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Gushan may shed China biodiesel division

Gushan may shed China biodiesel division

December 28, 2011 |

In China, Gushan Environmental Energy may look to dump its biodiesel business if it can’t find a way to operate it on a positive cash flow basis. The bulk of the company’s revenues during July-September came from its recycled copper products business rather than its biodiesel business, which saw a sharp decline during the quarter. […]

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Eni, Sonagol partner for biodiesel R&D in Angola

Eni, Sonagol partner for biodiesel R&D in Angola

December 28, 2011 |

In Angola, Italy’s Eni has signed an agreement with the country’s national oil company Sonangol to jointly develop projects including a pilot project in food and biodiesel. The agreement also includes gas as well as mining projects. The agreement is a further step in the consolidation of Eni’s presence in Angola, strengthening its commitment to […]

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Eni, Sonagol partner for biodiesel R&D in Angola

Eni, Sonagol partner for biodiesel R&D in Angola

December 28, 2011 |

In Angola, Italy’s Eni has signed an agreement with the country’s national oil company Sonangol to jointly develop projects including a pilot project in food and biodiesel. The agreement also includes gas as well as mining projects. The agreement is a further step in the consolidation of Eni’s presence in Angola, strengthening its commitment to […]

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MMI partners with Micromidas, Michigan on renewable biomaterials R&D

MMI partners with Micromidas, Michigan on renewable biomaterials R&D

December 28, 2011 |

In Michigan, Michigan Molecular Institute reports they have entered into a collaboration with Micromidas of California to research biopolymers and their building blocks.  MMI is also working with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan for their renewable propylene glycol derivates research.  MMI has received $135,000 in funding from Micromidas, and $25,000 from CMPM.  MMPI was […]

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MMI partners with Micromidas, Michigan on renewable biomaterials R&D

MMI partners with Micromidas, Michigan on renewable biomaterials R&D

December 28, 2011 |

In Michigan, Michigan Molecular Institute reports they have entered into a collaboration with Micromidas of California to research biopolymers and their building blocks.  MMI is also working with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan for their renewable propylene glycol derivates research.  MMI has received $135,000 in funding from Micromidas, and $25,000 from CMPM.  MMPI was […]

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"Strangest Sources for Car Fuel in 2011."

"Strangest Sources for Car Fuel in 2011."

December 28, 2011 |

Today on Twitter. Danny_Concannon: @Tom1247 I will say that I’m a lot more enthusiastic about driving toward future (biofuels, solar) than dragging past behind us. cscmp: Jim Rekoske From Honeywell On Developing Biofuels : cscmp: Allele_Biotech: Biofuels pathway choices should be based on energy conversion efficiency and carbon balance, not just volume as in ETOH […]

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“Strangest Sources for Car Fuel in 2011.”

“Strangest Sources for Car Fuel in 2011.”

December 28, 2011 |

Today on Twitter. Danny_Concannon: @Tom1247 I will say that I’m a lot more enthusiastic about driving toward future (biofuels, solar) than dragging past behind us. cscmp: Jim Rekoske From Honeywell On Developing Biofuels : cscmp: Allele_Biotech: Biofuels pathway choices should be based on energy conversion efficiency and carbon balance, not just volume as in ETOH […]

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Ultrasound's impact on biodiesel: new research

Ultrasound's impact on biodiesel: new research

December 28, 2011 |

In Serbia, researchers at the University of Niš explores the effects of ultrasound action in biodiesel production including effects on enzyme catalysts. The research published in the February 2012 issue of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews also looks at how the process can reduce biodiesel production costs.

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Ultrasound’s impact on biodiesel: new research

Ultrasound’s impact on biodiesel: new research

December 28, 2011 |

In Serbia, researchers at the University of Niš explores the effects of ultrasound action in biodiesel production including effects on enzyme catalysts. The research published in the February 2012 issue of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews also looks at how the process can reduce biodiesel production costs.

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RFA slams EPA for delay in 2012-13 RFS mandates

RFA slams EPA for delay in 2012-13 RFS mandates

December 28, 2011 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Agency is slamming the EPA for not having yet released the compliance standards for the 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards and 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard program which were meant for release on Nov. 30. In a letter to EPA administrator Lisa Jackson, the RFA says that the […]

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