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National Algae Association calls for Manhattan Project for algae

National Algae Association calls for Manhattan Project for algae

March 23, 2014 |

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 […]

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Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy to petition Supreme Court over California LCFS

Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy to petition Supreme Court over California LCFS

March 23, 2014 |

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 […]

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Syntroleum announces $9.3m operating loss for FY2013

Syntroleum announces $9.3m operating loss for FY2013

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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POET-DSM joins Advanced Ethanol Council

POET-DSM joins Advanced Ethanol Council

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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Dyadic announces 10% gains on revenue in FY2013 financial results

Dyadic announces 10% gains on revenue in FY2013 financial results

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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Ellen Kullman named for BIO’s innovation in industrial biotechnology award

Ellen Kullman named for BIO’s innovation in industrial biotechnology award

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy joins RFA

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy joins RFA

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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Inashco and Weelabrator announce joint venture, Eco Recovery Solutions

Inashco and Weelabrator announce joint venture, Eco Recovery Solutions

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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Cold weather leads to high pellet fuel demand

Cold weather leads to high pellet fuel demand

March 16, 2014 |

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. […]

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USDA investments created 75,000 jobs in 2013

USDA investments created 75,000 jobs in 2013

March 16, 2014 |

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 […]

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