Archive for 2018

Saccharification treatments using cellulase and laminarinase results in higher ethanol

Saccharification treatments using cellulase and laminarinase results in higher ethanol

May 12, 2018 |

In the Philippines, researchers from University of the Philippines and Hiroshima University in Japan conducted a study that focused on ethanol production from macroalgae using only enzymatic treatment for saccharification of algal biomass. This involved the isolation and identification of cellulase and laminarinase-producing microorganisms from mangrove area in the Philippines and production of partially purified […]

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Carr warns don’t repeat history with “fuel neutral” performance standard

Carr warns don’t repeat history with “fuel neutral” performance standard

May 12, 2018 |

In Washington, D.C., Mike Carr, Executive director of New Energy America and former principal deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy, said that repeating history with octane biofuel standards is a huge mistake. Carr refers to the bait and switch that happened when the oil […]

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The Building Blocks of a Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium

The Building Blocks of a Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium

May 11, 2018 |

The company is now safely emerged from its celebrated IPO, and is embarked on the development of the first commercial plant project with its JV partner BASF — so, its been a big period and even more critical thresholds lie ahead for Avantium. Avantium’s YXY technology converts plant-based sugar into chemicals and plastics, including 2,5-furandicarboxylic […]

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REG commissions $32 million in upgrades to the Ralston, Iowa biorefinery

REG commissions $32 million in upgrades to the Ralston, Iowa biorefinery

May 10, 2018 |

In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. celebrated with local, state and industry leaders the completion of upgrades at its Ralston, Iowa biorefinery increasing the production capacity from 12 to 30 million gallons per year. REG invested $32 million to expand the production capacity as well as significant upgrades to logistics and storage capabilities. REG broke […]

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Agritech connecting grain farmers with ethanol producers and processors scores $7 million in investment

Agritech connecting grain farmers with ethanol producers and processors scores $7 million in investment

May 10, 2018 |

In North Dakota, Bushel™ announced a $7 million private investment round to accelerate its patent-pending digital platform for the grain industry. The funding was led by private investors in the agriculture and software industries. The investment will be used to expand Bushel’s reach; accelerate new features, research and development and customer success; and continue evaluating […]

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Brazilian H2 April ethanol production soars 115.7% on year

Brazilian H2 April ethanol production soars 115.7% on year

May 10, 2018 |

In Brazil, Platts reports that ethanol production soared 115.7% on the year to a record high for the period of 1.3 billion liters during the second half of April, 52% higher than during the first half of the month. It was also the highest production since the second half of August 2015 and one of […]

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Velocys gets the green light from Red Rock Biofuels to build reactors

Velocys gets the green light from Red Rock Biofuels to build reactors

May 10, 2018 |

In the UK, Velocys plc has received a “notice to proceed” action to commence manufacturing of the Fischer-Tropsch reactors and catalyst for the Red Rock Biofuels LLC (“RRB”) biorefinery that will be located in Lakeview, Oregon, USA. RRB has commenced construction of the biorefinery, which will incorporate Velocys’ technology, and produce low-carbon, renewable diesel and […]

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Bin2Barrel builds plastic-to-fuels plant at Port of Amsterdam

Bin2Barrel builds plastic-to-fuels plant at Port of Amsterdam

May 10, 2018 |

In the Netherlands, in the port of Amsterdam construction has started on a new facility that will convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel for the transport sector, which will cut down CO₂ emission by 57,000 tons per year. It is the first project of Bin2Barrel, a Dutch company focusing on the development of Plastic-to projects. This […]

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Boho factor falls to lowest since November 2014

Boho factor falls to lowest since November 2014

May 10, 2018 |

In Texas, Platts reports that the soybean oil/heating oil futures spread known as the boho factor that promotes or pressures biodiesel blending fell to the lowest level on Wednesday seen since November 2014 at 5.87 cents/gal. The low level should help to promote discretionary biodiesel blending thanks to higher ultra low sulfur diesel futures settling […]

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NREL biofuel researchers elevated to senior research fellow

NREL biofuel researchers elevated to senior research fellow

May 10, 2018 |

In Colorado, Robert McCormick, who earned his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Wyoming and joined NREL nearly 17 years ago, has been elevated to senior research fellow.  Along with other current research fellows, these individuals will advise NREL executive management on the strategic direction of science and technology research and ensure NREL’s […]

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