Nov 10, 2015
Sweetwater Energy receives $26m to fund biochemical plant
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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.
'I... [Read More]
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Sep 29, 2015
Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers and external collaborators have synthesised and characterised a new DNA-templated gold nanocluster (AuNC) that could resolve a critical methodological barrier for efficient biofuel cell design.
Ligands, molecules that bind to a central metal atom, are necessary to form stable nanoclusters.
For this study, the researchers chose... [Read More]
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Sep 25, 2015
Dutch grain trader Nidera has suffered a loss in biofuels and ceased working in the business due to the actions of a ‘rogue trader’.
The company declined to provide a figure of the suffered losses, but said Nidera will still post a profit for the fiscal year ending this month.
CEO Ton van der Laan says the company nonetheless suffered significant loss and the... [Read More]
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Sep 23, 2015
US-based Algenol has signed a memorandum of understanding MOU South China’s Fujian Zhongyuan New Energy Company (ZYNE) to develop projects throughout Southern China, utilising carbon emissions to create renewable fuels.
The goal of the two companies’ cooperation is to provide solutions for accessing clean air, cleaning water, and providing sustainable fuels,... [Read More]
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Sep 22, 2015
Global biofuels capacity will grow to 61 billion gallons per year (BGY) in 2018, up from 55.1 BGY in 2014, according to Lux Research.
Ethanol and biodiesel will continue to dominate with 96% of the capacity in 2018, but novel fuels and novel feedstocks will be major drivers of capacity growth.
Novel fuels and novel feedstocks will grow at a rapid 27% and 16% compound... [Read More]
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Sep 10, 2015
Neste has begun the construction of the world's first Bio liquid petroleum gas (LPG) production facility at its renewable product refinery in Rotterdam.
The €60 million facility will start production of Bio LPG in the end of 2016.
Bio LPG will enable users of existing fossil fuels to reduce their carbon footprint without any modifications to existing gas applications... [Read More]
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Sep 8, 2015
Harbour Marina at Lake Pomme de Terre in Missouri has become the first US marina to sell petrol blended with Gevo's renewable isobutanol at the pump.
Introduction of the initial isobutanol and petrol fuel blend took place at the beginning of September on the marina docks. Lake Pomme de Terre is located in one of the premier recreational boating regions of the country.
Gevo... [Read More]
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