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Dec 1, 2016
Oil and biofuels trade bodies make unprecedented move to link together to call on EPA not to change RFS point of obligation
Policy News
Dec 1, 2016
In the US, nearly three dozen biodiesel leaders from Kansas to Rhode Island took to the halls of Congress this week to promote US advanced biofuel.
“We have a great message to share with our elected officials. Biodiesel is working today to support jobs, diversify our fuel options and support American energy security,” said National Biodiesel Board (NBB) CEO,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 2, 2016
Thousands of fish have been killed by 3,000 gallons of biodiesel that leaked into a river from a truck stop in Kentucky, US.
The diesel leaked into Little Eagle Creek near Sadieville in early to mid-November from a branch of the national Love’s Travel Stop chain of truck stops.
Jack Donovan, director of the Georgetown/Scott County Emergency Management Agency, told... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 2, 2016
Synata Bio, a newly formed Illinois energy company, has won the auction to purchase Abengoa Bioenergy’s Kansas cellulosic ethanol plant for $48.5 million (€45.5m).
With its final offer, Synata outbid Shell Oil Company’s $40.8 million offer by nearly $8 million, according to court documents.
Synata now owns cellulosic ethanol technology formerly owned by... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 14, 2016
A new competitor to biofuels may be creeping up from the left field in the form of hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are breaking into the UK market.
Arcola Energy, the UK’s hydrogen energy specialists, have sold or leased 32 of Renault’s Kangoo ZE-H2 electric vans with fuel cell range extender produced by Symbio FCell, making it the largest hydrogen vehicle... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 14, 2016
Biofuels producer Gevo announced that gasoline blended with its isobutanol and marketed for use in automobiles has begun to be sold in Texas, Houston, US.
This marks the first time that Gevo’s isobutanol has been specifically targeted towards on-road vehicles, the company said in a statement.
Previously, Gevo and its partners have focused on specialty... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 14, 2016
US biofuels company Gevo has announced that the first commercial flight using Gevo's cellulosic renewable alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) is expected to take place today originating in Seattle and flying to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Previously, on 11 October 2016, Gevo announced that it had completed production of the world's first cellulosic renewable jet fuel... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 15, 2016
The Malaysian government will defer implementation of its B10 mandate to a later date, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Mah Siew Keong, said.
The government was due to introduce a higher biodiesel mandate for the transportation and industrial sector starting from 1 December, 2016. However, it is now unclear when Malaysia will now implement the B10 initiative.
Keong... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 15, 2016
Aemetis, a California-based advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company, reported a narrower financial third-quarter net loss due to continued cost cuts.
The US firm reported a net loss of $4.1 million (€3.79m) for the three months ended 30 September, 2016, compared with a net loss of $5.8 million for the same period last year.
Revenues were $39.4 million for... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 15, 2016
Five new global companies have joined the sustainable fuels initiative called below50, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has said.
The companies are LGE Fund, Scania, United Airlines, UPM and UPS. These companies are some of the world’s largest investors in below50 fuels, investing in more than 100 million gallons annually.
Their... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 16, 2016
Six UK-based development and environmental organisations, including Greenpeace and Christian Aid, are calling on the Chancellor of Exchequer to use his Autumn Statement to announce new investment on low-carbon infrastructure.
The groups announced this call in a new study they published showing how far the government has to go to reach a low-carbon energy, transport and... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2016
Finland-based biofuels firm St1 has begun the analysis and signed letters of intent with Alholmens Kraft and UPM on a sawdust-based ethanol plant in the Alholma industrial area in Pietarsaari, Finland.
The planned production capacity of the plant is 50 million litres of advanced bioethanol per year.
The Cellunolix plant, which utilises sawdust and recycled wood,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2016
US-based Natural Chem Group has acquired the mothballed Abengoa ethanol plant in Portales, New Mexico. The plant was acquired through a competitive bidding process.
According to media reports on Hydrocarbon Processing, the company will blend diesel with biodiesel to produce varying blends of commercial transportation fuel, primarily a 20% biodiesel blend, which is the industry standard.
The... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 16, 2016
Denmark-based Novozymes will be establishing a new enzyme production facility near Mumbai on India’s west coast.
With an initial investment of approximately DKK 300 million (Rs. 300 crore) the company plans to establish a new enzyme production and supply chain plant that is expected to be ready for operation in 2018 and will employ 150 people in the first phase.
“We... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 17, 2016
National Biodiesel Board members have voted to fill seven board member spots.
The US trade association represents around 200 members involved in biodiesel and renewable diesel. “The biodiesel industry is fortunate to have a strong team of leaders from all sectors of the industry," said NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen. “The membership is united, optimistic, and will... [Read More]
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