Assurance in the biodiesel RIN market
Lee Enterprises Consulting's new RIN 9000 verification program can bring much-needed security to the biodiesel RIN market.
Researchers produce device to create biofuel from contaminated lumber
A device that can decontaminate radioactive lumber and efficiently create bioethanol from it has been developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture.
WattNow Magazine Discusses Diesel Fuel Contamination with ALGAE-X Rep
In WattNow’s article “Contaminated Diesel Fuel Poses a Serious Risk in Standby Generators,” ALGAE-X International (AXI) representative Ron Mattig, MD of Clear Fuel Technologies, South Africa, discusses the crucial and often neglected element of reliable generator operations, poor diesel fuel quality.
Viral Genetics Inc. Issues 2011 Year in Review and 2012 Outlook
Viral Genetics, Inc. today posted to its website a President's Letter to Shareholders that reviews the past year and looks ahead to what 2012 holds for the Company. Highlights of the President's letter, including key updates on the Company's important cancer study and biofuel testing programs, are below.
Peak oil is not a theory, it is a fact. Although we cannot be sure of exactly when demand will outstrip supply, the fact that oil is a finite resource means that it will happen. Sooner rather than later. If humanity is going to survive with any dignity we will need to transition back to a system that is based on the ultimate source of all our energy, the Sun.
Biofuels Bet: Littlefield producer's chance to play in the big leagues
“Test. Test. Test. Test.” Normally a refrain roadies use for microphone checks while setting up for a concert, those four words are the key to Texas Green Manufacturing’s recent receipt of a certification allowing the tiny refinery to sell biodiesel alongside the industry’s big players.
Australian tree offers Texas growers biofuel alternative
As global petroleum resources decline and the cost of imported oil escalates, agriculture producers around the world have been researching and testing food and non-food biofuels as an alternative to meet the growing demand for energy.
Renewable Energy’s IPO Misses Target—Is This Bad News for Biodiesel?
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REGI) went public this week in what was the first big-name biofuel IPO of 2012.
EPA: Palm oil flunks the climate test
The Environmental Protection Agency will publish data Friday showing that biofuels made from palm oil won’t count towards the nation’s renewable fuels mandate because they’re not climate-friendly.
Extreme Biodiesel to Produce Biodiesel from Algae Feedstock
BookMerge Technology, Inc , through its wholly owned subsidiary, Extreme Biodiesel, has been named the major Biodiesel Manufacturer to produce Algae feedstock Biodiesel (A100) for SunEco systems By CEO Dan Gautschi.
Robo-Copter Will Keep Tabs on Navy’s Biofuel Plants
The Navy is hoping to one day run a huge chunk of its fleet on biofuels. So the Navy’s advanced researchers — and their partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture — are turning to a tiny robotic helicopter to help them figure out which crop they might be able to convert into their fuel of the future.
Renewable Energy Tests U.S. IPO Market in First Deal of 2012
Renewable Energy Group Inc., the biodiesel maker that hasn’t posted an annual profit since 2008, will test investor demand for new shares in the first U.S. initial public offering this year.
Low carbon fuel standard: a petroleum marketer's perspective
California’s low carbon fuel standard is a hot topic at this week’s California Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Conference in San Francisco.
Choosing the most appropriate feedstock pretreatment method for a given facility can make or break plant economics
Can oilheat compete with natural gas in the Northeast?
Cool Planet BioFuels gets the go ahead for biofuels testing
Cool Planet BioFuels has been granted approval from the California Air Resources Board to test its negative carbon petrol.
Joule raises $70 million to fund construction of novel biofuel plant
Biofuel startup Joule Unlimited Inc. raised $70 million in its third and largest funding round to date to fund the construction of a test facility proposed in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Marketers Demand 'Full Disclosure' by Refiners of Biodiesel Blend Levels
Fear overblending, oppose proposal that marketers use standardized colors for every grade of fuel they sell
Mutant Microbes Unlock Seaweed's Stash of Energy
A promising new system can convert brown seaweed into biofuel, opening up a new possible source of energy that could help replace fossil fuels, like gasoline, scientists reported today (Jan. 19).
NASA Dryden notes 2011 accomplishments
NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, continued its support of NASA’s four mission areas during 2011, helping to advance the agency’s overall mission of Earth and space science and aerospace technology research. A press release from the agency detailed advancements in 2011, as follows:
Solazyme Announces Appointment of Mark Warner as SVP of Engineering
Expert in renewable energy commercialization brings proven track record of large-scale project success to lead Solazyme's engineering team
Biodiesel Fuel Advantages Both equally Our Health insurance and the Environment
There keeps growing involvement in the introduction of biodiesel petrol as more beneficial added benefits are located with this different petrol resource. It may not be it’s just a good option to the addiction to shipped in fat nonetheless it been specifically proven to possess a beneficial effect by ourselves health insurance and environmental surroundings as one.
Condition Monitoring of Tactical Vehicle Engines
In 2004, a field trial was initiated over a four-year period with tactical and combat vehicles. The spectrum included armored reconnaissance vehicles (ARV) as well as main battle tanks (MBT).
Presentations Invited for particulate measurement workshop.
Presentations are Invited for ASTM Workshop on Elimination of the Effects of Water on the Measurement of Particulates in Fuels by Automatic Particle Counters
Which Renewable Fuel Looks Set to Replace Traditional Petroleum Fuels
While it may be way too early to declare a final winner in the race to find replacement renewable liquid fuels to replace the jet fuel and diesel that power so many of the vehicles in the world, there are some indications as to the technology that just might end up coming out ahead.
Which Renewable Fuel Looks Set to Replace Traditional Petroleum Fuels
While it may be way too early to declare a final winner in the race to find replacement renewable liquid fuels to replace the jet fuel and diesel that power so many of the vehicles in the world, there are some indications as to the technology that just might end up coming out ahead.
Green Star Products 2012 Business Outlook
Today, Mr. Joseph LaStella, President of Green Star Products, Inc. (pinksheets:GSPI), announced the Company's progress for 2011 and the outlook for the New Year.
Powering our cars, economy and climate policy
Regional climate policies depend largely on fiscal strategies and can have spiraling effects throughout the globe, a new MIT report further proves in the January edition of the Journal of Transport Economics and Policy.
NextCAT, a Detroit-based developer of catalysts for biodiesel production, announced today that it has signed an option agreement to produce technology developed at the National Biofuels Energy Laboratory at Wayne State University.
MSU research leads to new opportunities for commercial licensing
Researchers at Montana State University have developed a system for the removal of radioactive material from porous surfaces, a remediation scenario that had previously required the destruction of the contaminated materials. This low-cost method is now patented and available for commercial licensing.
Oil and water don’t mix, efficiency and profits often do. While the oil and water adage is well known to biodiesel producers...
Arts Around Town: For Jim Victor, butter is his bread
Imagine walking down the red carpet but instead of finding it lined with replicas of Oscars or Emmys, it's lined with butter sculptures!
Ocean robots could sail seas and farm fuel from algae
The biofuel farm contained only a small wind turbine, solar panel and container of green scum packed within a tub-size frame floating on the water.
More biotech activity occurring in the region
For some who are investing in biotechnology, it is all about healing, feeding, and fueling the world. And that is what is happening with several companies in North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota.
EPA boosts production goal for advanced, cellulosic biofuels by more than a third
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) boosted its 2012 goals for production of non-corn-based biofuels by about 36 percent, reflecting the federal government's efforts to both cut its dependency on foreign oil and find alternatives to corn- and alcohol-based fuels.
Soybean growers found success in 2011
American Soybean Association (ASA) farmer-leaders recently reviewed some of the key accomplishments from a year that saw ASA serve soybean farmers by protecting and increasing the market value and opportunities for U.S. soybeans.
The Top 100 People in Bioenergy 2011-12: #76 through #100
The Top 100 People in Bioenergy – what are the stories behind the list? Today, we look at the personalities ranked #76 through #100.
Land of sopapillas and chile or chips and bytes?
Judging by the great strides made in technology over the last 100 years, we can expect massive change during the next century. The world as we know it will be gone. It will be replaced by one that is shaped by the forces of technological growth, increasing social pressure and by dwindling resources and a crisis of governance.
Agricultural Issues Sure to Surface in 2012
Congress and the Obama Administration will face a number of issues important to U.S. agriculture in 2012:
Maersk and Navy Test Algae Fuel on Container Ship
Maersk Line’s 300-meter long Maersk Kalmar container vessel is sailing its normal route from Bremerhaven, Germany to Pipavav, India, delivering cargo to the usual ports along the way. However, during its one-month-long, 6,500 nautical mile voyage, Kalmar will be doing something for the first time—burning 30 tons of fuel derived from algae.
Biodiesel Industry Urges Congress to Extend Tax Incentive
Representatives of the U.S. biodiesel industry last week urged Congress at a Senate hearing to pass a seamless extension of the biodiesel tax incentive, scheduled to expire on Dec. 31.
Coast Guard proposes CRADA for biodiesel evaluation
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Cummins Inc. to research the use of biodiesel blends in marine inboard engines.
Biodiesel plant nearing operation
Ted Sander, board secretary for the Producers’ Choice LLC, said the Moberly biodiesel facility should begin production “within two to three weeks” while speaking on Thursday at the weekly Rotary Club luncheon.
Biodiesel advocate Plaza says Imperium is renewed
Biodiesel-fuel producer Imperium Renewables had a troubled debut. But founder John Plaza says Imperium has turned around, making profits and boosting production.
Green Gallon Solutions holds a ‘green’ grand opening
A new business and new corporate headquarters office have been launched in North Fort Myers - Green Gallon Solutions.
Turkey grease to biofuel in Pima County collection
Pima County is collecting turkey grease left over from the big feast. The collections are taking place at five recycling sites Friday.
Air Force testing green energy tech
Researchers are working to find the most cost-effective technology to bring the Florida base closer to the Air Force's goal of eliminating energy costs by 2020.
The boiling range distribution of FAMES provides an insight into the composition of product related to the transesterification process. This gas chromatographic determination of boiling range can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.
FAA awards 8 key grants to catalyze renewable jet fuel
The FAA hands out eight key grants to advance renewable jet fuels, to LanzaTech, Imperium, Virent, Honeywell’s UOP, Velocys, among others.
Today, U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Defense Logistics Agency signed a contract to purchase 450,000 gallons of advanced drop-in biofuel, the single largest purchase of biofuel in government history.
Metro acquires Rocky & Marciano Fuel Oil on Long Island
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Metro Fuel Oil Corp. continued its expansion on Long Island to better serve its residential heating oil and Bioheat customers by acquiring Rocky & Marciano Fuel Oil, a family-owned and operated company with more than 100 years of combined experience in the heating and cooling industry.
Fueling the Navy's Great Green Fleet with Advanced Biofuels
From transporting the oil necessary to fuel jets and vehicles to supplying battery packs to infantry, energy plays a central role in almost everything the U.S. military does.
Navy Buys Fuel at $15 per Gallon: They Should Read IER’s New Report
The Navy will be paying about $15 per gallon for a biofuel-gasoline blend that will be used in a demonstration project next summer.[ia] The Navy believes that “Our use of fossil fuels is a very real threat to our national security.” This statement is based on the myth that the United States and North America as a whole has very limited oil resources.
New synthetic e. coli strains are the swiss army knife for biofuel production
Cellulose is amongst the most abundant biomass on the planet. And for good reason. It’s sturdy, and it’s simple. The dry weight of an oak tree is mostly cellulose, for instance.
Prosser facility growing answers for biofuel questions
If you didn't know you were at a university laboratory, you would think Building No. 117C was a barn.
Going green [Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)]
The sights and sounds will be the same, but next summer's big Rim of the Pacific naval exercises off Hawaii will have a different smell - one that's closer to the kitchen than a diesel truck stop.
Maersk and the Navy Join Hands for Biofuels Testing
Another interesting news on the series of the Navy’s biofuel initiatives! Maersk, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, and the US Navy have come together to test algae biofuel on the container ship Maersk Kalmar.
ISA applauds Illinois legislators' support for biodiesel tax credit extension
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) today applauded the Illinois General Assembly for passing a tax package that extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018.
Turkey grease to biofuel in Pima County collection
Pima County is collecting turkey grease left over from the big feast. The collections are taking place at five recycling sites Friday. Once the grease is collected, it goes through several filters to remove bits of turkey and water and then a heating process removes tiny contaminants.
By collecting leftover cooking grease from Thanksgiving feasts and converting it into biodiesel, UA alumni and students are driving an initiative to keep waste cooking oil out of sewers and landfills, all while making vehicles more environmentally friendly.
Safety risks and costs with restarting previously idled biodiesel plants
Indigenous Energy thrives on diet of scrap metal and biodiesel
Pete Probst sits in a tiny, Spartan office as he discusses how his biodiesel fuel recipe has finally passed muster.
Stover experiments critical to Iowa's future in biofuels
If Iowa hopes to remain a leader in the next generation of biofuels beyond corn-based ethanol, it must figure out cost-effective ways to pick up the cornstalks and leaves left behind at harvest.
Two Fruitland Park companies' work with camelina sativa oil seed could one day prove to be a milestone in the production of green fuel for military jets and consumer vehicles.
IATA calls on industry players to unite for fuel safety and sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on key players within the aviation industry to unite to ensure fuel supply safety
The greening of Hurlburt Field: 'It's phenomenal'
AFSOC researchers are fine-tuning alternative energy sources
Is There Really Upside in Biofuels Stocks?
Our series on expected upside in stock prices continues today with a look at the biofuels sector.
Minn. commissioners recommend delaying move from B5 to B10
Three government officials in Minnesota have issued a letter to a group of state lawmakers, urging that the state’s scheduled 2012 transition to a B10 mandate be delayed a year.
Camelina field trials, biodiesel evaluation continue in Fla.
Florida-based Green Oil Solutions Inc. has announced the successful production of camelina biodiesel, from field trials to harvesting, pressing and processing.
Biofuels: Not the Savior we Hoped For
When we enter the decline phase of conventional oil—likely before 2020—we will scramble to fill the gap with alternative liquid fuels. The Hirsch Report of 2005, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, took a hard look at alternatives that could respond to the scale of the problem in time to have an impact.
Florida Grown Camelina Sativa Used to Produce ASTM Grade Biofuel and High Value Animal Feed
Green Oil Solutions, Inc. (GOS) is pleased to announce the successful production of ASTM D6751-11 grade Biodiesel from oil harvested from the Florida grown Camelina Sativa Oil Seed.
Company Aims to Make Better Biofuel Crops
Agradis wants to use genomics to develop plants that could yield more material for biofuels.
The Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show -- the Golden Gate to Biomass
With an abundance of biomass resources and renewable incentives, the Pacific West provides ample opportunities for developers. Attendees of the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show will have access to biomass industry stakeholders involved in every aspect of biomass-based power, thermal and biofuels.
A plant will reopen in Keokuk, Iowa, bringing with it a boost in local economy and jobs.
U.S. Navy Expands Algae Biofuel Testing At Sea And In The Air
The algae biofuel industry is still in its infancy but the U.S. Navy is already planning ahead for a robust future.
Amtrak says it has no beef with cow-powered train
Amtrak officials say they have no beef with using cattle-based biodiesel to power their Heartland Flyer train
New Mickey D’s testament to green
The signature yellow and red of McDonald’s is joined by “green” at the new location in Gahanna.
Plant will turn fry grease into fuel
A Groveland company will build a 3.6 million gallon biodiesel plant after a partner agreed to a $1.6 million contract to help develop that operation.
TAEC Announces Expanded Biofuels Strategy
Todays Alternative Energy Corporation , a biodiesel company that is organized to use its extraction technology to convert waste cooking oil and brown grease into a biodiesel fuel feedstock, today announced a new expanded biofuels strategy that encompasses other alternative means of producing biofuels.
Woodcliff Lake begins biodiesel fuel project
In another effort to make Woodcliff Lake more environmentally friendly, officials have started a biodiesel pilot project, turning waste vegetable oil into biodiesel, to be used by the borough's DPW trucks.
Pittsburgh to buy 4 natural gas garbage haulers
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl says the city plans to buy four garbage trucks that run on compressed natural gas to decrease pollution and save money.
Michigan gets $47 million in relief for transit riders
Some relief is on the way to transit riders in metro Detroit, as about 20 new buses are coming to the City of Detroit and another $5 million will be used to purchase modern hybrid biodiesel-electric buses to replace aging carriers in the SMART suburban bus system.
Fuel Line Made of Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Provides Long-Term Resistance to Biodiesel
The fluid transfer system supplier Hutchinson SRL, of Rivoli, Italy, has specified a DuPont™ Zytel® RS grade based on PA1010 for the production of fuel lines used with both diesel and biodiesel.
Biodiesel Plant May Locate in Baton Rouge
A company is studying the possibility of basing a $30 million biodiesel refinery capable of producing 30 million gallons of fuel per year at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge.
Eco Ventures Group Provides Update on Biodiesel Plant Construction Project
Eco Ventures Group, Inc. is pleased to provide an update on the construction of its 3.6 million gallon biodiesel plant in Groveland, Florida. Eco Ventures Group's partner in the project, Raptor Technology Group, Inc. had previously announced the signing of the contract valued at $1,600,000. The Company also announced that it has become a voting member of the National Biodiesel Board.
Snohomish County Increases Biodiesel Options for Fleet Vehicles
Snohomish County is providing increased opportunities to use renewable energy sources in its fleet vehicles. Under an agreement with General Biodiesel and PetroCard, Snohomish County's Fleet Management Division will have access to a higher blend of locally sourced and refined biodiesel at local PetroCard fuel stations, according to a release from the County.
Company plans to build first biodiesel plant in Schuylkill
A company is planning to start up the first biodiesel plant in Schuylkill County, which will convert food waste oil into biodiesel fuel.
The Dawn of the New Algae: cleaning up and enriching biofuels, with biofuels
Iowa algae and corn ethanol project points the way towards optimizing delivery of feed, fuel, carbon reduction.
Talk Renewable Fuels With Presidential Candidates
Iowa legislators are being urged to discuss renewable fuels issues with candidates running for U.S. president. Here are key issues facing ethanol and biodiesel, and questions to ask candidates if you get the chance.
Cassandra Lin, Rhode Island Student, Applauded For Recycled Biodiesel Project
Our last foray into kid-hatched alternative-energy projects didn’t end too well (although we’re still big Aidan Dwyer fans), but this one looks puncture-proof.
2 men arrested for stealing used cooking oil
Arlington police have arrested two men for stealing used cooking oil that would have been converted into bio-diesel fuel by Greenlight Biofuels.
City takes pittance in cleanup
Columbus will receive pennies on the dollar in settling a lawsuit over a spill that allowed 30,000 gallons of biodiesel to leak into Alum Creek and surrounding land on the South Side.
University students do biodiesel research
At one point this summer, 12 students from four universities were doing research in the new Catawba County-Appalachian State University Biodiesel Research, Development and Production Facility.
First Harvest Of Biofuel Crops
Local company Pacific Biodiesel now has its first planting and harvest of test crops under its belt. “It's the oil that’s in the seed that we are going after. So, as part of this demonstration project we are trying to see what oil seeds crops are best for quantity and quality,” said project manager Matt Johnson.
Biofuel fraud case in Balto. Co. puts industry under scrutiny
On its website, Clean Green Fuel offered customers "a unique blend of biodiesel" made from vegetable oil that would produce less air pollution and help reduce the nation's dependence on petroleum.
Beatrice Biodiesel might emerge from mothball status
Diesel fuel with soybean oil mixed in is on its way to a record production year, and the bankruptcy trustee for Beatrice Biodiesel has chosen this as the time to sell a plant that has been in mothball status since 2008.
Millions unaccounted for in biodiesel fraud case
A federal prosecutor said Thursday that the government has recovered only a third of the $9 million that authorities charge a Perry Hall businessman with taking from his customers in a massive biofuel fraud scheme.
Illini Biodiesel Initiative recycles used vegetable oil for sustainability
A regular at mealtime in the Ikenberry Dining Hall, fried food has become a staple in the college diet.
Mexican Carrier Gets Authority in Cross-Border Pilot
Transportes Olympic SA de CV has been cleared to be the first Mexican carrier in the Department of Transportation's cross-border trucking pilot program. However, another Mexican carrier that has cleared a pre-authorization audit, Grupo Behr de Baja California, must undergo additional review before it gets permission to operate.
