May 14, 2015
BioVerno diesel now available from St1 and ABC service stations in Finland
Biodiesel News
May 14, 2015
BioEnergy International (BDI) has completed the expansion of a biofuel plant in Spain. Oils and animal fats with very high free fatty acid (FFA) content will be converted into second generation, standard compliant biodiesel.
ecoMotion Biodiesel, part of the international Saria Group, commissioned BDI with the installation of a high free fatty acid (FFA) esterification... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 8, 2015
Alaska Airlines is to purchase renewable jet fuel from Gevo and fly the first-ever commercial alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) flight, after the two companies signed a strategic alliance agreement.
The demonstration flight is expected to occur after Gevo receives ASTM International certification for its fuel, sometime in mid to late 2015. Gevo has been working through the rigorous... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 6, 2015
In India, Algae.Tec has delivered its first algae photobioreactor to Jamnagar province.
The photobioreactor is part of Algae.Tec's contract with energy company Reliance Industries to build an 84 gallon per day pilot plant at the world's largest oil refinery.
The initial container holds the algae photobioreactor assembly, which will be located adjacent to the refinery.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 6, 2015
Fulcrum BioEnergy, a producer of renewable fuels, has awarded a $200 (€176 million) million fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Abengoa for the construction of its Sierra BioFuels plant.
The facility, which will convert municipal solid waste (MSW) into transportation fuels, will utilise Fulcrum's process for converting household... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2015
In Indiana, US, Chad Ducey has pleaded guilty for his role in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and US taxpayers by fraudulently selling biodiesel incentives. His two brothers, Chris and Craig Ducey, have also pleaded guilty for their roles in the same scheme.
The three brothers operated E-biofuels from a facility in Middletown, Indiana. As part of the scheme,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2015
In India, the Biodiesel Manufacturers Association (BEMA) has been launched with a focus on expanding the nation's biodiesel market, decreasing air pollution and reducing its dependence on foreign oil.
The BEMA group is an eight-member association, the chairman and president of which has been named as Sanjeev Gupta, president of advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 29, 2015
Retrofitting at a biodiesel plant in Beatrice, Nebraska, US, is currently underway and on schedule, with production expected to begin later this year.
The plant, originally built in 2007, was purchased by Duonix Beatrice – a joint venture between Flint Hills Resources and Benefuel Inc. – in 2011. The company's goal is reportedly to have production up and running... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 29, 2015
Renewable energy company Methes Energies International has received a second payment of C$200,000 (€150,000) from Drain Bros for the sale of a Denami 600 biodiesel processor and a PP-MEC pre-treatment system to be installed in Ontario, Canada as previously announced.
This second of five progress payments was triggered by the fact that all the equipment from Methes'... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 24, 2015
Audi's new pilot plan in Dresden, Germany has begun producing synthetic fuel, Audi e diesel.
After a commissioning phase of four months, the research facility started producing its first batches of high quality diesel fuel a few days ago. To demonstrate its suitability for everyday use, Federal Minister of Education and Research Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka put the first five... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 23, 2015
Total has announced an investment of €200 million to transform the La Mède refinery and create France's first biorefinery, which will be one of the biggest in Europe, to meet growing demand for biofuels.
In order to sustainably restore the competitiveness of its La Mède site, Total will transform some existing units for activities with strong future... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 9, 2015
Algenol has joined the US Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz, and the US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, on a business development mission to China.
Algenol joins a team which also includes the likes of GE, Southern Company, Honeywell, Praxair, Alcoa and Lockheed Martin.
'The companies selected [...] are key reminders that, through world class innovation of US companies,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 9, 2015
Biofuel manufacturer Viridis Fuels will receive a $3.4 million (€3.15 million) grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to build and operate a biodiesel production plant in Oakland.
The funding is part of more than $83.7 million in grants and loans that the CEC has approved for 46 renewable projects, ranging from a plant that converts forest waste to electricity... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 9, 2015
Biodiesel sales activity is accelerating in India with travel bus operators who cater to the tourism industry, says California-headquartered advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company Ametis.
Aemetis has expanded sales activity since the Government of India allowed biodiesel manufacturers to sell to customers directly. India's diesel market is estimated at 25 billion... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 8, 2015
On 2 April, shortly after 6pm, a fire broke out at the REG Geismar biorefinery in Louisiana, US.
The fire was contained within a few hours and completely extinguished at approximately 11pm. Two employees were injured.
An assessment and investigation into the cause of the fire and the damage to the facility is ongoing and the biorefinery will remain shut down until these... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2015
In Canada, renewable energy company Methes Energies has received an initial payment of C$250,000 (€184,000) for the sale of a Denami 600 biodiesel processor and a PP-MEC pre-treatment system to be installed in Havelock, Ontario.
Additional scheduled payments are due in the near future upon shipment and installation of the equipment and the balance is due when the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2015
Tenaska, an independent energy company, has acquired the assets of Clinton County Bio Energy (CCBE) in Clinton, Iowa from a local group of investors. Ocean Park Advisors (OPA) acted as exclusive financial advisor to CCBE on the sale transaction.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The assets include a 10 MGPY biodiesel refinery in Clinton, Iowa that... [Read More]
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