The Montana plant produces biobased flavors and fragrances that meet higher standards
Massachusetts' final RPS regulations could quash biomass energy in the state
Arizona-based algae technology company Heliae broke ground on a commercial demonstration facility that will showcase the scalability and economics of its proprietary algae technology platform. Heliae plans to build many more plants in coming years.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources held a hearing May 17 to gather testimonial regarding S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012.
American Ethanol's partnership with NASCAR has extended with an official sponsorship of two upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. The races will be held July 14 and Sept. 15 at the Iowa Speedway.
BIO and Agriculture Energy Coalition members told a hearing that Farm Bill Energy Title programs have had a significant impact on rural economies and blossoming renewable energy industries since their creation in 2002, urging continued funding.
Military Renewables Plan: A Bioenergy Booster
By Roger Stark, Daniel Simon, Darin Lowder
May 22, 2012
Dangers of Spin
May 21, 2012
It seems like every advocacy group is dedicated to sending out multiple news releases and commissioning reports to put a favorable spin on information backing its positions. Their credibility can be fatally affected if they go too far.
Before the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee concluded a series of hearings on programs potentially affected by a new Farm Bill, the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry listened to testimony about BCAP.
An ICM Inc. designed and built cooking fuel ethanol plant is now open in Dondo, Mozambique--providing area residents with cassava-based ethanol, a cleaner alternative to cooking with charcoal.
North Carolina-based Quality Recycling is bringing to the American electricity market a boiler technology that has a 99.9 percent total carbon burn out.
Two proposed farm waste projects in Maryland could link together, one providing fuel and the other providing power.
A recently released online video series on biomass harvest and retention issues provides perspective on how woody biomass can be used for energy while maintaining forest habitat, soils and water.
Propel Fuels opens Clean Mobility Center in California
By Propel
May 17, 2012
Propel Fuels is redefining the American gas station with the launch of the company's first Clean Mobility Center in Fullerton, Calif. Beyond fuel, the stations enable drivers to offset carbon, improve fuel economy, tune bicycles and recycle.
The Iowa Energy Center recently awarded three grants to research projects focused on improving thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and renewable chemicals.
An anaerobic digestion (AD) project planned for a dairy farm in Massey, Md., will convert dairy manure and local food waste substrates into renewable compressed natural gas.
Sustainability, carbon body approves US firm to certify biofuels
By Scientific Certification Systems
May 16, 2012
Scientific Certification Systems is the first certification body in the United States to be accredited by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) biofuel certification system.
The legislation, titled the "Qualifying Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act of 2012," or H.R. 4953, would establish a production tax credit of 15 cents per pound of eligible content of renewable chemicals produced during the taxable year.
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources held a webinar May 16 to explain changes made in its proposed final woody biomass regulations released at the end of April.
Through this JV, Toronto-based Solutions4CO2 and Morrisville, Pa.-based Bard Holding Inc. will develop a commercial production facility in the Midwestern U.S. to produce algae biomass, which will be processed into bioplastics and other coproducts.
A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is working to significantly increase the oil yields of camelina with the goal of creating a commercially viable crop for biofuel production. It's a $2 million project with two phases.
A single cluster consisting of 665 organizations with 762 relationships has grown to dominate the industry, but still leaves openings for others to enter, says Lux Research. Firms such as Amyris have 15 times more links than the average organization.
Ethanol industry groups and DOE officials responded immediately to a research report released May 16 by auto and petroleum groups attempting to highlight potential engine issues related to E15 use, calling the report inaccurate and "meaningless."
Forty-four senators wrote to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on May 15, urging them to bring the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate floor for consideration as soon as possible.
Illinois-based Emerald Biofuels LLC recently announced its plans to construct an 85 MMgy renewable diesel plant in Plaquemine, La., that will feature Honeywell UOP's/Eni EcoFining green diesel technology. The location will be at a Dow Chemical site.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2026 - BBI International - All rights reserved.