U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., has introduced legislation for a national Clean Energy Standard that would require large utilities to begin selling a certain portion of their electricity from clean energy sources beginning in 2015.
Amyris Inc. completed a $58.7 million private placement of its common stock and entered into a definitive agreement to privately place $25 million in aggregate principal amount of 3 percent senior unsecured notes due 2017 to boost working capital.
The American University of Beirut recently announced it has partnered with researchers from the Lebanese Association for Energy Savings and for Environment and researchers from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Egypt to study biodiesel from algae.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. made an upfront payment to Genomatica of $3.5 million while the companies continue to work toward completing their definitive agreements regarding the Asian JV, some or all of which may be repaid upon certain conditions.
Now with 40 member companies, the ABFA is strengthening its voice on Capitol Hill.
Lee Enterprises Consulting CEO Wayne Lee provides commentary on renewable energy subsidies. If the federal government has special interests in energy security, the environment and economy, then it must support renewable energy development and growth.
The U.S. DOE is making $14 million in funding available to support research and development activities related to algae biofuel production.
The National Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative was joined by Sen. Conrad and Rep. Conaway Feb. 28 proposing policies to encourage greater use of CO2 from industrial facilities such as power plants and ethanol facilities for enhanced oil recovery.
Canadian demand for US distillers grains drops
February 29, 2012
Demand for U.S. distillers grains (DGs) is down across Canada and expected to stay down through June as feeders there take advantage of low domestic barley prices, according to Ryan Slozka, president and owner of Rycom Trading Ltd.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has made public an early release version of its 2012 Annual Energy Outlook, predicting biomass and wind electricity to dominate projected increases in U.S. non-hydro renewable electricity generation.
The Biomass Energy Lab in Conyers, Ga., has begun testing biomass samples for the Pellet Fuels Institute's Densified Biomass Fuel Standards Program, and Viaspace Inc. was one of the first clients to use the lab's services.
The Forest Guild has released its report, "Forest Biomass Retention and Harvesting Guidelines for the Southeast," identifying how expanding markets for forest bioenergy can enhance forests, while meeting the social and economic needs of society.
In a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the ways and means and finance committees, 30-plus advanced biofuel company CEOs pressed for a five-year extension of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and the accelerated depreciation allowance.
Two biorefining companies announced new additions to their teams this week. California-based bioplastic producer Cereplast Inc. announced a new addition to its Board of Directors, while Viral Genetics added a new corporate development advisor.
The companies state that the newly formed alliance will provide customers with access to additional materials, a dedicated team of technical experts in Europe and North America, and state-of-the-art research applications development laboratories.
EPA suggests maintaining GHG emissions thresholds
February 28, 2012
The U.S. EPA has issued its proposal for the third leg of its greenhouse gas (GHG) Tailoring Rule, suggesting that emissions thresholds should remain at their current levels rather than expand to include smaller sources of GHG emissions.
Following a scientific review of Mascoma Corp's yeast for corn ethanol plants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has come out in support of establishing a new feed ingredient definition for the product.
Blue Marble, Anheuser-Busch sign MOU to develop pilot biorefinery
By Bryan Sims
February 28, 2012
Seattle-based firm Blue Marble Biomaterials and Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for Blue Marble to begin development of a pilot biorefinery to be co-located at a North American Anheuser-Busch brewery
'Mini-cellulose' discovery may maximize thermochemical processes
By Bryan Sims
February 28, 2012
A team of chemical engineers at UMass Amherst coined the discovery the "mini-cellulose" molecule, and it reveals for the first time the chemical reactions that take place in wood or prairie grasses during high-temperature conversion into biofuels.
Investors interested in the biomass arena now have the opportunity to put their money toward what New Canaan Capital Management LLC has dubbed the "Green Energy Opportunity Fund."
Less than two months after being commissioned, the world's largest wood pellet-fired power plant has endured a catastrophic fire. The extent of the damage has yet to be determined.
Solazyme's total revenue for fiscal year (FY) 2011 was $39 million, which represents a slight drop compared to the $38 million in revenue posted for FY 2010. FY 2011 net losses attributable to the company's common stock holders was $54 million.
The Energy & Environmental Research Center has been awarded a $906,000 contract from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. in East Hartford, Conn., to develop alternative, gasification-based liquid fuels for U.S. military applications.
The Energy & Environmental Research Center has been awarded a $906,000 contract from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. in East Hartford, Conn., to develop alternative, gasification-based liquid fuels for U.S. military applications.
Conference observations
February 27, 2012
Though it may seem the ethanol industry has plenty to worry about with surplus ethanol supplies depressing prices, tight margins and the looming blend wall – one didn't hear much about those issues at the National Ethanol Conference last week.
Petroleum group discounts ethanol's role in gas prices
February 27, 2012
The American Petroleum Institute's chief economist, John Felmy, blamed crude oil prices for high prices at the pump, and said refinery closures and increasing exports of U.S. gas and diesel are not major factors in the spike in prices.
Removing fiber from dried distillers grains with solubles using the elusieve process results in an enhanced product with greater nutritional value for growing and finishing pigs, according to researchers at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
Vilsack thanks industry, outlines challenge for energy title
February 25, 2012
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack thanked the ethanol industry for its contribution to the American economy in his keynote address Feb. 24 at the National Ethanol conference in Orlando, Fla.
Singing the praises of ethanol's contribution to the American economy, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen addressed the 17th annual National Ethanol Conference Feb. 23 in Orlando, Fla.
Leading by Example
February 24, 2012
This week, the Oregon Department of Energy expanded eligibility for its biomass producer or collector tax credit to include standalone biomass power facilities.
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