Former President Bill Clinton drew quick criticism from the ethanol and corn industries following comments made relating biofuels production to food shortages.
Oil dropped more than $1 on Feb. 24 to $96.50 a barrel, down somewhat from a high of $103 a barrel—the highest it's been in two years. At the same time ethanol prices are 23 cents lower than gas, providing opportunities for discretionary blending.
Buick Regal introduces direct inject turbo FFV in US
February 24, 2011
Buick has introduced a flex-fuel vehicle that combines power and fuel efficiency. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo packages turbo charging with direct injection and, new this year, flex-fuel capability.
Newly formed renewable energy investment team adds Zoi
February 24, 2011
The U.S. DOE will need a new Under Secretary now that Cathy Zoi announced her resignation. Zoi, also the assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is headed to Silicon Valley.
Oil prices reached a two-year high of more than $100 per barrel recently, leaving ethanol industry advocates wondering how it's possible some in U.S. Congress still don't understand the value of ethanol—the only alternative to oil available now.
DuPont Applied BioSciences President Craig Binetti said Dupont expects the biofuels industry worldwide to grow by $25 billion in the next five years and it plans to contribute to the expansion through its cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol ventures.
House vote to slow E15 a 'clarion call' for industry
February 21, 2011
The fact that the U.S. House of Representatives voted 286 to 135 to pass an amendment that will slow implementation of E15 should be a “clarion call� to the ethanol industry, said RFA. Growth Energy calls it a win for OPEC and loss for America.
NEC underway, Chu gives video address
February 21, 2011
My plans to write this blog after the opening reception of the National Ethanol Conference were thwarted by Mother Nature.
RFA head covers challenges ahead in state of industry address
February 21, 2011
The ethanol industry faces numerous challenges, as it has in the past, RFA's Bob Dinneen said in opening remarks at the National Ethanol Conference. U.S. DOE Sec. Steven Chu expressed his support for corn ethanol in videotaped remarks to the NEC.
Otter Tail Ag plant purchased by GPRE for $55 million
February 21, 2011
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. was the only bidder for Otter Tail Ag Enterprises LLC, winning approval from bankruptcy court to purchase the 55 MMgy plant for $55 million on Feb. 17. When the purchase is complete the company will own nine plants.
There's now a companion bill in the U.S. Senate, echoing the House bill that seeks to block the U.S. EPA from its recent E15 waiver approvals. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R- Wis., introduced the legislation on Feb. 16.
The USDA recently proposed changes to its loan guarantee program in order to make it more accessible for advanced biofuels projects, allowing bond market financing among other changes.
Representatives from several companies working to commercialize cellulosic ethanol participated in a round table call Feb. 17 hosted by the Biotechnology Technology Organization to make their case for continued federal support of their technologies.
RFA supports CARB changes to land use penalty, urges more study
By Renewable Fuels Association
February 17, 2011
The RFA agreed with many of the recommendations provided by the appointed experts on the workgroup to improve the California Air Resources Board indirect land use analysis, while calling for further enhancements.
GPRE to acquire ethanol plant from Otter Tail Ag Enterprises
By GPRE
February 17, 2011
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. announced Feb. 17 that its bid to purchase certain assets of the 55 MMgy Otter Tail Ag Enterprises LLC was accepted by the bankruptcy court overseeing the auction process.
Scoular acquires Kansas ethanol plant, shuttle facility
February 17, 2011
The Scoular Company has acquired Gateway Plant LLC along with an adjoining 1.8 million bushel shuttle train facility. The 55 MMgy plant in Pratt, Kan., will be upgraded before restarting sometime in the fall.
E3 Biofuels sues over faulty boiler, wet cake conveyor
February 17, 2011
The former owner of an idle ethanol plant in Mead, Neb., filed lawsuits Feb. 8 in U.S. District Court in Nebraska against four companies, faulting them for its failure to fully start up and operate as intended.
Oregon ethanol plant prepares to restart; idled 2 years
February 16, 2011
The idled 108 MMgy ethanol plant in Clatskanie, Ore., is preparing for restart under the ownership of JH Kelly Holdings. It ran for six months in 2008 before liquidity problems and the recession forced it into bankruptcy.
Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation have modified switchgrass to reduce lignin levels, producing approximately one-third more ethanol and also requiring less severe pre-treatment and fewer enzymes during the conversion process.
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the U.S. DOE this week. The request is part of an administration-wide plan to win the future by out-innovating the rest of the world.
Scoular purchases ethanol plant, shuttle facility in Kansas
By The Scoular Company
February 16, 2011
The Scoular Company announced Feb. 15 its acquisition of the assets of Gateway Plant LLC. Scoular's acquisition includes a 55 MMgy ethanol plant and adjoining 1.8 million bushel shuttle train facility in Pratt, Kan.
Stalking Horse
February 15, 2011
GPRE bids to purchase Otter Tail Ag Enterprises.
New association launched for Atlantic Canada bioenergy
By Atlantic Council for Bioenergy
February 15, 2011
The Atlantic Council for Bioenergy Cooperative is a collective of stakeholders and representatives working together to promote the development of a sustainable bioenergy industry in Atlantic Canada, including biofuels, biomass and biogas.
One Foot in Front of the Other
February 15, 2011
E15 waiver approved, more work to do before fuel widely available.
Up and Running Again
February 15, 2011
Abengoa says VEETC, E15 factors in restarting New Mexico plant.
Global ethanol production to reach 23 billion gallons in 2011
By Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
February 15, 2011
The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance forecasts ethanol production to grow 3 percent in 2011 to over 23.4 billion gallons a year, displacing one million barrels of crude oil per day worldwide.
Gearing up for Bagasse
February 15, 2011
KL Energy Corp. is preparing to validate its modified process technology to turn sugarcane bagasse into ethanol.
Carbon Counters
February 15, 2011
California's Air Resources Board defends and reconsiders its Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
The Core of Advancement
February 15, 2011
Iowa is on a mission to cement its status as the breeding ground for new biofuels technology and production.
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