India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to develop a 1 MW biomass gasification system. The 1 MW fluidized bed gasification plant is being established as a model investment project.
By a bipartisan vote of 35-11, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture has passed its version of the 2012 Farm Bill. An amendment to reinstate mandatory funding to the measure's energy title programs was rejected.
Gevo Inc. has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Beta Renewables. Under the agreement, the two companies will work integrate their respective technologies for the production of cellulosic isobutanol.
Marcus Kauffman, biomass resource specialist for the Oregon Department of Forestry, is using leftover American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars to attract investors to the biomass industry.
First station in the nation offers E15 in Kansas
By Renewable Fuels Association
July 11, 2012
The nation's first E15 gallons are being sold at the Zarco 66 "Oasis" station at 1500 E. 23rd St. in Lawrence, Kan.
OriginOil Inc. has shipped the first production model of its Algae ApplianceT harvester to Paris-based Ennesys, its urban algae joint venture. This marks the first commercial invoice for Origin Oil's newly-introduced Model 4.
The U.S. House Agricultural Committee has begun marking up its draft of the 2012 Farm Bill. The mark-up is expected to last up to three days, and includes 100 amendments, one of which could restore mandatory funding to energy title programs
As expected, with hot, dry weather across much of the Corn Belt, the USDA sharply lowered its projections for corn yield by 20 bushels to 146 bushels per acre in its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report.
Gevo Inc. has successfully produced measurable amounts of isobutanol at its first commercial-scale facility, a retrofitted corn ethanol plant in Luverne, Minn., and is jointly developing cellulosic isobutanol technology with Beta Renewables.
The U.S. House Agricultural Committee has begun marking up its draft of the 2012 Farm Bill. The mark-up is expected to last up to three days, and includes 100 amendments, one of which could restore mandatory funding to energy title programs.
Gevo Inc. has successfully produced measurable amounts of isobutanol at its first commercial-scale facility, a retrofitted corn ethanol plant in Luverne, Minn., and is jointly developing cellulosic isobutanol technology with Beta Renewables.
Thanks to some legislative maneuvering in Iowa, Golden Grain Energy LLC is on a pathway that could lead to getting a premium price for ethanol sold in the California marketplace.
Ongoing research supports biomass harvesting for Project Liberty
By Poet LLC
July 11, 2012
The most recent soil data from Emmetsburg, Iowa, continues to demonstrate that harvesting crop residue can be a responsible part of good farm management.
Multiple Coproducts Needed to Establish Cellulosic Ethanol Industry
By Arthur Kollaras, Paul Koutouridis, Mary Biddy and James D. McMillan
July 10, 2012
Feed yeast, green coal contribute to bottom line
Aemetis Inc. has acquired Cilion Inc. and its 55 MMgy ethanol plant in Keyes, Calif., with plans to continue operating the corn ethanol plant as it enters the next stage in its cellulosic ethanol development project.
Testing for Traces
July 10, 2012
Studies examine antibiotics in DDGS, whether it contributes to antibiotic resistance in animals
Business Briefs
By Ethanol Producer Magazine Staff
July 10, 2012
People, Partnerships & Deals
Wisconsin residents and businesses that install biogas or biomass-based technology can receive up to $250,000 through a newly formed renewable energy utilities program. The program, Focus on Energy, is accepting applications until August 29, 2012.
Growing Supply of Low-fat DDGS Impacts Market Dynamics
By John Harangody
July 10, 2012
Specifications shift as market adjusts, many questions arise about specific applications
A House Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing held July 10 to discuss the challenges and opportunities of alternative fuels provided the latest platform for the ongoing and increasingly heated battle over the future of the RFS.
Bacterial Battle
July 10, 2012
Antibiotics are the most common tool against bacteria, but alternatives exist
How Cellulosic is Rising from Corn
July 10, 2012
Investing in cellulosic production could improve profit margins at corn ethanol plants
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