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Aug 15, 2017
New report highlights Southeast Asia’s biofuels potential
Biodiesel News
Aug 15, 2017
SCB Brokers, the ‘world’s largest’ biofuel brokerage group of companies, has become the newest member of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
With a significant advocacy presence in Washington, SCB brings over a decade of experience in the biofuel industry to the NBB.
“We are excited to have SCB join NBB’s membership to help advance the biodiesel... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 15, 2017
US biofuels producer Poet has announced that its Marion, Ohio-based bioethanol facility has expanded its production capacity from 70 million gallons per year to 150 million gallons per year.
The project will also increase production of dried distillers grains from the current 178,000 tons annually to 360,000 tons, according to the company. With the groundbreaking, site... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 16, 2017
The UK government has proclaimed that high environmental standards will be maintained post Brexit.
The Brexit paper entitled ‘Future customs arrangements: A future partnership paper’ details the UK government’s aspirations for the UK’s future customs arrangements.
As the UK leaves the European Union and therefore the EU Customs Union, the government... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 16, 2017
Danish biotechnology company Novozymes has published its interim financial report for the first half of 2017, revealing better than expected growth from the company, including a strong showing from its Bioenergy division.
Bioinnovator Novozymes specialises in developing enzymes and microorganisms for industrial applications, replacing chemicals to accelerate production... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 16, 2017
Canada ethanol giant Greenfield Global has announced that it has commenced a feasibility study to significantly expand operations for sustainable biofuel production at its biorefinery in Varennes, Quebec.
According to Greenfield Global, the first ethanol plant built in Quebec — the Varennes distillery — is a model for waste water management and energy... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 16, 2017
A German green group is pushing for court enforced diesel bans in 16 cities, according to Reuters.
The news comes in the wake of prosecutors widening the investigation into German car manufacturer Volkswagen, which two years ago admitted to deliberately cheating US pollution tests.
According to Reuters, the Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), a lobby group advocating a ban on... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 16, 2017
Brazil’s ‘first’ large-scale corn ethanol production plant has started operations following a recent grand opening ceremony. The $115 million (€98 million) facility has been created to meet the country’s growing ethanol needs and introduce new feed options to the livestock industry.
Located in Lucas do Rio Verde, Mato Grosso, the new FS Bioenergia... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 17, 2017
The Biofuels International Conference, a world leading biofuels event, will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 4 and 5 October 2017, covering the whole biofuels supply chain. The show will focus on all the new developments and the latest challenges.
Topics covered in the seminars include global policy uncertainty, reintroducing E10, RED II and the future of the bioethanol... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 17, 2017
US biofuels marketer Targray has announced the launch of a new turnkey biodiesel solution for the convenience and fuelling retailing segment.
The new ‘24/7 biodiesel solution’, aims to simplify biofuel procurement for the convenience store sector. Created following a two year pilot programme and a range of customer consultations, Targray likens the new solution... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 17, 2017
Scientists at Clemson University have received a federal grant to evaluate the effectiveness of producing biofuels to mitigate climate change.
The development of effective land-use policies could be greatly aided by quantifying the net impact that growing biomass feedstock for biofuel has on local temperature and carbon sequestration. This is the key focus of the new research... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 18, 2017
A newly discovered reaction mechanism could be used to improve catalyst designs for pollution control systems in vehicles, reducing the emissions of nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust.
The research from Purdue University focused on a type of catalyst known as zeolites, already used in petroleum and chemical refineries and in emissions control systems for diesel engines.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 18, 2017
Researchers in Pennsylvania have developed a new method for converting potato waste into ethanol, a process they claim could reduce production costs for biofuels in the future and provide extra value for chip makers.
The team from the Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences used potato mash made from the peelings and potato residuals from a Pennsylvania... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 18, 2017
Danish biotechnology company Novozymes has launched two new enzymes which it claims could reduce the amount of residual sugars in ethanol production by up to 70%.
The two products, Spirizyme 2.0 T and Spirizyme Ultra T, form part of Novozymes, Spirizyme T Portfolio, an advanced suite of glucoamylase enzymes with trehalase that deliver yield enhancing activities.
According... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 2, 2017
Green Plains, a Nebraska-based, US, ethanol producer, has reported a second-quarter loss for the three months ended 30 June, 2017, after profit margins collapsed amid abundant supplies.
The company announced that it had a loss of $16.4 million (€13.83 million) for the second quarter compared with a net income of $8.2 million for the same period in 2016.
Revenue was... [Read More]
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