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Sep 13, 2017
Engineered sugarcane could supply 65% of US’ jet fuel
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]
Other News
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]
Bioethanol News
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]
Bioethanol News
Sep 18, 2017
Clariant, a developer of specialty chemicals, and Enviral, Slovakia’s largest bioethanol producer, have announced a license agreement on sunliquid cellulosic ethanol technology. The move will see one of Europe’s first advanced biofuel plants built at the Enviral site in Leopoldov.
Enviral will use Clariant’s sunliquid technology to help construct a full-scale... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 18, 2017
Enerkem has announced that commercial production of cellulosic ethanol has started at its facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. According to a statement from the company, it is the first commerical scale plant in the world to produce cellulosic ethanol from non-recyclable, non-compostable mixed municipal waste.
“The commercial production of cellulosic ethanol at... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 19, 2017
Three years ago, scientists at the US’ National Renewable Energy Laboratory discovered an enzyme that proves adept at breaking down cellulose fibres regardless of whether their crystalline structure is simple or highly complex. According to the research, no other enzyme has shown this ability.
Now, in a follow-up paper, the researchers have looked at the significant... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 19, 2017
Renewable fuels company Velocys has entered into a partnership to prepare the business case for a commercial scale waste-to-renewable-jet fuel plant in the UK.
Velocys will lead the initial feasibility stage of the project, with funding support from all members of the partnership. Subject to successful completion of the feasibility stage and all the required development... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 21, 2017
A consortium led by Macquarie has completed the acquisition of the UK’s Green Investment Bank.
Macquarie Group (Macquarie), Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5 (MEIF5) and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have paid the UK government £2.3 billion to purchase the institution, which was set up in 2012 to fund renewable and low-carbon projects.
According... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 21, 2017
US production of biodiesel was 136 million gallons in May 2017, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Biodiesel Production Report.
The newly published figures reveal that biodiesel production was 9 million gallons higher in May than in April 2017. Year on year, the figures for April showed significant improvement on 2015 and 2016 (108... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 23, 2017
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) Fair Trade Coalition won a preliminary countervailing duty determination from the Commerce Department regarding subsidised biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia.
The Commerce Department found that Argentina and Indonesia provide subsidies to their biodiesel producers in violation of international trade rules. In addition,... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 23, 2017
Leading US advocates for advanced liquid and gasified biofuels have united to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stand behind President Trump’s commitment to driving investment in the next generation of ‘homegrown’ fuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Leaders of the American Biogas Council, Advanced Biofuels Business Council,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 23, 2017
Scientists in India have investigated ways in which toxic algal bloom can be used for cultivating Chlorella pyrenoidosa, a freshwater algae increasingly considered a candidate for biodiesel production.
Although algae are naturally occurring, excessive amounts of nutrients in a body of water can lead to rapid multiplication and the formation of algal blooms covering the... [Read More]
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The decline in rapeseed meal exports has prompted the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) to strongly oppose the proposed reduction of the cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass.
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