Ethanol Week - April 9, 2012

Journal article explores hybridized life cycle analysis method A recently published paper suggests that in order for life cycle analyses of biomass-based products such as biofuels to be most accurately calculated, modelers should develop a hybridized methodology that considers both direct and indirect effects. READ MORE SHARE
Denver to host BBI's Biomass Conference & Expo The 5th International Biomass Conference & Expo is set for April 16-19 in Denver, focusing on leading developments in the biomass industry, from cultivation, harvest and storage to conversion technology, project finance and regulatory guidance. READ MORE SHARE
	Jeff Lautt named CEO of Poet Jeff Lautt was named CEO of Poet LLC, the ethanol company announced. Company founder Jeff Broin will step down after 25 years as the CEO but will continue managing and leading the company's board as executive chairman. READ MORE SHARE
Sorghum summit planned for Denver April 19-20 The Sorghum Checkoff is planning its first Sorghum Renewables Summit to be held April 19-20 at the Holiday Inn in Denver, Colo. Calling sorghum an adaptable, efficient and sustainable crop, the boosters hope to bring attention to its potential. READ MORE SHARE
EPA approves first round of E15 registrations The U.S. EPA publicly announced its approval of the first E15 registrations on April 2, releasing a list of 20 ethanol producers who have successfully registered their product to be used in E15. READ MORE SHARE
Proposed bill relieves retailers of E15 liability Proposed legislation would protect retailers against potential liability should consumers use E15 in small engines, vehicles produced earlier than model year 2001, or in any other nonapproved engine. READ MORE SHARE
Proposed Montana ethanol plant hinges on DOE loan guarantee Montana Advanced Biofuels recently received its air permit but is unable to move forward with construction on a 115 MMgy ethanol plant without a loan guarantee from the U.S. DOE. READ MORE SHARE
Roadmap released for Minnesota's advanced biofuels, biochemicals The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota released a comprehensive white paper, available for free, detailing the extent and impact of the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry and providing a roadmap for their continued growth in Minnesota. READ MORE SHARE
Kinder Morgan completes dedicated ethanol pipeline in NJ Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP announced the completion and startup of a 16-inch dedicated ethanol pipeline connection between its Linden, N.J., unit train facility and its largest New York Harbor terminal in Carteret, N.J. READ MORE SHARE