In Iowa, the Iowa Capital Dispatch newspaper reports that landowners who have been fighting against Summit Carbon Solution’s carbon sequestration pipeline and their attempts to use iminent domain to secure the land required for the project have filed a motion for reconsideration with the Polk County District Court regarding its ruling in December. That ruling […]
In Iowa, the Des Moines Register reports Iowa District Court for Polk County has sent back a decision to the Iowa Utilities Commission regarding the Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline’s proposed rerouting in light of South Dakota’s banning of eminent domain for pipelines. The ruling has paused a case against the project by opponenents because a […]
In Iowa, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 108 projects during their quarterly meeting on Dec. 17 to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The approved projects are in 46 counties and represent nearly $4.59 million in total requests, including $3,987,039.12 for 93 ethanol-related projects and […]
In Iowa, CyRide has been awarded $14.6 million through the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Program to expand its administrative, maintenance, and bus storage facility and convert 20 buses to 100% biodiesel (B100). This includes installation of an underground B100 fuel tank and on-site blending equipment to support year-round use. CyRide is currently […]
In Iowa, Celignis USA Corporation, the U.S. franchise of bioeconomy analytics and bioprocess development leader Celignis, recently announced the launch of commercial operations at its 10,000 sq. ft. laboratory in Waterloo, Iowa. Celignis USA will offer the full Celignis portfolio of analytical and bioprocess development services directly to U.S.-based clients. These are based on the […]
In Iowa, Kemin Industries acquires CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. This strategic move strengthens Kemin’s position as a global leader in enzyme innovation for markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell’s fermentation […]
In Iowa, KSCJ News reports Summit Carbon Solutions has asked the Iowa Utilities Commission if it would allow for some changes that could mean starting construction before receiving permission in South Dakota and North Dakota as required by the pipeline construction permit approved last summer. The company has gained permission in North Dakota but not […]
In Iowa, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. Leveraging multi-stage stillage washing and thin stillage clarification, the system increases oil yield by optimizing oil separation at multiple points throughout production including recovering oil from backset streams. Designed […]
In Iowa, BioMADE announced its plans to establish and operate a new pilot-scale bioindustrial manufacturing facility near Ames. The 15,000 sq. ft. multi-user facility will include up to 10,000-liter industrial fermenters, dry and wet lab space, and downstream processing capabilities centered around the development of agricultural bioproducts, chemicals, and food. At a total project value […]
In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based HELM, is officially starting production of QIRA®, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to a fossil-derived equivalent used in the manufacture of consumer goods. The […]
