June 11, 2019
BY Erin Voegele
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Novonesis’ Innova® Eclipse yeast enhances yields and shortens fermentation times for ethanol producers.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Nov. 22, setting a new record high, according to data released by the U.S. EIA Nov. 27. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 1% and exports were up 10%.
POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has announced the company awarded nearly 150 initiatives through its 2024 Community Impact Grant Program. The combined value of those grants was more than $629,000.
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging the California Air Resources Board to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow for biomass-based diesel production under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
A recent study presents exciting breakthroughs in bioengineering cyanobacteria for ethanol production. Utilizing genetic and metabolic modifications, the researchers achieved significant improvements in ethanol yields.