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Jul 17, 2017
North Dakota oil refinery planning vegetable oil-fuel facility
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Jul 18, 2017
Modern diesel cars emit less pollution in general than cars that run on gasoline, according to a new international study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
According to Patrick Hayes, a scientist at University of Montreal who worked on the research, the results of the study suggest that environmental regulators should increasingly shift their focus to gasoline... [Read More]
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Jul 18, 2017
ExxonMobil and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have announced a two-year renewal of an agreement to research the fundamental chemistry of converting biomass into transportation fuels. The research forms part of a bigger drive to identify scalable, commercially viable solutions to meet growing global energy demand with renewable resources.
The collaboration between... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 18, 2017
Finnish firm Suomen Bioetanoli is looking for substantial new funding for two new biofuels plants, following the withdrawal of a major investor on the project.
According to yle.fi, a €200 million deal with Chinese investor fell through because the Chinese financier was unable to together the funding for the project. The result is a large funding hole in the planned... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 19, 2017
The co-owners of a Waterloo, Indiana based biofuel producer have been formally sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy and fraud, according to Inside Indiana Business.
Fred Witmer and Gary Jury were the owners of Triton Energy and Gen2 Renewable Diesel. Witmer has been sentenced to 57 months in prison, Jury to 30 months. The two have been charged with... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
US advanced biofuels producer Renewable Energy Group (REG) marked the completion of upgrades at its Ermden, Germany biorefinery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with government and community members.
"This investment is another milestone in REG's European strategy to be a leader in delivering high quality biofuels," said Jean Scemama, VP at REG Energy Europe.
Scemama... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
Aviation biofuels can be priced competitively to help decarbonise air travel, a new study has found.
The study was conducted by US-based NGO Carbon War Room (CWR), Netherlands-based sustainable jet fuels SkyNRG and the Port of Seattle.
The study unveils recommendations for long-term mechanisms that could supply all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac)... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 24, 2017
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor has released a statement in response to the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) decision to not consider the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517) before Congress adjourns for the August recess.
The statement from the US bioethanol trade body stated: “We are disappointed the EPW committee decided... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 24, 2017
US production of bioethanol has continued to grow in 2017, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Through the first six months of 2017, US weekly ethanol production averaged 1.02 million barrels per day (b/d), an increase of 5% over the same period in 2016.
On a weekly basis, US ethanol production set a record of 1.06 million b/d in the week of January... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 29, 2017
The renewable ethanol association ePURE has responded to Hans-Olaf Henkel and Marijana Petir, two MEPs in the European Parliament who recently stressed the importance of biofuels in the decarbonisation of the EU’s transport sector.
In a recent article in The Parliamentarian, Petir and Henkel discussed the future of the EU’s energy sector and the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 29, 2017
The National Biodiesel Board is considering legal action over what it labels a constant flood of Argentinian biodiesel into the US market.
In March 2017, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) Fair Trade Coalition filed petitions with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that increased volumes of subsidised and dumped biodiesel... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 29, 2017
A subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, Shell International Exploration and Production B.V., has reached an agreement with SBI Bioenergy giving Shell exclusive development and licensing rights for SBI’s biofuel technology.
Edmonton, Canada based SBI has a patented process that can convert a wide range of waste oils, greases and sustainable vegetable oils into lower carbon... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 30, 2017
As 4th July draws closer, the National Biodiesel Board says biodiesel is central to the US’ economic independence.
According to a statement from NBB, US produced biodiesel is supporting more than 64,000 jobs throughout the supply chain.
“Biodiesel showcases the heart of July 4th – American independence. We are proud to deliver a renewable energy... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 30, 2017
Cellulosic biofuels could provide an environmentally sustainable way of meeting energy needs, providing certain principles are met, according to an article appearing on Science Daily.
“The climate benefit of cellulosic biofuels is actually much greater than was originally thought,” Phil Robertson, professor of Ecosystem Science at Michigan State University,... [Read More]
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Jul 3, 2017
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy innovation engine, is making its “Investment Round”, for supporting and launching revolutionary clean energy innovations, open year-round to offer flexibility to businesses to shorten the journey from lab to launch.
During 2017, the Investment Round has already supported seven new projects in the fields of renewables,... [Read More]
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