The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, shed 1.51 percent to 73.94 on a broad renewables decline. For the day, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) fell 1.85 percent to $32.96, while BioFuel Energy (BIOF) plunged 6.72 percent to $2.22. Among other equities, Codexis (CDXS) skidded 7.07 percent to $9.99. Overall, declines led […]
81. Lonnie Ingram, PhD, Professor, University of Florida One of the most popular figures among the academic community, cellulosic ethanol pioneer Lonnie Ingram, whose lab produced much of the magic behind Verenium’s technology, is less well known in the broader global bioenergy industry, but nevertheless held down one of the highest-rated positions among academics. A […]
GDiesel – the “G” is short for “Gunnerman,” as in the family behind a blend of conventional ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and natural gas, which is manufactured by Reno, Nevada-based Advanced Refining Concepts. In August, GDiesel received formal certification as an “alternative fuel” from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The blend ratio is 2-1 […]
In the UK, the Renewable Fuels Agency was one of hundreds of government agencies, known locally as quangos, that were axed last week as bureaucrats looked to streamline services and make budget cuts. The RFA was responsible for monitoring the biofuels used as part of the Renewable Fuels Transport Obligation as well as for setting […]
In North Carolina, following the EPA’s decision to allow E15 for late model cars, NASCAR has announced that it will begin using E15 in its three national racing series beginning with the next season. The ethanol for the Sunoco E15 blend will only be sourced domestically. Bob Owens, senior vice president of Sunoco, said development […]
In Maryland, Bionol Clearfield, LLC and Perdue BioEnergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perdue AgriBusiness Inc., have entered into an agreement to have Perdue supply feedstock and sell co-products for Bionol’s 110 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Clearfield. Under the terms of the agreement, Perdue BioEnergy will supply approximately 40 million bushels of corn […]
ECOLOGICToni: Biofuel Energy News: Memphis Biofuels Plant To See Fresh Start. PaulWinters: Brazilian scientists back agro-power — biofuels are response, not cause of land use change. PANGEA_LINK: Watch Sec Gen discuss Food AND Fuel co-production, opportunities for African development w/ sustainable biofuels. MrsDigger: @TurbosLady9493 Environmentalist lobby worse than ethanol lobby. Ugh. chillservices: Powering fuel cells […]
In South Africa, the country is expecting to suffer from rolling blackouts again next year due to energy deficits and local energy services company MaNoa is suggesting that companies consider using solar-powered batteries or biofuel-powered generators. Diesel-operated generators are a common site throughout Africa because of ongoing energy insecurity, but the company says that despite […]
In the Bahamas, the first biodiesel production from the Bahamas Waste plant will be ready by the end of October, delayed from an original start date set for this week. The utilities ministry has recently granted permits for biodiesel production at three sites in New Providence and most recently in Abaco. More on the story.
In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association asked KCCI News for equal time, after KCCI aired “a one-sided hit piece on E15 that made a number of misleading statements.” In addition, there is a survey offered at this link that asks the following question: Will you buy the new 15 percent ethanol blend if […]
