In Chile earlier this month, Bio Architecture Lab broke ground on an experimental pilot facility producing ethanol from Macrocystis pyrifera (macro algae). Macroalgae: that’s seaweed, and more about why macro algae is really, really important, in a moment. The Pilot Facility The facility, expected to be operational in 2012 will allow the company to demonstrate […]
The Top 100 People in Bioenergy – what are the stories behind the list? Today, we look at the personalities ranked #51 through #75. In Florida, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack headed the “Top 100 People in Bioenergy” as voted by the readers of Biofuels Digest and the Digest’s editorial board, just edging out […]
In Washington, the U.S. Navy is under scrutiny for spending $12 million to purchase biojet fuel at $15 per gallon compared to the standard aviation-fuel price of $3.97 per gallon. The Navy defends the purchase by stating it will accelerate the production of domestically produced fuel and contribute to the Navy’s goal of 50% renewable […]
In California, Christmas trees in San Francisco will be converted into biofuel as part of the city’s 25th annual “Treecycling” program. Recology SF will collect Christmas trees from city residents in January in order to divert the fir trees from Bay Area landfills. The company will pick up trees curbside, turn them into wood chips […]
In China, the Commerce Ministry announced it will extend an anti-dumping probe on imports of U.S. distillers’ dried grains (DDGs) until June 28, 2012 before making a final ruling. The ministry said the extension was necessary because the case was “special and complicated”. It launched the investigation a year ago, threatening trade that grew massively […]
In India, World Health Energy Holdings Inc., an algae-to-biodiesel and commercial aquatic feed developer, signed a letter of intent with Prime Inc. India to develop a proposed biodiesel production facility in India that would expand to 250 acres with a budget of up to $100 million. The proposed sites for development are in Tamil Nadu […]
In Brazil, the government will lend up to $268.64 million (500m reais) per year for ethanol makers to stock biofuel in a measure aimed at securing adequate supplies during the inter-harvest. The measure, which was announced in April but not yet put into force, guarantees mills will have an annual loan available for storage over […]
In Brazil, the government will lend up to $268.64 million (500m reais) per year for ethanol makers to stock biofuel in a measure aimed at securing adequate supplies during the inter-harvest. The measure, which was announced in April but not yet put into force, guarantees mills will have an annual loan available for storage over […]
In Spain, Cidetec-IK4 technological center will be leading a project to develop bioplastic from waste by using nanotechnology. Waste products will include almond nut shells, banana plants, and crustacean shells. The project will run from 2012 to 2014, with partners from companies, organizations and/or universities in Chile, Columbia, Belgium, Germany and Spain. The principal concern […]
PlattsPower: EPA rolls the dice on cellulosic #biofuels. TheComedianGer: “advanced” biofuels will make up 0.1% of alternative fuels in the US in 2012 AskQuestionsPls: Greay article on UOPs biofuel technology by Fast Company. OPISBiofuels: @iowafuel touts release of 2012 Iowa Caucus Voter Guide. Gives ppl candidates’ views on RFS, pro-ethanol issues. agosygegyv: North Korea Should […]
