Archive for 2019

European Union publishes eight Argentine biodiesel producers that won’t be subject to anti-dumping duties

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Belgium, Reuters reports that the official publication of the agreement with Argentina regarding biodiesel imports shows fuel from eight producers will be allowed to enter the European Union without anti-dumping duties. They are Aceitera General Deheza, Bunge Argentina, LDC Argentina, Molinos Agro, Oleaginosa Moreno Hermanos, Vicentin, Cargill and COFCO International Argentina. The price paid […]

Brazilian H2 January ethanol production up nearly 25% on year

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Brazil, Platts reports that UNICA data shows ethanol production during the second half of January was nearly 25% higher on the year at 84 million liters, 44 million liters of which was hydrous ethanol. Total ethanol production for the year from April through January was up nearly 20% year-on-year at about 30.3 billion liters. […]

Uttar Pradesh to invest $2.4 billion in five biofuel plants

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In India, the Hindu newspaper reports that the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to invest $2.4 billion in five biofuel plants to be located in Sitapur, Hapur, Meerut, Bareilly and Muzaffarnagar. Feedstocks, technologies nor independent project costs were included in the article announcing the green light given by the state’s government. The state’s investment is […]

USDA deputy says EPA should implement year-round E15 even if it doesn’t get rulemaking done by summer

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Florida, Reuters reports that the deputy secretary of agriculture says the government should push through rules for year-rounding blending of E15 if the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t get rulemaking done in time as it should, though he did say he was confident such measures wouldn’t be necessary. He did say it would be up […]

Malaysian palm oil exports jump nearly 31% in January

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Malaysia, Platts reports that a jump in demand for palm oil from the European Union, India and China led to 21% more exports in January than during January 2018. Exports to Europe saw the largest jump by nearly 158% to 253,773 metric tons, while China was the largest destination at 317,212 tons, almost 18% […]

Vivergo suffered stunning losses before closing

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, local press reports that Vivergo lost nearly £60 million during the year just before it announced its closure last October, following a £30 million loss the year prior due to what the company said was a delay by certain European member states to implement the 10% blending mandate called for under the […]

University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows ethanol production rose 23% since 2014

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Nebraska, a recent impact study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) economists reveals Nebraska’s ethanol production capacity increased by 23 percent since 2014 and continues to be a significant driver of economic impact for the state. “The state sees what economists describe as an economic ‘bounce’ when we take advantage of the added value when […]

EPA says with implement year-round E15 together with RIN reforms

February 13, 2019 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency chose not to just make the ruling for year-round E15 but to also combine it with reform of the RIN market, on the behest of the President who said he wanted the two policies kept together. RIN reform will include credit trading limits in an effort […]

From Research Milligrams to Commercial Kilograms: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio-Process Scale-Up

February 13, 2019 | Jim Lane

Lee Enterprises Consulting is the world’s largest bioeconomy consulting group with over 100 subject matter experts (SME’s) in all areas of the bioeconomy. Douglas Rivers, of Sunflwr Consulting and a member of Lee Enterprises Consulting offers this illuminating overview of the challenges of bioprocess scale-up, integrated pilot plants, demo plants, and more

The Competitive Edge: Highbury Energy

February 13, 2019 | Jim Lane

Highbury Energy Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? Highbury was founded in 2009 on the premise that the thermochemical conversion of biomass to syngas is an […]

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Archive for 2019

European Union publishes eight Argentine biodiesel producers that won’t be subject to anti-dumping duties

Brazilian H2 January ethanol production up nearly 25% on year

Uttar Pradesh to invest $2.4 billion in five biofuel plants

USDA deputy says EPA should implement year-round E15 even if it doesn’t get rulemaking done by summer

Malaysian palm oil exports jump nearly 31% in January

Vivergo suffered stunning losses before closing

University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows ethanol production rose 23% since 2014

EPA says with implement year-round E15 together with RIN reforms

From Research Milligrams to Commercial Kilograms: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio-Process Scale-Up

The Competitive Edge: Highbury Energy