Corn oil extraction grows in popularity
October 04, 2011
Before I started writing about the ethanol industry, the phrase corn oil extraction might have conjured up images of me, inexpertly cooking Mexican food in sizzling corn oil. Today, I know better.
USGC project China bumper crop, corn imports to continue
By U.S. Grains Council
October 04, 2011
The U.S. Grains Council released estimates on Oct. 4 of a bumper corn crop in China of 167 million metric tons (6.6 billion bushels), an increase of approximately 9 million tons (3.54 million bushels) over last year.
A 423-page report from the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences released Oct. 4 concludes that it is unlikely the U.S. will meet cellulosic ethanol mandates in the renewable fuel standard (RFS) by 2022 without innovation.
Pinal Energy LLC has constructed a pilot plant next to its 50 MMgy corn/milo ethanol plant in Maricopa, Ariz., to test sweet sorghum production processes.
Feedstocks present and future
October 03, 2011
The corn market is crazy. I don't know how anybody whose livelihood depends upon corn prices can possibly have any hair left.
Lignin biojet project wins DARPA funding
September 30, 2011
A researcher has been selected to receive a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Young Faculty Award to support the development of a technology to produce jet fuel from lignin from cellulosic ethanol production or the pulp and paper industry.
Advanced biofuels company, Gevo Inc., announced it has been awarded $5 million to develop biojet fuel from woody biomass and forest product residues. It also said it had been awarded a contract to supply jet fuel to the U.S. Air Force.
Mixed picture for DDGS exports
By U.S. Grains Council
September 29, 2011
January-to-June DDGS exports saw a 16 percent increase in sales to Southeast Asia, despite a 11 percent loss in total export sales, reported USGS. A major factor is the drop in Chinese purchasing, well below the same time period last year.
USDA approves latest round of advanced biofuel payments
September 29, 2011
The USDA approved its latest round of payments to producers of advanced biofuels on Sept. 27, giving the green light for more than $76 million to be distributed to more than 160 producers in 41 states.
Open Fuel Standard companion bill introduced in Senate
September 28, 2011
Nearly five months after the Open Fuel Standard Act was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Dick Lugar, R-Ind., have introduced a companion bill in the Senate.
Codexis to develop improved yeasts for sugarcane ethanol
September 28, 2011
Technology developer Codexis Inc. signed a joint development agreement with Raizen Energia S.A., Brazil's largest sugar and ethanol producer, to improve cane-based ethanol production using its “directed evolution� biocatalyst technology platform.
ZeaChem gets grant to expand demo plant for jet fuel
September 28, 2011
In Washington, ZeaChem Inc. is part of a coalition led by the University of Washington which received $40 million to develop biogasoline and renewable jet fuel production from hybrid poplar trees.
As the U.S ethanol industry confronts the reality that the 45-cent-per-gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit and 54-cent ethanol import tariff will end Dec. 31, industry representatives are ramping up efforts to extend the tariff beyond 2011.
Court rules on side of Bunge in Syngenta corn case
September 27, 2011
A motion made by Syngenta Corp. for a preliminary injunction against Bunge North America Inc. has been denied in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
Poet gets final approval on DOE cellulosic ethanol loan guarantee
By Poet LLC
September 26, 2011
Poet LLC received final approval for a $105 million loan guarantee issued through the U.S. DOE's Loan Programs Office. The loan guarantee and financing allows Poet to construct Project Liberty, a 25 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Big names in energy security council
September 26, 2011
A new group with some big names has been formed to raise the profile of the nation's energy security needs. This past week, Robert McFarlane, former national security adviser, and James Woolsey, former CIA director, wrote an op ed piece.
EPA faces new legal challenge over E15
September 23, 2011
A coalition of automakers, marine manufacturers and small engine manufacturers continue to mount lawsuits against the U.S. EPA regarding its decision to allow E15 to be used in 2001 and newer vehicles.
Fulcrum BioEnergy registers for proposed IPO
By Fulcrum BioEnergy
September 22, 2011
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc., a producer of advanced biofuel from garbage, announced today that it filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Novozymes establishing food-energy business in Africa
September 22, 2011
Novozymes and CleanStar Ventures announced a joint project Sept. 21 that will replace thousands of charcoal-burning cookstoves in Mozambique with cleaner-burning ethanol stoves.
Vilsack emphasizes support for ethanol, energy security
September 21, 2011
There are two main strategies to meet President Obama's goal of reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil by one third within the next 10 years, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack told members of Growth Energy on Sept. 21.
Biorefining trade show features McAdams, Bolsen
September 21, 2011
It is clear that political sentiment has changed significantly over the past few years, and the biofuels arena has not been immune. Three industry leaders discussed this during the International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show in Houston.
More than 1.3 million miles into using E15 in its three major national racing series, NASCAR is still singing the praises of ethanol.
Valero to invest in corn oil extraction at ethanol plants
By Valero Renewables
September 20, 2011
Valero Renewable Fuels Co. plans to install an ICM-patent pending, next-generation Advanced Oil System corn oil extraction system at four of its ethanol plants in the Midwest by the end of the first quarter of 2012.
Auto additive manufacturer dispels ethanol myths
September 20, 2011
Gold Eagle Co., producer and distributor of automobile aftermarket fluids and additives, has released a 48-page white paper outlining the petroleum refining process, gasoline standards and the effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on engine components.
Mississippi incentives attract wood-to-sugar biorefiner
September 20, 2011
HCL CleanTech will use $100 million worth of incentives provided by the state of Mississippi to build roughly $1 billion worth of renewable sugar facilities.
Abengoa begins building 23 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant
September 20, 2011
The countdown to commissioning can officially begin for Abengoa Bioenergy's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant. On Sept. 20, the company announced it has received the air permit for the 23 MMgy multi-feedstock facility.
Early indicators of renewed standing?
September 19, 2011
Are there early signs that biofuels are moving out of the doghouse? I ask that based on a recent observation.
Mascoma files registration for proposed initial public offering
By Mascoma Corp.
September 19, 2011
Mascoma Corp. announced Sept. 19 that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock.
Guardian Energy celebrates grand opening of Ohio plant
September 19, 2011
The 54 MMgy Guardian Lima LLC ethanol plant in Lima, Ohio, celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 15 after being idle for nearly three years following the previous owner's bankruptcy.
An advanced future for Gevo
September 16, 2011
Gevo Inc. is diligently working to scale up its isobutanol production technology. The company recently purchased an ethanol plant in Minnesota and will complete the retrofit by mid-2012.
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