Sustainable Power successfully tests 580 KW generator using unrefined biocrude

In Texas, Sustainable Power said that it has successfully tested a 580 KW power generator from Texas Power Systems using fuel directly generated by the company’s biocrude reactors, without additional refining. The company also said that it had acquired a 30 percent stake in Texas Power Systems as it negotiates with potential clients for operation in Central and South America by the company’s joint venture partners.

Free Subscription to the Daily Biofuels Digest e-newsletter

Related Stories

Australian researchers report breakthrough on biocrude production process; new process more stable, uses waste

In Australia, CSIRO and Monash University announced a new process for producing what it termed a "concentrated biocrude" they reported is more stable than previous biocrudes. The Furafuel biocrude pro...

Biofuels Digest Special Report on Gasification & Pyrolysis: Sustainable Power a leader in catalyst-based pyrolysis

Sustainable Power first was profiled in the Digest in January 2008, when the company was first testing algal biomass for its fast pyrolysis process that  uses nanobacteria as catalysts and aims to li...

UK’s Carbon Trust pledges $10 million for pyrolysis research; process creates synthetic crude from biomass

In England, The Carbon Trust has pledged $10 million to fund pyrolysis projects. Pyrolysis is the chemical decomposition of organic materials by heating in the absence of oxygen or other reagents R...

Sustainable Power signs 300 ton per day municipal solid waste contract; will convert to power, biocrude

In Texas, Sustainable Power announced that it has signed an agreement with Amecks to acquire a supply of 300 tons per day of pelletized municipal solid waste, which will be converted into power by the...

Successful demonstration of bio-crude production capability in Texas; test results awaited from algae-to-crude test

In Texas, US Sustainable Energy conducted a successful demonstration of its soybean-to-crude oil production capabilities at its Baytown, TX facility. The biocrude producer is also awaiting lab results...

Sustainable Power to acquire Angel Eyes Produce; will provide biomass-to-power for hydroponic food producer

In Texas, biocrude pioneer Sustainable Power announced that it will partner with Sustainable Produce to acquire Angel Eyes Produce of Massena, NY. Sustainable Power will produce electricity from bi...