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Obama touts all-of-the-above energy strategy in State of the Union speech; draws “trying to have it both ways” ire from biofuels, environmental groups

Obama touts all-of-the-above energy strategy in State of the Union speech; draws “trying to have it both ways” ire from biofuels, environmental groups

January 28, 2014 |

Draws fire from biofuels, environmental groups for emphasis on fossil fuels, back-off on renewables; 110,000 sign VoteVets.org  petition in support of RFS In Washington, US President Barack Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union speech, and declared that “the all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years ago is working.” The complete text of the […]

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The 101 Hottest Biofuels Feedstocks : The Digest’s 5-Minute Guide

The 101 Hottest Biofuels Feedstocks : The Digest’s 5-Minute Guide

January 28, 2014 |

Tired of corn, corn, corn or cane, cane, cane? There are 101 feedstocks in the biofuels canon. Here’s what’s up with each of them, and all of them. In Florida, Biofuels Digest released its annual Guide to biofuels feedstocks, tracking 10,658 items published in the Digest in the past 48 months on 101 feedstocks for […]

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Last day! Get your comments on RFS to the EPA

Last day! Get your comments on RFS to the EPA

January 27, 2014 |

In Washington, today is the final day to submit comments to the EPA regarding the 2014 proposed volumes for the Renewable Fuel Standard. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0747 via here or email to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov. You can also fax comments to (202) 566–1741. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that […]

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The End of the Great Big Easy: Cleantech, in a post-stimulus world

The End of the Great Big Easy: Cleantech, in a post-stimulus world

January 26, 2014 |

As Dr. Johnson said, “Nothing focuses the mind like the prospect of a hanging”. Now, 2014 really gets underway, complete with a stock market plunge. So, have you identified every piece of a fortress-like strategy, secured  the resources, tied up partners needed for success in the bioeconomy? If not, read on. The economy of 2009-2013 […]

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NBB Buzz: Heard on the floor at the 2014 Biodiesel Convention

NBB Buzz: Heard on the floor at the 2014 Biodiesel Convention

January 23, 2014 |

So, NBB packs it up and the delegates go home. What are the trends — what’s are the takeaways? The Digest’s overall take — and items heard on the floor this week. In California, NBB is now officially over. Key trends? We saw four. 1. In general, traffic and spirits were down from previous years. […]

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Iogen Announces New Drop-In Cellulosic Biofuel: 5-6B gallon potential

Iogen Announces New Drop-In Cellulosic Biofuel: 5-6B gallon potential

January 23, 2014 |

In Canada, Iogen Corporation announced it has developed and patented a new method to make drop-in cellulosic biofuels from biogas using existing refinery assets and production operations. The company estimates there is refining capacity in place to incorporate 5-6 billion gallons per year of renewable hydrogen content into gasoline and diesel fuel. Iogen will initially […]

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Mike Robe: Is it GMO, or nip-and-tuck? Depends on the POV

Mike Robe: Is it GMO, or nip-and-tuck? Depends on the POV

January 23, 2014 |

“I’m not a bacterium, I’m a one-celled Clooney.” Mike tweets: “To you, its the dread GMO. To me, it’s a nip-and-tuck. So I was thinking about checking in at RASEI for some work on my chin.” Has Mike visited your project lately? Tweet your photos with Mike at #MikeRobeDigest, then see them in the Digest.

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REG acquires LS9 for up to $61.5M

REG acquires LS9 for up to $61.5M

January 22, 2014 |

A stunner at NBB. Renewable Energy Group deploys its balance sheet — and takes aim at renewable chemicals — as it acquires the storied LS9. In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group announced it has acquired LS9 for a purchase price of up to $61.5 million, consisting of up front and earnout payments, in stock and cash. […]

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Jobe, NBB take aim at Big Oil in fiery keynote in San Diego

Jobe, NBB take aim at Big Oil in fiery keynote in San Diego

January 21, 2014 |

NBB chief Joe Jobe blasts Big Oil for “misleading Americans about fuel policy,” and operating a “propaganda machine” to “kill diversity and choice” in transportation fuels. In California, National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe blasted the petroleum industry for “misleading Americans about fuel policy”, and he called on President Barack Obama to stand firm behind […]

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Stern Brothers, Wilson Sonsini, Kilpatrick Townsend, Kreig DeVault commit to ABLC 2014

Stern Brothers, Wilson Sonsini, Kilpatrick Townsend, Kreig DeVault commit to ABLC 2014

January 21, 2014 |

Project finance gurus to address debt market opportunities. In Florida, Biofuels Digest announced that Stern Brothers MD John May, Wilson Sonsini paryenr Chris Groobey, Kilpatrick Townsend partner Mark Riedy, and Kreig DeVault partner John Kirkwood will present addresses at ABLC 2014 – looking at transformative debt strategies for obtaining project finance — for first commercial […]

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