Category Archives: Biofuels

EPA to defer biogenic emissions regulations for 3 years

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Ethanol Producer Magazine. In a move that will benefit ethanol producers nationwide, the U.S. EPA announced Jan. 12 that it will defer greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting requirements for biogenic emissions for three years while it … Continue reading →

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New Company to Become Leader in Algal Biofuels

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the press release. A new Australian company has been established to produce commercial quantities of clean, “green” fuels from algae.

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Clean Cities Presents Ethanol Industry Overview Webinar

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Laura B.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2010, Clean Cities in the Vehicle Technologies Program will host a Webinar focusing on the state of the ethanol industry. Title: Ethanol Industry Overview Webinar Host: DOE Clean Cities Speaker: Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association Date: … Continue reading →

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DOE Webinar January 24: Photosynthesis for Hydrogen and Fuels Production

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Program is offering a Webinar on Monday, January 24, 2011, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern titled “Improving Photosynthesis for Hydrogen and Fuels Production” in conjunction with the Biomass Program. Register … Continue reading →

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Qantas to Produce Biojet Fuel from Waste

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at EcoGeek. Australian airline Qantas will announce this month that they will be building the world’s second commercial-scale plant to produce biojet fuel completely made from waste for its aircraft.

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President Signs Bill Extending Energy Efficiency, Renewable Provisions

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Laura B.

Via EERE News. President Obama on December 17 signed a bill that temporarily extends through 2011 various energy efficiency and renewable energy provisions, including Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which provides cash assistance to energy producers … Continue reading →

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Biomass Sugars

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Integrated Process Improvements for Biochemical Conversion of Biomass Sugars: From Pretreatment to Substitutes for Petroleum-based Feedstocks, Products and Fuels.  Through this RFP, DOE seeks projects to develop and demonstrate integrated bench scale … Continue reading →

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German study shows rapeseed GHG potential

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. The German Biomass Research Center has conducted a study on optimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rapeseed-based biodiesel. The goal of the study was to analyze the current default values for GHGs from … Continue reading →

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BP Develops Improved Ethanol, Hasn't Spilled It Yet

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Fast Company. BP has a long way to go before it can redeem itself from last spring’s oil disaster, but helping to wean the planet off the sticky black stuff is a start. The oil … Continue reading →

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DOE scientists make cell wall breakthrough

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Ethanol Producer Magazine. After three years of extensive research, scientists at the U.S. DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory believe they have uncovered an important piece of the plant cell wall mystery that has previously stumped researchers … Continue reading →

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