Ethanol Week - February 14, 2011

Democrats introduce legislation to end oil's 'wasteful subsidies' Democrats are working to direct attention to billions of dollars in tax breaks to oil and gas companies and on Feb. 10, the "Ending Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act," which seeks to cut oil subsidies, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. READ MORE SHARE
Study examines impact of crop residue harvest on soil Crop residues such as corn stover and wheat straw have potential as cellulosic ethanol feedstocks, but they also play a crucial role in maintaining soil quality in the fields in which those crops are grown. READ MORE SHARE
	Danisco vs. Novozymes patent infringement case will go to court A U.S. District judge ruled that Danisco A/S didn't prove that a Novozymes patent is invalid, meaning the case will go to trial in October. Novozymes filed the patent-infringement lawsuit against Danisco in May regarding an alpha-amylase enzyme. READ MORE SHARE
USDA feasibility grants give efficiency, feedstock opportunities Three ethanol producers were among 68 companies receiving USDA Rural Energy for America Program grants to conduct feasibility studies to seek solutions for reducing energy costs and to identify renewable energy alternatives. READ MORE SHARE
Construction starts at Ineos Bio JV's commercial cellulosic plant Ineos Bio JV got the gold shovels out Feb. 9 and broke ground at its facility that will produce 8 MMgy of cellulosic ethanol and six megawatts of electricity. The Indian River BioEnergy Center will use a gasification fermentation approach. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: Draft bill to stop GHG regulations would jeopardize RFS In her testimony before a House energy and power subcommittee, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said a bill to stop EPA's enforcement of greenhouse gas regulations would prohibit the EPA from taking further actions to implement the RFS. READ MORE SHARE
DOE's ORNL launches one-stop shop biofuels website The U.S. DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has launched a new interactive website meant to integrate a wide variety of data and resources related to bioenergy in an attempt to provide a holistic view of bioenergy and inspire collaboration. READ MORE SHARE
Montana company hopeful it will receive DOE loan guarantee After 20 years of unsuccessful attempts to build an ethanol plant in Great Falls, Mont., Montana Ethanol Holdings LLC is one step closer to making the proposed plant a reality. The company has applied for the U.S. DOE loan guarantee program. READ MORE SHARE