Sometimes, what an engine needs to roar to life is a spark. Or a SPARC, as in this case. As in the Southeastern Partnership for Advanced Renewables from Carinata (SPARC), a consortium consisting of the University of Florida (lead), the University of South Florida, the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and other institutions, government agencies, […]
In Washington, the United States recorded the highest-ever monthly exports total for U.S. ethanol in February 2018 at 218.7 million gallons, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. February sales bring U.S. ethanol exports to nearly 768 million gallons thus far in the 2017/2018 marketing year (September 2017-February 2018), a 6 percent increase […]
In Spain, Platts reports that ethanol sales in February reached 19,470 metric tons, more than 25% higher on the year but just over 2% lower than in January. With higher gasoline sales as well, the volumetric blend for the month was 5.53%, 10 points higher than in January and nearly 1% higher than February 2017. […]
In Michigan, Illinois-based SynSel Energy has secured the funds required to start construction on the planned $300 million cellulosic ethanol plant in Ontonagon at a former Smurfit-Stone Paper mill. Site work and utility work is expected to take place while engineering is finalized over the next 14 months. Last year, project developers announced SynSel’s biorefineries […]
In South Korea, Platts reports that ethanol imports reached 28,946 metric tons in March, more than 52% higher than March 2017 and more than 10% higher than February. With traders eyeing Brazilian B grade ethanol in hopes that growing supplies thanks to the start of the 2018/19 sugarcane crush will push down prices, in March […]
In Washington, President Trump has already backtracked on his promise to let the Renewable Fuel Standard reform discussion quiet down for three months and has instead promised to move ahead with E15 year-round. The announcement came via tweet before going into a meeting with farm state Congressmen but he also indicated he would also be […]
In Qatar, researchers at Qatar University’s Sustainable Development Centre have revealed the second phase of the Qatar Biofuel Project will research aviation biofuel from algae-based bio-crude following the first phase launched in 2012 that looked at biodiesel, bioethanol and bio-crude oil. The program will support Qatar Airways’ efforts to diversify into aviation biofuel that will […]
In Belgium, EU researchers designed and tested cell structures, cellulosomes, that help breakdown abundant biomass waste to produce value-added chemicals, such as advanced biofuels. Key to producing advanced biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass is the efficient conversion of the cellulose contained within cell walls into fermentable sugars – a major bottleneck for large-scale production. Efficient breakdown […]
In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board submitted a Freedom of Information Act Request aimed at shedding light on small refiner exemptions requested and issued under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “The EPA’s decision to grant upwards of 25 exemptions, with at least one significant waiver in the dark of night to a large and profitable refiner, […]
Ensyn uses its patented and proprietary RTP fast thermal technology to convert wood residues and other non-food, cellulosic biomass to liquid biofuels. Ensyn has had continuous commercial operations for more than 25 years. Its technology has produced over 37 million gallons of renewable fuels and chemicals in over 160,000 hours of successful plant operation. For […]
