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Oct 28, 2015
EEA releases annual report on the progress of the EU and Member States towards their energy targets
Other News
Oct 29, 2015
Following the acquisition of biotechnology company Virdia last year, Stora Enso is building a demonstration and market development plant at Raceland, Louisiana, US.
The new plant will become the Stora Enso Biomaterials divisions' US headquarters. It uses technology developed by Virdia and enables cellulosic biomass, such as wood or agricultural waste, to be converted into... [Read More]
Policy News
Oct 29, 2015
The Brazilian government wants to increase the share of biodiesel in mineral diesel in order to hit the country’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Ricardo Dornelles, the head of the Energy Ministry’s biofuels department, made the announcement while talking at the International Biodiesel Conference in Sao Paulo.
The measure is part of the proposals Brazil's... [Read More]
Policy News
Oct 29, 2015
The German Bioethanol Industry Association (BDBe) has published updated versions of the two European Directives 2009/28/EC 'Renewable Energies' and 98/70/EC 'Fuel Quality' in German and English.
The Directive 2015/1513/EU was adopted by the EU Council of Minsters on 13 July this year to amend these directives. The amending directive was published in the Official Journal... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 29, 2015
French biofuels producer Avril has opened a 100,000 tpy biodiesel plant to meet the higher blending levels issued by the French government.
The new plant, located at Sete on France’s Mediterranean coast, will raise the company’s biodiesel production capacity to 1.7 million tonnes.
Earlier in 2013 Avril shut down its two northern France facilities in the aftermath... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 30, 2015
DuPont has celebrated the opening of its cellulosic biofuel facility in Nevada, Iowa, US with a ceremony attended by the state's governor Terry Brandstad and other dignitaries.
With the capacity to produce 30 mgy of clean fuel that offers a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petrol, this biorefinery is the world's largest cellulosic ethanol plant.
The... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 2, 2015
A recent national US survey shows that biodiesel is an increasingly popular alternative fuel and that support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is on the rise, according to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
With just one month until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releases the final RFS rule, 80% of voters support a renewable fuel standard, with 10% opposing... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 2, 2015
In India, the government of the state of Punjab has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium of Beta Renewables, Novozymes, and CVC India Infrastructure to set up a bioethanol refinery in the state.
The INR9.5 billion (€131 million) facility is expected to begin operation in 2017, and it is projected to make Punjab the Indian state... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 3, 2015
Green Plains and petrol retailer Murphy USA have signed a definitive agreement regarding the purchase by Green Plains of Murphy USA's ethanol production facility located in Hereford, Texas.
Under the terms of the agreement, Green Plains will acquire Hereford Renewable Energy for approximately $93.8 million (€85 million), subject to customary closing adjustments. The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 1, 2015
Joule, a US producer of liquid fuels from recycled CO2, has announced that its fuel grade Sunflow-E ethanol has been registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial use in E10 and E15 gasoline blends.
Earlier this year Joule announced that Sunflow-E had successfully passed the tests for ASTM D4806 and DIN EN 15376 certifications, US... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 1, 2015
Argentinian bioenergy company Compañía Bioenergética La Florida (CBLF) has inaugurated its new ethanol dehydration facility in the Tucumán province of Argentina.
The facility – which CGLF says included several improvements over standard dehydration facilities regarding energy use, vapour releases, and water consumption – has a capacity... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 1, 2015
A new $1 million (appr. €890,000) relationship between Michigan State University (MSU) and ExxonMobil will expand research designed to progress the fundamental science required to advance algae-based fuels.
The overall goal of the partnership is to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis in microalgae to produce biofuels and bioproducts.
The key to bioenergy is the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 2, 2015
Belgian researchers believe the leavings of the giant panda may unlock secrets to more efficient biofuel production.
A research team from Ghent University is the first to examine the potential of the micro-organisms in the pandas’ digestive track, which may lead to the development of new generations of biofuels.
Pandas have a unique digestive system, as despite having... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 2, 2015
Hawaiian authorities have approved Pacific Biodiesel Technologies’ (PBT) contract to supply biodiesel to Hawaiian Energy (HE), primarily for use at its power plants on the island of O’ahu.
According to Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, the contract was approved after it was determined that the proposed price for the biodiesel was reasonable, the diesel will... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 5, 2015
A new group aimed at building and expanding support for the US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has been launched by former Senator Jim Talent. Americans for Energy Security and Innovation (AESI) will focus its efforts on building support for a stronger RFS to reduce dependence on foreign oil and stimulate domestic innovation and economic development in the biofuels sector.
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The #Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) and 4AIR announced a strategic collaboration between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries.
https://biofuels-news.com/news/cado-and-4air-harmonise-saf-registries-for-commercial-and-business-aviation/
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