USDA Tells Ranchers Non-Corn Ethanol a Priority - 2007-02-05 US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns assured US cattle producers on Friday that the government will work hard to encourage other ways of making ethanol to give them relief from high corn prices.
House Committee Passes Biofuels Infrastructure RD&D Bill - 2007-02-02 The bill initiates a research, development and demonstration (RD&D) program to make biofuels more compatible with present-day infrastructure. H.R. 547 also directs agencies to develop technologies and methods to provide low-cost, portable and accurate measurements of sulfur in fuels, and to develop a physical properties database and Standards Reference Materials for biofuels.
Bio-fuels golden chance - envoy - 2007-02-01 The Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, Torvald Akesson, has said that Tanzania has the possibility of taking the lead in Africa in producing bio-fuels for export to Europe, which needs to drastically reduce the CO2 emissions.
Making Biofuel from Pond Scum - 2007-01-26 Oil-rich plants such as soy may offer a cleaner energy alternative to diesel fuel, but Jim Sears says these food crops can't meet all our diesel needs. The Colorado-based entrepreneur says, even in America's bountiful croplands, farmers couldn't grow enough oilseed crops to meet demand.
Biofuel Pays Off For Ciy Bus Fleet - 2007-01-25 City buses using biodiesel fuel get better gas mileage, have cheaper repair costs and an overall lower operating costs per mile than buses burning petroleum diesel, a recently released study shows.
USDA Announces Plan for $1.6 B Investment in Renewable Fuels - 2007-01-25 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns plans to propose $1.6 billion in new funding for renewable energy, with a focus on cellulosic energy research and production, as part of the Administration's 2007 farm bill proposals.
U.S. ethanol plants powered by cow gas, trash catching on - 2007-01-23 Ranchers have long been fond of saying cattle manure smells like money.
Now, folks in the business of making ethanol are smelling dollars too - in the methane gas emitted by manure at large cattle feedlots and dairies.
Ethanols future tops priority list for Wisconsins bio industry - 2007-01-15 Several of Wisconsins top ethanol producers have joined together with state and national leaders to chart the course for Wisconsins bio industry. The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is Wisconsins first-ever alliance of top leaders in the bio industry.
European Commission Proposes New Energy Policy, Calls For 10% Biofuels by 2020 - 2007-01-11 Declaring that the EUs present energy policy is not sustainable, the European Commission (EC) has proposed a three-year action plan toward a common European energy policy that would improve the continents precarious energy security.
Syngenta and Diversa to Develop Enzymes for Biofuels - 2007-01-10 Syngenta and Diversa Corporation formed a 10-year research and development (R&D) partnership to develop a range of novel enzymes that will convert pre-treated cellulosic biomass economically to mixed sugars -- a critical step in the process of biofuel production.
The American Fuels Act of 2007: Bipartisan Effort Continues - 2007-01-08 Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Barack Obama (D-IL) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) announced Friday that they introduced The American Fuels Act of 2007 to both increase the production of renewable fuels like ethanol, and make that expanded volume of fuel more widely available to motorists nationwide.
Syngenta and Diversa Enter New 10-year Enzyme Partnership for Cellulosic Biofuels - 2007-01-08 Syngenta and Diversa Corporation have entered into a new 10-year research and development partnership focused on the discovery and development of a range of novel enzymes to convert pre-treated cellulosic biomass economically to mixed sugars for fermentation into biofuels.
Ethanex Energy and Eco-Energy Sign Ethanol Agreement - 2007-01-04 Ethanex Energy has entered into an agreement with Eco-Energy for the marketing of its corn ethanol production. Under the terms of the agreement Eco-Energy will purchase Ethanexs entire output of ethanol for a minimum of five years at prevailing market prices as well as provide certain transportation and logistics services.
Biomethane Looks Promising for 2007 - 2007-01-03 Biomethane, the focus of the January issue of Fleets & Fuels newsletter, is reported as promising as a viable renewable energy market.
D1 Oils to Raise £50m with New Offering; 10-fold Expansion in the Works - 2007-01-02 D1 Oils, the UK-based biodiesel producer, won shareholder approval at an extraordinary meeting (EGM) to place at least 29.8 million shares at 165p, raising almost £50 million (US$98.3 million). The offering, with an approved over-allotment of up to 35.2 million shares, will provide D1 with working capital for plant development and refinery expansion, and fund agronomy research and development.
India's Big Plans for Biodiesel - 2006-12-27 Biodiesel could be an important renewable substitute for fossil fuels. And, in certain parts of the world, governments and some corporations consider the jatropha plant, common in hot climates, one of the most promising sources of biodiesel.
Cellulosic Ethanol JV to Use Wood Chips - 2006-12-22 SunOpta Inc. signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with GreenField Ethanol Inc. to develop and implement commercial scale processes to produce cellulosic ethanol from wood chips.
Canada Sets Biofuels Targets - 2006-12-22 The requirement for 5% of gasoline will amount to a requirement for about 2.1 billion liters (555 million gallons US) of renewable fuel per year in 2010; 2% of diesel fuel and heating oil will require almost another 600 million liters (159 million gallons US) in 2012.
China Halts Expansion of Corn Ethanol Industry; Focus on Biomass Feedstocks - 2006-12-20 The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has ordered local governments to stop approving new projects that process corn for industrial uses, to use non-grain feedstocks to produce biofuels (e.g., cellulosic ethanol from biomass), and to develop the industry more effectively.
VERBIO to Build 100 Million Ethanol Plant in Germany - 2006-12-18 Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO) plans to build a bioethanol facility in the seaport of Rostock, Germany in 2007 with an annual capacity of 200,000 tonnes (67 million gallons US) of ethanol. The total investment is expected to be around 100 million (US$131 million).
China Clean Energy to Build Second Biodiesel Plant - 2006-12-15 China Clean Energy Inc. (CCE), a producer of biodiesel fuel and green specialty chemical products in China, plans to build a new biodiesel plant that will expand its production capacity by an additional 100,000 tonnes (30 million gallons US) per year.
Ethanol plant to add wind turbines - 2006-12-08 The Corn Plus ethanol plant in Winnebago is to add wind turbines to its facility during the next three to four months, moving closer to its ultimate goal of using no outside energy in the processing plant.
U.S. Army Stands to Gain Lightweight Portable Power - 2006-12-08 DuPont Fuel Cells and SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG announced the U.S. Department of Defense has completed a successful initial review of its program to introduce a reliable, lightweight, portable fuel cell power system for soldiers in the field using a modular power capability integrated onto the soldier's ensemble.
Mixed Prairie Grasses Are Better Biofuel Source - 2006-12-08 A new study led by David Tilman, Regents Professor of Ecology in the University of Minnesotas College of Biological Sciences, indicates that mixtures of native perennial grasses and other flowering plants provide more usable energy per acre than corn grain ethanol or soybean biodiesel and are far better for the environment.
Turning Switchgrass into Low Cost Ethanol - 2006-12-06 University of Rhode Island scientist aims to genetically modify switchgrass and produce 100% ethanol for less than $1 per gallon.
Mascoma and Tamarack Energy Focus on Cellulosic Ethanol - 2006-12-01 Tamarack Energy and Mascoma Corporation will collaborate on the joint development of cellulosic ethanol facilities in New York, as well as follow-on opportunities in Pennsylvania and New England states, leveraging wood mills and other production facilities.
Human waste used to create green fuel - 2006-11-29 A Canadian company is creating an alternative green fuel from a new source of energy that was under our noses all along - human sewage.
North Dakota pumped for E-85 - 2006-11-28 Some ethanol boosters say their product would be more attractive if drivers are allowed to select the percentage of the corn-based fuel that's blended in with regular gasoline.
Argentine Biofuels Industry Gets Organized - 2006-11-21 The Argentine Biofuels Chamber (ABC) is a new professional international trade association representing the biofuels industry in Argentina. Its mission is to coordinate and interact with a broad range of cooperators from the public and private sectors as well as academia.
Companies gear up to move ethanol - 2006-11-14 With new ethanol and biodiesel plants going online monthly and increasing demand for the homegrown fuel additives, transportation companies are scurrying to provide the needed trains, trucks and storage tanks to keep up with the rapidly growing industry.
India to Mandate E10 - 2006-11-09 Financial Express. India plans to introduce the mandatory blending of 10% ethanol (E10) into gasoline across the entire country from June 2007, according to Shri M. S. Srinivasan, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
This biofuel mooves along - 2006-11-08 AN economical, low-pollutant diesel fuel is being produced from beef fat in a world-first process at Brisbane's BP refinery.
DOE Selects California to Jumpstart E85 Ethanol Fueling Network - 2006-11-07 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a team comprised of CALSTART, General Motors, Pacific Ethanol, CleanFUEL USA, Community Environmental Council and others to receive grants to jump start an alternative fuel network in California.
Ethanol Producer VeraSun Announces Biodiesel Co-Production - 2006-11-03 VeraSun Energy Corporation, the US second-largest ethanol producer, plans to produce biodiesel from oil extracted from distillers dried grains (DDG), a co-product of the ethanol production process.
Closed-Loop Ethanol Plant to Start Production - 2006-11-02 The first closed-loop system for distilling commercial quantities of ethanol using methane gas recaptured from cow manure is set to begin production next month in Mead, Nebraska.
DOE Awards $8.6 Million to Increase Use and Availability of Alternative Fuels - 2006-10-27 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $8.6 million for 16 projects to expand the use of alternative transportation fuels. Combined with funding from the participants, the projects will total more than $25 million.
E85 investment necessary for industry - 2006-10-19 A biofuels industry advocate counters criticism of current E85 promotion and development, arguing we can see a future where ethanol is more than a gasoline additive.
Secretaries Bodman & Johanns Announce $17.5 M for Biofuels R&D Grants - 2006-10-12 Nearly $17.5 million in funding was announced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Mike Johanns and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel Bodman yesterday for 17 projects in research, development and demonstration that show collaboration among experts in the field of biomass.
Chevron Subsidiary to Work on Ethanol Plants - 2006-10-11 Chevron Energy Solutions (CES), a Chevron subsidiary that develops energy efficiency and alternative energy projects, will conduct preliminary work to prepare a proposal for the development of efficient ethanol production plants for Ethanex Energy.
Total Opens Its First E85 Pump in Paris; Plans 200 in France - 2006-10-10 That 200 would represent 40% of the 500 targeted by the French government as part of a major action plan for flex-fuel vehicles and infrastructure beginning next year.
Oneonta, NY Switches Diesel Fleet to B20 Biodiesel - 2006-10-09 The Daily Star. The city of Oneonta, New York (in the central part of the state, population approximately 14,000) has switched most of its diesel fleetincluding 14 transit buses and nearly all of the fire departments trucks and ambulancesto B20 biodiesel.
Environmentally safe bioheat warms county homes - 2006-10-06 As winter approaches, many families in Fairfield County plan to fill their tanks with oil produced from this year's soy crop to heat their homes.
Tucson to Convert Majority of Diesel Fleet to B20 Biodiesel - 2006-10-06 Following successful trials of B20 biodiesel (20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel) in a number of diesel trucks that began in July, the city of Tucson, Arizona has announced that it intends to convert the vast majority of its diesel fleet to B20.
DuPont and Broin to Partner on Cellulosic Ethanol from Corn Stover - 2006-10-05 DuPont and Broin, the largest dry mill ethanol producer in the US, are combining DuPonts bioengineering with Broins corn fractionation technology to advanced the development of the production of cellulosic bioethanol from corn stover in the US.
Chevron and NREL Ally to Advance Cellulosic Biofuels - 2006-10-04 Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) and the US Department of Energyss (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have formed a strategic research alliance to advance the development of renewable transportation fuels.
How Bush Looks to Define Energy-Policy Focus - 2006-09-29 President Bush said he would speed up his alternative-energy push during the remainder of his term with new spending focused on easing bottlenecks that are slowing the spread of ethanol in the market.
Pumped up about flex fuels - 2006-09-28 Good news for the environment: More motorists filling up with E85
Corn Oil from Ethanol Byproduct Converts into Biodiesel - 2006-09-28 Under a new agreement with an Illinois-based ethanol producer, GS CleanTech Corporation will extract about 12 million gallons per year of corn oil for conversion into a biodiesel feedstock.
France Pushes Wider Use of Flex-Fuel Cars by 2007 - 2006-09-27 Cars that can run on ethanol or conventional fuel will be widely available from September 2007 to ease France's dependency on fossil fuels, French Finance Minister Thierry Breton said on Tuesday.
New Corn-to-Ethanol Process Promises Lower Costs, Environmental Benefits - 2006-09-22 The process produces about 2.85 gallons of ethanol for every bushel of corn processed. That output is slightly higher than current methods, but the same process that creates the ethanol also creates other marketable products.
Argentine Company Researching New Uses for Ethanol - 2006-09-21 An Argentine company wants to take ethanol beyond the gasoline pump, and is researching ways to use the substance derived from beets, corn and sugar cane to replace fossil fuels in products such as brake fluid and engine coolant.
Termites Could Eat into Oil's Bottom Line - 2006-09-20 In order to make the economic production of cellulosic ethanol viable and cost-effective, the discovery of new enzymes must be found in order to convert agricultural biomass to clean burning fuel. Surprisingly, one rich source of these enzymes has been found in the digestive tracts of termites.
UA switching its vehicles to ethanol - 2006-09-19 The University of Arizona's motor pool is turning to an environmentally friendly ethanol fuel, becoming the first university west of the Mississippi to transition its fleet away from gasoline.
Rell pushes alternative fuels - 2006-09-19 Gov. M. Jodi Rell on Monday announced a four-year, $500 million program of tax cuts, investments and new programs to make the state's energy resources cheaper and greener.
Virgin Group Pledges to Invest $400 M in Renewable Energy - 2006-09-18 he Virgin Group's global empire -- which includes airplanes, music, cell phones, limousines, and most recently space tourism -- officially expanded into the renewable energy market this month with its new company, Virgin Fuels.
Cow power plan runs on barnyard byproduct - 2006-09-18 "Welcome to the Saudi Arabia of cattle manure," said Todd Carter, chief executive of Dallas-based Panda Ethanol Inc., as he stepped off a company jet at the municipal airport. "When I smell that, I smell money."
Honda to Begin Production of E100 Flex-Fuel Cars for Brazil - 2006-09-15 The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Honda will begin producing flex-fuel cars capable of running solely on bioethanolE100. The report follows Hondas announcement that it, in partnership with RITE, has developed a process for the production of cellulosic ethanol.
China to Triple Fuel Ethanol Output by 2010 - 2006-09-15 China plans to increase its fuel ethanol output from 1 million tonnes (333 million gallons US) last year to more than 3 million tonnes (1 billion barrels US) by 2010, according to a division chief from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
Research on Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Yields Results - 2006-09-13 Commercial production of cellulosic ethanol as a low-cost renewable fuel by Mascoma Corp., a cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol company, is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Modern, Clean Diesel Technology Made Better with Biodiesel from DaimlerChrysler - 2006-09-11 Modern, clean diesel engines will be a cornerstone of America''s energy solutions, and clean, renewable biodiesel fuel will be critical to the success of diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. market, a DaimlerChrysler executive says.
High hopes for processing fuel from plant stems and leaves - 2006-09-08 The project at Stickle's farm is one of many efforts in fields and laboratories across the country to develop ethanol from plants and biomass other than kernels of corn.
Fast-Growing Poplars Could Be Ethanol Source - 2006-09-07 Purdue University researchers are using genetic tools to design trees that can readily and inexpensively yield the substances needed to produce ethanol.
US Ethanol Production and Consumption Hits All-Time Record in June - 2006-08-30 US ethanol productionthe vast majority from cornincreased in June to 318,000 barrels per day (bpd), an increase of nearly 28% from June 2005 and an all-time record, according to statistics released by the Renewable Fuels Association.
Alternative fuel vehicle sales growing - 2006-08-29 With high prices and rising energy costs, more Americans are buying alternative fuel autos, including diesel, hybrids, and ethanol fuel vehicles.
Midwestern Governors Association Throw Support Behind 25x25 Initiative - 2006-08-28 Over the last two years, support has been building for the 25x'25 initiative, which would tap renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biogas and biofuels. More than 250 organizations and businesses from across the country have endorsed the vision.
Stockton snares biodiesel facility - 2006-08-21 A 2-year-old biodiesel startup company has secured a lease at the Port of Stockton to build one of the states first commercial production facilities.
Illinois Invests $25 Million to Help Build Five Ethanol and Biodiesel Plants - 2006-08-18 To help build five new state-of-the-art ethanol and biodiesel production facilities across Illinois, more than $25 million in new Opportunity Returns grants and additional support was announced by Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich.
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