‘Beeting' a Path to Advanced Biofuels

By Anna Austin

A three-way partnership in North Dakota aims to utilize one of the state's top crops for the development of sugar beet-to-biofuel plants in five regions.

China Trade Explodes

By Susanne Retka Schill

China promises a tantalizingly big market for U.S. DDGS, but numerous issues may prevent it from ever being fully realized.

Sorghum Surges

By Holly Jessen

Nearly one-third of U.S. sorghum production is going into ethanol—and there's room for growth.

Biobutanol: Friend or Foe?

By Erin Voegele

Given the immense challenges faced by the ethanol industry over the past 18 months, it isn't surprising that some may be inclined to view biobutanol as competition. However, future biobutanol producers adamantly describe themselves as allies of ethanol production.

E15: Beyond the Waiver

By Erin Voegele

The expected EPA approval of E15 later this year will be only the beginning. In order to bring E15 to market, the ethanol industry needs to support petroleum marketers in addressing the issues that impact their willingness and ability to sell higher ethanol blends.

Pork and Ethanol Face Off

By Craig A. Johnson

A longstanding "beef" with pork producers is the competition for corn with ethanol. The causes of the pork producers' painful losses are myriad. Are biofuels really to blame?

Energy Crop Conundrum

By Lisa Gibson

Dedicated energy crops hold massive potential as a renewable energy resource, but hurdles remain in the path of their large-scale utilization.

Make Way for Miscanthus

By Anna Austin

Genetic improvements and advancements in growth and harvest techniques are moving miscanthus closer to becoming a commercial energy crop.

It's Show Time

By Rona Johnson

The nation's first grower-owned biomass cooperative has shown the world that the cooperative model can be successful and is ready to build on that success.

The Path to Cellulosic Ethanol

By Lisa Gibson

Crop residue is abundant and a good source of renewable energy, as long as its removal doesn't cause soil nutrient depletion and erosion.

For many start-up companies in the clean energy sector, success means seeing its stock trade on the floor of a major stock exchange such as NASDAQ or the New York Stock Exchange. Until they have the revenue and profits, they must build their identities and persuade investors to their base with big statements and even bigger dreams.

Seeking Answers

By Nicholas Zeman and Ron Kotrba

Biodiesel producers and industry stakeholders attending the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo sought answers to the status of the expired biodiesel tax credit as well as to many confusing elements in the RFS2 final rule. While some producers found clarification, others left the event puzzled, concerned and even discouraged by the enormous amount of red tape required to participate in the program. Despite this, the conference provided a healthy mix of biodiesel information and announcements.

Ethanol Producers Face Current, Future GHG Emissions Reporting Concerns

By Wade Watson

Thoroughly understanding the EPA's greenhouse gas reporting rules will be critical for ethanol producers in 2010 and beyond.

Efficient Ethanol Production

By Karsten Deuringer and Sven Fleischer

The two most important factors affecting ethanol production are conditioning of the yeast and plant hygiene. Ziemann Group emphasizes easy operation and maintenance in the design of effective fermenters.

Sidestream Filtration of Cooling Systems

By Dan Lingen

Problems with corrosion, fouling, and poor heat transfer can be helped with properly designed filtration.

Forest Biomass Generation in Degraded, Steep, Outcropped Ecosystems

By Pablo Reali

A company in Uruguay is successfully using specially adapted bulldozers and the application of hydrated polymers to protect tree seedlings and develop plantations on marginal lands.