Donald Danforth Plant Science Center adds five new scientists
U.S. Navy Biofuel Trials Go High-Tech
November 21, 2011
Shipping giant Maersk will employ laser emissions testing system
Feedstock company names new investors following ARPA-E announcement
What SRS Energy Wants, Everybody Wants
November 21, 2011
It's 2014 or bust for the algae extraction company
A first-gen ethanol producer helps its second-gen counterpart go commercial
Blue Marble continues to refine the economics of biorefining
Why Biorefining Loan Guarantees Give Back
November 21, 2011
Think money, jobs and military might
People, Partnerships & Deals
How changes to patent law may affect your inventions
Looking to the past can help forecast the future
As it helped build the airline industry, government should also assist advanced biofuels development
The Navy concluded its largest demonstration of shipboard alternative fuel use with the successful arrival of the Self Defense Test Ship to Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme, Calif., using a 50/50 blend of hydroprocessed algae biofuel.
Massachusetts-based cellulosic ethanol technology developer Qteros Inc. has laid off a number of employees, including CEO John McCarthy, but is still operating and continuing to focus on developing its technology platform.
The 10 MMgy municipal solid waste-to-ethanol facility now under construction near Reno, Nev., recently received a $70 million equity investment from Waste Management Inc.
Poet announces goals at NASCAR Green Summit
November 18, 2011
Poet LLC announced new Ingreenuity goals at the NASCAR Green Summit held Nov. 17. As part of its initiative to boost the environmental performance of ethanol production, Poet plans to reduce an additional 10 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
City sues failed Osage ethanol plant
November 18, 2011
The city of Hopewell, Va., has moved forward with a court case against Osage Bio Energy LLC after the company failed to meet a deadline to post a $5 million letter of credit. The 65 MMgy plant never reached full production and is for sale.
The Agriculture Energy Coalition today expressed great disappointment Nov. 18 that a deficit reduction proposal unveiled by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees reauthorizes energy programs only at modest levels and without mandatory funding.
Although the numbers show Codexis' revenue is growing from its involvement with the pharmaceutical industry, the company's CEO explained that it hopes to repeat that success as it moves more into advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals.
EPA, DOE release 2012 fuel economy guide
November 17, 2011
Want to know what the best vehicles are for fuel economy, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs)? Consult the 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, released by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE on Nov. 16.
DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced changes to the name and management of its cellulosic ethanol operations on Nov. 15. Formerly known as DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, operations will proceed as DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol.
Sensenbrenner introduces second attempt to delay E15
November 17, 2011
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., has introduced a bill that would prohibit the EPA from granting a waiver for any fuel that would reduce fuel efficiency or damage engines, claiming E15 could do both.
Deputy Agriculture Undersecretary for Rural Development Doug O'Brien announced Nov. 17 that USDA is funding a series of projects to convert biomass to energy through USDA's Rural Energy for America program.
The N.Y. State Public Service Commission has deferred its decision on a request from Covanta Energy to make energy from waste applications eligible for inclusion in the state's renewable portfolio standard, and therefore eligible for state subsidies.
Celebrating Sustainable Forest Management
By Rona Johnson
November 17, 2011
ArborGen recently celebrated the planting of its 10 billionth tree seedling.This is further proof that the use of woody biomass resources to produce energy isn't about clear-cutting forests.
Commercial production of advanced biofuels is one focus within the biorefining industry, but high conversion rates required with high toxin levels cells are exposed to can affect the operation's economic return. Toxin-resistant organisms may help.
Regular columnist Michael McAdams writes his column this month from high in the sky as he travels from Seattle to D.C. on a cross-country commercial biojet flight.
EIA issues 2012 cellulosic biofuel predictions
November 16, 2011
The U.S. DOE's Energy Information Administration predicts that only six cellulosic biofuel producers will make fuel available for sale in 2012, producing a total of just 6.9 million gallons of fuel over the course of the coming year.
Researchers at the University of Illinois are making progress in the continual effort to develop sustainable and cost-effective processes for harvesting and collecting biomass feedstock.
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