In Louisiana, the National Algae Association will be hosting a workshop on Algae Production and networking from January 22-25 in 2015. The workshop is designed to educate and share information on algae strains, commercial algae production processes, equipment and potential markets on the algae industry. They will be focusing on: Nutraceuticals- Omega 2 EPA/DHA Feeds […]
In Washington, the House Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements held a hearing last week on the “EPA’s management of the renewable fuel standard program.” Growth Energy, and BIO have released the following statements regarding EPA’s delays in administering the RFS. Additionally, the Algae Biomass Organization submitted comments to […]
In India, NatureWorks and Northern Technologies International will be collaborating for the sales of Ingeo, a bioplastic that can be used for rigid and flexible packaging, foodservice ware, and more. The sales will be focused in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Under this new agreement, NatureWorks is supporting Natur-Tec India’s sales efforts by participating […]
In Illinois, Sorghum Partners has announced that several of its hybrid sorghum products have demonstrated tolerance against the sugarcane aphid pest that has plagued crops as far North as Kansas. A third-party evaluation conducted by the Agricultural Research Service division of the USDA verified that several Sorghum Partners® brand sorghum hybrids exhibit strong tolerance to […]
In the US, Lloyd’s Register Energy has launched a joint industry project to focus on additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is on the rise and has the potential to affect global supply chains in a significant way. Global trends indicate that the market is set to grow by 390% in the […]
In Finland, UPM and WWF Finland have developed a list of joint measures to promote sustainability int he wood-based liquid biofuels industry in Finland. The parties will jointly conduct a scientific forest carbon impact study related to wood-based biofuels. UPM and WWF Finland also commit to further developing the FSC standard and promoting its credibility […]
In Colorado, Gevo has been named one of the fastest growing companies in North America in Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500. The comapny grew 1,146 percent during this period and was ranked 103rd overall but, notably, in the industry where it competes, Gevo ranked third out of all clean technology companies. Said CEO Patrick Gruber, “We […]
In China, scientists have discovered a bacteria from the guts of a worm that can degrade polyethylene in one step. The research found that at least two strains of a moth larva, known as a waxworm, have gut microbes that could degrade polyethylene without a pretreatment step. The research is being reported in Environmental Science […]
In Washington, the Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association organized a fly-in-to-lobby day in Washington, D.C. to reinstate the $1-per-gallon biodiesel blenders tax credit. The measure, which expired nearly a year ago, was reinstated in a retroactive package of tax incentives which the House recently passed. The bill will soon head to the Senate, […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association released a reminder for diesel users and suppliers that using cleaner-burning, homegrown biodiesel can help stretch tight supplies. With diesel shortages, IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw stated that “High-quality biodiesel blends ranging from B5 to B20 can be used and treated just as No. 2 diesel throughout the […]
