In India, the state of Karnataka has set a biofuel target of 200 million litters by year-end, pushing forward its goal to surpass Maharashtra as the second largest producer of biofuel in the country. Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board indicates that the capacity for biofuels plantations is about ten times its current use. More on […]
In North Carolina, a new study indicates that indirect land use change is not statistically correlated with high crop prices, at least to the degree that many models predict. The study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago found that as prices increase on crops, farmers make […]
In Washington, state governors are rallying around an E15 action plan in the state level as Gov. Terry Brandstad (R-Iowa), Gov. Pat Quinn (D-Ill) and Gov. Sam Brownback (R-Kan) sent a letter to the other midwestern governors on the Midwestern Governors Association. The letter calls on the state governments to coordinate their agencies, ensure that […]
In Switzerland, the United States demanded that Argentina immediately end its import licensing regime at the WTO. This comes after Argentina’s dispute with Spain regarding a number of importation issues, one outcome of which was Argentina’s temporary takeover of YPF. The US also warned against Indonesia’s import restrictions as well. More about this story.
In Illinois, ethanol rose as warm, dry weather predictions made corn prices soar 9.5 percent to $5.54 a bushel. The jump was the largest posted in 13 months. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, producers are losing 8 cents per gallon of ethanol made. More on this story.
In Colorado, Gevo’s stock has soared since the ruling regarding Butamax’s patent infringement lawsuit came back in their favor. The shares were up $1.84, more than 31 percent, in the last day. The company is currently trading at $7.78 as markets open this morning. More on this story.
In Washington, a Coast Guard ship completed its first biofuel-powered voyage last week on a 50/50 diesel and algae oil blend. The Coast Guard has been partnering with the Navy as it prepares for its Great Green Fleet demo in the Rim of the Pacific beginning on June 29. The Navy, who provided the fuel […]
In Virginia, scientists from the National Wildlife Federation released a report regarding species of plants used for biofuels feedstocks that have recently been labeled as harmful invaders. The list includes giant reed, canary grass, and napiergrass, as well as the Cylindro strain of algae. The report also warns about miscanthus, which can threaten natural habitats. […]
In Brazil, Vale intends to build the world’s largest single processing plant for palm oil. The project, expected to be completed by 2015, will cost upwards of $500m and will cover an area larger than London in a cleared area in the Amazon rainforest. The project will sell the oil to food producers until the […]
In Europe, the role of biofuels in carbon capture technology is the subject of a new report published by the European Biofuels Technology Platform. The report asserts that the EU should take several steps to implementing Biomass with CO2 Capture and Storage technology because it is the only large-scale technology that can result in carbon […]
