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Bioinnovation business Novozymes has increased its bioagriculture presence with a new acquisition. It has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based bioagricultural company Natural Industries which has posted revenues of $5 million (€3.8 million). ‘I am excited to have the people and technologies of Natural Industries join our growing BioAg division.It will expand…
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A new ethanol plant has been mooted for construction in Barbados according to the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC). The plant would use sweet potatoes as feedstock and convert them into ethanol. Speaking at the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association’s quarterly networking meeting, BIDC CEO Leroy McClean said: ‘I have a Chinese company awaiting a response from…
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US-based biofuels producer Renewable Energy Group (REG) has unveiled new biodiesel positions at four New York terminal locations. Biodiesel distribution points in Whippany, New Jersey, plus New York locations in New Hyde Park, Port Chester and near Brookhaven have been identified as offering quick access for blending biodiesel to augment heating oil and diesel supplies. ‘Gaining access to…
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Science and engineering giant Dupont has broken ground on its cellulosic ethanol facility in Iowa, US as it moves towards the commercialisation of advanced biofuels. The plant is expected to be complete before the end of 2014 and cost in excess of $200 million (€154 million). It is expected to generate 30 million gallons of cellulosic biofuel annually via corn stover residues, a non-food…
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Renewable fuel producer Fulcrum Bioenergy has received multi-million dollar financing for a new facility in the US. The total amount comes to $175 million (€134 million) and construction of the Sierra Biofuels municipal solid waste to low-carbon fuels facility represents Fulcrum’s foray into such a plant. ‘The current IPO market environment remains challenging, especially for…
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The North American branch of biotechnology company Syngenta has signed a commercial agreement with a Kansas ethanol plant. The agreement will see Bonanza Bioenergy use grain featuring Enogen trait technology which allows corn to express a robust form of alpha amylase enzyme, the primary enzyme used in dry grind ethanol production to convert starch to sugars. Enogen eliminates the need to utilize…
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Renewable Energy Group (REG), a producer and marketer of biodiesel, has established new biodiesel blending locations at four New York terminal sites. 'Gaining access to the largest biodiesel terminal network in New York is part of Renewable Energy Group's strategy to expand into the Northeast market as a reliable biodiesel supplier,' REG president and CEO Daniel Oh says. These biodiesel…
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Advanced biorefinery owners Borregaard has received a multi-million grant from the Research Council of Norway to further wood processing projects. The grant totals NOK 30 million ($5.3 million) and will be spread on projects over a three year period. Borregaard won the investment after submitting three applications for funding on projects within the areas of lignin products for use in concrete,…
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A sustainable jet fuel project named GreenSky London is gaining momentum after stakeholder British Airways (BA) confirmed its financial commitment to the cause. GreenSky London is a project between BA and sustainable fuel researchers Solena that will see the construction of a new facility that will annually convert approximately 500,000 tonnes of waste, normally destined for landfill, into 50,000…
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Bioethanol producer Vivergo has started up its production process from wheat at its Humberside facility. The wheat is being supplied by grain marketing company Frontier via selected farmers under its Humber Gold brand and it has also confirmed that the milling, fermenting and distilling process has now began at the plant. Despite a challenge in providing constantly high quality wheat this season,…
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A biofuels research team based at the University of Colorado will use a multi-million dollar grant to look into how to produce cost-effective biofuels from E.Coli. The US Department of Energy has awarded the project $9.2 million (€7 million) and the team will allegedly use a non-pathogenic strain of E.Coli to pinpoint any part of it that can be used to make biofuels or other chemicals. The…
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UK-based Whitefox Technologies has secured a bioethanol contract with the government of Guyana as it aims to move itself away from imported oil dependence. Together with Brazilian business Green,  Whitefox will install the units for a bioethanol demonstration plant at the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s Albion sugar factory, with a turnkey unit set for delivery in early 2013. Guyana’s…
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The UK government has revealed the details of its revised Energy Bill this November but a decision on carbon emission targets will be delayed. Energy companies will be allowed to charge households an extra £7.6 billion ($12.1 billion) to go towards low-carbon electricity infrastructure by 2020. Chancellor George Osborne, who is in favour of gas-powered generation, has not enjoyed a smooth…
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