Biofuels are an important part of the renewable energy mix and an internal tool in the fight against climate change, writes Jim Grey. This column appears in the March issue of EPM.
Method for bio-designing yeast could improve biofuel production
By Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
February 17, 2016
An assistant research specialist at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center has designed a new strain of yeast that could improve the efficiency of making fuel from cellulosic biomass such as switchgrass.
During the National Ethanol Conference, Matthew Willcox, executive director of the Institute of Decision Making, discussed how insights from behavioral science can be used by fuel marketers to affect consumer choice at the pump regarding ethanol use.
The North American biofuels industry saw dramatic consolidation of players in 2015, and signs so far this year point to an even greater number of mergers and acquisitions in 2016, a leading industry advisor says.
Comet Biorefining Inc. has announced the location of its commercial-scale biomass-derived sugar facility in the TransAlta Energy Park in Sarnia, Ontario. The 60 million pounds per year plant will come online in 2018.
The National Ethanol Conference kicked off Feb. 15 in New Orleans with a welcome reception. On Feb. 16, the Renewable Fuels Association released a new study and launched a flex-fuel vehicle awareness program.
Legal challenges against the renewable fuel standard (RFS) continue to be filed by both stakeholders in the biofuels industry and representatives of the oil industry.
NEC review: Vilsack praises ethanol industry. Hofmeister proposes new energy agency. Speakers address octane benefits and the potential for high octane fuels to increase efficiency, lower consumer fuel costs.
With the technology we have today, it's a disgrace that we still largely depend on oil as our main source of energy, writes Mike Bryan. This column appears in the March issue of EPM with the headline, "Puppets on a string."
A new biorefinery process developed by scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has proven to be significantly more effective at producing ethanol from algae than previous research.
Whitefox Technologies Ltd. announced at the National Ethanol Conference that it has signed an agreement with Iowa-based Pine Lake Corn Processors to install the first Whitefox ICE Solution in the Midwest.
Dinneen: State of the ethanol industry remains strong
By Renewable Fuels Association
February 16, 2016
Speaking before more than 1,000 attendees at the National Ethanol Conference in New Orleans Feb. 16, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen declared that the domestic ethanol industry remains strong.
On Feb. 11, the House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on U.S. EPA policies that impact the rural economy. The renewable fuel standard (RFS) and Clean Power Plan were among the programs discussed during the nearly three-hour event.
Members of the biofuel industry need to be vigilant in pushing back against the myths and misinformation regarding ethanol that is being perpetuated by the media and policymakers, writes Bob Dinneen. This column appears in the March issue of EPM.
A little more than a year ago I'd never even heard the term fusel oils. Now I get emails about it periodically from people wanting to know what I can tell them on the subject.
A joint venture of Chempolis Ltd. and Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. that aims to build a biorefinery utilizing Chempolis' formicobio technology is moving forward after getting approval from NRL's board.
On Feb. 10, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC released financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2016, reporting net income of $1.1 million, or $82.99 per basic unit, for the three-month period ending Dec. 31.
E15 is a great fuel for Richard Childress Racing and for the entire NASCAR community, writes the former driver and team owner of RCR. This column appears in the March EPM.
Deinove, a biotech company developing innovative processes for producing biofuels and biobased chemicals by using Deinococcus bacteria as host strains, announces major progress in its carotenoids project.
The renewable fuel standard (RFS) does not expire in 2022, but an analysis of the statute reveals major changes could occur, said University of Illinois economist Jonathan Coppess in a recent FarmDoc Daily post.
Green Plains Inc. has released fourth quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $3.6 million, or a loss of 9 cents per share, for the three-month period. The company, however, produced a record 261 gallons during the quarter.
On Feb. 10, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers filed a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA's recent renewable fuel standard (RFS) rulemaking.
Participants in ACE's annual fly-in don't need to be professional lobbyists, writes Brian Jennings. This column appears in the March issue of EPM.
Pacific Ethanol Inc. and Whitefox Technologies Ltd. have entered into a technology license and purchase agreement for an industrial scale membrane system that separates water from ethanol in the plant's distillation system.
Research by American Coalition for Ethanol President Ron Alverson indicates life cycle modeling has demonstrated significant improvement in emissions performance of corn-based ethanol, with continued improvements expected in the future.
Edeniq Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Flint Hills Resources to license Edeniq's Pathway Technology for all of its ethanol plants. The technology converts corn kernel fiber into cellulosic ethanol.
The Andersons reported a disappointing overall year for 2015. Positive results in its rail and ethanol segments were offset by losses in the grain, plant nutrient and retail segments.
DuPont filed court documents Feb. 5, asking leave to intervene in support of an Americans for Clean Energy petition filed in January, saying it has “significant and concrete interest� in the case.
With a 2-MW Power Oxidizer built and being tested Ener-Core is determined to start changing the way companies like Pacific Ethanol handle low-value waste gases. This article appears in the March issue of EPM with the headline "Nothing wasted."
NREL discovery could lead to cheaper cellulosic fuels
By National Renewable Energy Laboratory
February 10, 2016
Researchers at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the BioEnergy Science Center say better understanding of a bacterium could lead to cheaper production of cellulosic ethanol and other advanced biofuels.
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