Archive for November, 2008
Taiwan researchers discover more powerful wastewater treating, electricity producing bacterium
In Taiwan, researchers at the National Taiwan Ocean University announced that they have discovered a new bacterium, Shewanella decolorationis NTOU1, that treats wastewater while generating as much as six times more electricity than the commonly-used Shewanella putrefaciens ATCC8071T. The bacterium survives salinity of up to 75 per mille, and temperatures between 10 and 40 degrees [...]
South Korea announces B3 biodiesel mandate for 2012
In South Korea, the national government announced that they will shift the minimum biodiesel content from 1 percent to 3 percent, commencing in 2012.
Leyte Agri Corp partners with Praj, launches first Philippine ethanol plant
In the Philippines, Leyte Agri Corp announced a partnership with India’s Praj Industries to develop a 2 Mgy sugarcane ethanol plant, and said that the company has already commenced distilling operations. The plant is the first operating ethanol facility in the Philippines. The 10 Mgy San Carlos plant in Negros Occidental is expected to open [...]
KL Energy achieves 56% lift in glucose recovery for cellulosic ethanol production, reduces enzyme rate 22%
In South Dakota, KL Energy announced that it has been able to increase its overall glucose recovery rate by 56% per dry ton of wood while simultaneously reducing its enzyme rate by 22%. Testing for glucose recovery rate and enzyme levels was successfully completed at KL Energy’s feedstock testing facility. KL Energy has since made [...]
Mozambique’s Principle Energy goes forward with $290 million ethanol plant
In Mozambique, Principle Energy confirmed its plans to commence construction of its proposed $290 million ethanol plant near Dombe. The company raised $70 million in 2007, but has pushed back a scheduled capital raise of $90 million to 2009 because of the economic market dislocations.
Canada’s Intergrated Grain Processors Co-operative ethanol plant
In Canada, the Integrated Grain Processors Co-operative ethanol plant at Aylmer, Quebec has commended production. The $140 million 55 Mgy ethanol plant will have its official grand opening in December.
Minnesota’s Sen. Norm Coleman aims to incorporate Rural Renaissance plan with Obama energy and economic stimulus legislation
U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman said that he hopes to incorporate provisions of his Rural Renaissance plan into the overall investment in renewable energy and the economic stimulus legislation mooted for early next year.
Air New Zealand confirms for next week’s historic biofuels 747 test
In New Zealand, Air New Zealand confirmed that arrangements were complete for the December 3rd biodiesel-powered 747 test flight. The engine is believed to be using palm oil, and one engine will have a B40 mix for the test flight over the Hauraki Gulf, out of Auckland.
Dattilo Energies gets preliminary OK for $18 million biodiesel plant in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Dattilo Energies said that it has been preliminarily approved for its proposed $18 million biodiesel plant.
Iowa’s Hawkeye Renewables keps to normal schedules despite price, market upheavals
In Iowa, Hawkeye Renewables confirmed that it is operating its plants under normal schedules, despite the lock up in the credit markets and the falling prices of ethanol and corn. Hawkeye has four ethanol plants in Iowa.
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