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In North Carolina, US, the city of Charlotte’s first biomass power plant is due to be complete by 31 December. The North Carolina Utilities Commission has approved a $12 million (€8.87 million) 3.2MW proposed facility by Orbit Energy Filings with the commission that Orbit intends to sell the energy produced, a total of 23 gigawatt-hours annually, to Duke Energy for the next 20…
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One country in Africa is eyeing a sweet ethanol deal if the Government puts in place a policy for biofuel blending. Reports come in that Uganda’s sugar industry plans a sh200 billion (€72.3 million) investment to produce ethanol in two years. Uganda’s three sugar factories Kakira, Kinyara and Lugazi have a combined production of 112,000 tonnes of molasses, a by-product that can be used to…
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Biology-based renewable energy company Coskata develops technology for the production of biofuels and biochemicals from biomass and waste materials and has now closed a round of equity financing with French oil major Total. The oil and gas firm has invested in the round of equity financing and will have a seat on Coskata’s Board of Directors. The investment will go towards helping Coskata…
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From 13 May until 6 July 2010 producers of cellulosic biofuels can now apply for funding under the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels by submitting applications to the USDA Rural Development. The aim of the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels is to provide fiscal support to biofuels producers based in rural areas in order to ensure continued development and consumption of advanced…
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On Thursday 10 June 2010 the EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger outlined strict biofuels plans, which have been described as the ‘most stringent in the world.’ Announcing the measures in Brussels Oettinger said: ‘In the years to come biofuels are the main alternative to petrol and diesel used in transport which produces more than 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the European…
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Located in Rehovot, Israel, biofuel plant producer Evogene has produced biojet that meets the key international standards for alternative aviation fuels. Also known as bio synthesised paraffinic kerosene (Bio-SPK) and hydroprocessed renewable jet (HRJ), biojet is the plant-based alternative to aviation fuel. Evogene Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. and developed the biojet…
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Based in California, US, clean energy company and biodiesel producer Universal Bioenergy has signed a letter of intent to acquire Norcor Technologies, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Focused on the biodiesel, transport fuel and energy market, Norcor is reported to be in contact with the US military with regards to the possibility of a deal that would see $49 million (€37.5…
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Alberta is under increasing pressure to become more environmentally friendly and is home to the largest biorefinery in North America. During 2009-10 $55 million (€33 million) will be committed for biofuel initiatives to support the development of renewable energy and offer additional economic opportunities for rural Alberta and the agriculture and forestry industries. Alberta’s Renewable…
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Delegates registering for the upcoming Bioenergy International Canada expo & conference can start networking straight away! Using pre-event software delegates can set-up meetings and contact other visitors, delegates, speakers and exhibitors, maximising networking opportunities at this event. Biofuels International Canada expo & conference is now only days away on the 28-29th September.…
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A fuel station, which opened on 8 October 2010 in Gloucester in Virginia, US, is the second alternative transport fuel station offering three alternative fuels to open in the state. The station was opened by Phillips Energy and sells ethanol, biodiesel and propane.
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On 22 November an Airbus A320 was flown off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Latin America, fuelled by a 50:50 blend of biofuel and conventional aviation fuel. The 45-minute flight, which was conducted by Brazil’s largest airline TAM, Airbus and engine manufacturer CFM International, used biodiesel derived from jatropha seeds in what has been named the first experimental flight in South America…
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Argentina's installed capacity of 1.8 million tonnes of biodiesel a year is set to rise to 2.5 million tonnes a year in 2011. The road to 2011 has seen a ramp-up in production with Argentina's biodiesel output totalling 1.5 million tonnes in the first ten months of 2010, up 56.8% on the year. The country exported 76.7% of the output. Its biodiesel exports rose 22.4% to 1.12 million…
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In the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DoE) is expecting to realise P95 billion (€1.44 billion) worth of investments in renewable energy projects in the country in the next two to three years. In particular the DoE is focusing on biomass to energy projects and hydro-energy in Central Visayas. The nation is looking to get away from coal-powered plants, and DoE undersecretary Roy Kyamko…
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The 3rd annual Biofuels International expo & conference Europe will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from 5-6 May 2010. With over 400 attendees in 2009 the event promises to be even bigger and better. Another exciting development for Biofuels International expo & conference Europe is the introduction of a third afternoon stream which in addition to the Biodiesel and Bioethanol streams…
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