January 2010
73 posts
California Senators Propose Bill to Spur... →
Some of our projects would be eligible for this federal grant program (30%).
December 2009
68 posts
Ethanol's Blend Wall: An Initiative With Many... →
14 billion gallons of ethanol per year is the blend limit.
Honeywell’s UOP receives “Biofuels Digest Company... →
UOP wins company of the year award for its green diesel, green jet, green gasoline technology.
All Fuels Wins Time To Block Valero Refinery... →
All Fuels claims it bid $77 MM while Valero only bid $72 MM.
National Journal Online -- Insider... →
Article notes that Dept of Interior is working to increase renewable fuels production on public lands.
New life for lumber mills brings jobs,... →
Article notes use of timber waste in production of renewable fuels.
Governors sign pact on carbon standards in fuel -... →
Bioenergy, by Biofuels Digest Group News |... →
Info on effect of Congress to extend blender’s tax credit when blending biodiesel.
Neb. Ethanol Plant Draws $30M at Bankruptcy Sale -... →
Nobel biodiesel technology set to deploy -... →
A new technology for biodiesel and specialty chem production.
EIA Energy Outlook Projects Moderate Growth in... →
US Govt agency predicts growth of renewables.
Ethanol Industry: Protect Corn to Save Second-Gen... →
Industry groups say second gen ethanol will die without support for first gen corn based ethanol.
Vilsack confident biodiesel tax incentive will be... →
Many biodiesel plants will shut down until tax credit is re-enacted.
Greenhouse gas decision is target of coordinated... →
Algae-Biodiesel Maker Looking at Food Biz -... →
It will be harder than they think to get algae products into the food market.
Future of biodiesel depends on federal subsidies |... →
Article notes that the biodiesel industry needs the $1.00 gallon tax credit, which actually goes to the refiners that blend it into their diesel product.
“Grassley urged Congress recently to renew the $1-a-gallon subsidy. It’s...”
– Future of biodiesel depends on federal subsidies | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ
Petrobras invests more in ethanol production
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Petrobras is the state oil company in Brazil, and now has 15% of its ethanol production. Looking to expand, deals with China.
Cellulosic-Ethanol Mandate Faces Snags - WSJ.com →
The story notes the difficulty of obtaining funding for renewable fuel projects, including the next generation technologies.
West Salem Machinery - WSM - wood recycling and... →
This equipment can be used to prepare woody biomass for use in renewable energy systems.
Ethanol Groups Sue California Over Low-Carbon Rule... →
At core in this dispute is the indirect land use issue; i.e., does use of corn in the U.S. to produce ethanol cause land use changes in other countries?
Ethanol Groups Sue California Over Low-Carbon Rule... →
California rules calls for 10% reductionin carbon content of fuels by 2020.
Can Biodiesel Be Green? The Sustainable Biodiesel... →
An industry forum for biodiesel, sharing info on best practices.
Banks Get Two Ethanol Plants As Hawkeye Energy... →
These are good plants, worth a look.
Coleman Natural Foods teams up with Sysco →
A growing market for natural and organic products.
Gavilon purchases ethanol producer notes →
Gavilon is now willing to provide financial help to ethanol producers in exchange for rights to market ethanol and feed byproducts.
Fredericksburg.com - From algae to barley,... →
Excellent short survey of alternative energy production methods.
Ethanol From Wood Chips →
Another alternative energy project in which Valero is investing.
Analyst Sees 2010 Ethanol Demand Increase Pork -... →
The Associated Press: No sign of 'major'... →
A DuPont/Danisco joint venture turning corn cobs and switchgrass into biofuels.
Oil Refiners’ Fortunes Sink Along With Gasoline... →
Lower gasoline demand, but growing demand for biofuels.
New Product for Ethanol Plant | Corn OIl →
Mexicans to produce algae biofuels on industrial... →
Large scale plans, up to 250 MM gal/yr.
Bankers get two ethanol plants in bankruptcy |... →
Some great plans, worth taking a look at them.
Iowa ethanol plants file bankruptcy --... →
These are great plants, with superb locations.
$30 Oil? New analysis predicts oil price crash... →
Discusses difference in price of natural gas versus crude oil. Says the equivalent price would be $30 oil.
Acquisitions will help Valero greatly expand... →
Good general information about Valero’s ethanol plant acquistions, from a leading source of industry information.
Corrected: US biodiesel in disarray as Senate... →
Biodiesel tax credit not extended and expires end of this year. Surely will be extended within 90 days of New Year.
Corrected: US biodiesel in disarray as Senate... →
The biodiesel tax credit certainly will be extended in early 2010. This could open up some real interesting opportunities for NAtural Chem to acquire major assets very cheaply.
President Speaks in Copenhagen - Missouri... →
President Obama indicates a 17% reduction in GHG from U.S. Ethanol industry responds by saying it already is achieving that goal.
Bankruptcy court OKs Pacific Ethanol plant... →
This will make 2 of the 4 Pacific plants operational.
NATSO urges US senators to extend biodiesel tax... →
Tax credit will expire end of December without an extension.
15 airlines sign with Rentech, AltAir for 325... →
They are using UOP’s green diesel technology.
News Blog from the Pacific Forest Trust: COP15:... →
Sec. Salazar supports role of forests in carbon reduction.
Biofuel companies still on shaky ground despite... →
Another firm selling biofuels to airline industry.
14 Airlines Sign Landmark MOU for Camelina-based... →
AltAir is using UOP technology to produce green jet fuel and diesel from camelina oil.
U.S. to rely less on oil for energy by 2035:... →
Biofuels to make up 17% of US motor fuel pool.
Valero Renewables to Purchase Three Ethanol... →
Valero spending big dollars to buy these 3 plants, $272 million. They should be out of the market now for awhile.
Visalia ethanol producer gets $20.4 million grant... →
A federal grant recipient for adding cellulosic technology to older corn based plants.
PR-USA.net - Study: Global Biofuels Reduce GHGs by... →
Good information confirming that biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions.