Join the forum discussion on this post Now that it seems that the mainstream media has finally caught on to the fact that something went terribly awry at Range Fuels, it is time for me to close the book on them. This will be my last Range Fuels … [Read more...]
Abengoa cellulosic ethanol pilot plant targeting 79 gallons/tonne
Friday 02/18/ By Leave a Comment
Since its was launched, Abengoa’s cellulosic ethanol pilot production plant in Babilafuente, located in the Biocombustibles de Castilla y León (BCyL) plant in Salamanca, Spain, has completed more than 5,500 hours of operations with a yield of … [Read more...]
Cosan and Shell introduce Raízen, their $12B Brazilian ethanol JV
Tuesday 02/15/ By Leave a Comment
Royal Dutch Shell and Cosan SA have introduced Raízen, their Brazilian ethanol joint venture. The new company will be one of the top five companies in the country in revenues, with estimated market value of US$12 billion and approximately 40,000 … [Read more...]
Hangin’ With Some Next Gen Biodiesel Scientists
Monday 02/14/ By Leave a Comment
During the National Biodiesel Board Conference (NBB) last week, I had the opportunity to hang out with some “Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel“. There were 10 in attendance at this year’s conference and the two that I spent … [Read more...]
Florida Advanced Biofuels Plant Breaks Ground
Wednesday 02/09/ By Leave a Comment
A new commercial scale advance biofuels plant broke ground today in Vero Beach, Florida. The $130 million plant is being developed by INEOS New Planet BioEnergy (INPB), a joint venture between INEOS Bio and New Planet Energy. The Indian River … [Read more...]
DC 2011: Novozymes wonders how far you can drive on a ton of corn biomass
Friday 01/28/ By Leave a Comment
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Ethanol, Washington DC Auto Show Here's a question. Take that one-ton bale of biomass (specifically, corn cobs and stalks) in the picture above, turn it into cellulosic ethanol and mix it into E85 (so, dilute it … [Read more...]
Best of America Tour: Driving Cross Country in a Cellulosic Ethanol Truck
Thursday 01/27/ By Leave a Comment
Road trips are an American tradition, and a great way to get attention. Tom Holm is using a road trip to raise awareness for cellulosic ethanol by driving cross country using nothing but the homegrown fuel. Tom Holm, of EcoTrek, has years of … [Read more...]
Farmers now delivering biomass to POET’s Project LIBERTY storage site
Wednesday 01/26/ By Leave a Comment
Farmers are now delivering biomass bales to POET's 22-acre storage site in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the future home of the 25 million-gallon-per-year cellulosic ethanol plant dubbed "Project LIBERTY." Read more.... … [Read more...]
Biofuels Key to US Winning Alt Fuel Race with China
Sunday 01/23/ By Leave a Comment
As Chinese President Hu Jintao wraps up his visit to the United States, a new report details how America can use biofuels to compete in the alternative energy field for vehicles. This article on CNET.com says the Accenture report, entitled “The … [Read more...]
EPA Expands E15 Decree
Sunday 01/23/ By Leave a Comment
Join the forum discussion on this post This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of 15% ethanol fuel blends (E15) for 2011-2006 model year cars: EPA Grants E15 Fuel Waiver for Model Years 2001 – 2006 Cars and Light … [Read more...]