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Sep 1, 2017
A new model for creating and commercialising biochemicals from biomass?
Bioethanol News
Sep 4, 2017
The president and CEO of Edeniq, Brian Thome, has submitted written comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed rule to set the 2018 cellulosic renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
Thome urges the EPA to ensure that final 2018 cellulosic RVOs are set based on forward-looking methodology that considers increasing... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 4, 2017
A 20% tax on imported ethanol has taken effect in Brazil, according to Reuters.
The rules, which see the 20% penalty applied to volumes above a tax-free quota, came into force on 1 September.
Reuters reports that Brazil’s foreign trade chamber Camex has issued an official written resolution which states that the new rules will be valid for two years.
Brazil’s... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 5, 2017
French and Norwegian scientists have discovered a ground-breaking enzymatic mechanism that could revolutionise biorefining and biofuel production.
The research focuses on enzymes known as Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases (LPMOs), which in recent years have drastically improved the conversion of cellulose into fermentable sugar (glucose), a pivotal step in the creation... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 11, 2017
US biorefining company Aemetis reported a net loss of $6 million (€5 million) for the three months ending 30 June, 2017, compared to a net loss of $5 million for the same period the previous year.
Revenues were $40.8 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to $33.1 million for the second quarter of 2016. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 11, 2017
Researchers from Michigan State University are experimenting with harvesting seed oil in the hope of developing a biofuel that could one day power jets and cars.
In a recently published study detailing their work, the scientists demonstrate how chloroplast, where photosynthesis occurs, participates in new ways to provide seed oil precursors.
More commonly known as vegetable... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 11, 2017
New research claims that air pollution policy reduces the extent to which population growth in urban areas results in increased pollution emissions, without disrupting the economic growth resulting from this urbanisation.
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas, and the United Nations predicts another 2.5 billion people will move to... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 14, 2017
Through ‘bold leadership’, airports can accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the aviation industry, according to a newly published report.
The new study, a collaboration between the Carbon War Room, Sky NRG and Port of Seattle, confirms the financial viability of supplying advanced biofuels to all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 14, 2017
Increases in the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction requirement have failed to prevent a fall in biodiesel consumption, according to the German Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen: UFOP).
The GHG reduction requirement increased from 3.5% to 4% at the start of 2017, while diesel consumption rose to 15 million... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 15, 2017
Lais Forti Thomaz, a researcher at Sao Paulo State University (Unesp) specialising in International Relations and Foreign Trade, is joining the Advanced Biofuels USA board of directors.
Advanced Biofuels USA, an educational non-profit dedicated to the understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels, welcomes Thomaz, a long-time correspondent for the organisation,... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 15, 2017
Southeast Asia has considerable resources to produce liquid biofuels sustainably, using biomass feedstocks that would not cause carbon-dioxide emissions or interfere with food supply, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA).
Fulfilling the region’s biofuel potential would depend on increased residue collection from food... [Read More]
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]
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