A representative of Pella, Iowa-based Vermeer Corp. advocated for a more open, transparent trade relations with Brazil during a recent U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing.
MIT chemical engineers have devised a cheaper way to synthesize a key biofuel component, which could make its industrial production much more cost-effective. The compound, known as gamma-valerolactone (GVL), is attractive because of its versatility.
Senators John Barrasso, R-WY, Mark Pryor, D-AR, and Pat Toomey, R-PA, introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act which aims to eliminate the regulations and statutory authorizations of the standard.
MIT chemical engineers have devised a cheaper way to synthesize a key biofuel component, which could make its industrial production much more cost-effective. The compound, known as gamma-valerolactone (GVL), is attractive because of its versatility.
The St. Joe Company has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Enova Energy Group that could lead to the development of a wood pellet export facility at the Port of Port St. Joe in Florida.
Scientists are investigating the unique properties of crystalline cellulose nanofibers to develop novel chemical pretreatments and designer enzymes for biofuel production from cellulosic, or non-food, plant derived biomass.
A representative of Pella, Iowa-based Vermeer Corp. advocated for a more open, transparent trade relations with Brazil during a recent U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing.
Scientists are investigating the unique properties of crystalline cellulose nanofibers to develop novel chemical pretreatments and designer enzymes for biofuel production from cellulosic, or non-food, plant derived biomass.
Calysta Energy and NatureWorks have entered into an exclusive, multi-year collaboration to research and develop a practical, world-scale production process for fermenting methane, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), into lactic acid.
The alternative fuels market is evolving faster than anticipated in California, heartening those involved in implementing the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. A report concludes the state can meet its carbon intensity goals for transportation fuel.
Australian Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray recently unveiled the first algae-based crude oil produced by Muradel Pty Ltd. The algae oil was produced on the pilot-scale by Muradel as part of a $10.7 million project.
The alternative fuels market is evolving faster than anticipated in California, heartening those involved in implementing the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. A report concludes the state can meet its carbon intensity goals for transportation fuel.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down its version of the Farm Bill, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act," by a vote of 195 to 234. The bill did not include mandatory funding for Energy Title programs.
The National Council of Chain Restaurants has launched a new campaign to repeal the renewable fuels standard (RFS). Representatives of the ethanol industry have been quick to criticize the action and dispute NCCR's claims.
The alternative fuels market is evolving faster than anticipated in California, heartening those involved in implementing the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. A report concludes the state can meet its carbon intensity goals for transportation fuel.
Enerkem Inc., a waste-to-biofuels and renewable chemicals company, has announced the closing of a $50 million financing, which brings total equity investment raised by Enerkem in 2013 to $87 million.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down its version of the Farm Bill, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act," by a vote of 195 to 234. The bill did not include mandatory funding for Energy Title programs.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent and the Maine School Administrative District No. 27 broke ground on a $4 million biomass heating project on the site of the former Fort Kent Armory. The project was funded in part by the USDA.
Poyry PLC has published a white paper on biocoal market potential in Asia. The report, titled "Biocaol-Bioenergy Game Changer in Asia?" explores what role biocoal production technologies might have in the Asian bioenergy industry.
Amyris Inc. and Total have announced a successful demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show using a breakthrough technology that converts plant sugars into renewable jet fuel. The Airbus A321 aircraft flew from Toulouse, France, to Paris.
The black locust tree is being evaluated by researchers at the Energy Biosciences Institute at the University of Illinois to determine its potential for biofuel production. The tree features high biomass production and rapid growth rates.
The Raizen Energia business unit, which focuses on the production and sale of sugarcane products, operated 24 sugar, ethanol and cogeneration mills during the fourth quarter of FY 2013, producing 1.9 billion liters of ethanol.
The American Petroleum Institute has asked the Obama administration use its waiver authority to lower the ethanol blending requirements of the renewable fuel standard. In response, the Renewable Fuels Association called it flat out wrong.
E is supplying U.K.-based energy project developer Clarke Energy with two of its ecomagination qualified Jenbacher J420 biogas engines for a new 2.8 MW agricultural biogas power project at a large vegetable farm near Lake Naivasha in Kenya.
The Biofuels Center of North Carolina recently completed a statewide woody biomass assessment in cooperation with Gelbert, Fullbright & Randolph Forestry Consultants and North Carolina's seven economic development regions.
Siemens Metals Technologies and LanzaTech have signed a 10-year cooperation agreement to develop and market integrated environmental solutions for the steel industry worldwide. The collaboration will utilize LanzaTech's ethanol production technology.
The Biofuels Center of North Carolina recently completed a statewide woody biomass assessment in cooperation with Gelbert, Fullbright & Randolph Forestry Consultants and North Carolina's seven economic development regions.
The black locust tree is being evaluated by researchers at the Energy Biosciences Institute at the University of Illinois to determine its potential for biofuel production. The tree features high biomass production and rapid growth rates.
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