The community of Oshawa, Ontario is taking action against the recent approval of a proposed ethanol plant. On Aug. 9, the Oshawa Port Authority announced its approval for FarmTech Energy Corp. to build and operate a 210 million liter ethanol plant.
Waste Management Inc. and Renmatix announced they have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to explore the feasibility of converting post-consumer waste into affordable, sufficient-quality sugars for manufacturing biobased materials.
University of Georgia plant gene discovery benefits biofuels
By University of Georgia
August 27, 2012
University of Georgia researchers have identified a previously uncharacterized gene that plays a major role in cell wall development of Arabidopsis plants, a discovery that promises to help turn plants into biofuel more efficiently.
Trade groups react to Romney's support of the RFS
August 27, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently announced his support for the renewable fuel standard (RFS). His energy policy noted he will "support increased market penetration and competition among energy sources by maintaining the RFS."
University of Georgia researchers have identified a previously uncharacterized gene that plays a major role in cell wall development of Arabidopsis plants, a discovery that promises to help turn plants into biofuel more efficiently.
Kudos to Chemtex
August 27, 2012
In one of those interesting ironies of renewable fuels, Chemtex's North Carolina proposed cellulosic ethanol project puts a sector of the hog industry rooting for the success of advanced biofuels.
Sapphire Energy Inc. announced the first phase of its Green Crude Farm. Construction of this first phase began on June 1, 2011 and was completed on time and on budget. When complete, the facility will produce 1.5 million gallons per year of crude.
The Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group is inviting comments on newly-released bulk pellet delivery and transportation recommendations, up until Oct. 1. NEBTWG and a group of other stakeholders began work on the recommendations in early 2012.
California has released its 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan, which is designed to accelerate clean energy development, job creation, and protection of public health and safety. The plan was developed by state agencies and outside experts.
This week, Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Secretary Rick Sullivan directed officials from the Department of Energy Resources to begin a moratorium on the qualification of woody biomass units for the Massachusetts RPS Class II program.
California issues 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan
August 24, 2012
California has released its 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan, which is designed to accelerate clean energy development, job creation, and protection of public health and safety. The plan was developed by state agencies and outside experts.
On Aug. 22 three state governors sent letters to the U.S. EPA about the renewable fuel standard, one requesting that the RFS remain in effect and two asking for a waiver. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad's letter supported maintaining the RFS.
The Gas Technology Institute has been awarded two new contracts totaling $3.5 million from the California Energy Commission, in order to develop new combined-heat-and-power (CHP) and waste heat-recovery technologies at industrial facilities.
The USDA Economic Research Service has published a new report addressing the Chinese export market for distillers dried grains. The report is titled "China's Market for Distillers Dried Grains and the Key Influences on Its Longer Run Potential."
Syngenta recently announced that two more ethanol plants, Siouxland Ethanol LLC and Golden Grain LLC, will conduct trials of its corn specially engineered for the ethanol industry. Enogen corn features alpha amylase enzyme built into the grain.
Brazil's ethanol industry will be closely following the launch of a new company created by Brasilinvest. Announced this week the country's leading investment banks, BOB-Brasilinvest Oil, Gas and Biofuel, will be under new leadership.
Algae Biomass Summit, now in its sixth year, convenes Sept. 24-27. Algae Biomass Organization expects nearly 900 leaders from all over the world to attend the event, which features more than 90 live sessions and 120 poster presentations.
Weltec Biopower GmbH started to build a 2.4 MW biogas plant in Darzyno, Pomerania, Poland. The plant will process farm waste, liquid manure and potato waste from a chip manufacturer. The facility is expected to be operational in mid-2013.
Many remote northern communities face energy challenges due to their location, weather and high fuel costs, but wood pellets offer an affordable source of reliable, on-demand heat.
Top lab researchers and proven project developers speak about trends and needed tweaks to bioenergy hardware.
A biogas opportunity at a shuttered Brazilian landfill reveals U.S. Ex-Im Bank's potential, and how U.S. equipment providers can expand into the global marketplace.
Proper selection of combustion technology is critical to biomass power. An expert reviews current options, along with pros and cons.
A Tokoyo-based energy company has acquired shares in five biopower facilities located in California from Chicago-based Exelon Corp. IHI Inc., a subsidiary of IHI Corp. from Japan, will gain 70 MW of generating capacity through the acquisitions.
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