Husqvarna has launched a new promotion focused on educating its customers about ethanol use in small engines. The Husqvarna Ethanol Challenge includes a brief educational video followed by an animated, online quiz.
The Ports of Indiana is pointing to ethanol and distillers grains shipments as the biggest reason for an increase in cargo. Together, the three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan handled 8.1 million tons of cargo in 2011.
Low-oil DDGS become increasingly available
By U.S. Grains Council
January 26, 2012
Of the roughly 200 corn dry mills that produce ethanol, about 90 have oil extraction capabilities, and 105 plants will by this summer. On a production basis, about 40 percent of DDGS produced today is low-oil, and 58 percent will be soon.
The USDA announced it has approved a $232.5 million conditional commitment to support the construction of ZeaChem Boardman Biorefinery LLC, a 25 MMgy integrated biorefinery to be built in Boardman, Ore., along the Columbia River.
President Barack Obama stressed the need for the nation to “double-down� on clean energy during his Jan. 24 State of the Union address, but neglected to include biofuels in his list of domestically available energy sources.
Although LanzaTech is not saying how much of the $55.8 million it raised in Series C funds will be used to restart the former Range Fuels plant in Soperton, Ga., the company has made it clear the facility is a key asset for its future plans.
The California State Assembly is expected to vote soon on a watered-down version of a bill initially proposed last year, targeting corn ethanol production for elimination from a state subsidy program.
With the USDA announcing a conditional commitment for a $25 million guaranteed loan, Fiberight has taken a giant step forward. The company has been working to retrofit a former corn-ethanol plant in Blairstown, Iowa, to produce cellulosic ethanol.
Judge denies California attempt to reimplement LCFS
By Growth Energy/RFA
January 24, 2012
On Jan. 23, Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill denied the California Air Resources Board's motion to stay the decision he issued on Dec. 29 that had halted the enforcement of the California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulation.
ACE plans 'Biofuels Beltway March' for March 27-28
By American Coalition for Ethanol
January 24, 2012
The American Coalition for Ethanol confirmed the dates for its fourth annual Biofuels Beltway March in Washington, D.C. ACE's fly-in will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27-28.
Gevo receives patent for its butanol recovery system
By Gevo
January 24, 2012
Gevo Inc. announced Jan. 24 that it has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its trademarked GIFT separation unit, a central element in the company's unique fermentation technology for the production of isobutanol.
Women in biofuels
January 23, 2012
Women are represented in the biofuels industry, though sparingly, I would guess. It was interesting to read about a select few, named by the founder of a networking group for women in cleantech and sustainability.
American Ethanol partners with RCR and RAB Racing in 2012
By Growth Energy
January 23, 2012
American Ethanol announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season.
Green Biologics announces merger with butylfuel
By Green Biologics
January 23, 2012
Green Biologics Ltd., a UK-based industrial biotechnology company announced the merger between GBL and butylfuel Inc., a U.S.-based renewable chemicals and biofuels company.
Poet drops DOE loan guarantee, partners with DSM
January 23, 2012
Poet will decline the $105 million DOE loan guarantee and form a joint venture instead with The Netherlands-based Royal DSM to complete its 20 MMgy cellulosic ethanol facility in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
A Texas A&M University System researcher has identified distillers grains and the domestic shrimp industry as excellent bedfellows. Studies show DDGS can replace 20 percent of shrimp feed, which is very expensive.
Fiberight step closer to $25 million loan guarantee from USDA
By USDA
January 20, 2012
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 20 that USDA has approved a conditional commitment for a $25 million guaranteed loan to build a biorefinery plant with funding support from USDA's Biorefinery Assistance Program.
Poet puts dedicated ethanol pipeline project on hold
By Poet LLC
January 20, 2012
Citing slim prospects for a federal loan guarantee, Poet LLC has decided to put a dedicated ethanol pipeline on hold in order to focus on other priorities.
USDA launches renewable energy data website
January 19, 2012
The USDA has launched a new energy website dedicated to providing information and statistics related to the agency's energy efficiency and renewable energy data.
Public and private enterprises in Oregon are working diligently to develop and expand a local biobased economy, including new energy feedstocks and advanced biofuels development.
Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 17 that would amend the Clean Air Act to allow ethanol produced from domestic fossil fuel sources other than petroleum to qualify as a conventional biofuel under the RFS beginning this year.
Verdezyne receives patent for xylose-eating yeast
January 18, 2012
California-based biotechnology developer Verdezyne has been granted a U.S. patent for an engineered yeast and class of enzymes it developed which can be used to ferment the abundant, but hard-to-process, xylose found in cellulosic feedstocks.
Exports of DDGS are expected to reach 7.72 million metric tons by the end 2011, down from the record 9.03 million metric tons exported in 2010, although up from the 2009 total, which was 5.65 million metric tons.
By the end of 2011, the U.S. ethanol industry will have exported more than twice the amount of ethanol than was exported the year before. Government data released Jan. 13 shows 1.02 billion gallons of U.S. ethanol was exported through November.
A dedication ceremony was held recently for the Stan Mayfield Biorefinery Pilot Plant in Perry, Fla. -- a cooperative venture between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Buckeye Technologies Inc.
MGP, KABB, Kan. universities forge biorefining R&D collaboration
By Bryan Sims
January 17, 2012
The Kansas Alliance for Biorefining and Bioenergy has teamed up with Atchison, Kan.-based MGP Ingredients Inc. and four Kansas universities to develop innovative technologies and bioproducts using biobased raw materials.
'Generic fuel' might make good slogan
January 16, 2012
Ethanol – the generic fuel. Nice phrase that might have some merit as a slogan. It's adapted from a letter to the editor from Merle Wise, Sebastian, Fla.
Balancing DDGS Value for Producers, Feeders
By Kurt Rosentrater
January 16, 2012
Ethanol coproduct plays important role on both sides of value proposition
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