Blue Sugars Corp., formerly KL Energy Corp., can lay claim to a first in the world of cellulosic ethanol technology developers. The company generated the first RINs for cellulosic ethanol in the U.S. in late 2011.
Key proteins have been identified in a family of heat-loving bacteria that help the microbes grab onto pieces of plant material in order to better degrade it.
The American Coalition for Ethanol will be celebrating its 25th annual conference Aug. 8-10 in Omaha, Neb. The theme of this year's historic gathering is “Proud History, Bright Future.�
Researchers in Southeast Asia have identified an approach to producing ethanol using an abundant waste feedstock that could potentially add a significant source of biofuel production from oil palm plantations.
The latest look at long-term projections by the U.S. DOE's Energy Information Administration shows E85 use growing to a 37 percent share of domestic ethanol production by 2035.
Nebraska Corn Board offers blender pump grants
By Nebraska Corn Board
July 02, 2012
The Nebraska Corn Board recently allocated funds in its 2012-'13 fiscal year budget to further develop the renewable fuel infrastructure in Nebraska.
IRFA survey checks impact of renewable fuels industry
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
July 02, 2012
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association recently conducted an online survey of shareholders in Iowa's ethanol and biodiesel plants. Nearly 500 renewable fuels supporters took part in the survey and provided some intriguing responses.
Celebrating farm life
July 02, 2012
Three Kansas brothers are enjoying a moment of fame while promoting agriculture. They posted a video parody, “I'm Farming and I Grow It� a week ago, and it's become an internet hit with over 2.6 million views.
The treatment of FFVs in proposed fuel economy standards for 2017 and beyond could result in diminished vehicle production, negatively affecting the ability to meet renewable fuel standard requirements, according to several groups.
About 150 industry members, government officials, company stakeholders and plant personnel gathered at Edeniq Inc.'s headquarters in Visalia, Calif., on June 26 to celebrate the official launch of its pilot-scale corn to cellulosic migration plant.
Out of 430 REAP awards announced by the USDA June 25, four were for blender pumps or flex fuel pumps. In all, projects in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and South Dakota received a total of $112,214 in funding out of more than $6.9 million distributed.
The rate of growth in global oil consumption is declining as ethanol production increases. Worldwatch Institute and Global Renewable Fuels Alliance, in cooperation with F.O. Licht, recently released separate reports on the subjects.
A long-idle ethanol plant in Coshocton, Ohio, may have a chance at new life again after bondholders initiated the foreclosure process. Once complete, the 60 MMgy ethanol plant could be sold to new owners.
Add another idle ethanol plant to the list of those cutting their losses as the current margin squeeze tightens. Bill Day, executive director of media relations, confirmed Valero idled a second plant.
Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC's early adopters group is now made up of 11 ethanol production plants with total capacity of nearly 900 MMgy. Big River Resources LLC, which owns four ethanol plants in three states, officially joined the EAG June 26.
KL Energy extends joint development deal with Petrobras
By KL Energy Corp.
June 25, 2012
KL Energy Corp. today announced it has successfully completed the first phase of the work program under the Joint Development Agreement with Petrobras America Inc. has extended the deal with an eye toward commercialization.
Mike Bryan raised the question in a column of his a few months ago: is there a blue ocean strategy out there for the ethanol industry? I've pondered the question since.
China drops DDGS anti-dumping case
June 22, 2012
Eighteen months after it was initiated, the anti-dumping investigation against U.S. dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) exports to China has been terminated.
As the U.S. Senate nears completion on its version of the 2012 Farm Bill, several amendments have been defeated that, if passed, would have damaged the USDA's ability to assist the biofuels industry.
SDSU economist: Distillers grains not following seasonal price pattern due to tight corn supplies, high corn prices and poor ethanol crush margins slowing production. In particular, the corn basis has been unusually strong this year.
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the 2012 Farm Bill in a 64-35 vote on June 21, opting to retain mandatory funding for energy title programs including the Biomass Crop Assistance Program and the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
Two Nebraska ethanol plants and an Arizona plant have revealed plans to temporarily idle until market conditions improve.
Group requests binding biofuels targets in EU beyond 2020
By ePURE
June 20, 2012
EU ministers must continue to promote sustainable energy use in transport and reduce the further dieselization of the European transport sector according to ePURE, the European Renewable Ethanol Association.
Novozymes and China's Shengquan Group have agreed to work together on producing cellulosic ethanol from a waste product of Shengquan's current corncob-to-furfural production process.
A district judge has denied Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC's preliminary injunction request against competing butanol technology developer Gevo Inc. Butamax plans to appeal the decision.
The nearly $10 million awarded by USDA's Farm Service Agency to energy crop projects on June 13 will be the only funding distributed through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program this year. It's unclear whether Congress will reauthorize the program.
The Climate Change and Emissions Management Corp. issued its call for proposals to qualify for a total of $40 million in matching funds, with a maximum of $10 million over three years for a single project.
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture is not expected to begin marking up its version of the 2012 Farm Bill until July, but some members of the House have already begun expressing their support for retaining Energy Title funding.
NEDAK Ethanol temporarily halts production
By NEDAK Ethanol LLC
June 18, 2012
NEDAK Ethanol LLC has temporarily suspended production of ethanol at the approximately 44 MMgy plant it operates in Atkinson, Neb., in order to conduct its regular spring maintenance and to monitor the corn and ethanol markets.
Cargill celebrated the official opening in early June of its new starch-based ethanol plant in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. The facility has the capacity to produce 100 MMgy of wheat-based ethanol.
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