the potential for dust-generated fires and explosions.
University of Arizona researchers and a group of partners have developed a tool that will help utility companies better understand the long-term impact of renewable energy on the power grid and provide insight on how to integrate these resources.
A Michigan ethanol plant has had success with its Yellow Hose program, blending E85 and supplying 33 area retailers, as well as sales at an on-site fuel pump. For 15 months the plant has held a $1 spread between E85 and gasoline.
In late December, the FAO of the United Nations published forest products data for 2013, reporting wood pellet production soared to an all-time high last year. The growth was driven primarily by bioenergy policies and consumption targets in Europe.
Anaerobic Digesters are among the most challenging biomass conversion technologies in the industry. New Jersey-based Natural Systems Utilities is increasingly being tapped to offer its O&M expertise to a growing roster of digester facilities.
Steam turbine generators are reliable machines, but require surveillance to remain problem-free and keep electricity pumping.
The Oregon Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources recently introduced draft legislation to direct the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to study the creation of incentives to encourage homeowners to replace old wood stoves.
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC announced it had paid in full the outstanding convertible subordinated debt held by the company's strategic partners, Bunge North America Inc. and ICM Investments LLC.
GoBiGas, the world's first demonstration plant for large-scale production of biogas through the gasification of forest residues, is now in full operation. The biogas has been supplied to the Swedish natural grid since mid-December.
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