A recent FarmDocDaily post shows increased ethanol prices over the past three months has moderated the impact of high corn prices and put the ethanol industry into positive margins again.
Paris-based Technip recently announced it was awarded a EUR5 million ($6.67 million) contract for the front-end engineering and design of Foresty BtL Oy's proposed renewable diesel and naphtha plant on Ajos Island, Finland.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison are studying how fungus and bacteria work together to process biomass within fungus gardens of insects. The enzymes found in these fungus gardens may be useful for biofuel production.
Gevo Inc. has announced that it has resumed commercial production of isobutanol at its Luverne, Minn., plant in single train mode, successfully utilizing its proprietary Gevo Integrated Fermentation Technology (GIFT).
Codexis Inc.and Chemtex have announced the successful scale-up in the production of CodeXol detergent alcohols using cellulosic sugars. The scale-up was achieved at Chemtex's 1,500 liter (396 gallon) demonstration facility in Tortona, Italy.
Gevo Inc. has announced that it has resumed commercial production of isobutanol at its Luverne, Minn., plant in single train mode, successfully utilizing its proprietary Gevo Integrated Fermentation Technology (GIFT).
On June 19 an American Motorcycle Association-organized group of motorcyclists will descend on Capitol Hill to talk about the dangers of E15 for use in motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. E15, however, isn't approved for use in those vehicles.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison are studying how fungus and bacteria work together to process biomass within fungus gardens of insects. The enzymes found in these fungus gardens may be useful for biofuel production.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Portland & Western Railroad will co-host a free Ethanol Safety Seminar June 18 and 19 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore. Certificates will be awarded to attendees at the completion of the course.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has published data showing that ethanol production has partially recovered since last year's drought. Production is expected to increase after the third quarter, and average 930,000 barrels per day in 2014.
ReEnergy Holdings has announced five of its biomass power plants in Maine and New York have achieved certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, including the newly opened ReEnergy Black River facility in Fort Drum, N.Y.
It's my first full day back to work after FEW and my mind is still filled with the many interesting things I learned about.
Myriant Corp.has announced the successful start-up at its flagship bio-succinic acid plant located in Lake Providence, La. The facility has produced on-spec commercial product and the company anticipates that customer shipments will commence soon.
A group of researchers from Oklahoma State University have published an analysis of a genome they say has great potential for the cost-effective production of biofuel. The team has described multiple unique features within the genome of rumen fungus.
The U.S. EPA has announced more than $2 million in funding to 25 small businesses under its Small Business Innovation Research program. Among those awarded were companies developing new and improved methods to utilize biomass for energy and products.
Purified Renewable Energy LLC's 18 MMgy ethanol plant in Buffalo Lake, Minn., will sold at bankruptcy auction on August 8. The plant filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Marcy. The IR1 Group LLC is handling the sale.
Moose Creek Energy's 4.2 MW landfill gas-to-energy plant, located at the Lafleche Environmental Inc. facility in Moose Creek, Ontario, is now open. The facility is Energy Ottawa's second joint venture with Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc.
A group of researchers from Oklahoma State University have published an analysis of a genome they say has great potential for the cost-effective production of biofuel. The team has described multiple unique features within the genome of rumen fungus.
Glacial Lakes Energy recently installed Arisdyne Systems' patented controlled flow cavitation system at its Aberdeen Energy facility. The companies demonstrated that the system increased daily average ethanol production by more than 1.5 percent.
RFA: No connection between RFS and food price increases
By Renewable Fuels Association
June 13, 2013
ABF Economics has released a detailed analysis showing no direct correlation between the renewable fuel standard (RFS) and the overall increase in food prices. Another recent report by the World Bank demonstrated oil prices have the largest impact.
The Energy Biosciences Institute was granted its first patent since the public-private research partnership was established in 2007. It focuses on a method to convert C5 and C6 sugars into biofuel.The institute also published its annual report.
ABF Economics has released a detailed analysis showing no direct correlation between the renewable fuel standard (RFS) and the overall increase in food prices. Another recent report by the World Bank demonstrated oil prices have the largest impact.
BioAmber Inc. and IMCD Group have announced that IMCD is now distributing BioAmber's biobased succinic acid (Bio-SATM) in the Benelux, France, Iberia, Germany, Poland, South East Europe, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The Energy Biosciences Institute was granted its first patent since the public-private research partnership was established in 2007. It focuses on a method to convert C5 and C6 sugars into biofuel.The institute also published its annual report.
The USDA has released the June 12 edition of its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. The outlook for 2013/14 corn supplies is lowered 135 million bushels to 14 billion with the average yield projected at 156.5 bushels per acre.
The U.K. Green Investment Bank has published a market report on anaerobic digestion (AD) that aims to improve investor understanding of the sector. It includess an overview of market issues and identifies opportunities and barriers for investment
The National Association of Convenience Stores has released the results of a survey on E15 and E85 it conducted. The survey reveals that approximately three out of five consumers said they would consider using E15 if priced the same as gas.
The USDA has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of $98.6 million for payments under the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program. A separate notice announces increased funding for the Rural Energy for America Program.
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