What’s up with biogas? The U.S. market has lagged in the development of biogas facilities because of the low cost of electricity, natural gas and vehicle fuels derived from petroleum. The passing of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as well as the need for an MTBE […]
In Colorado, a local business owner pleaded guilty to conspiracy to impair and impede the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for his role in a $7.2 million renewable fuel tax credit scheme, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. According to court documents, Calvin Glover of Parker, Colorado, […]
In California, Pacific Ethanol, Inc. announced the completion of a 5-megawatt solar power system at its 40 million gallon capacity per year ethanol plant in Madera, California. The system is online and generating power. Initial operations are at 3.5 megawatts and will increase to 5 megawatts upon completion of PG&E upgrades to the adjacent substation, […]
In Washington, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on its Request for Information (RFI) to understand research, capabilities and yet-to-be addressed challenges pertinent to production scale-up of catalysts for the conversion of biomass and waste streams. Additionally, through this RFI, the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) seeks to understand enhancement capabilities of process development […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that with hydrous ethanol at eight-year lows and drivers scrambling to drive on the cheaper fuel, gasoline surplus is being re-exported in tankers typically used for ethanol. One tanker was seen headed to the Gulf Coast of the US and potentially to West Africa afterwards. When ethanol is 70% of the […]
In the UK, the first biogas digester in England to be certified under the Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme has been brought online at Bore Hill Farm where wasted food will be used as feedstock. The facility operated by Malaby Biogas will provide enough electricity to power 2,500 houses. The ADCS scheme was developed by the Anaerobic […]
In Colorado, Gevo reported that sales of its products increased by 28.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to increased production of ethanol and distiller grains. Gevo continued to benefit from the results of its ongoing efforts to reduce its overall cash burn, as […]
In Brazil, despite international breeding efforts, advanced agronomy and effective management of pests and diseases, sugarcane yields have been static for decades owing to constraints on culm development. The culm’s sugar storage capacity is physically limited, restricting the volume of sucrose and biomass that can be obtained from the crop for sugar and second-generation (2G) […]
In Malaysia, the Pan-Malaysia Lorry Owners’ Association 1987 as well as the Association of Malaysian Hauliers oppose plans to boost the biodiesel mandate to 10% next year from the current 7%. Both claim that the higher biodiesel blend would damage their trucks, requiring servicing more often and requiring upgrades to engines to allow them to […]
In Vietnam, Platts reports that similar to the reaction of Australian drivers with the introduction of E10, drivers in Vietnam are preferring to fill up with 95 octane gasoline rather than 92 octane that has 5% ethanol despite the lower price. The preference for E0 fuels has prompted additional imports of gasoline rather than reducing […]
