There's several good news stories in the February issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine about E85 optimization in race cars, successful E85 and blender pump programs, not to mention E85 success stories in airplanes, minibikes and a X Prize winner.
“Biofuels are the New Oil”
January 17, 2011
BP focuses its cellulosic activities on energy grass feedstocks
What's next?
January 17, 2011
Reform on the table after 1-year extension of VEETC
Yes I can!
January 17, 2011
Wisconsin man attempts world record on E85-optimized minibike
Blending to the Top
January 14, 2011
Sparsely populated North Dakota leads the U.S. in blender pumps.
Green Flags for E85
January 14, 2011
Ethanol has big fans in the racing crowd and they are revving up its use.
Pumping Up E85
January 14, 2011
Propel Fuels aggressively addresses California's dire need for infrastructure.
Canadian Report Card: Passing & Growing
January 14, 2011
Diversification and unification were underlying themes at the annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit.
Protect Employees, Contractors With Safe Work Permit System
By David Ayers
January 14, 2011
A methodical approach ensures safety issues are considered and multiple hazards are accounted for.
Winning $5 Million with E85
January 14, 2011
The Edison2 team abandoned electric car technology to meet the requirements of the X Prize with a super light, super efficient E85-optimized car—and won.
How Should Ethanol Producers Respond to External Conditions?
By Peter Dominici
January 14, 2011
With external factors looking unfavorable, producers should look to internal variables.
Ancient Art of Falconry an Asset in Avian Pest Control
By Stephen Bucciarelli & Melanie Paterack
January 14, 2011
Avian infestations can create safety and health hazards, affecting ethanol plant revenue.
Mascoma, Valero ink deal to move Mich. cellulosic project forward
By Mascoma Corp.
January 13, 2011
Mascoma Corp. announced that Valero Energy Corp. has invested in Mascoma and its operating subsidiary Frontier Renewable Resources. The deal includes an offtake agreement and Valero's project development and construction oversight services..
Once again, the USDA ratcheted down the U.S. corn supply in its Jan. 12 World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report. U.S. corn production is estimated 93 million bushels lower with a 1.5-bushel-per-acre reduction in the average yield.
The U.S. EPA announced Jan. 12 it will defer greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting requirements for biogenic emissions for three years while it conducts scientific analysis and develops a rulemaking to specifically address emissions from those sources.
Abengoa restarts 30 MMgy Portales ethanol plant
January 12, 2011
After nearly two years of sitting idle, the 30 MMgy Abengoa Bioenergy Corp. plant in Portales, N.M., restarted Jan 12. "They've been working on it for a few months," said Greg Fisher, economic developer for the county and city.
In response to the USDA supply and demand report released Jan. 12, and the hot corn market with futures over $6 per bushel, ethanol industry spokesmen point out the 2010 crop and average yield are still near records .
While it has not yet reached the formal investigation stage, ePURE, the European Producers Union of Renewable Ethanol, is examining U.S. trade practices for exporting U.S. ethanol to the EU.
Range Fuels lays off workers in Colorado, Georgia
January 11, 2011
Range Fuels lays off a "handful" of employees but says it still plans to produce cellulosic ethanol at its Soperton Plant by mid-January.
Poet cellulosic ethanol powers EcoTrek national tour
By Poet LLC
January 11, 2011
Poet LLC cellulosic ethanol is powering a cross country road trip of the non-profit EcoTrek Foundation to showcase renewable fuels and educate the public about environmental issues.
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