Calculator helps farmers find cost of switching to biomass crops
By University of Illinois
November 02, 2012
University of Illinois agricultural economist Madhu Khanna developed a customizable online calculator to eliminate some of the guesswork and help farmers decide if growing biomass crops makes sense to for their farming operation.
A research paper published in the open access journal Carbon Balance and Management employs satellite data to create a method to generate sample-based inventory of forest biomass. The study uses light detection and ranging (LIDAR) height data.
BP's announcement that it was cancelling its cellulosic ethanol project in Highlands County, Fla., generated a number of statements from members of the Fuels America coalition underscoring the industry's continuing commitment to advanced biofuels.
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council has unveiled a recognition program for home and business heating systems using biomass in place of fossil fuels like heating oil. The Biomass Green Heat Registered Site plaque helps makes these systems visible.
INEOS Bio has announced that its joint venture project, INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, has reached another milestone and is now producing renewable power using INEOS Bio's feedstock flexible BioEnergy technology.
Charles Conner's extensive background in agriculture includes several years in the USDA as deputy secretary of agriculture as well as serving as acting secretary of agriculture from August 2007 to January 2008, when Ed Schafer took on the job.
Charles Conner's extensive background in agriculture includes several years in the USDA as deputy secretary of agriculture as well as serving as acting secretary of agriculture from August 2007 to January 2008, when Ed Schafer took on the job.
Valero Renewables has once again idled two of its 10 ethanol plants due to tight margins. The two 120 MMgy plants at Albion, Neb., and Linden, Ind., were idled earlier in the summer, restarted in September and have recently been idled again.
INEOS Bio has announced that its joint-venture project, INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, has reached another milestone and is now producing renewable power using INEOS Bio's feedstock flexible BioEnergy technology.
Sapphire Energy Inc. and Institute for Systems Biology have announced a strategic partnership to further the scientific research and development of algae biofuels. The partnership will focus on increasing oil yield and improving crop resistance.
Gevo Inc. has released its financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, posting revenues of $600,000 for the quarter. This is a significant reduction compared to the $17.5 million in revenue reported for the same period of last year.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. has released financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30. Profits associated with corn processing activities decreased during the quarter, due primarily to continued negative ethanol margins.
While it's true Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. reported a $1 million net loss in the third quarter, the company's Oct. 31 conference call highlighted several positives and predicted a profitable fourth quarter.
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. and the National Research Council of Canada have successfully completed the world's first civil jet flight powered by 100 percent drop-in biofuel. The fuel was manufactured from Agrisoma's Resonance Energy Feedstock.
The North East Biosolids and Residuals Association has launched a new website that provides current data on anaerobic digestion and biogas at U.S. wastewater treatment facilities. Several organizations participated in the project.
Agro2 S.A., located in Veraguas, Panama, is proud to be the first company in Panama to be certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification confirming the compliance of Agro2's cassava production and processing method.
Meredian Inc., a privately held biopolymer manufacturer hosted a Grand Opening event for its polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymers plant in late October. The material is manufactured using a technology acquired from Procter & Gamble in 2007.
Meet the Biobanker
October 30, 2012
How John May and bond-based financing are commercializing bioenergy.
The Philippine Department of Energy has granted Xavier University PHP3.3 million ($80,000) to research the possibility of producing cassava ethanol. The project aims to evaluate the potential of several cassava varieties in Northern Mindanao.
Navigating the Valley of Death
October 30, 2012
Project finance veteran Chris Groobey reflects on 15 years in clean energy, the government's role in its growth and the industry's slow climb out of recession.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. is selling 12 of its 15 grain elevators, or about 83 percent of its grain storage capacity and all of its agronomy and retail petroleum operations. Diversification, however, will remain as a strategy for success.
Mapping Out Power Capacity
October 30, 2012
The 2013 Biomass Power Map shows new growth and current trends.
Northern Ireland clean power plant moves from developer to producer
By Staff
October 30, 2012
Neste Oil is expanding both its feedstock portfolio and its biobased product offerings. In October, the company announced the opening of its microbial oil pilot plant, and the commercialization of renewable naphtha, a coproduct of its NExBTL process.
The biogas company BD Agro Renewables, based in Calveslage, Germany, has initiated operation of one of the first biogas plants in Russia. The plant generates 2.4 MW of electricity from agricultural and livestock waste.
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