Hillsborough, N.J.-based Primus Green Energy is actively scaling up a proprietary thermochemical biomass-to-liquid process technology to deliver drop-in biogasoline and jet fuel to market.
Early indicators of renewed standing?
September 19, 2011
Are there early signs that biofuels are moving out of the doghouse? I ask that based on a recent observation.
Mascoma files registration for proposed initial public offering
By Mascoma Corp.
September 19, 2011
Mascoma Corp. announced Sept. 19 that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock.
Guardian Energy celebrates grand opening of Ohio plant
September 19, 2011
The 54 MMgy Guardian Lima LLC ethanol plant in Lima, Ohio, celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 15 after being idle for nearly three years following the previous owner's bankruptcy.
BTEC webinar to compare ag and wood biomass feedstocks
September 19, 2011
Wood is prominent in the thermal biomass market, however, agricultural residues present another feedstock source for the industry. A thorough review of the feedstocks will be covered by a BTEC-produced webinar to be held on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. ET.
Sparked by demand from the market, Argus Media has expanded its pellet pricing coverage to include the Baltics, long considered a key supply hub of Europe's growing pellet demand.
The 5-megawatt biomass power station proposed for Green Bay, Wis., has received its air and waste permits from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is ready to move forward with construction.
Project costs are most vulnerable during early stages
September 19, 2011
The project life cycle for second- and third-generation biofuels and biobased chemical facilities has changed from the traditional model. This was a topic of discussion at the International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show's general session.
It is clear that political sentiment has changed significantly over the past few years, and the biofuels arena has not been immune. Three industry leaders discussed this during the International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show in Houston.
HCL CleanTech will use $100 million worth of incentives provided by the state of Mississippi to build roughly $1 billion worth of renewable sugar facilities. The company is currently located in Oxford, N.C., but says Mississippi has much to offer.
An advanced future for Gevo
September 16, 2011
Gevo Inc. is diligently working to scale up its isobutanol production technology. The company recently purchased an ethanol plant in Minnesota and will complete the retrofit by mid-2012.
Fast food chains place order for no new ethanol subsidies
September 16, 2011
Anti-ethanol interests have launched their latest campaign focused on ensuring the demise of ethanol subsidies with a letter sent Sept. 15 to all members of Congress urging them not to pass any last-minute extensions to VEETC.
USDA gives $2 million for blender pumps in 22 states
September 16, 2011
Thirty-three projects in 22 states have been approved for blender pump grants in the latest round of funding to be dispersed through the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program.
Solyndra Bankruptcy Could Impact All Renewables
By Rona Johnson
September 16, 2011
The federal government's rush to approve a loan guarantee for Solyndra, and the company's ensuing bankruptcy shouldn't be regarded as a sign that all renewable energy projects are risky investments.
Biorefining execs explain their quest for partnerships
September 16, 2011
Regardless of whether a biorefining company is ready, willing or able to work and partner with other companies, relationships not only represent an extreme benefit, but they also reveal a positive sign for the industry.
Roundtable discussion held at Patriot Renewable Fuels
By USDA
September 15, 2011
On Sept. 15, USDA Rural Development Administrator Judith Canales joined area business leaders in a roundtable discussion at Patriot Renewable Fuels LLC in Annawan, Ill., to talk about rural economic conditions and jobs.
Enerkem Inc. has signed an offtake agreement Methanex Corp. for methanol that will be produced at Enerkem's 36 MMly (10 MMgy) facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The facility is currently under construction and will produce methanol beginning next year.
BP invests another $100 million in Brazilian ethanol
September 15, 2011
BP Biofuels continues to expand its ethanol production activities in Brazil, recently announcing two separate deals to gain more control over three ethanol mills in southern Brazil.
Aventine delays restart of Illinois plant
September 15, 2011
A 38 MMgy ethanol plant idled since March 2010 won't be restarted this fall, as originally hoped. Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. announced Sept. 12 that the plant it purchased in Canton, Ill., won't begin producing ethanol again until 2012.
Continuing its expansion, British Columbia-based Viridis Energy LLC has added a second European wood pellet customer to its portfolio, announcing at the same time that it will have a third in the coming weeks.
McAdams energizes the crowd in Houston as he opens the International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show with his keynote address.
Biorefining experts convened in Houston for the International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show, where the topic of developing biobased chemical markets was a big attraction. The formation of effective partnerships in doing so is vital.
Gevo's technology is focused on retrofitting existing ethanol plants. "Why recreate the wheel?" asked Gevo's Dave Munz. "There is 14-plus billion gallons of infrastructure out there. A lot of money has been spent, so let's use the existing plants."
While Houston may be home to some of the world's most recognizable petroleum refining conglomerates like ExxonMobil and Chevron, firms such as GlycosBio or KiOR may soon become household names as it cultivates progress in the biorefining community.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. generated $3 billion in revenues and $37 million in income just in the last 12 months. Diversification and sheer size are key to its profitability, said CEO Todd Becker.
Representatives from the livestock, dairy and poultry industries testified Sept. 14 about feed availability during a Congressional hearing. The majority pointed to the ethanol industry as as a main factor in rising feed prices.
The ethanol industry disagreed with testimony during a Sept. 14 U.S. House Committee on Agriculture subcommittee hearing that pointed to ethanol as a major contributor to the current situation for the livestock and poultry industries.
Cate Street Inc. and Starwood Energy Group Global LLC, a private investment firm focused on energy projects, have closed financing for a $275 million biomass power plant in Berlin, N.H., and will begin construction immediately.
River Basin Energy, with an existing biocoal demonstration facility in Laramie, Wyo., hopes to redefine the renewable energy industry by building commercial-scale torrefaction plants in the U.S. and Europe.
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