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US ethanol production dips, says EIA

US ethanol production dips, says EIA

May 9, 2013 |

In Washington, the EIA reports that weekly ethanol production averaged 843,000 barrels per day (b/d) — or 35.41 million gallons daily. That is down 14,000 b/d from the week before. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 846,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 12.97 billion gallons. Stocks of ethanol stood at 16.8 million […]

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Coordinating Research Council releases report comparing renewable diesel with standard diesel

Coordinating Research Council releases report comparing renewable diesel with standard diesel

May 9, 2013 |

In Florida, ARA submitted a sample of its ReadiDiesel for a Coordinating Research Council (CRC) alternative and renewable diesel study — resulting in the report “Advanced Alternative and Renewable Diesel Fuels: Detailed Characterization of Physical and Chemical Properties” that compares the results of detailed analyses of the physical and chemical properties of ten advanced alternative and renewable […]

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CLSA Capital Partners invests $10 million in Camson Bio Technologies

CLSA Capital Partners invests $10 million in Camson Bio Technologies

May 9, 2013 |

In Hong Kong, DealCurry reports that CLSA Capital Partners is investing $10 million in Camson Bio Technologies. In return, Camson will issue over 41 million shares at $1.1 per share, and over 16 million convertible warrants priced at $3.21 each. The articles states that will give CLSA a 19.6% stake in Camson. Camson is a […]

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Indonesia will likely file a WTO complain if EU proceeds with penalties over biodiesel subsidies and dumping

Indonesia will likely file a WTO complain if EU proceeds with penalties over biodiesel subsidies and dumping

May 9, 2013 |

In Indonesia, Reuters reports that representatives of industry and Indonesian government officials have concluded two days of talks with EU delegates concerning its investigation into illegal subsidies and dumping of biodiesel. Paulus Tjakrawan, general secretary of industry body the Indonesian Biofuel Producers’ Association is quoted, “They will impose penalties because of politics. It is over-protection […]

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New, free monthly report on to German oilseed, biodiesel market debuts from UFOP

New, free monthly report on to German oilseed, biodiesel market debuts from UFOP

May 9, 2013 |

In Germany, UFOP has released “UFOP – Market Information – Oilseeds and Biofuels”  in an English language version. Issues include market analysis and attractive graphs and graphics. The report will, like the German version, be published every first Friday of the month. The first issue is available here.

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Free webinar for rendering and waste oil companies selling into UK and EU

Free webinar for rendering and waste oil companies selling into UK and EU

May 9, 2013 |

In the EU, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials is hosting a free webinar to learn about the procedures and documentation that will be required of rendering and waste oil companies selling into the UK and EU market. It’s a great option for rendering or waste oil companies looking to sell into the UK or EU […]

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iTeknik Holding Corporation Signs Agreement to Market BioFusion

iTeknik Holding Corporation Signs Agreement to Market BioFusion

May 9, 2013 |

In Michigan, iTeknik Holding Corporation has signed an agreement with BioFusion, Inc. to help expand the sales of BioFusion’s unique, bio-based products for home, office, commercial and military markets. Biofusion already sells products under several of its own trademarks such as BioFusion, Green Beast, Clutter Clean and Natures Solution  Biofusion also sells private label products […]

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Cereplast to open office in Italy, close office in Germany, and move HQ to Indiana

Cereplast to open office in Italy, close office in Germany, and move HQ to Indiana

May 9, 2013 |

In Italy and Indiana, Cereplast is realigning itself and lowering its expenses. Cereplast is moving its European headquarters to its office in Milan, Italy and is closing the office in Bönen, Germany in order to strategically focus the Company’s efforts on the most immediate and dynamic markets for bioplastics in Europe. These changes are effective […]

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Eccotopia to sign joint venture agreement with Pacific Tree West

Eccotopia to sign joint venture agreement with Pacific Tree West

May 9, 2013 |

In South Africa, Eccotopia and Pacific Tree West are in the process of signing a joint venture agreement for the marketing, development and implementation of Megafolia tree plantations throughout the Republic of South Africa. The Megafolia tree has been designed to provide a distinctively broad variety of uses including the phytoremediation of ground water and topsoil, […]

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“The European Parliament is making a bad biofuels proposal worse.”

“The European Parliament is making a bad biofuels proposal worse.”

May 9, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: wynndalcoEnt DOE Announces New Webinars on Integrating Solar Power into the Grid, Using Biofuels in Military Vehicles & more Sean_OHanlon: How #Algae #Biofuels technologies are growing in Qatar LeadrshpSystems The European Parliament is making a bad biofuels proposal worse

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