KiOR announces completion of first plant
Hawaii strives to stabilize its energy prices with renewables
This is a special week in the U.S., a time to celebrate through numbers. Because most of us are focused on the fourth, I thought I'd play into this week's short-term obsession with numbers.
The U.S. EPA has decided not to expand its greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting requirements to include smaller sources of emissions in 2016 as was suggested in its 2010 Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V GHG Tailoring Rule.
The advanced biofuels and gasification technology developer Sundrop Fuels Inc. has added another energy giant to its list of partners. Through a licensing agreement, Sundrop Fuels will add a methane-to-gasoline process provided by Exxon Mobil Co.
Along with its partners at Synergy Biogas LLC and GE Energy, CH4 Biogas recently commissioned the largest on-farm anaerobic digestion project in New York state.
Since 1997, subarctic forests are thicker and taller than ever before
Lignin degradation research is hip, and it could cut costs on biomass processing
As our Independence Day nears, I can't help but associate the word independence with energy, and that's because it's a phrase I come across in our industry on a daily—at minimum—basis.
A new bill proposed by three U.S. senators would establish a tiered corporate tax credit to cover the installation costs of biomass-fueled heating or cooling systems for commercial or industrial applications.
The U.S. DOE, the U.S. Navy and the USDA want to establish a biomass-based value chain capable of producing drop-in biofuels, and they are willing to spend the money to do so.
For the first time in history, the USDA, U.S. DOE and Navy will collaborate to make headway on developing the country's advanced drop-in biofuel industry, a strategy that involves over $130 million in new funding opportunities.
IRFA survey checks impact of renewable fuels industry
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
July 02, 2012
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association recently conducted an online survey of shareholders in Iowa's ethanol and biodiesel plants. Nearly 500 renewable fuels supporters took part in the survey and provided some intriguing responses.
The Canadian government has announced plans to invest nearly $1 million in an algae pilot facility under development by Pond Biofuels at the St. Marys Cement Inc. plant.
Researchers in Southeast Asia have identified an approach to producing ethanol using an abundant waste feedstock that could potentially add a significant source of biofuel production from oil palm plantations.
The American Coalition for Ethanol will be celebrating its 25th annual conference Aug. 8-10 in Omaha, Neb. The theme of this year's historic gathering is “Proud History, Bright Future.�
Pending legislation in the House could help open up wider domestic markets for wood fuel pellets.
The latest look at long-term projections by the U.S. DOE's Energy Information Administration shows E85 use growing to a 37 percent share of domestic ethanol production by 2035.
Nebraska Corn Board offers blender pump grants
By Nebraska Corn Board
July 02, 2012
The Nebraska Corn Board recently allocated funds in its 2012-'13 fiscal year budget to further develop the renewable fuel infrastructure in Nebraska.
A biorefining-focused collaboration between two Denmark universities has created a plan to increase the amount of available biomass in the region through "The Ten-Million-Tonne" vision.
Celebrating farm life
July 02, 2012
Three Kansas brothers are enjoying a moment of fame while promoting agriculture. They posted a video parody, “I'm Farming and I Grow It� a week ago, and it's become an internet hit with over 2.6 million views.
Kedco plc has commenced the production of syngas for the generation of electricity from its biomass electricity and heat generation plant in in Newry, Northern Ireland that produces biosyngas for heat and power generation.
The treatment of FFVs in proposed fuel economy standards for 2017 and beyond could result in diminished vehicle production, negatively affecting the ability to meet renewable fuel standard requirements, according to several groups.
Construction has officially begun on a 50 MW biomass power plant planned for eastern Texas. Located 2.5 miles southwest of Woodville, Texas, the plant is being built by East Texas Electric Cooperative, a nonprofit electric cooperative.
Solazyme Inc., and Bunge Global Innovation LLC have announced they have broken ground on a 100,000 metric ton renewable oil production facility adjacent to Bunge's Moema sugarcane mill in Brazil. The plant is targeted to be operational in late 2013.
A group of Texas AgriLife Research scientists is studying the costs of getting potential bioenergy sources, such as mesquite, to the processed stage for delivery to potential wood-fired bioelectricity plants.
Add another idle ethanol plant to the list of those cutting their losses as the current margin squeeze tightens. Bill Day, executive director of media relations, confirmed Valero idled a second plant.
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