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May 18, 2016
Canadian scientists in biofuels breakthrough
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May 18, 2016
Dutch chemicals giant AkzoNobel and agro-industrial cooperative Royal Cosun have formed a new partnership to develop novel products from cellulose side streams resulting from sugar beet processing.
The partnership will combine Royal Cosun's specialist knowledge in separating and purifying agricultural process side streams with AkzoNobel's expertise in the chemical... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 18, 2016
Clariant, a specialty chemicals giant, and Scania, a top heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, are celebrating the results and the opportunities generated by the partnership established last year, which involved an investment in sustainable technologies for cargo transportation.
In mid-2015, Clariant acquired three Scania P 270 model 4x2 trucks, which run on ethanol... [Read More]
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May 20, 2016
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a slight increase in the amount of corn-based ethanol and biofuels blends that will be mixed into gasoline and diesel sold at fuel pumps in 2017.
The EPA wants to see 18.8bn gallons blended into the US’ fuel supply in 2017, up 4% from the 18.11bn gallons set for this year. That volume includes 14.8bn for conventional... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 20, 2016
US-based ethanol technology specialist ICM has said its partnership with Canadian equipment manufacturer Fournier Industries has been a success.
In a press statement, ICM said it continues to create advancements with its patent-pending Fiber Separation Technology (FST) now being operated at four major commercial plants in North America.
FST is part of... [Read More]
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May 20, 2016
A $140 million ethanol plant planned just outside of Onida, South Dakota, US, is having trouble getting off the ground due to legal, financial and regulatory hurdles, according to reports in the Associated Press.
The news agency said according to its president and CEO, Walt Wendland, Ringneck Energy had hoped to start construction this spring and have the plant operating... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 26, 2016
Green technology manufacturer India Glycols has officially launched a 750,000 litres per year cellulosic ethanol plant at one of its sites in Kashipur, India.
The demonstration-scale plant, based in Uttarakhand, is to run on wood chips, cotton stalk, cane bagasse, corn stover and bamboo.
According to the Business Standard, the facility has the capacity to consume... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 27, 2016
Renewable Energy Group (REG) has formally opened its REG Madison biorefinery and also announced upgrades to the plant.
REG leaders were joined by state and local business, government, and community leaders for the opening ceremony, recognising the transition to REG’s ownership of the 20 million gpy nameplate capacity biodiesel refinery, formerly owned by Sanimax... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 27, 2016
The palm oil industry in Indonesia may experience a further decline after last year’s dry spell if the rain-bringing La Nina weather phenomenon kicks in, an expert says.
Franky Oesman Widjaja, chairman of Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Foods, expects Indonesia's crude palm oil production in 2016 to drop by 5-10% year-on-year.
The decrease is due to the impact of the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 28, 2016
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is probing the possibility to shift its diesel cars and other vehicles in India to biodiesel.
"Mercedes has given me a letter that they can use 100% biodiesel in their cars and buses," Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told the India Times nespaper.
"Mercedes India chief has told me that the standards which we have... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 29, 2016
Poet-DSM, a joint venture cellulosic ethanol company, is expanding production capacity at its Iowa-based plant called Project Liberty.
The firm said it is ramping up production at its cellulosic ethanol plant to its full 20 million gallon per year capacity.
Project Liberty converts baled corn cobs, leaves, husk and stalk into renewable fuel. It converts around 770 tonnes... [Read More]
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Apr 29, 2016
A judge at the US Bankruptcy Court has approved Abengoa SA’s filing for protection under Chapter 15, according to media reports in the Wall Street Journal.
This judgement helps to protect the Spain-headquarted renewable and engineering company from claims from creditors. The decision also recognises the firm’s bankruptcy case in Spain.
In March, some of the... [Read More]
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May 3, 2016
Car giant Volkswagen (VW) has published a new study and called for the promotion of biofuel-powered cars over electric ones to help tackle carbon emissions.
The report, entitled Integrated Fuels and Vehicles Roadmap 2030 and Beyond, and was commissioned by automakers and oil companies.
In the report the companies maintain that additional reduction potential through 2030... [Read More]
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May 3, 2016
The global agricultural micronutrients market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 8% until 2020 due to a strong demand for biofuels, according to new research.
The report was published by UK-based research firm Technavio. It is called Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market 2016-2020 and provides an in-depth analysis of market growth... [Read More]
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May 3, 2016
The European Commission (EC) has called on Portugal to ensure the full compliance of its biofuel legislation with the Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2009/28/EC).
In a statement, the EC said it had sent a reasoned opinion to the Member State to ensure it complied with the laws within the Renewable Energy Directive.
The Directive sets the objective of reaching... [Read More]
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