Board chairman John Eggleston's vision of getting projects done dates to the mid-1990s when he first became chairman of Northeast Missouri Grain Processors Inc., the first group to propose a corn ethanol plant in the state.
Vecoplan LLC was the proud sponsor of car #23 at the NASCAR Nationwide "Feed the Children 300" on June 28 at Kentucky Speedway. The #23 Vecoplan Ford Mustang was fielded by Rick Ware Racing and driven by Harrison Rhodes.
Using satellite technology, Genscape LandViewer has developed a spatial-based algorithm to predict corn planted on a parcel by parcel basis. The tool can more accurately account for last minute planting decisions that were missed by grower surveys.
How one ethanol producer is adopting new technology to weather adverse industry conditions.
Carbo Analytics, a developer of sugar analysis systems, has announced that it has been awarded a $150,000 U.S. DOE grant under the Small Business Innovation Research program for the development of a biofuels sugar analysis system.
A new report takes a close look at the potential for ethylene production from ethanol. Ethylene is the most produced organic chemical in the world, used in the production of multiple polymers and chemicals.
A new report takes a close look at the potential for ethylene production from ethanol. Ethylene is the most produced organic chemical in the world, used in the production of multiple polymers and chemicals.
Carbo Analytics, a developer of sugar analysis systems, has announced that it has been awarded a $150,000 U.S. DOE grant under the Small Business Innovation Research program for the development of a biofuels sugar analysis system.
The Vivergo Fuels Ltd. wheat-to-ethanol plant in Hull, United Kingdom, is officially open and operating. The 420 MMlly (110 MMgy) facility, built for more than $448 million, is a joint venture between AB Sugar, BP and DuPont Industrial Biosciences.
A recent white paper published by FutureMetrics and prepared by William Strauss, chief economist of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council, investigates the positive economic impacts of the Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013.
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., recently introduced legislation that aims to reinstate and extend the additional duty on ethanol. The bill, H.R. 2564, was introduced June 27 and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., recently introduced legislation that aims to allow renewable chemical producers access to production tax credits. The bill, S. 1267, was introduced June 27 and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ZooShare Biogas Co-operative Inc. announced that it has received a feed-in tariff (FIT) contract offer from the Ontario Power Authority for its 500-kW biogas plant, to be built at the Toronto Zoo in 2014.
Promising biofuels research at C5.6 Technologies, a Wisconsin biotech company, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is getting a boost from a $224,292 National Science Foundation grant. The research focuses on isoprene production.
South Dakota is making $500,000 available to support the installation of blender pumps. The Governor's Office of Economic Development has announced the state's Ethanol Infrastructure Incentive Program has kicked off its third round of funding.
The 2013 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo, taking place September 10-12, 2013, in Omaha, Neb., announced its preliminary agenda this week. The event features three program tracks and nearly 70 advanced biofuel presentations.
Legislation signed by Gov. Terry Branstad will have a positive impact at the pump. The new law, effective as of July 1, preserves an Iowa petroleum marketer's right to blend with Iowa manufactured ethanol and biodiesel.
The 2013 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo, taking place September 10-12, 2013, in Omaha, Neb., announced its preliminary agenda this week. The event features three program tracks and nearly 70 advanced biofuel presentations.
RWE npower has announced it is halting work on its 750 MW biomass-fueled Tilbury Power Station while options on project feasibility are assessed and reviewed. According to information released by the company, the facility will close on Oct. 31.
From my perspective, the Fourth of July seems like a very ethanol-related holiday.
ICM Inc. announced July 8 that that it has signed a contract with INPASA for sale of an evaporator and dryer system at its plant in Nueva Esperanza, Paraguay.
A new algae production facility at Iowa State University contains a novel biofilm-based cultivation system. The facility, which was built inside a greenhouse on the BioCentury Research Farm in rural Boone, went online in January.
The European Environment Agency has published a report that says bioenergy production should comply with E.U. objectives to use resources more efficiently. The report contains three future scenarios for bioenergy development in Europe.
The European Environment Agency has published a report that says bioenergy production should comply with E.U. objectives to use resources more efficiently. The report contains three future scenarios for bioenergy development in Europe.
Ricardo Inc. President, Thomas Apostolos, told attendees at the Ethanol Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that Ricardo's extreme boosted direct injection engine has the potential to deliver best-in-class efficiency for ethanol combustion.
BASF, Cargill and Novozymes have achieved a milestone in their joint development of technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials by successfully demonstrating the production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) in pilot scale.
The comment period on the U.S. EPA's Tier 3 emission standards for the Vehicle Emission and Fuel standards Program closed July 1. Previously set to end June 13, the comment period was extended 18 days.
Poet LLC has hired Rob Walther as director of federal affairs, tasked with opening a Poet office in Washington, D.C. Walther will represent Poet and highlight the value of domestic, renewable biofuel.
The Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative recently issued a report, finding that advanced biofuels offer the commercial aviation industry a clear path forward towards a cleaner, more economic, secure source of energy.
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