Aug 18, 2010
Whisky biofuel made in Scotland
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Aug 18, 2010
US-based biofuels producer and cellulosic ethanol technology provider BlueFire Ethanol Fuels has changed its company name to BlueFire Renewables in a bid to communicate more effectively the firm’s numerous capabilities in renewable energy.
The name change comes as the company produces a number of different biofuels, including ethanol, biodiesel and biojet fuel. This... [Read More]
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Aug 17, 2010
Ethanol producer Aventine Renewable Energy has recently completed the acquisition of an ethanol plant in Illinois, US.
Aventine purchased the Canton-based facility and all of Riverland’s remaining assets for $16.5 million (€12.8 million).
Commenting on the deal, which closed on 6 August 2010, the CEO of Aventine Torn Manuel said: ‘This is an exciting opportunity... [Read More]
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Aug 16, 2010
In the city of Luverne, Minnesota, US, biofuels company Gevo is to acquire an ethanol plant currently owned by biofuels producer Agri-Energy.
Once the deal is closed Gevo will begin retrofitting the facility to produce isobutanol in addition to ethanol. While the retrofit is taking place it is thought that the plant will continue with its production of ethanol. The plant... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
Biofuels contributed to a total 4% share of all EU vehicle fuel last year.
In 2009 the consumption of biofuels reached 12.1Mtoe but this needs to increase by a further 6Mtoe by the end of this year if the RED target of 5.75% is to be met.
According to EurObserv’ER figures, the use of biofuels between 2008 and 2009 grew by 18.7%, compared to 2007 and 2008’s 30.3%... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
Litasco, the Geneva-based international trading and supply arm of Russian oil major Lukoil, has established a joint venture with Spain-based oil company Meroil for the extension of the existing Meroil terminal in the Port of Barcelona.
In line with the Litasco group strategy to develop its commercial activities globally and increase its presence in key oil markets, this... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
The Port of Rotterdam joins the ranks climbing out of the recession as it reports a rise in liquid bulk handling throughput in the first half of 2010.
A total of 213 million tonnes of cargo were handled, 14.8% up on the same period of 2009. Outgoing trade rose by 15% to 62 million tonnes, and incoming by 14.7% to 150 million tonnes. The handling of bulk cargo increased... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In San Francisco, US, the Green Party is fighting against a proposed biofuel plant, claiming that the fossil fuel alternative has a negative effect on the environment.
Texas-based Darling International, a provider of rendering, recycling and recovery solutions to the food industry, owns the site, which currently converts the bones and fat from slaughtered animals into... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In Florida, US, Orlando-based Integrated Energy Partners has issued a proposal, which, if accepted, could see the construction of a $30 million (€23.2 million) integrated biofuel refinery.
The project is planned for the town of Jay and would produce 3 million gallons of biodiesel a year from municipal solid waste (MSW). The facility will also generate 47.8Mw/h of power,... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
On 11 August 2010 biobutanol firm Cobalt Technologies signed an agreement with Fluor Corporation.
As part of the agreement Fluor will provide engineering consulting services as Cobalt prepares to commercialise its biobutanol production technology.
‘Fluor’s experience in designing and executing large projects, particularly refining projects, is unmatched in the... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In Mozambique Petromac, Portugal-based Galp Energia and biodiesel producer Ecomoz have formed Moçamgalp, a consortium that will produce biodiesel from jatropha in a $19 million (€14 million) project in the Manica province.
The jatropha plantation will expand no less that 10,000 hectares, with the possibility of later expanding this to 50,000 hectares. Moçamgalp is... [Read More]
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Aug 11, 2010
In Wisconsin, US, biodiesel firm BEST BioDiesel has shut down its Cashton-based biofuel facility after filing for Chapter 128 receivership in Monroe County Circuit Court in April earlier this year.
The plant opened in December 2007 and it is hoped that the biodiesel facility will open again after being sold at auction.
Eight people were working at the plant, which... [Read More]
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Aug 9, 2010
Back in April this year biodiesel firm Renewable Energy Group (REG), based in Ames, Iowa, US, became the operator of Nova Biosource Fuels’ former 60mgy biodiesel plant and glycerine refining facility in Seneca, Illinois.
The grand opening of the facility is now due to take place on 12 August 2010 in Seneca and attendees will see the first truckload of REG-9000 biodiesel... [Read More]
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Aug 6, 2010
China Integrated Energy plans to expand its current biodiesel production capacity from 100,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes.
The company will bring a new 50,000-tonne biodiesel production facility in Tongchuan City online by the end of Q3 and completing an acquisition for 50,000 tonnes of biodiesel production capacity, which is anticipated to close before September end.... [Read More]
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Aug 6, 2010
US-based agribusiness and biofuels producer Archer Daniels Midland has seen oilseed and biodiesel sales rise this quarter.
Refining, packaging, biodiesel and other results increased $58 million (€43.6 million) to $79 million for the quarter.
The recently expanded biodiesel production capacity at Rondonopolis, Brazil, allowed ADM to capture good margins and volumes... [Read More]
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Aug 5, 2010
In Colombia, South America, Isolux Corsan and the Colombia-based ethanol producer Bioenergy have signed a deal.
Isolux Corsan has signed a $140 million (€106.1 million) contract with Bioenergy that will see the construction of a 2.1 million tonne sugarcane-to-ethanol plant, which will also have the ability to generate up to 40MW of power from bagasse or sugarcane waste.... [Read More]
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Aug 5, 2010
In San Diego, California, US, developer and producer of jatropha seeds SG Biofuels is to establish the world’s most advanced jatropha R&D development centre.
The new 42,000 square foot greenhouse will feature the largest collection of jatropha genetic material and a laboratory where the company’s team of biologists can work towards developing jatropha as a low-cost,... [Read More]
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