Coproducts are becoming an increasingly important factor in ethanol plant profitability, according to the third annual benchmarking report released Sept. 18 by Christianson & Associates PLLP. The report addresses 2011 and the first half of 2012.
The Oshawa Port Authority in Ontario is planning an event to help answer questions its local community has with regard to a proposed ethanol plant. To help address public concerns, the OPA plans to hold a public information meeting on Sept. 25.
The 2012 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo taking place Nov. 27-29 in Houston, Texas, announced its preliminary agenda this week, which includes three comprehensive program tracks focused on advanced biofuels and biochemicals.
Peru-based Maple Energy plc recently released its preliminary financial results for the six-month period ended June 30. The company recently began operations at its 35 MMgy sugarcane ethanol plant, and exported its first shipment of of ethanol.
Joule Unlimited has announced it has partnered with auto manufacturer Audi AG to accelerate the commercialization of its biofuels for introduction into the respective ethanol and diesel markets. The company also commissioned its demonstration plant.
The deadline for the National Corn Growers Association "Ethanol Rocks" video contest is fast approaching. The competition is open to all active high school and college students and invites applicants to produce a video promoting the use of ethanol.
The Swedish SP Fire Technology is publishing a new handbook, "Fires in silos," presenting a method of tackling silo fires. The handbook has been published in Swedish, with an English version to be available shortly.
Agrivida Inc. recently announced it raised $15 million in Series C financing. The round was led by Bright Capital Partners. The funding will be used to advance the development and commercialization of its proprietary technologies.
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