Apr 11, 2016
KLM uses camelina-produced biofuel for Olso to Amsterdam flights
Other News
Apr 8, 2016
An enzyme responsible for making hydrocarbons has been discovered by US-based scientists studying a common green microalga called Botryococcus braunii.
The scientists are based at agricultural research specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Research.
The study, published in the current issue of the journal Nature Communications, could enable scientists to use the enzyme in... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2016
Vietnam’s state-owned oil company PetroVietnam has confirmed that its Dung Quat bioethanol plant has halted its operation due to high production costs making its products uncompetitive in the market.
As petrol prices have been falling in the world market, E5 biofuel cannot compete with RON92, and as a result, the plant has stopped production after a long period... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2016
Summit Agricultural Group (SAG), a renewable energy, agribusiness development, and production agriculture company, has broken ground on the first large-scale corn ethanol production facility in Brazil.
The $115 million (appr. €101m) plant is an international collaboration between Iowa-based SAG and the Brazilian agribusiness Fiagril.
The production facility is being... [Read More]
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Apr 6, 2016
Six biofuel trade associations have sent a letter to leaders of the US House of Representatives and US Senate to ask for a multiyear extension of advanced biofuel tax credits.
In December, the US Congress granted a two-year extension to the second generation biofuel producer tax credit, the special depreciation allowance for second generation biofuel plant property, the... [Read More]
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Apr 6, 2016
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have developed a natural process, reverse photosynthesis, to produce biofuels and energy from sunlight.
The process involves breaking down plant biomass using the energy in solar rays combined with monooxygenases enzyme.
The resulting product can then be used as chemicals, biofuels or other products.
According to... [Read More]
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Apr 5, 2016
Environment and sustainability professionals have high levels of work satisfaction because they find their jobs personally, professionally and financially rewarding, according to new research.
Statistics released by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) show that 82% of its members are satisfied with their career – the highest figure ever... [Read More]
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Apr 5, 2016
More than two thirds of Germans view biofuels in a positive light, a new study suggests.
The representative survey, conducted by market survey analysts TNS Infratest, questioned more than 1,000 German residents and found that the majority of Germans appreciate biofuels as "being environmentally-friendly".
Around 39% base their positive attitude as biofuels being more "sustainable"... [Read More]
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Apr 4, 2016
A University of Virginia researcher has said that feedstock such as sugar cane should not be used for biofuel production and be used for food production to help feed people.
Paolo D’Odorico is a professor of environmental sciences at UVA and says close to 700 million people today could be fed if the biofuel agriculture went toward edible food.
Speaking about crops... [Read More]
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Apr 4, 2016
Renewable Energy Group (REG), a US-based biofuels producer, is expanding its Iowa-based laboratory to boost renewable chemical related biotechnology research, development and commercialisation.
The lab expansion will include the installation of fermentation equipment and significant analytical capabilities, REG said in a statement.
Upon completion, full-time positions... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 1, 2016
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a US-based global food processing and commodities firm, has struck a deal to dispose of its sole Brazilian ethanol plant, citing a "challenging" environment for the biofuel.
The Minas Gerais distillery, and its sugarcane plantation, which has the capacity to process up to 1.5m tonnes of cane a year, and produce 37,000 gallons of ethanol, will... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2016
Emerging opportunities for algal biofuels, particularly in the Persian Gulf region, may propel the success of the industry, a new market study by Future Market Insights finds.
Algae was first discovered as a fuel alternative in 1978 under the leadership of US president Jimmy Carter at a time when fuel prices were high, demand was high, and supply was low and depleting... [Read More]
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Mar 30, 2016
Cellulosic Sugar Producers Cooperative, an Ontario, Canada-based farmer's cooperative, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Comet Biorefining to collaborate on the development of a sustainable agricultural biomass supply chain in southwestern Ontario.
Comet Biorefining recently announced Sarnia, Ontario, as the location of its commercial-scale biomass-derived... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 30, 2016
Crude palm oil (CPO) production in Indonesia and Malaysia is expected to decline due to the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon that has brought a prolonged dry season to Southeast Asia.
Malaysia may only produce 19 million tonnes this year, while Indonesia's output is estimated at 31 million tonnes.
CPO production in Malaysia could fall between 1.5 and 2 million... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2016
Californian biofuel company Aemetis has acquired exclusive rights to LanzaTech’s patented technology for the conversion of agricultural, forest, dairy, and construction and demolition waste (CDW) to ethanol.
The LanzaTech gas-to-ethanol technology enables Aemetis to convert these local Californian biomass wastes to advanced ethanol.
The 12-year agreement makes... [Read More]
Policy News
Mar 30, 2016
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has ruled in favour of Argentina in its row concerning the anti-dumping duties imposed by the EU since 2013 on the biodiesel imported from the country.
According to a panel report published on Tuesday, WTO upheld Argentina's claim that the reason stated by the EU authorities during their anti-dumping investigation for disregarding Argentine... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 29, 2016
The government of Brazil has enacted legislature to increase the country’s blend mandate for biodiesel is diesel fuel from 7 to 8%.
With the move, the South American country hopes to boost both commercial agriculture and biodiesel production within its borders.
Brazil has required a blend of renewable fuel in its diesel supply since 2008, and in 2014 the mandate... [Read More]
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