Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 have allowed biomass facilities to continue to qualify for renewable energy production tax credits, but value language is prompting the U.S. House to seek clarity from the IRS and U.S. Treasury.
The Environmental Working Group joined a variety of other organizations today to call for the reform of the renewable fuel standard (RFS). The American Coalition for Ethanol responded by pointing out the holes in Big Oil's arguments.
On Jan. 29, New Biomass Energy LLC announced their third shipment of 4,000 tons of torrified wood pellets to Europe. To meet growing demand in Europe, the company is expanding its plant in Quintman, Miss.
What drives corn prices?
February 04, 2013
In a nine-page paper, two Growmark analysts say the ethanol effect, while obviously dramatic, is not the only, and indeed, not the biggest factor in the increase in corn prices.
Brazil-based ETH Bioenergy and Inbicon have announced an agreement to bring the second generation ethanol for the Brazilian market. The partnership will combine the experience of industrial and commercial ETH and technology and know-how of Inbicon.
In a letter to Energy Department employees today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the tremendous progress of the last four years, and announced his decision to not serve a second term as Secretary.
The Renewable Fuels Association has submitted comments disputing a draft study on biofuels and food security published by the U.N. Committee on World Food and Security (CFS).
Pending legislation in Oklahoma could result in the development of a state plan to utilize woody biomass for heat and power. The bill, HB 1656, is titled the "Oklahoma Woody Biomass Energy Initiative Act of 2013."
Research has shown that an ionic liquid proven to be effective for pre-treating individual biofuel feedstocks is also effective at pre-treating multiple different feedstocks that have been mixed and densified into a blend.
Scientists have developed a way to grow iron-oxidizing bacteria using electricity instead of iron, an advance that will allow them to better study the organisms and could one day be used to turn electricity into fuel.
In a letter to Energy Department employees today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the tremendous progress of the last four years, and announced his decision to not serve a second term as secretary.
Valero Energy Corp. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Regarding Valero's ethanol segment, the company reported an operating income of $12 million in the fourth quarter, a decrease compared to the same period of 2011.
Research has shown that an ionic liquid proven to be effective for pre-treating individual biofuel feedstocks is also effective at pre-treating multiple different feedstocks that have been mixed and densified into a blend.
Scientists have developed a way to grow iron-oxidizing bacteria using electricity instead of iron, an advance that will allow them to better study the organisms and could one day be used to turn electricity into fuel.
Groups representing the U.S. ethanol and advanced biofuel industries responded swiftly to the 2013 renewable fuel standard (RFS) volumetric requirements released Jan. 31, pointing out both positives and negatives.
Ener-G Natural Power is set to begin construction on its second landfill gas management facility in Mexico, and recently announced it has partnered with a company based in Hartlepool, England, to develop three biogas projects.
The phones were ringing and multiple staff meetings were being held at the Iogen Corp. headquarters following the Jan. 31 announcement of Novozymes' acquisition of the industrial enzymes business of the Ottawa-based enzyme maker.
Groups representing the U.S. ethanol and advanced biofuel industries responded swiftly to the 2013 renewable fuel standard (RFS) volumetric requirements released Jan. 31, pointing out both positives and negatives.
The U.S. EPA is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency's renewable fuel standard program (RFS2). The proposal announced today will be open for a 45-day public comment period.
On Jan. 31 the U.S. EPA published a proposed rule that creates a structured process for buyers of renewable identification numbers (RINs) to verify their validity. A 30-day comment period will allow member of the public to weigh in on the measure.
Novozymes announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Iogen Bio-Products, the industrial enzyme business of Ottawa-based Iogen Corp. for CA $67.5 million and potential earn-out payments of up to CA $12.5 million.
Spot prices for U.S. fuel ethanol were lower throughout most of 2012 compared to 2011. Prices were relatively stable during the first half of 2012, but they rose at mid-year as severe drought and scorching temperatures reduced corn yields.
On Jan. 31 the U.S. EPA published a proposed rule that creates a structured process for buyers of renewable identification numbers (RINs) to verify their validity. A 30-day comment period will allow member of the public to weigh in on the measure.
The U.S. EPA is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency's renewable fuel standard program (RFS2). The proposal announced today will be open for a 45-day public comment period.
ACE Ethanol LLC and Front Range Energy LLC have signed 15-year agreements with Sweetwater Energy Inc. to purchase cellulosic sugars for processing at their corn-ethanol facilities.
Alter NRG Corp. has announced that Wuhan Kaidi, which purchased a Westinghouse Plasma gasifier design, and plasma torch systems, from Alter NRG in 2010, has successfully completed the commissioning of the unit at its demonstration facility.
Green Planet Power Solutions entered a 15 year purchase contract with the state of Maryland to provide 10 MW of electricity generated from animal waste in Caroline County. The agreement is the result of the Clean Bay Power process.
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