Mar 3, 2011
Aurora Algae reaches key milestones
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Feb 28, 2011
In the US Senator Kevin Parker has introduced a new legislation designed to reduce New York's reliance on imported diesel fuel and lower greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from the state's fleet of vehicles.
'New York state agencies and authorities use more than 55 million gallons of diesel fuel per year,' says Parker. 'By producing biofuel in unused lands along the Thruway,... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2011
DuPont is uniquely positioned to deliver clean technology opportunities, including both advanced biomaterials and biofuels, according to Craig Binetti, president of DuPont Applied Sciences.
He says: 'We are meeting the growing demand for reducing dependence on fossil fuels by harnessing the full innovation capabilities of our scientists and our partners,' Binetti continues:... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2011
The world's largest ethanol producer Poet will open its newest ethanol production facility this year and will hold a grand opening on 15 March 2011.
Poet Biorefining – Cloverdale is the company's 27th ethanol plant. Based in Indiana, US, the 90 million gallon-a-year plant will put the state's total ethanol production above the its goal of 1 billion gallons.
The event... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2011
Peru has resumed importing DDGS after shipments stopped in 2007, according to the US Grains Council (USGC).
The four-year dry spell ended at the beginning of 2011 when a 5,000-tonne load with freight on board (FOB) value of $1 million (€723,035) arrived during the first week of January.
Imports to the nation ceased following a misclassification of the product by the... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2011
In Quito city, Ecuador, biofuel company Intelifuel is to set up a project that will convert used edible oil into biodiesel.
The used oil will be sourced from nearby homes, eateries, hospitals and military units. From there Quito's atmospheric pressure will separate the oil from the water, instead of using chemical substances.
Intelifuel has invested $750,000 (€544,000)... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2011
New York, US-based Enervation is to acquire the Algona biodiesel plant from the bank, following months of negotiations.
The plant in question was constructed back in 2007 but never became operational. Now a large amount of work is needed before the plant can begin running at its 60 million gallon-a-year production capacity.
As Enervation examines the existing permits and... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2011
On 10 January 2011 Brazil's largest sugar and ethanol producer Cosan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire Araraquara-based sugarcane producer Usina Zanan Acucar e Alcool (Zanin).
Under the MoU, Cosan would acquire all the outstanding shares of Zanin for R$142 million (€61.75 million) and assume the company's debts, expected to be around R$236.6 million.
However... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2011
A new joint venture has been formed between renewable energy solutions provider Global Earth Energy (GLER) and Innovated Concepts of Ethanol, Corp. (ICE), a South Dakota, US-based biorefining, consulting and services firm.
'The joint venture will have estimated gross revenues of $80 million (€57.9 million) per year for a total revenue of $800 million for the life... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2011
In Thailand, the world's third-largest producer of palm oil, the Energy Ministry is to hold 5,000 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) for use of cooking oil, as the country's government works to address the shortage of domestic palm oil.
This CPO was originally intended for biofuel production, however will now be refined as cooking oil. A further 10,000 tonnes of CPO held by... [Read More]
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Feb 24, 2011
New Energy Farms (NEF), a North American-based commercial trading and development company for energy crops, in particular miscanthus, has opened two large-scale facilities for the supply of miscanthus rhizomes.
Two production sites are now operational, one in Ontario, Canada, and the other in Georgia in the US.
From these sites NEF can produce tens of thousands of acres... [Read More]
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Feb 23, 2011
Flint Hills Resources Renewables has acquired ethanol plants in Iowa Falls and Fairbank, Iowa, in the US, formerly owned by privately owned ethanol company Hawkeye Renewables, after the transaction was closed on 18 February 2011.
The sale was completed in an all-cash transaction, although the purchase price was not revealed.
'Our transaction with Flint Hills Resources... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
Renewable energy technology provider LanzaTech and Korean conglomerate Posco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see LanzaTech implement its gas fermentation technology to convert Posco's flue gases to ethanol and other value added products.
Posco is active in the steel, power, energy, engineering and construction industries. In 2010 it produced 33.7... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
North America's fourth largest ethanol producer Green Plains Renewable Energy's bid to purchase certain assets of Otter Tail Ag Enterprises has been accepted.
The bid was accepted by the bankruptcy court, which was overseeing the auction process.
The addition of the 55 million gallon-a-year dry-mill ethanol plant near Fergus Falls in Minnesota, US, brings Green Plains'... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
While the recently approved E15 blend in conventional petrol will decrease GHGs emitted to the atmosphere, it may increase repair bills for boat owners and those with smaller engines.
It is thought that boaters will fill up their boats with E15 at participating stations despite the fact that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not approve the blend for many... [Read More]
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Feb 18, 2011
Three US programmes dedicated to boost and encourage the use of renewable energy, in addition to create more jobs in rural areas, are to face interim rule changes.
The Biorefinery Assistance Program, the Repowering Assistance Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels will be impacted by the changes, which will allow non-rural locations to be eligible for... [Read More]
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Feb 18, 2011
Technology provider for the energy and environment sectors Abengoa will implement its enzymatic hydrolysis process technology to produce bioethanol at a commercial-scale in the US.
The news comes after the company's second generation bioethanol pilot production plant, located in Salamanca, Spain, produced successful results.
The project, which received financing for its... [Read More]
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