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DSM topping 4 categories in biofuels’ Hot Partners Poll

DSM topping 4 categories in biofuels’ Hot Partners Poll

May 28, 2013 |

In Florida, voting is now underway in the 2013 Hot Partners competition, and will continue through Friday June 14 at 5pm EDT. As voting resumed this week, DSM surged again to tie or lead in three categories (Pre-treatment systems and processing systems – via the POET-DSM joint venture – and a tie with Coca-Cola for strategic […]

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Cereplast takes action on contract violation

Cereplast takes action on contract violation

May 28, 2013 |

In Nevada, OTCMAGIC reports that Cereplast has started an action against Magna Group and Hanover Holdings I in the United Stated District Court situated in Southern District of New York. Cereplast is alleging that Hanover Holdings I had violated the contract. Cereplast Inc also alleged against Magna Group, the violation of contract and implied covenant […]

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Vestiage seeking to launch exclusive territories for Reluma brand sales in the U.S.

Vestiage seeking to launch exclusive territories for Reluma brand sales in the U.S.

May 28, 2013 |

In California, Vestiage announced that it is taking applications for the awarding of exclusive Vestiage territories for the sale of Reluma throughout the United States. Qualified businesses and individuals that desire to sell the premium human stem cell derived facial care and hair care line of products are encouraged to apply. Vestiage describes itself as […]

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“Irish Presidency suggests dropping limit on crop-based biofuels.”

“Irish Presidency suggests dropping limit on crop-based biofuels.”

May 28, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: ePURE_ethanol: Irish Presidency suggests dropping limit on crop-based #biofuels bluebonnetbunny Mushrooms may have stopped coal from forming 300 million years ago – could be key to creating new biofuels Leborated @ScaniaGroup: Scania: Tailor-made bus systems running on biofuels are the most sustainable choice here and now. #UITP

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Polish government to further support biomass energy companies

Polish government to further support biomass energy companies

May 27, 2013 |

In Poland, the government is proposing new legislation to boost investment in biomass power production. The move comes after biomass companies criticized the government for not doing more to help them after prices for green certificates dropped. The government requires power companies to supply a certain percentage of their power from renewable sources which is […]

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The Battle of the Beltway: DoD awards $16M towards parity-cost, drop-in, non-food biofuels

The Battle of the Beltway: DoD awards $16M towards parity-cost, drop-in, non-food biofuels

May 27, 2013 |

DoD goes forward, after internal wrangle, with advanced biofuels program via $16M phase 1 investment. With industry cost share, project totals $33M: aims for sub-$4, drop-in military biofuels.  In Washington, the DoD will award three contracts totaling $16 million to Emerald Biofuels, Natures BioReserve and Fulcrum Biofuels for drop-in military biofuels, according to Sharon Burke, […]

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Novozymes, BASF, POET, DSM, Coca-Cola and USDA among leaders in biofuels’ Hot Partners poll

Novozymes, BASF, POET, DSM, Coca-Cola and USDA among leaders in biofuels’ Hot Partners poll

May 27, 2013 |

In Florida, voting is now underway in the 2013 Hot Partners competition, and will continue through Friday June 14 at 5pm EDT. In voting last week, POET, DSM, the US Navy, DuPont, Coca-Cola and BASF were among the companies that took new leads among the 16 Partnership categories. Voting is open to all Digest subscribers – […]

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Absolute Energy launches direct E85 distribution to retailers at $1.93 per gallon

Absolute Energy launches direct E85 distribution to retailers at $1.93 per gallon

May 27, 2013 |

In Iowa, Absolute Energy, a 115 million gallon per year ethanol plant near the Iowa-Minnesota border, is now offering E85, a fuel blend containing 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, directly to retailers and is passing on the RIN value generated by blending ethanol. According to OPIS, recent prices for E85 at Iowa terminals […]

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US biodiesel production hits 110 million gallons in April

US biodiesel production hits 110 million gallons in April

May 27, 2013 |

In Washington, the EPA said that 110 million gallons of biodiesel were produced in April. According to the NBB, while EPA data shows a total of more than 118 million gallons of Biomass-based Diesel for April, that total also includes production of renewable diesel. The biodiesel portion of the total was 110 million gallons – […]

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OPW Fueling Components, OPW Fluid Transfer Group in management merge

OPW Fueling Components, OPW Fluid Transfer Group in management merge

May 27, 2013 |

In Ohio, OPW Fueling Components, a leader in commercial and retail fueling equipment, and sister company OPW Fluid Transfer Group, a leader in fluid transfer equipment, announced today that effective immediately they will combine their leadership structures to form the world’s largest group focused on the distribution and transportation of critical fluids and fuels. Both […]

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