May 19, 2017
Algae jet fuel edging closer in Japan
Other News
May 19, 2017
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the workings of the ‘third’ method of microbial production, known as ‘flavin-based electron bifurcation’ (FBEB). Their findings could be hugely significant for the world of microbial energy and biofuels.
The discovery of FBEB led to a drastic shift in the way scientists think about how organisms... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 19, 2017
Can it be that we need to stop using diesel?” asks Seppo Mikkonen, a research and development fellow at Neste, on the company’s blog.
Judging from his post on the matter, the answer is a clear no.
Diesel has become a hugely controversial issue, as scientists and the media become increasingly aware of the dangers of the nitrogen dioxide fumes emitted by the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 18, 2017
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies is expected to begin the first harvest of its Maui sunflower biofuel crop this month, once the flowers have fully matured, according to Lahaina News.
The company has recently taken delivery of a combine harvester, purchased from a family farm in northern California, which will be used to mechanically harvest the sunflowers and other oil and... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 18, 2017
Beverly Hills based diversified holding company SuperBox has signed a joint venture agreement with PK Clean Technologies, a developer of waste plastic-to-fuel technologies.
SuperBox will acquire an 80% interest in one of PK Clean’s operating plants once it raises enough funds to double the size of an existing PK Clean plant to 20 tonnes per day. PK Clean meanwhile,... [Read More]
Policy News
May 18, 2017
The Conservative party has published its 2017 manifesto. The pledges on energy and fuel supply from the incumbent party and bookies’ favourite for the upcoming general election paint an ambiguous picture, focusing on the targets and outcomes of energy production rather than the means.
“After we have left the European Union, we will form our energy policy based... [Read More]
Other News
May 18, 2017
The Renewable Energy Association (REA), a UK-based trade body for the renewables industry, has backed the Conservative Party manifesto.
The manifesto was released earlier today (18 May, 2017).
Commenting on the release of the Conservative Party Manifesto, Nina Skorupska, CEO of the Renewable Energy Association said: “The manifesto is a solid building block for the... [Read More]
Other News
May 17, 2017
A new research project, called To-Syn-Fuel, aims to build up, operate and demonstrate the production of synthetic fuels and green hydrogen from sewage sludge.
The To-Syn-Fuel project is funded by Horizon 2020, the EU’s new research and innovation programme. It comes in the wake of the European Commission’s proposed Renewable Energy Directive for the post 2020... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 17, 2017
Brazil is set to toughen requirements on imported ethanol to protect domestic producers, according to Reuters.
The move, announced by Brazilian Energy Minister Fernando Coelho, is in response to a surge of imported US corn oil to the country.
Those buying imported ethanol will now have to follow rules applied to Brazilian ethanol producers concerning minimum stocks to... [Read More]
Policy News
May 17, 2017
The UK Labour Party has published its manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, placing significant emphasis on renewable and sustainable energy sources.
Three principles guide the party’s energy policy: security of the energy supply; affordable energy costs for consumers and businesses; meeting climate change targets and transitioning to a low carbon... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 17, 2017
US ethanol producer Poet Biorefining is undergoing an expansion to more than double its capacity from nearly 70 million gallons per year to 150 million gallons per year at its Marion, Ohio-based facility.
According to the company, this plan will improve the grain market for local farmers and adding new jobs to the community.
With the expansion, high-protein animal feed... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 17, 2017
Denmark-based biotechnology company Novozymes has announced a $36m (€32m) expansion of its enzyme manufacturing plant in Blair, Nebraska.
The company said that this investment will increase the plant’s capacity to meet growing needs within the bioscience industry and global biofuels market.
Novozymes’ expansion efforts support the company’s long-term... [Read More]
Policy News
May 17, 2017
“Climate change and air pollution threaten our future,” reads the opening of the energy chapter in the Liberal Democrat manifesto, published on 17 May.
“But by investing in renewable energy and stopping the waste of energy and natural resources, we can protect our health and the environment, and boost the economy.”
The manifesto from Tim Farron’s... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 16, 2017
The US National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13777, “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda”. The order called for input on regulations that might be in need of repeal, replacement or modification – and was issued with the intention of highlighting... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 16, 2017
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new strategy to enhance the efficiency of rice straw for biofuel production.
Significantly, the authors of the study detailing the breakthrough claim the strategy can also be used to boost efficiency of biofuel production from other cereals like maize, wheat, and barley.
As biofuel demand has rocketed in recent... [Read More]
Other News
May 16, 2017
US research organisations receive funding to support the blending of Gevo’s isobutanol with gasoline
US advanced biofuels company Gevo announced that it was selected to collaborate with researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of DOE’s Small Business Vouchers (SBV) programme.
The SBV programme provides funding for DOE’s national laboratories to partner with selected US businesses, enabling these clean technology companies to... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 16, 2017
US ethanol trade body Growth Energy has filed comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the agency’s request for comment following President Trump’s Executive Order, “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda.”
Growth Energy’s comments outlined multiple concerns with regulations that hinder the growth of American biofuel.
Chiefly,... [Read More]
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