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Jun 17, 2011
Suncor Energy reaches 1 billion litre ethanol milestone
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Jun 17, 2011
In Mozambique, a total of 31 biofuel projects have been announced since 2007, according to figures from the nation's Centre of Agricultural Promotion (Cepagri). These projects are reported to span across 324,000 hectares.
It was not disclosed how much has been invested in these 31 developments.In recent years the government has begun supporting biofuels in order to promote... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2011
In the US, farmer-owned cooperative Ag Processing (AGP) is to acquire a defunct biodiesel plant located in Algona, Iowa.
According to the company's CEO Marty Reagan, the plant is scheduled to resume operations by 1 September 2011 and will create 31 jobs. He said AGP agreed to buy the facility because it will support its soyabean processing and biodiesel operations.
Terms... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2011
In the US, biodiesel producer Mission NewEnergy has supplied its first batch of biofuel under its most recent contract – a $100 million (€70.6 million) deal to manufacture and deliver its product to a key distributor of refined oil products.
The new contract was signed in May 2011 and, subject to a preliminary three-month probation period, will see Mission manufacturer... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2011
A new company has been created in the US that will aid producers and buyers of biodiesel in buying and selling the fuel.
Biodiesel consultancy firm Lee Enterprises Consulting will manage Diesels and the company's owner Wayne Lee says the new company is a 'revolutionary step in the biodiesel industry'.
He says: 'Diesels, LLC was formed by four individuals with lots of experience... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2011
Originally viewed as the solution to all of Zimbabwe's fuel issues, one of the nation's key biodiesel plants faces a period of drawn-out closure after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has pulled out of the project.
Despite having already invited bids for its 50% shareholding in fuel manufacturing company Transload, investment and economic analysts predict the project... [Read More]
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May 24, 2011
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, sugarcane handler Da Mata S.A. – Acucar e Alcool is planning to construct an ethanol plant.
The company's second ethanol production facility, the Sanra Marina plant will have an output of more than 26 million gallons a year.
'Today, there aren't enough mills online to provide what's required by the domestic market,' says Jorge Hatem, manager... [Read More]
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May 24, 2011
In Malawi, Bio Energy Resources is planning to build an $18 million (€12.8 million) jatropha-to-biofuel production plant.
The company hopes for the plant to begin producing commercial quantities of biodiesel in 2016, following a trial output which is due to commence in Q4 2011.
The new plant will provide jobs for approximately 30,000 local farmers, who will cultivate... [Read More]
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May 25, 2011
In the US, biodiesel firm Endicott Biofuels and Holly Biofuels, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dallas-based petroleum refiner Holly Corporation, have formed Sabine Biofuels – a joint venture for a biorefinery currently under construction in Port Arthur, Texas.
The collaboration will see Sabine Biofuels supply technology to the 30 million gallon-a-year biorefinery that... [Read More]
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May 25, 2011
One of only three major ethanol plants located in Australia and the nation's only grains-to-ethanol facility, the Dalby Ethanol Bio-Refinery has been acquired by independent retailer and wholesaler United Petroleum.
The Darling Downs, Queensland-based plant, which produces ethanol from sorghum, became operational in January 2009 but went into receivership in June 2010,... [Read More]
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May 25, 2011
In Virginia, US, Osage Bio Energy is to be marketed for sale. And in Hopewell, Virginia, production will not go ahead at the company's Appomattox Bio Energy barley-to-ethanol plant.
The result of this decision by the company's board of directors will see Osage Bio Energy begin to lay off its staff, effective 25 May 2011.
Only a core team of employees will continue to work... [Read More]
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May 27, 2011
The US Pacific Northwest could be the ideal location in which to create a viable aviation industry, according to a study conducted by Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN) released on 25 May 2011.
The area comprises a variety of feedstocks, sufficient infrastructure and governmental interest which can form a successful industry, but early support in the form of federal... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2011
In the US renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company Gevo has started retrofitting its Luverne, Minnesota ethanol plant to produce biobased isobutanol.
'Through this retrofit, Gevo is providing a high-value products that supports our nation's agriculture industry,' says Gevo's CEO Patrick Gruber.
The retrofit is scheduled for completion by mid-2012, making Gevo's... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2011
In Africa, more biofuel plantations can be traced back to British companies than any other country, according to an investigation by the Guardian.
Of the total 3.2 million hectares of land used for biofuel crop cultivation in Africa, over 50% is owned by 11 British companies.
Crest Global Green Energy is reported to own the largest amount of land – a total of 900,000... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2011
In the UK, Milford Haven Port is looking to push plans that will attract new renewable energy and biomass businesses, after it reported 2010 as a strong year from the clean gas and oil activities.
In its annual report released on 1 June 2011 Milford Haven Port, which handles a fifth of the UK's fuel needs, reported increased revenues of almost 20% throughout 2010. Profits... [Read More]
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