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Sep 6, 2017
Hurricane Harvey sees E15 return early
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Sep 7, 2017
At a time of increased political, environmental and market uncertainty, this focused two-day event returns for its 10th anniversary to debate the very latest issues impacting the global biofuels industry. The conference will provide a meaningful debate over the policies and strategies impacting the biofuels industry. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the European... [Read More]
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Sep 7, 2017
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a new catalyst to improve the synthesis of primary amines (derivatives of ammonia).
It is claimed that in the future the newly developed ruthenium based catalyst could also impact the development of biofuels and bio-oils.
Primary amines are industrially important compounds which are used in the preparation of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 8, 2017
A newly published study is the first to link changes in rainfall and other conditions during crop growth to potential detrimental effects on biofuel production.
According to an article on Phys.org, the US Department of Energy led research underlines the need to develop production systems that can tolerate sugars produced under stress, and turn those sugars into the desired... [Read More]
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Sep 8, 2017
Researchers have developed a new method to directly convert methane to methanol using molecular oxygen.
Liquid methanol is believed to have considerable potential as an alternative fuel, and is used as a feedstock in a variety of other chemicals. However, converting methane, the primary component of natural gas, to methanol is currently a complicated, indirect process... [Read More]
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Sep 11, 2017
Scientists have developed a more efficient process for extracting sugars from wood chips, corn cobs and other organic waste from forests and farms, creating a renewable feedstock which could serve as a cheaper, sustainable substitute for petroleum in the production of chemicals and fuels.
"To make greener chemicals and fuel, we're working with plant material, but we don't... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 11, 2017
Biodiesel is helping improve air quality in the US’ most visited national park
Visited by more than 11 million people each year (according to National Geographic), Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee is a sight of spectacular natural beauty, one which actively works to reduce its environmental footprint.
“At Great Smoky Mountains National Park... [Read More]
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Sep 13, 2017
Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, has called for Europe to lead the world when it comes to tackling climate change.
In his annual State of the Union address, he said: “Last year, we set the global rules of the game with the Paris Agreement ratified here, in this very House. Set against the collapse of ambition in the United States,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 13, 2017
China is planning to extend its use of bioethanol as it seeks to intensify its anti-pollution efforts.
China plans to use an ethanol gasoline blend across the country by 2020, the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration (NEA) said on 13 September, 2017.
“The plan was unveiled as the country is pushing the use of biofuel, which... [Read More]
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Sep 13, 2017
A Boeing 747 could fly for ten hours on biojet fuel produced on 54 acres of specially engineered sugarcane, according to research from the University of Illinois. The same aircraft would burn one gallon of conventional jet fuel each second.
Plants Engineered to Replace Oil in Sugarcane and Sweet Sorghum (PETROSS), funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E),... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 14, 2017
The governor of New York has signed a bill to increase the use of biodiesel in domestic heating oil.
In a statement, trade body National Biodiesel Board said this “Bioheat” fuel will help New Yorkers to benefit from cleaner air.
The legislation was signed by New York governor Andrew Cuomo and requires Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to follow New... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 14, 2017
A new computational method to rapidly screen the effects of point mutations in bacteria has the potential to make biofuel production more efficient.
The conversion of fibrous plant waste such as corn stalks and wood shavings into fermentable simple sugars is a basic requirement of biofuel production, but the process is far from simple. Bacteria must break down tough leaves,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 14, 2017
The UK government has made proposals to introduce a cap on crop-based biofuels in order to meet its renewable fuel obligations.
The maximum level for the use of fuels made from agricultural crops will begin at 4% in 2018 and reduce linearly year on year from 2021 to reach 3% in 2026 and 2% in 2032.
In a statement, the Department for Transport said: “The level is... [Read More]
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Sep 15, 2017
The Biofuels International Conference, which takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, has the most impressive speaker line-up and agenda to date – all designed to bring the industry together.
The event, which takes place from 4-5th October, brings together biodiesel and ethanol producers (both first and second generation), advanced technology providers, plant contractors,... [Read More]
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Sep 15, 2017
UK bioethanol producer Vivergo Fuels has cautiously welcomed the government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RFTO) proposal.
The UK government has made proposals to introduce a cap on crop-based biofuels in order to meet its renewable fuel obligations.
The maximum level for the use of fuels made from agricultural crops will begin at 4% in 2018 and reduce linearly... [Read More]
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