Today on Twitter. Flavio58: Fostering the Next Generation of Biofuels Innovators: In our country’s spirited debate over energy, innovation … SolarWells: Aeromexico pilots first trans-Atlantic commercial biofuels flight EthanolRFA: Minnesota Lung Association publishes 5 good reasons of why you should #E85 #ethanol fuel. EthanolMagazine: US EPA names a group of #cellulosic #ethanol producers to help […]
In Rhode Island, the City of Newport is soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (QBS) for the creation of a Demonstration Project converting naturally occurring algae into a biodiesel for the City of Newport. Deadline for responses is August 24. In calendar year 2007 The City of Newport purchased an Algae Harvester specifically designed to collect […]
In the Philippines, Juan Miguel Zubiri, known as Mr. Biofuel for authoring the country’s biofuel mandate, has stepped down from his Senate seat amidst allegations of cheating during the 2007 election when he was in a tight race. In his resignation speech in the Senate, Zubiri denied any wrongdoing and vehemently denies the allegations of […]
In California, Amyris announced a separation agreement with CFO Jeryl Hilleman – Ms. Hilleman will remain CFO through a transition period of up to 17 months, up to December 31, 2012. In Australia, ARFuels (ASX:ARW) appointed Andrew White as Managing Director, while Tom Engelsman was appointed Executive Chairman.
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, dropped 1.52 percent to 82.39, down nearly 10 percent in 2 weeks, as advanced biofuels and ethanol struggled. For the day, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) recovered 3.32 percent to $29.55, while Solazyme (SZYM) plunged 7.94 percent to $20.52 in advance of its earnings report […]
Financing of clean energy got you down? The Green Bank clears a key Senate hurdle, and Bank of America chairman Chad Holliday helps explain why that’s important Last month, amidst the brouhaha of the US debt ceiling crisis, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, under the leadership of Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico, passed […]
By Mary Rosenthal Executive Director, Algal Biomass Organization In our country’s spirited debate over energy, innovation and the economy, perhaps no phrase has been uttered more often than “green jobs.” While the precise meaning of “green job” continues to be a topic of debate, I would submit that jobs in the algae industry are indeed […]
In Hawaii, Pacific Biodiesel will supply at least 250,000 gallons of locally produced biodiesel to the new 8-megawatt (MW) Honolulu International Airport Emergency Power Facility to be operated by Hawaiian Electric. The three-year contract with renewal options calls for Pacific Biodiesel to supply biodiesel from locally recycled cooking oil collected and processed at either the […]
In Hawaii, Cellana LLC is looking for $70 million to $90 million in venture capital to expand its algae-based biofuels plans to include fish food and nutraceuticals. The investment is for a 217-acre commercial facility on Maui that the company hopes to have up and running in the next four years. It is currently producing […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has launched a campaign to supply gasoline retailers with the new EPA-approved E15 label. The labels will be available to ship in about two weeks. The RFA is reaching out to National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers (SIGMA), the Petroleum Marketers Association of […]
