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Dec 1, 2014
Kadis Bank to enter $3 billion IPO for biodiesel project
Bioethanol News
Dec 1, 2014
Big River Resources is teaming up with Prairie Gold to build a new facility that extracts corn protein.
The duo, who joined forces last year, will construct a new ethanol facility in Galva, Illinois, using technology to extract zein from corn.
The Illinois-based facility is expected to be completed in May, with production up and running in July.
With ethanol plants in... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 1, 2014
Brazil will raise the ethanol content of its petrol, with the expectation of creating demand for an additional 1 billion litres of biofuel per year and supply assistance for the Latin American country's sugar mills.
Earlier this year, the country passed a law to raise the required level of sugar-based ethanol in petrol from 25% to 27.5%.
Completed feasibility studies show... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 2, 2014
Hawaii's plans to use an abandoned pipe to transport biofuel from ships docked at Hilo Harbour to a nearby storage facility has passed an environmental assessment and is expected to now be approved.
The pipe, which used to be used by Shell Oil, travels under state land.
Hoku Kai Biofuels owns the former Shell Oil property and intends to use its nine existing tanks to store... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 3, 2014
An alliance comprising of the UK's airlines, airports, manufacturers and air navigation service provider NATS, has unveiled its latest road map, looking at the possibilities for sustainable aviation fuels.
Sustainable Aviation's (SA) research indicates the potential for a 24% reduction in aviation carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and the creation of £265 million.The... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 3, 2014
USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the US to support the production of advanced biofuels.
The Department of Agriculture will also award over $4 million in additional grants in a bid to advance the bioeconomy and reduce the nation's reliance on foreign oil.
'Producing advanced biofuel is a major component of the drive to take control of America's... [Read More]
Other News
Dec 4, 2014
A new terminal at Hull Port has opened that will import wood biofuel to supply Drax Power Station.
The Associated British Ports facility will handle millions of tonnes of wood pellets a year that have been imported from North America.
Once transferred from ships to a silo, the pellets will be loaded onto specially-designed freight train wagons, and delivered to Drax Power... [Read More]
Other News
Dec 4, 2014
Wood-based biofuels developer UPM and WWF Finland, a conservation organisation, have teamed-up to discuss and promote the status of wood-based liquid biofuels in Finland.
The duo will create a list of joint measures to promote sustainability and will perform a scientific forest carbon impact study that looks specifically at wood-based biofuels. As a result, both will contribute... [Read More]
Other News
Dec 5, 2014
Vertimass, a sustainable transportation fuel technology company, has been selected for the negotiation of an award to receive a $2 million (€1.6 million) grant from the US Department of Energy.
The grant was awarded to enable the commercialisation of 'green' catalyst technology that converts ethanol into petrol, diesel and jet fuel blend stocks that remains compatible... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 5, 2014
Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels (LSB), an industry coalition to promote advanced biofuels, met on 4 December at the European Parliament with Members of the European Parliament, Commission representatives, and stakeholders in Brussels.
LSB, which is chaired by UPM's Marko Janhunen, is pushing for a strong EU-wide sub-target for advanced biofuels in the context of ILUC directive.
Marie... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 6, 2014
Appalachian Biofuels is investing $3.5 million (€2.8 million) to manufacture biodiesel from waste feedstocks using immobilised enzymes.
A new startup company plans to build an enzymatic biodiesel production facility in Russell County, Virginia, with funding from the state government.
Virginia beat out South Carolina in competition for the project, according to a press... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 6, 2014
Biomass Japan has selected Davao City, in the Philippines, to set up a used cooking oil-based biodiesel production facility.
The firm is currently negotiating feedstock supply contracts with major restaurants and other potential oil suppliers.
'(The company) will collect all used cooking oil from restaurants and households, filter and process this into biodiesel, which... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 6, 2014
For all of our subscribers out there, the November/December issue of Biofuels International magazine will be on your desks shortly.
Along with analytical pieces from regular contributors Alkol, Schneider Electric and starsupply, we have also added Lootah Biofuels to the mix, who will provide an in-depth look at the Middle Eastern biofuels market.
This issue is stuffed... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 7, 2014
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has signed a preliminary deal to supply the China Aircraft Leasing Company with 100 fuel-efficient planes.
In a contract worth around €8.1 billion, Airbus will provide the Chinese leasing company with 74 A320neos (new engine option), 16 A320ceos (current engine option) and 10 A321ceos.
The A320 type is a set of medium-range aircraft which... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 7, 2014
A demonstration-scale plant that will convert marine microalgae into green crude has opened in Whyalla, South Australia.
The $10.7 million (€8.7 million) plant will produce 30,000 litres per year of green crude. Plant constructor and green crude producer Muradel will use its Green2Black technology for the ongoing production of the renewable fuel.
Muradel hopes to... [Read More]
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