In Denmark, Gas Technology Institute (GTI) and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) have signed a Collaboration Agreement for energy research and development, education and training, and information sharing. The initiative could include mutual assistance for technology development, technical consulting, joint research efforts, and development of training programs–among other efforts—in topics ranging from unconventional gas supply, to […]
In Washington, the Algae Biomass Organization is reporting favorably on the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office’s report that the agency’s program to finance new energy technologies is expected to take in some $5 billion in interest payments-far exceeding many expectations and throwing cold water on claims that the program was a failure. The financial […]
In Illinois, Chromatin has announced its new Chief Financial Officer, Troy Randolph. Randolph has over 15 years of financial leadership experience in a variety of industrial business models ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small standalone businesses. As Chromatin’s Chief Financial Officer, he will provide the leadership needed to establish an operating and financial infrastructure […]
In California, Biosynthetic Technologies has received ILSAC GF-5 certification on both their SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 grade passenger car motor oil (PCMO) formulations using its Biosynthetic Base Oil. The designation demonstrates the oil’s demonstrated 3.05% fuel economy improvement. Biosynthetic Technologies worked with Infineum, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of lubricant and fuel additives, […]
In Massachusetts, Joule has announced its new President and CEO, Serge Tchuruk. Tchuruk will help lead the company in its next phase of development aimed at commercialization. “As Joule undergoes a natural transformation from its research and development roots towards scale-up and commercialization, we are thrilled to appoint someone with such a strong vision and […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains has announced a dividend of $0.08 per share, payable December 19. The announcement comes after its Q3 results. Net income for the quarter was $41.7 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $9.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the same period in 2013. Revenues were […]
Bloomberg reports that the International Energy Agency reports that the fossil fuels industry receives $500 billion a year in subsidies, and is holding back investment in cleaner forms of energy. Oil, coal and gas received more than four times the $120 billion paid out in incentives for renewables including wind, solar and biofuels, the Paris-based […]
In Italy, the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) has congratulated FAO for releasing the findings of its sustainability assessment of the bioenergy sector in Colombia and Indonesia. The report utilized GBEP indicators, and FAO is exploring opportunities to replicate the implementation of the indicators in reports on additional countries. GBEP also announced that they have named […]
In Iowa, the Governors’ Biofuels Coalition has announced the 2015 chairman and vice chairman, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, respectively. “I look forward to working with Governor Nixon to advance the bipartisan work of the Governors’ Biofuels Coalition, as the production and use of biofuels increases family incomes in rural America, […]
In New York, Ensyn has generated its first RINs, and their D7 cellulosic RINs have received QAP certification. Ensyn is the first company to generate cellulosic RINs under the EPA’s expanded definition of heating oil under the RFS2. Ensyn believes it is the leading producer of cellulosic D7 RINs in 2014. Ensyn’s RIN generation is […]
