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Top Biofuels Tweets: "How to Evaluate a Renewable Energy Technology."

Top Biofuels Tweets: "How to Evaluate a Renewable Energy Technology."

[ 0 ] February 22, 2011 |

JessNaudziunas Algae based #biofuels are superior in every way. ethanolbob: Adv biofuels need to pay attention as well. Debate isn’t all about food; also about land. tabulagaza: A graphic depiction of the impact of biofuels and oil prices on food prices RRapier: Due Diligence: How to Evaluate a Renewable Energy Technology. Jampimpol: Biofuels from sugarcane […]

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Magic bug produces hydrogen from glycerol

Magic bug produces hydrogen from glycerol

[ 0 ] February 22, 2011 |

In Tennessee, a researcher and his students at Austin Peay State University have produced molecular hydrogen from glycerol using the bacterium Enterobacter aerogenes. They say the conversion process is ready for practical application. What’s the big deal? Higher biodiesel production puts excess glycerol on the market – meanwhile, affordable, renewable sources of hydrogen are generally […]

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The Advanced Ethanol Council, and the unity movement in biofuels policy – a Digest Q&A

The Advanced Ethanol Council, and the unity movement in biofuels policy – a Digest Q&A

[ 0 ] February 22, 2011 |

In Washington, the dust has settled on the announcement by the Renewable Fuels Association that it is starting an Advanced Ethanol Council. Here’s some brief Q&A on the background: Q. What is the main goal of the Advanced Ethanol Council? A. In a few words, production and tax credits. One of the most powerful drivers […]

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The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference: Conference Agenda released

The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference: Conference Agenda released

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

Today, at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership conference website, we have released agenda details on presentations by more than 50 industry CEOs, policy leaders, investors and analysts. We’ll be meeting April 19-21, 2011 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. This is Biofuels Digest’s own annual conference on advanced biofuels. We have also posted: Details of […]

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India turns to cashew apples as ethanol feedstock

India turns to cashew apples as ethanol feedstock

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

In India, the Horticulture Research Station in Ullal is proposing that cashew apple be researched for use as an ethanol feedstock.  Dr. Lakshman, Station Head stated, “Once the project is approved, an attempt will be made to find out which variety of the cashew apple can be used for bio-ethanol and what percentage alcohol is […]

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Frustration, under the optimism and hoopla of the National Biodiesel conference

Frustration, under the optimism and hoopla of the National Biodiesel conference

February 21, 2011 |

Peter Brown, one of the more astute and well-connected communications pros in the biofuels industry, filed a report based on the mood and outlook “from the floor” of the National Biodiesel Boards’ annual conference in Phoenix. His report reflects more uneasiness over financing and recovery opportunities than the bullish “Advance” theme which the NBB adopted […]

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Speaking with One Voice: RFA chief calls for biofuels unity

Speaking with One Voice: RFA chief calls for biofuels unity

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

The ethanol industry gathers in Phoenix this week for the National Ethanol Conference, which kicks off officially this morning with a welcome from RFA chairman Chuck Woodside of KAAPA Ethanol, and a state of the industry address from CEO Bob Dinneen. It does so against the backdrop of dark clouds gathering once more in Washington, […]

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Green Plains acquires Fergus Falls ethanol plant for $1 per gallon

Green Plains acquires Fergus Falls ethanol plant for $1 per gallon

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

In Minnesota, Green Plains Renewable Energy has acquired the 55 million gallon per year Fergus Falls ethanol plant for $55 million, which will bring the GPRE total US capacity up to 715 million gallons per year at nine locations in  Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee and now Minnesota. The company, which confirmed its status […]

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KL Energy aims at Brazilian bagasse with cellulosic technology

KL Energy aims at Brazilian bagasse with cellulosic technology

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

In Wyoming, KL Energy is preparing to test this month its cellulosic ethanol production process using Brazilian sugarcane bagasse. Modifications have been made to allow for the physical and chemical differences between bagasse and woody biomass and, most importantly, a new fermentation process has been designed. Ultimately, the plant will switch to a clear mash […]

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"E15 is the most tested fuel blend in our nation’s history."

"E15 is the most tested fuel blend in our nation’s history."

[ 0 ] February 21, 2011 |

In Washington, reaction from the passage of the Sullivan and Flake Amendments to the US House budget resolution, which blocks the U.S. EPA from implementing its approved waiver for E15 ethanol blends in America’s fuel supply and  prohibiting construction of blender pumps and ethanol storage facilities. “The Sullivan provision picks politics over science. EPA’s consideration […]

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