The U.K. government has announced changes to the country's non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI). The changes introduce new technologies to be covered introduce new technologies to be covered by the scheme and new tariffs.
Researchers at the Institute of Food Research are looking at how to turn straw from oilseed rape into biofuel. Preliminary findings are pointing at ways the process could be made more efficient, as well as how the straw itself could be improved.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for April, reporting that both D3 cellulosic biofuel and D7 cellulosic diesel RINs were generated during the month.
The biogas sector is transforming and expanding its market presence by diversifying acceptable feedstocks and types energy products that it generates. In the upcoming July issue of Biomass Magazine, the quarterly Biomass Construction Update celebrate
Canadian wood pellet manufacturer Viridis Energy Inc. released its Q1 financial results, reporting that despite a six-week trucking strike and extreme weather, the company increased revenue by 143 percent from Q1 2013.
This fall, BioStar Systems LLC will begin construction of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Pettis County, Mo. The 1.6 MW project, located at an egg farm operated by Rose Acre Farms, will produce heat, power, fertilizer and clean water.
A 1.63 MW landfill-gas-to-energy plant at the Saskatoon city landfill is now sending electricity to the grid, enough to power roughly 1,300 homes. Work on the project has been ongoing for the past couple of years.
A sustainable biofuel made from Norwegian forest wood waste could help transform the shipping industry and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers at the Institute of Food Research are looking at how to turn straw from oilseed rape into biofuel. Preliminary findings are pointing at ways the process could be made more efficient, as well as how the straw itself could be improved.
The Hysol project aims to integrate biomethane in concentrating solar thermal power plants to achieve a better efficiency, productive capacity and a reduction in its carbon footprint.
A group of 12 Senators recently sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina MCarthy, asking her to address the regulatory uncertainty over biogenic carbon emissions.
ICM Inc. is pleased to announce that Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy LLC of Phillipsburg, Kan., has purchased ICM's patent-pending Selective Milling Technology for the Prairie Horizon ethanol plant.
The Ohio legislature has passed a bill that could freeze the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for two years. A recent statement made by the governor suggests he is likely to sign the legislation.
The IRS recently announced that it will consider tangible assets used to produce ethanol depreciable over seven years instead of five when the same taxpayer further processes the ethanol to fuel-grade ethanol.
The U.K. Green Investment Bank recently announced funding for a pipeline of energy efficiency projects at a number of Scottish distilleries, including the installation of biomass boiler systems.
U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows the U.S. added 59.6 MW of bioenergy capacity in March, including 20 MW of capacity from wood and wood waste sources, 9 MW from landfill gas and 20.6 MW of capacity from other waste biomass sources.
Solazyme, Inc. announced May 29 that its joint venture with Bunge Global Innovation LLC has successfully produced its first commercially saleable products on full-scale production lines at the joint venture's plant in Brazil.
American Ethanol will host members of the Armed Forces from Dover Air Force Base participating in the NASCAR Troops to the Track Presented by Bank of America during the Fed Ex 400 at Dover International Speedway.
Without a grand opening or bravado, the Vireol Bio-Energy LLC plant in Hopewell, Va., officially began operations after sitting idle since 2010. Originally named Appomattox Bio Energy, the facility was sold to Vireol in March 2013.
After the Environmental Working Group released its anti-corn ethanol report, the Renewable Fuels Association responded. According to the RFA, the report relies on overblown and disputed assumptions of land use change.
The government of Australia has announced plans to eliminate its ethanol production subsidy. The Biofuels Association of Australia called the decision deeply disappointing and stressed the move will negatively impact future biofuel investments.
Dennis McGinn, U.S. Navy assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment, recently visited Arizona State University, where he spoke about the parallels between the Navy's energy challenges and those of civilian cities and industries.
KiOR Inc. has closed on the second $5 million tranche under its recently announced $25 million funding agreement with Vinod Khosla's KFT Trust. The disclosure was made in a May 22 U.S. Security and Exchange Commission filing.
Florida-based Garb Oil & Power Corp. has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire process equipment for pellet production and a 40,000 square foot warehouse. The agreement is expected to close later this year.
Rex American Resources Inc. has released financial results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, which ended April 30. The company has again reported record quarterly results, with net sales and revenue of $155.9 million.
The summer driving season is now hitting the U.S., and the Senior Vice President for the American Coalition for Ethanol, Ron Lamberty, says many motorists might not realize it, but they could be eligible to get a little extra savings at the pump.
U.S. Water Services Inc. has announced plans for this year's Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Indianapolis, Ind., June 9-11. The company will host its annual industry party June 9, and hold presentations June 10 and 11.
The Berlin, N.H.-based Burgess BioPower LLC facility was officially certified as a Class I renewable energy source in Connecticut on May 20. The 75-MW plant began operations in late 2013 and is expected to wrap up the commissioning phase this week.
Patriot Renewable Fuels LLC has hired Leifmark LLC to develop the first stage of a plan to collocate an Inbicon Biomass Refinery on the site of Patriot's 110 MMgy grain-ethanol plant in Annawan, Ill., for the production of cellulosic ethanol.
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