In California, a new report from the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) in Berkeley projects that development of cost-competitive algae biofuel production will require much more longterm research, development and demonstration. “It is clear,” the EBI scientists conclude, “that algal oil production will be neither quick nor plentiful – 10 years is a reasonable projection for […]
This week, Pike Research released a report projecting the growth of algal fuel production to only 61 million gallons per year by 2020. Interestingly, the Pike Group projected an overall value of $1.3 billion, or more than $20 per gallon. Hmmm. Here’s a summary of the Pike findings. Hurdles to commercialization indicated by the group? […]
81. Lonnie Ingram, PhD, Professor, University of Florida One of the most popular figures among the academic community, cellulosic ethanol pioneer Lonnie Ingram, whose lab produced much of the magic behind Verenium’s technology, is less well known in the broader global bioenergy industry, but nevertheless held down one of the highest-rated positions among academics. A […]
We hear so much about the ethanol blend wall, that we can be excused for thinking it is the primary wall, or threshold, out there. The Growth Energy publicity juggernaut ceaselessly reminds us that, at 10 percent blends of ethanol, the US can absorb only about 13 billion gallons of ethanol before it has nowhere […]
In California, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, voted the 19th Hottest Company in Bioenergy for 2009-2010 by Digest readers and a panel of international selectors, announced that the company has changed its name to BlueFire Renewables to more clearly illustrate the company’s capabilities in renewable energy. BlueFire Renewables will continue to trade as BFRE.OB. Its not the […]
In Washington, here’s a look at some of the more interesting biofuel-related patent applications logged at the US Patent and Trademark Office in recent weeks. The USPTO’s archive is not for the faint of heart, or those with a love of simple, plain language, but certainly provides copious evidence that biofuels inventiveness is all around […]
In Texas, Valero announced a joint development deal with Florida-based Algenol Biofuels, describing a “relatively small investment” but not offering details on the deal. Algenol said in media reports that the development deal calls for the two companies to place algae farms next to refineries, and using the carbon dioxide as a feedback for the […]
The following article is adapted and expanded from remarks given at the Philippine Embassy, Washington DC, on April 29th, by Biofuels Digest editor Jim Lane. It recaps themes and highlights from the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference as well as touching on concepts such as food vs fuel, sustainable biofuels, and why biofuels matter. Your Excellency, […]
