Nov 30, 2015
Ecoslops makes first sale of recycled marine fuel
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Nov 27, 2015
The Department of Science and Technology of South Africa is calling for statements of interest to be submitted for demonstrations of 2G and algae-based biofuel production technologies.
Proposals are sought from South African nationals who have already reached proof of concept with their technologies, have an existing company, and can demonstrate an attractive business... [Read More]
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Nov 17, 2015
HSBC has pledged to commit $1 billion (€937m) to a green bond portfolio which will invest in high quality liquid assets in the form of green, social, or sustainability bonds.
These bonds will be aligned with the Green Bond Principles and will be used to fund projects in sectors such as clean transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change adaption,... [Read More]
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Nov 16, 2015
Joule, a liquid fuels from recycled CO2 solutions provider, and Red Rock Biofuels, a developer of renewable jet and diesel fuel biorefineries, intend to merge.
The transaction is expected to close during the in the next month.
Red Rock Biofuels uses Fischer-Tropsch technology to convert forest and sawmill biomass residues into jet fuel and diesel products.
The company... [Read More]
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Nov 13, 2015
Hamrick Engineering, a US-based start-up, has received a broad patent for extracting sugars and nanocellulose from lignocellulosic biomass by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
This new technology uses an environmentally benign technique of vacuum infusion of hydrolysis catalysts into biomass.
‘This ground-breaking patent describes how to extract sugars... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2015
Gevo has entered into a license agreement and joint development agreement with Praj Industries to enable the licensing of its isobutanol technology to processors of non-corn based sugars, including the majority of Praj's global customer base of ethanol plant owners.
As part of the agreements, Praj will invest in the development and optimisation of Gevo's isobutanol technology... [Read More]
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Nov 10, 2015
Sweetwater Energy, a renewable biochemical company headquartered in Rochester, New York, has received commitment for $26 million (€24 million) in long-term loans from the US state of Minnesota to build a biochemical production plant near Mountain Iron in Minnesota's northeast.
The $53 million facility will use local timber to produce high-value industrial alcohol... [Read More]
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Nov 9, 2015
In Sweden, renewable fuels now make up two thirds of total fuel consumption of buses in public transport, new statistics show.
According to the Swedish Public Transport Association data, the use of renewables in Sweden’s public transportation has increased from six to 58% from 2006-2014.
This year, renewables accounted for 67% of fuel used by buses.
The biggest consumer... [Read More]
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Nov 6, 2015
In the US, nearly 200 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging it to not increase the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
In the letter, addressed to the EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, 184 House members from both major US parties claimed that increasing the amount of biofuel in the nation’s fuel supply... [Read More]
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Nov 3, 2015
The results of a major UK research project show greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to nitrogen fertiliser use on UK arable land to be less than half the level previously estimated.
The results are good news for the UK biofuels industry, as the project also confirmed that sourcing of nitrogen fertilisers from production facilities which are modified to abate nitrous oxide... [Read More]
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Oct 29, 2015
Following the acquisition of biotechnology company Virdia last year, Stora Enso is building a demonstration and market development plant at Raceland, Louisiana, US.
The new plant will become the Stora Enso Biomaterials divisions' US headquarters. It uses technology developed by Virdia and enables cellulosic biomass, such as wood or agricultural waste, to be converted into... [Read More]
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Oct 28, 2015
The European Union is on track towards meeting and overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions (GHGs) by 20%, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
The Trends and projections in Europe 2015 report reveals that GHGs in Europe decreased by 23% between 1990 and 2014 and reached the lowest levels on record. Latest projections... [Read More]
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Oct 21, 2015
A researcher at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) will receive two grants totalling $15 million (€13.2 million) to study a native prairie grass, including how it can become a sustainable source of biofuel.
Tom Juenger, a professor of integrative biology, will lead scientists from multiple institutions — including federal agencies, universities, and the... [Read More]
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Oct 13, 2015
A researcher at Washington State University (WSU) has received a three-year $450,000 (appr. €395,000) federal grant to develop computer models for using iron to more efficiently refine bio-oils and make better biofuels.
Jean-Sabin McEwen, assistant professor in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, will collaborate on the US Department of... [Read More]
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Oct 7, 2015
Boskalis, a dredging and marine expert, and Wärtsilä, a global complete lifecycle power solutions provider for the marine and oil and gas markets, have begun collaboration with GoodFuels Marine, the first marine biofuel company focused on the global commercial fleet.
The consortium will pioneer the development of sustainable drop-in marine biofuels for the shipping... [Read More]
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Oct 6, 2015
REG Synthetic Fuels (REG-SF), a Renewable Energy Group subsidiary, has received approval from a Mississippi court to purchase equipment at the KiOR Columbus production facility.
Under the approved asset purchase agreement, REG-SF paid $1.5 million (€1.3 million) and some expenses related to equipment preparation to acquire various physical assets at the Columbus,... [Read More]
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Oct 5, 2015
A new group aimed at building and expanding support for the US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has been launched by former Senator Jim Talent. Americans for Energy Security and Innovation (AESI) will focus its efforts on building support for a stronger RFS to reduce dependence on foreign oil and stimulate domestic innovation and economic development in the biofuels sector.
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