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“Biofuels: fuelling our future with slime and cooking oil – video.”

“Biofuels: fuelling our future with slime and cooking oil – video.”

July 24, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: nedosphilip Biofuels: fuelling our future with slime and cooking oil – video RepKristiNoem: Let’s get serious about an all-of-the-above American energy plan. The RFS and biofuels should be part of the equation TriBizLaw N.C. #Biofuels Center to close after state eliminates funding

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Biofuels Digest Index jumps to 73.36 as ethanol equities advance

Biofuels Digest Index jumps to 73.36 as ethanol equities advance

July 24, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, jumped 0.81 percent to 73.36 as ethanol equities advanced.  For the day, Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) jumped 6.56 percent to $17.54, while Cosan (CZZ) gained 3.08 percent to $16.76.  Among other equities, Verenium (VRNM) escalated 3.60 percent to $2.30. Overall, advances led declines […]

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Fast Swimmers: 10 Algae technologies, where are they in the race for the summit?

Fast Swimmers: 10 Algae technologies, where are they in the race for the summit?

July 23, 2013 |

Who’s in the lead? Who’s getting traction? Who’s near the summit? Who’s got the oxygen? We look at algae, algae, and more algae to see who’s getting where, when. Algae, algae, algae — growing almost as fast as algae itself are the number of companies that are exploring the technology since algae came back on […]

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For Farm Bill Clean Energy Programs, Mandatory Funding Is Crucial

For Farm Bill Clean Energy Programs, Mandatory Funding Is Crucial

July 23, 2013 |

By Lloyd Ritter and Ryan Stroschein, Agriculture Energy Coalition Now that both the U.S. House and Senate are moving toward a conference on the Farm Bill, it’s time to emphasize to both chambers the need for robust mandatory funding for energy title programs. These programs unlock significant private investment capital for renewable energy and energy […]

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G-OIL added to Federal procurement list

G-OIL added to Federal procurement list

July 23, 2013 |

In Florida, Green Earth Technologies’ G-OIL Bio-based Full Synthetic Motor Oil, which currently displays the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Certified BioPreferred® Product Label, is now identified as a Federal Procurement Preferred Product within the newly created 4-cycle “crankcase” engine oil category. To date, G-OIL is the only listed product in this newly created category. More on […]

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“The #RFS supports ~400K American jobs, & creating more everyday w/increased biofuels investment.”

“The #RFS supports ~400K American jobs, & creating more everyday w/increased biofuels investment.”

July 23, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: GrowthEnergy The #RFS supports ~400K American jobs, & creating more everyday w/increased #biofuels investment: allaboutbiomass Rachel Smolker: Biofuels and Biomass Lose Favor: Investors Beware! EnergyFactCheck: The #RFS spurred construction of cellulosic #biofuels facilities in over 20 states. Industry poised to attract $69b

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VAZ 1600 NewGen Shredder from Vecoplan

VAZ 1600 NewGen Shredder from Vecoplan

July 23, 2013 |

The VAZ 1600, one of Vecoplan’s New Generation shredders, incorporates a wide range of innovations that improve performance, increase durability and decrease maintenance time. These features and options include: direct drives, double sidewalls, reversible counter knives, hydraulic swing-up screen carriages, rotatable screens, and externally adjustable counter knives. Direct drives increase torque, eliminate drive belts, lower […]

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Biofuels Digest Index edges up to 72.77 as ethanol equities gain

Biofuels Digest Index edges up to 72.77 as ethanol equities gain

July 23, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.12 percent to 72.77 as ethanol equities gained. For the day, Green Earth Technologies (GETG) jumped 40.00 percent to $0.14, while Gevo (GEVO) shed 2.66 percent to $1.83. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) slid back 5.00 percent to $0.38. Overall, declines led […]

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12 Bellwether Biofuels Projects – where do they stand?

12 Bellwether Biofuels Projects – where do they stand?

July 22, 2013 |

Advanced biofuels – mirage or reality? In January we wrote: “When these 12 projects open for business (or not) in 2013, you’ll know for sure.” So, what do we know? Advanced, next-generation biofuels are on the march, say the supporters. Next-generation biofuels are a debacle, according to a chorus of skeptics including the editorial page […]

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AAA Taking Heat for E15 Position

AAA Taking Heat for E15 Position

July 22, 2013 |

By Brooke Coleman Executive Director, Advanced Ethanol Council In case you missed it, a skirmish broke out last week between AAA South Dakota and AAA National over AAA’s position on ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The catalyst for the disagreement is an oil industry funded television advertisement currently running in South Dakota and […]

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