In Texas, the National Algae Association is calling for a Manhattan Project for Algae – “total and complete collaboration with the commitment to producing advanced biofuels.” “The challenge is to get Washington to re-think its strategy.” according to NAA Executive Director Barry Cohen. “They’re working with a 45 year old Congressional Mandate, and refuse to […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy are petitioning the Supreme Court to make a final determination regarding California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which the plaintiffs claim is constitutionally flawed, as it discriminates against out-of-state commerce and seeks to regulate conduct in other states. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed the […]
In Oklahoma, Syntroleum has announced their financial results for FY2013, with an operating loss of $9.3 million. The company reported income from discontinued operations of $6.4 million related to the sale of their two biodiesel pilot plants in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The revenues for the company came in from technical services provided to Dynamic Fuels, Sasol […]
In Washington, POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels has joined the Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC). “As a key player in the industry that has the proven know-how to scale up its advanced technology to commercial scale, POET-DSM is a strong, strategic addition to the Council’s ranks as cellulosic ethanol moves from the development stage to full-scale commercial production […]
In Florida, Dyadic International has announced their financial results for the FY2013. Total revenue for the company increased 10% for the year compared to FY2012, with net product-related revenue increasing 25% to $9.8 million. The increase was driven primarily by increases in the animal health and nutrition segments, the addition of two major customers and […]
In Washington, BIO has named DuPont Chair & CEO Ellen Kullman as the winner of the 2014 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology. “Ellen is always looking for opportunities to apply today’s breaking science to major global challenges where biotechnology can deliver new gains,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO’s […]
In Washington, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) has joined the Renewable Fuels Association. Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association praised SIRE, commenting, “We know that SIRE will be a strong ally in the fight to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard, a program that is revitalizing rural communities, increasing household income and […]
In Maryland, Inashco BV and Wheelabrator Technologies has announced a joint-venture company for recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the waste-to-energy process. Eco Recovery Solutions (ERS) will use Inashco’s Advanced Dry Recovery technology to enhance the recovery of copper, zince, lead, aluminum as small as 0.5 mm in size, much smaller than non-ferrous materials currently […]
In Virginia, Pellet Fuels Institute Executive Director Jennifer Hedrick explained the Northeast’s high pellet fuel demand recently with weather considerations. Average temperatures have been the coldest in four years, requiring many residential pellet appliance owners to use a greater volume of pellets, reducing supplies. “Americans are increasingly turning to pellet appliances to heat their homes. […]
In Washington, the $33 billion in USDA investments created 75,000 jobs in 2013. Since the start of the Obama Administration, USDA business programs have provided more than 18,000 guaranteed loans, direct loans and grants to help more than 74,000 businesses create or save more than 375,000 jobs. USDA is increasingly becoming the lender of choice […]
