Abengoa Bioenergy SA reported first quarter revenues of EUR 1.85 billion ($2.42 billion), an increase of 19 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were up 20 percent.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. experienced significant financial improvement from the first quarter of 2012 to the first quarter of this year, selling about 170 million gallons of ethanol during the first three months of 2013.
So far in this week's wood pellet industry news, the North Carolina State Ports Authority is trying to work out deals with a couple of pellet companies to build sizeable facilities at two of the state's ports.
The University of California-Davis Institute of Transportation Studies has published a status review of the state's low carbon fuel standard, noting that excess 2012 credits equate to approximately half the credits needed to meet the 2013 standard.
The University of California-Davis Institute of Transportation Studies has published a status review of the state's low carbon fuel standard, noting that excess 2012 credits equate to approximately half the credits needed to meet the 2013 standard.
Delaware Electric Cooperative has signed an agreement to purchase power produced at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority's landfill in Sandtown, Del. The Greenwood-based cooperative will purchase 2 MW of power produced at the landfill.
The Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition is excited to announce eight pumps offering E15 as a choice to consumers. The pumps are located at the SmartStation, 1290 Business Highway 151, Platteville, Wis., a wholly owned subsidiary of Badger State Ethanol.
Legislation in Florida that aims to alter the state's renewable fuel standard (RFS) is awaiting action from Gov. Rick Scott. The bill, H.B. 4001 was introduced in December by state Reps. Matt Gaetz and Keith Perry.
The Weight of Biomass Analysis
May 06, 2013
Biomass quality testing involves a series of meticulous procedures that assure industry confidence.
Certification Uncertainty
May 06, 2013
The United Kingdom's biomass sustainability criteria may impact U.S. biomass exporters, particularly policy requiring forest certification.
Forest Sustainability: Bioenergy Breaks and Barriers
By Robert W. Gray and Francisco Seijo
May 06, 2013
While providing some opportunities, forest sustainability framework may hinder bioenergy development.
Building on Innovation
By Anna Simet and Photos by Jeffrey Schmieg
May 06, 2013
Policy and industry collaboration were two topics highlighted at the 2013 International Biomass Conference & Expo.
FutureMetrics recently prepared a working report for the Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass steering committee. The report outlines a vision to achieve 10 percent biomass-derived renewable thermal energy in the Midwest by 2025.
Brazilian ethanol imports in 2013 are larger than earlier forecast at 600 million gallons, compared to 400 million gallons, according to University of Illinois economists Scott Irwin and Darrel Good.
Eventemp Biomass has announced it will participate in a study funded by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute to explore the benefits of using biomass-derived heat in Minnesota poultry barns.
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