Biorefining Conference & Trade Show energizes Houston
September 14, 2011
The 2011 International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show officially started today in the heart of oil and gas country, but the buzz during the first night in Houston was all biobased.
Iowa receives $20 million for renewable energy research
September 13, 2011
Iowa's research community has been awarded $20 million through the National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with the goal of establishing the state as a leader in renewable energy technology and production.
From 2010 to 2011, SweetPro Feeds, a company that makes vitamin and mineral licks for cattle containing condensed distillers grains, has seen a 40 percent increase in sales, due primarily to extreme drought conditions in the South.
Biomass Energy Laboratory in Conyers, Ga., is expected to begin operation by Nov. 1, making it the first U.S.-baseded pellet testing facility that will be fully compliant and accredited under Europe's fuel quality specifications.
The EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would allow additional time for the U.S. EPA to fix the Maximum Achievable Control Technology Rules, was approved Sept. 13 in the House Energy and Power Subcommittee.
DOE webinar to report results of Billion-Ton Update
September 13, 2011
The authors of an updated version of the Billion Ton Study will address details of the report during a DOE webinar, "The U.S. Billion-Ton Update," which will be held on Sept. 22 from 2-4 p.m. EDT.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center awarded Nexterra Systems a $6.9 million contract to provide a biomass gasification system for its Battle Creek, Mich., location.
UK firm produces high-energy 'Hycadiesel'
September 13, 2011
The enzyme process cancels out the need for dealing with glycerol waste, use of caustic alkali, methanol distillation recovery and the product wash steps needed with conventional biodiesel processing. The result is high-energy fuel with no waste.
BioSolar Inc. has entered into a sales rep agreement with ShinHa Inc. to market its biobased backsheet, designed to for use in photovoltaic solar modules. ShinHa is a Korean firm that represents large Asian PV panel makers targeting North America.
According to the report, which was supplied to us by Algae.Tec, Arrowhead said it believes that Algae.Tec has "enormous growth potential with a medium risk profile." A lack of patent protection and additional financing are among the risks.
The program with SYKE will focus on testing the lipid production capacity of different types of algal strains and analyzing how the quality and quantity of the lipids could be optimized by adjusting the conditions under which the algae are grown.
Biobased isobutanol developer Gevo Inc. has signed a commercial offtake and strategic marketing alliance with downstream oil company Mansfield Oil Co. to distribute its isobutanol fuel into the petroleum market. The agreement has three main pillars.
USGC sees new opportunities in India's political dialogue
By U.S. Grains Council
September 12, 2011
A subtle change in tenor with regard to trade and new technology is the most notable take-away from a recent fact-finding visit to India, said Rebecca Bratter, U.S. Grains Council vice president of international operations.
The USDA once again downgraded expectations for the fall corn crop in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, reducing the expected overall yield from last month by 417 million bushels down to about 12.5 billion bushels.
Approved at Last
September 12, 2011
Abengoa CEO offers European view of programs
A Better FFV?
September 12, 2011
Single nozzle, dual fuel injection could work in heavy-duty trucks, too
“Biofuel Truth Express”
September 12, 2011
Mobile education center hits road with positive message
Ethanol: One Market for a Growing Corn Supply
September 12, 2011
Frank talk about where the nation's corn supply goes—fuel, feed and food
Obama on jobs: 'We have to out-innovate'
September 12, 2011
U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech to introduce his American Jobs Act before Congress on Thursday night, a piece of legislation that he said will "put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working."
Global warming in the garden
September 12, 2011
The proof of global warming, for me, is found in my garden. Over Labor Day weekend, I made 26 pints of salsa using tomatoes, onions and peppers from our garden.
Wood Climbs from Supporting Role to Center Stage
September 12, 2011
Wood-to-ethanol projects approach feasibility
The Subsidy Debate: Oil vs. Ethanol
By Kate Bechen and Porter J. Martin
September 12, 2011
Direct, indirect and hidden subsidies and incentives benefit both industries, and need to be acknowledged
Comprehensive Miscanthus Commercialization Model Needed
By David R. Robbins and Stephen S. Tam
September 12, 2011
A systematic look at feedstock development offers ideas for reducing costs, ensuring success
Stover for Power—Not Just Biofuels
September 12, 2011
Partnering to produce energy from stover could be an attractive option for corn ethanol plants.
Seeking Sound Corn: Quality Matters
September 12, 2011
Do ethanol plants need to improve their grading practices?
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