A free BTEC webinar held April 18 identified key federal export programs and highlighted opportunities related to the export of biomass feedstock and equipment.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Shenandoah, Iowa, April 15 for the official grand opening of BioProcess Algae LLC's commercial-scale algae bioreactor project, located at Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc.'s 65 MMgy ethanol plant.
KiOR Inc. is initiating plans for an initial public offering. On April 11, the company announced it filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO of Class A common stock. The volume of shares and per-unit price were not disclosed.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's groundbreaking algae program hit a snag in the “90s, but has since been revived
Corn and switchgrass have been modified to become more efficient feedstocks.
NASCAR driver finds it easy to promote American Ethanol
Revisions to the USDA Section 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program create opportunities
Small changes in the natural gas supply are making a profound difference in the market
Engineering students optimize snowmobiles for ethanol blends
EdeniQ, Logos Technologies engineer corn-to-cellulosic technology
April 15, 2011
Opposition circulates rumors, misinformation about biofuel
Ethanol byproduct targeted for bio-power production
There's room for expansion in beverage waste-to-ethanol production
60 people hold 160 meetings in DC fly-in
April 15, 2011
First triennial biofuels report being drafted for Congress
Plant map shows industry growth, change
April 15, 2011
Exports to China drop, but increase dramatically to Mexico
Ethanol consumption is up, petroleum imports are down—is it sustainable?
The USDA and DOE jointly announced up to $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Shenandoah, Iowa, April 15 for the official grand opening of BioProcess Algae LLC's commercial-scale algae bioreactor project, located at Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc.'s 65 MMgy ethanol plant.
April 15, 2011
Will the US, Brazil working agreement on aviation biofuels bring an end to tariffs?
Illinois River Energy plans to extract zein protein from corn
April 15, 2011
Cargill eyes diversification at newly acquired Iowa ethanol plant
April 15, 2011
Ethanol infrastructure to fuel FFVs needed for success of Obama's plan
With an eye toward both energy costs and environmental concerns, ethanol producers are embarking on innovative energy projects
Tight margins make efficiency improvements key to ethanol plant profitability
The USDA has opened its application window for Rural Energy for America Program funding, which can now be used to help finance blender pump installations. Applications must be filed with the state office in which the project is located by June 15.
By Rona Johnson
April 15, 2011
BBI International has launched a social media site called Biomass Connect for the International Biomass Conference & Expo and is hosting a Business n' Breakfast Series at the event to show attendees how to use social media to enhance their business.
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