In South Korea, converting organic waste to solid biofuel usually requires a large investment and operation cost including facilities, equipment, utilities, and energy. Thus, Kinava’s new technology of Hybrid Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) costs only 1/3 of utilities and energy compared to conventional drying technology. On top of that it effectively addresses the stench problems of stinky […]
In Massachusetts, Greasezilla announced the development of an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel byproduct on behalf of its customers. Greasezilla systems produce a Brown Grease Advanced Biofuel (ABF) in nearly every region of the country. The distribution network offers Greasezilla’s clients a proven channel that provides the best value for […]
In Illinois, Illinois Soybean Growers Government Relations Committee Chairman, Ron Kindred, a soybean and corn farmer from Atlanta, Ill., has released the following statement in reaction to Governor Pritzker’s proposed Consumers and Climate First Act: “ISG is encouraged by the Governor’s actions in proposing to decarbonize fuels by using biodiesel blends, and we support the […]
In North Dakota, ADM announced its plan to build North Dakota’s first-ever dedicated soybean crushing plant and refinery to meet fast-growing demand from food, feed, industrial and biofuel customers, including producers of renewable diesel. Based in Spiritwood, ND, the approximately $350 million crush and refining complex will feature state-of-the-art automation technology and have the capacity […]
In Argentina, Tucuma Noticias reports President Alberto Fernández extended the biofuels blending mandate for 60 days, which has been in force since 2006. The signature is given a few days after the expiration of the current standard. Now, the ruling party will seek consensus for its new mandate that is significantly lower for both biodiesel […]
In Canada, University of Alberta research is brewing up better ways to help ethanol producers make the most of plant waste they use to make their fuel. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) created in the U of A biorefining process have generally been found to have the strength and stiffness of steel, as well as properties that […]
In Arizona, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack delivered remarks to the leading voices of the biofuels industry at Growth Energy’s 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC). In a video address, Sec. Vilsack outlined USDA’s commitment to the biofuel industry and discussed his focus on championing ethanol’s critical role for rural economies and in attaining the Biden Administration’s climate goals: “I’m certain that […]
In Norway, Nutreco’s aquaculture division Skretting will validate Finnish biotech start-up eniferBio’s new novel ingredient Pekilo protein through salmon feeding trials held in R&D facilities at the Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) in Norway. To prepare for the trial, eniferBio is teaming up with Tereos to supply Pekilo mycoprotein for the validation testing. To start […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks finally began to build again after six weeks of losses. Ethanol stocks reached 20.44 million barrels, up 704,000 barrels from the week prior thanks to ethanol production reaching an average of 952,000 barrels. That level is still 84,000 bpd below the same […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that although the sugarcane crush is well under way, ethanol prices are being driven higher by the continued premium for sugar production. But hydrous ethanol remains competitive over gasoline at the pump, keeping demand steady amidst a tightening supply scenario that has the market concerned whether ethanol production can keep up. […]
