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Sep 9, 2010
Inbicon delivers first batch of ethanol to Statoil
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Sep 9, 2010
The New Zealand-based clean tech firm LanzaTech has signed a memorandum of understanding with one of the largest coal manufacturers in China, Henan Coal and Chemical Industrial, to produce ethanol.
Using Henan Coal’s coal gasification technology and its own biological fermentation process, the new plant will create ethanol fuel and other chemical products from syngas... [Read More]
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Sep 9, 2010
The upcoming Bioenergy International Canada expo & conference is now just around the corner on 28-29th September at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
For those companies already – or looking to move into – producing, trading, supplying or working with the biofuels market it is the ideal opportunity to hear from 40 industry experts for only CA$990... [Read More]
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Aug 11, 2010
In Wisconsin, US, biodiesel firm BEST BioDiesel has shut down its Cashton-based biofuel facility after filing for Chapter 128 receivership in Monroe County Circuit Court in April earlier this year.
The plant opened in December 2007 and it is hoped that the biodiesel facility will open again after being sold at auction.
Eight people were working at the plant, which... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In San Francisco, US, the Green Party is fighting against a proposed biofuel plant, claiming that the fossil fuel alternative has a negative effect on the environment.
Texas-based Darling International, a provider of rendering, recycling and recovery solutions to the food industry, owns the site, which currently converts the bones and fat from slaughtered animals into... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In Florida, US, Orlando-based Integrated Energy Partners has issued a proposal, which, if accepted, could see the construction of a $30 million (€23.2 million) integrated biofuel refinery.
The project is planned for the town of Jay and would produce 3 million gallons of biodiesel a year from municipal solid waste (MSW). The facility will also generate 47.8Mw/h of power,... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
On 11 August 2010 biobutanol firm Cobalt Technologies signed an agreement with Fluor Corporation.
As part of the agreement Fluor will provide engineering consulting services as Cobalt prepares to commercialise its biobutanol production technology.
‘Fluor’s experience in designing and executing large projects, particularly refining projects, is unmatched in the... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2010
In Mozambique Petromac, Portugal-based Galp Energia and biodiesel producer Ecomoz have formed Moçamgalp, a consortium that will produce biodiesel from jatropha in a $19 million (€14 million) project in the Manica province.
The jatropha plantation will expand no less that 10,000 hectares, with the possibility of later expanding this to 50,000 hectares. Moçamgalp is... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
Biofuels contributed to a total 4% share of all EU vehicle fuel last year.
In 2009 the consumption of biofuels reached 12.1Mtoe but this needs to increase by a further 6Mtoe by the end of this year if the RED target of 5.75% is to be met.
According to EurObserv’ER figures, the use of biofuels between 2008 and 2009 grew by 18.7%, compared to 2007 and 2008’s 30.3%... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
Litasco, the Geneva-based international trading and supply arm of Russian oil major Lukoil, has established a joint venture with Spain-based oil company Meroil for the extension of the existing Meroil terminal in the Port of Barcelona.
In line with the Litasco group strategy to develop its commercial activities globally and increase its presence in key oil markets, this... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
The Port of Rotterdam joins the ranks climbing out of the recession as it reports a rise in liquid bulk handling throughput in the first half of 2010.
A total of 213 million tonnes of cargo were handled, 14.8% up on the same period of 2009. Outgoing trade rose by 15% to 62 million tonnes, and incoming by 14.7% to 150 million tonnes. The handling of bulk cargo increased... [Read More]
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Aug 16, 2010
In the city of Luverne, Minnesota, US, biofuels company Gevo is to acquire an ethanol plant currently owned by biofuels producer Agri-Energy.
Once the deal is closed Gevo will begin retrofitting the facility to produce isobutanol in addition to ethanol. While the retrofit is taking place it is thought that the plant will continue with its production of ethanol. The plant... [Read More]
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Aug 17, 2010
Ethanol producer Aventine Renewable Energy has recently completed the acquisition of an ethanol plant in Illinois, US.
Aventine purchased the Canton-based facility and all of Riverland’s remaining assets for $16.5 million (€12.8 million).
Commenting on the deal, which closed on 6 August 2010, the CEO of Aventine Torn Manuel said: ‘This is an exciting opportunity... [Read More]
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Aug 18, 2010
In South America, Cargill Argentina, the Argentinean-based business of biofuels distributor Cargill, is looking to expand its biodiesel output in the region.
The company recently invested $112 million (€87.2 million) in the construction of a 72mgy biodiesel production plant in the Santa Fe province of Argentina. The refinery, which will process 13,000 tonnes of soyabeans... [Read More]
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Aug 18, 2010
In Scotland, UK, scientists at Edinburgh Napier University have developed a new whisky-based biofuel that could be available at filling stations in as little as a few year’s time.
The nation’s whisky industry is worth £4 billion (€4.8 billion). Two by-products created during whisky production and available in abundance are pot ale and draff. Both produced during... [Read More]
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