U.S. DOE-funded research finds that feedstocks such as mixed-grass prairies have the greatest potential to support a diverse number of species.
A new corn hybrid available for planting in 2011 shows a 5 percent yield advantage in drought trials. DuPont announced Jan. 5 that it would offer limited amounts of the new generation corn.
Global science-based products and services company DuPont says it will pay nearly $6 billion to acquire enzyme and specialty food ingredient manufacturer Danisco. The purchase is expected to close in the second quarter.
Nine U.S. Senators oppose E15, send letter to EPA
January 10, 2011
Nine U.S. senators are asking the U.S. EPA to reconsider its decision to approve E15 for use in vehicles 2007 and newer. A letter was sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Jan. 6.
Notes from Down Under
January 10, 2011
Australia and New Zealand are on my radar this week. I received an interesting email from an online reader from New Zealand, plus Mike Bryan's column this month is about Australia.
GPRE signs purchase agreement for Otter Tail Ag Enterprises
By Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc.
January 10, 2011
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Otter Tail Ag Enterprises LLC to acquire its 55 MMgy capacity dry-mill ethanol plant near Fergus Falls, Minn.
Velasco leaves UNICA for Amyris
By UNICA
January 07, 2011
The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) announced today that Joel Velasco, the organization's Washington, DC-based chief representative for North America, is leaving the position he has held since 2007, to join Amyris Inc.
Following a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that adding caffeine to alcoholic beverages is unsafe, makers of alcoholic energy drinks have pulled their products from retail shelves. Many of those drinks will become fuel ethanol.
Flint Hills to acquire final Hawkeye plants
January 06, 2011
Hawkeye Renewables LLC has agreed to sell its ethanol plants in Iowa Falls and Fairbank, Iowa, to Flint Hills Resources Renewables LLC, an affiliate of Koch Industries Inc. and petroleum refiner Flint Hills Resources LLC.
American Biofuels Now forms in Florida
By Bryan Sims
January 06, 2011
A newly-formed coalition, American Biofuels Now, has been formed in Florida with the mission to educate policymakers, media and consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of biofuels.
Fulcrum announces second MSW feedstock supply agreement
By Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
January 06, 2011
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. announced that it has entered into a 15-year feedstock supply agreement with Waste Management of Nevada for the delivery of post-sorted municipal solid waste (MSW) to Fulcrum's Sierra BioFuels Plant.
The U.S. Grains Council is preparing for an industry-wide response to China's anti-dumping investigation of U.S. distiller's dried grains with and without solubles.
Fulcrum announces second MSW feedstock supply agreement
By Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
January 06, 2011
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. announced that it has entered into a 15-year feedstock supply agreement with Waste Management of Nevada for the delivery of post-sorted municipal solid waste (MSW) to Fulcrum's Sierra BioFuels Plant.
DOE delivers final E15 test results to EPA
January 05, 2011
The U.S. DOE has delivered the final results of tests conducted using E15 in vehicles models 2001-2006 to the U.S. EPA, but details on the data are scarce. The EPA is expected to issue its final decision soon.
EPA reviewing comments on proposed E15 label
January 05, 2011
The U.S. EPA is in the process of reviewing approximately 1,200 comments received in response to its proposed label for E15. A final decision regarding the E15 label should be reached in the next few months, according to the agency.
INEOS Bio receives $75 million USDA loan guarantee
By INEOS Bio
January 05, 2011
INEOS Bio and its joint venture partner, New Planet Energy, have received a conditional commitment for a $75 million loan guarantee from the USDA's 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program.
Starting Jan. 1, gas stations in Germany started offering E10, an increase from E5 which has been available since 2007. Although some reports are that the roll out of E10 has been delayed by a month, it's simply coming in slowly.
Qteros, Praj partner on cellulosic process design
January 05, 2011
Cellulosic ethanol technology developer Qteros Inc. and engineering firm Praj Industries Limited have partnered to develop a process design package for cellulosic ethanol production facilities. Qteros also recently raised $22 million in financing.
ACE announces dates for grassroots DC fly-in
By American Coalition for Ethanol
January 05, 2011
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), a national advocacy association for the U.S. ethanol industry, today announced the dates for its third annual DC fly-in. ACE's 2011 “Biofuels Beltway March� will be held March 29 and March 30.
Once Louisiana Green Fuels LLC has the needed financing in place it won't take long to get the 25 MMgy ethanol plant up and running. The equipment is on site, the contractors ready to work and the needed permits have been secured.
New Website Launched
January 03, 2011
When the new year rolled in, www.ethanolproducer.com rolled out its new website design. It will make it easier to navigate, we think. The links to the different sections of the website are found horiz . . .
Heron Lake plant agrees to $66,000 penalty
December 30, 2010
Heron Lake BioEnergy LLC, a 50 MMgy ethanol plant in Heron Lake, Minn., will pay a $66,000 fine to resolve alleged violations of its environmental permits.
Pacific Ethanol Inc. announced Dec. 29 that it had been granted a 180-day extension, or until June 27, to regain compliance with the minimum $1 bid price per share for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
New Age Cryo adds consultant, other services
December 29, 2010
A dry ice cleaning business that serves ethanol plants is experiencing rapid expansion. Spring Grove, Ill.-based New Age Cryo recently hired Shawn Easterly, who will work in sales and consulting, and added welding and painting services.
Broin, Thornton's awarded for work in Indiana
December 29, 2010
Two companies received awards for their work in Indiana this December. Jeff Broin, CEO of Poet LLC, and Thornton's Inc., a gasoline/convenience retailer with 36 E85 stations, were both honored during the Greater Indiana Clean Cities awards ceremony.
2011 miscanthus acres to mushroom
December 29, 2010
Miscanthus will see a giant leap in acreage in 2011, thanks to Soperton, Ga.-based Repreve Renewables LLC.
Maverick announces engineering partner
December 28, 2010
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Maverick Biofuels Inc. is collaborating with Raleigh, N.C.-based Professional Project Services to develop engineering designs for a proposed pilot-scale biorefinery.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2026 - BBI International - All rights reserved.