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Scientists develop pilot scale pyrolysis tech for producing biofuel from wastes

Scientists develop pilot scale pyrolysis tech for producing biofuel from wastes

July 12, 2020 |

In India, The Daily Pioneer reports that scientists from Odia and Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute designed and developed a new pyrolysis plant to produce biofuels from saw-dust and agro residues. A team led by Odia Scientist Dr. Karmee has demonstrated that biomass can be successfully converted into biofuels using both batch and pilot […]

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Bustos secures agriculture wins for rural America in $152B appropriations bill

Bustos secures agriculture wins for rural America in $152B appropriations bill

July 12, 2020 |

In Illinois, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) helped pass a comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development funding bill out of the powerful House Appropriations Committee that would deliver more than $152 billion in agriculture and rural support, including bolstering biofuels. Congresswoman Bustos successfully secured a number of provisions for Illinois and rural America including: Bolstering the use […]

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Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Launches New Website

Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Launches New Website

July 12, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium released their revamped website which features renovated content describing the FCIC’s eight main research areas. Each research area will enable the consortium to help biorefinery developers understand and mitigate biomass feedstock and process variability. The FCIC develops science-based knowledge and tools to help biorefinery developers understand and mitigate […]

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Maine Governor supports newly instated renewable chemicals tax credit

Maine Governor supports newly instated renewable chemicals tax credit

July 12, 2020 |

In Maine, Governor Janet T. Mills released a letter about the newly instated renewable chemicals tax credit, saying “Maine boasts the most competitive renewable chemical tax credit in the nation” and COVID-19 “has also provided an opportunity to pause and reflect on our current systems, and to carve a path forward that supports growth and […]

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Biomass can meet one-third of Turkey’s annual power needs

Biomass can meet one-third of Turkey’s annual power needs

July 12, 2020 |

In Turkey, Anadolu Agency reports that biomass energy has the potential to meet almost one-third of Turkey’s yearly electricity consumption, according to Professor Günnur Koçar, the manager of Ege University Biomass Energy Systems and Technologies Application and Research Center (BESTMER). The Izmir-based energy company will help utilize this potential, she said. Speaking exclusively to AA, […]

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Ethanol weekly production up 1.6%, but still down compared to same week in 2019

Ethanol weekly production up 1.6%, but still down compared to same week in 2019

July 12, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., ethanol production increased 1.6%, or 14,000 barrels per day (b/d), to 914,000 b/d—equivalent to 38.39 million gallons daily, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending July 3. Production remains tempered due to COVID-19 disruptions, coming in 12.7% below the same week in 2019. The four-week […]

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Two missing, two injured in south China biofuel plant blast

Two missing, two injured in south China biofuel plant blast

July 12, 2020 |

In China, Reuters reports that two people were missing and two injured after an explosion on Sunday at a biofuel plant in China’s Fujian province. Longyan Zhuoyue New Energy processes gutter oil into biodiesel. The blast occurred around 10:10 a.m. (0210 GMT) at Longyan Zhuoyue New Energy Co Ltd, a Shanghai-listed biofuel producer based in […]

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LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, others chosen by U.S. Dept. of Energy for 8 bioprojects totaling over $5M

LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, others chosen by U.S. Dept. of Energy for 8 bioprojects totaling over $5M

July 12, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy selected eight projects totaling over $5 million to conduct research and development needed to accelerate the U.S. biomanufacturing sector, including projects from C16 Biosciences, LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, Invaio and others. DOE has selected the following projects: C16 Biosciences, of New York, NY, will work with Pacific […]

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Renewable Fuels in Engines: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel vs. Renewable Diesel

Renewable Fuels in Engines: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel vs. Renewable Diesel

July 9, 2020 |

One of Advanced Biofuels USA’s most popular publications, “What’s the Difference between Biodiesel and Renewable (Green) Diesel?” has been expanded to answer the question, “What Renewable Fuels Can Be Used in Compression Ignition Engines?” The Digest culled key charts, graphs and other visuals from the paper as it explores advanced renewable, sustainable fuels that are currently […]

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Heard on the Floor at Day 3 of ABLC: 2,834 attendees, Food, Fuel, Fun at ABLC Digital

Heard on the Floor at Day 3 of ABLC: 2,834 attendees, Food, Fuel, Fun at ABLC Digital

July 9, 2020 |

Yes, we said fun. These days hanging out with friends online chatting about food, fuel, fiber, and more is certainly a great way to spend the day. Once again, a day full of content on day 3 of ABLC Digital from 29 speakers that shared the latest news and updates with 578 registered delegates – […]

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