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United to start flying biofuels out of LAX in 2015; AltAir to supply 15 million gallons in 3-year deal

United to start flying biofuels out of LAX in 2015; AltAir to supply 15 million gallons in 3-year deal

June 30, 2015 |

In California, AltAir Fuels will begin regularly scheduled deliveries of sustainable biojet fuel to United Airlines LAX operations this year, the airline announced today. AltAir’s Paramount, California-based refinery converts sustainable feedstocks, like non-edible natural oils and agricultural wastes, into low-carbon, renewable jet fuel. This fuel is price-competitive with traditional, petroleum-based jet fuel, but achieves a […]

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United Airlines invests $30M in Fulcrum BioEnergy; inks $1.5B+ in aviation biofuels contracts

United Airlines invests $30M in Fulcrum BioEnergy; inks $1.5B+ in aviation biofuels contracts

June 30, 2015 |

Fly the environmentally friendly skies – historic aviation biofuels agreement for direct airline investment, and more than $1.5 billion in offtake options. What’s it all about?  In California, United Airlines announced a $30 million direct investment in advanced biofuels developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, obtained an option to invest in five future commercial-scale aviation biofuels plants, and signed offtake agreements for up […]

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5-Minute Bioeconomy Survey examines sustainability factors, marketability and distribution barriers for Sustainable Biomaterials

5-Minute Bioeconomy Survey examines sustainability factors, marketability and distribution barriers for Sustainable Biomaterials

June 29, 2015 |

In Virginia, graduate researcher Jeremy Withers of the Sustainable Biomaterials Department at Virginia Tech’s Forest Products Business Center, announced a 5-Minute,, 2-question survey on the internal and external sustainability factors impacting the U.S. non-food, lignocellulosic, second generation biofuel industry since the 2005 EPAct. To receive a free electronic version on the findings of this research, […]

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Leather without the cow: Flokser launches Artificial Leather based on DuPont Tate & Lyle, BioAmber ingredients

Leather without the cow: Flokser launches Artificial Leather based on DuPont Tate & Lyle, BioAmber ingredients

June 27, 2015 |

Unique synthetic leather fabric has 70% bio-content, based on BioAmber’s Bio-SA and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products’ PDO In Canada, BioAmber announced that the Flokser Group has successfully developed an innovative artificial leather fabric using bio-based materials supplied by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and BioAmber. Flokser has launched this new synthetic leather fabric […]

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Ceres refocuses on food, forage options as Brazilian bioenergy results disappoint

Ceres refocuses on food, forage options as Brazilian bioenergy results disappoint

June 27, 2015 |

In California, Ceres announced the a realignment of its business to focus on food and forage opportunities and biotechnology traits for sugarcane and other crops. As part of the realignment, the company will restructure its Brazilian seed operations and is exploring discussions with additional local partners and collaborators to support the continued development and commercialization of […]

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Green Plains Partners raises $150M in IPO

Green Plains Partners raises $150M in IPO

June 27, 2015 |

In Nebraska, Green Plains Partners LP announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 common units representing limited partner interests at a public offering price of $15.00 per common unit. The common units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GPP” on June 26, 2015. In […]

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EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Testimony of Steve Murphy, GM, POET Biorefining-Laddonia & POET Biorefining – Macon

EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Testimony of Steve Murphy, GM, POET Biorefining-Laddonia & POET Biorefining – Macon

June 25, 2015 |

Good afternoon, My name is Steve Murphy and I am the General Manager for two POET Biorefining plants. One is located in Laddonia, Missouri and the other in Macon, MO. These are 2 of the 27 POET plants in the country. Between these two plants we have 90 full-time employees who together worked to produce […]

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EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard:  Testimony of Brian Jennings, EVP, American Coalition for Ethanol

EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard:  Testimony of Brian Jennings, EVP, American Coalition for Ethanol

June 25, 2015 |

Thank you, my name is Brian Jennings, and I’m the Executive Vice President of the American Coalition for Ethanol. I’m pleased to report that more than 100 people representing ACE member companies will testify at today’s hearing, as well as several retailers who are overcoming the E10 blend wall by offering E15 and flex fuels […]

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EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Statement by DuPont

EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Statement by DuPont

June 25, 2015 |

“DuPont believes the proposed 2014 to 2016 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) rule is misguided and is a major step backward. Since the RFS was first enacted, the United States has quickly risen to lead the world in biofuels technology and execution. But that leadership is now hanging in the balance, dependent upon the actions of […]

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EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Testimony of Randy Doyal, CEO, Al-Corn Clean Fuel

EPA hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Testimony of Randy Doyal, CEO, Al-Corn Clean Fuel

June 25, 2015 |

My name is Randy Doyal and I am the CEO of Al-Corn Clean Fuel, a farmer-owned corn ethanol facility in Claremont, Minnesota, that produces 50 million gallons of fuel ethanol per year. I also currently serve as the Chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association. Al-Corn Clean Fuel was founded as a cooperative in 1994 by […]

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