Category: Thought Leadership

Can CO2 be a green chemical? Yes, when derived from biofuels and other sources

Can CO2 be a green chemical? Yes, when derived from biofuels and other sources

July 20, 2014 |

Thinking of carbon dioxide as a green chemical? What about the effects on the environment and economy? By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green-natured agent when applied in a growing number of industries. Further, it is often difficult to think of carbon dioxide as a green […]

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Advanced Biofuels: Suspended in Bureaucratic Animation

Advanced Biofuels: Suspended in Bureaucratic Animation

July 20, 2014 |

By Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association For months the biofuels industry has focused on the EPA’s issuance of the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO’s). Lobbying has been furious and consistent from all the various stakeholder groups that are impacted by the final numbers. It is expected that the final rule will be issued in […]

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Amyris extends deal with Kuraray for Biofene

Amyris extends deal with Kuraray for Biofene

April 1, 2014 |

In California, Amyris and Kuraray announced the expansion and extension of their ongoing collaboration in high performance polymers using Biofene®, Amyris’s brand of renewable farnesene. Under the transaction agreements, the parties have extended the duration of the research and development portion of their collaboration for at least two more years. The parties also reaffirmed their […]

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“Feinstein/Coburn Legislation Threatens Future of Biofuels Industry.”

“Feinstein/Coburn Legislation Threatens Future of Biofuels Industry.”

October 31, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: ISA_Interchange Biofuels: Good, But How Good? [free ISA book chapter]  #ISAuto #biofuels #energy leadrshpSystems Feinstein/Coburn Legislation Threatens Future of Biofuels Industry cillTaylor04 Chickens to benefit from biofuels bonanza

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“FarmBill talks begin today. ABFA supports energy title provisions that will foster production for advanced biofuels.”

“FarmBill talks begin today. ABFA supports energy title provisions that will foster production for advanced biofuels.”

October 30, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: PaulAtAlgenol We’re closer than you think! RT @bryanrwalsh The long road to next-generation #biofuels: BetterFuels #FarmBill talks begin today. ABFA supports energy title provisions that will foster production for advanced #biofuels algae For #RFS2 @EPA has approved Four companies’ #algae “Pathway Assessments” @VieselFuel Endicott Biofuels Global Energy Resources @TritonEnergy

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“ADM warns against cut in biofuels mandate.”

“ADM warns against cut in biofuels mandate.”

October 29, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: anujasaw Green Chemistry Community at Google+ SugarcaneBlog ADM warns against cut in biofuels mandate – Financial Times lizasteinhoff The Biodiesel Tide Is Going Out: Neste Oil Is Swimming Naked, 75% Downside

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“Isobutanol to the rescue.”

“Isobutanol to the rescue.”

October 28, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: BioFuels in the News – Uncovering Fraud sCB_Tweets Isobutanol to the rescue NewScience101 CCSI/ORNL Report: Food vs Fuel – Reducing Barriers To Bio Energy Growth

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Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields

Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields

October 27, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: zimelection Re-opening of ethanol plant boon for business vozodoliqamidy  Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields the_O_C_R An #infographic showing the growth of #alternative #fuel stations across the US:

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“Algae group looks to promote CO2 reuse in power plant rules.”

“Algae group looks to promote CO2 reuse in power plant rules.”

October 24, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: jasMaggu #Biofuel producers struggling to get land for scale-up bioenergyIntl Zimbabwe: Govt raises mandatory #ethanol blend in petrol from 5 to 10%, fuel dealers to comply by 10/11 airqualityjobs BIOFUELS: Algae group looks to promote CO2 reuse in power plant rules: The Algae…

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“Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod.”

“Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod.”

October 23, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: BioenergyIntl: Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod – Platts MSSmallBz [MS Biz Journal] KiOR secures #funding to increase #bio#fuels production bN3WS [Forbes] Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields

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