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by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The newly funded Center for Lignocellulose Structure and Formation at Pennsylvania State University will
May 30, 2009 Read Full Article
Obama Praises Advanced Biofuels' Promise
In his letter to the Governors' Biofuels Coalition, President Obama noted, "Advanced renewable transportation fuels will be one of the
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Nowhere Does the Energy Independence and Security Act Mention “International Indirect Land Use Change”
Thoughts from Joanne Ivancic, Executive Director, Advanced Biofuels USA. There has been a lot of controversy about “indirect land use
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EPA’s Proposed Renewable Fuels Lifecycle Rule: McGuireWoods Briefing
The 500+ page proposed renewable fuels greenhouse gas lifecycle rule released by EPA on May 5th and published in the
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Vacant Lot-to-Bioenergy Farm in Central City New Orleans
The intersection of Jackson Avenue and North Johnson Street looks like many in Central City. There are vacant lots overgrown
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Virgin Galactic Space Travel Advances in Testing; Biobutanol, Other Biofuels for Mothership, Spacecraft
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Fuels is developing biofuels that can be used to power both the mothership Eve that will
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Research Reinforces Economic, Environmental Benefits of Corn Cobs as Source for Cellulosic Ethanol
Corn cobs are both economical and environmentally friendly as a feedstock for cellulosic ethanol, university and government reports indicate, reaffirming
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Next-Gen Canadian Biofuels Projects Fund Created
Next-gen biofuel projects in Canada are eligible for up to 40 percent incentive to be repaid over 10 years. A
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S4 Energy Solutions to Use Medical and Industrial Waste for Biofuels, Electricity, Industrial Products
Waste Management, Inc. and InEnTec LLC announced the formation of S4 Energy Solutions LLC, a joint venture to develop, operate
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Canadian Company Invests in Biodiesel from Jatropha and Forestry in China
Cathay Forest Products Corp. says it will pay C$2.9 million to acquire 40 per cent of Eco-Energy China Group, a
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Watermelons Tapped for Ethanol
With their sweet, refreshing juices and succulent interior, watermelons are a favorite summertime treat, especially around July 4th. But now
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Fuels from Biomass Could Impact US Oil Dependence, But Significant Technolgical Investements Are Still Needed
Liquid fuels from biomass and coal have the potential to reduce petroleum fuel use and CO2 emissions in the U.S.
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One-Step Process Derives Raw Material for Fuels and Plastic from Plants
Some researchers hope to turn plants into a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil. To achieve this, scientists have to
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Changing Climate: Carbon Tax Gaining Momentum over Cap-and-Trade?
by Ron Pernick, RenewableEnergyWorld.com: I recently gave a talk to a group of environmentalists, technologists, and business people at an
May 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Report on China's Renewable Energy Law Released
This paper forms a component of the Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Task Force (REDGTF) project: Identifying optimal legal frameworks
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory Launches Interactive Map of Alternative Fuels Stations
On the NREL web site, visitors can find a map that plots locations of ethanol plants and alternative fuel stations,
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Bihas Chief Minister Demands Withdrawal of Ethanol Limiting Order
In a letter addressed to PM Manmohan Singh, a day after he assumed office for the second consecutive term, chief
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EPA Extends Comment Period on E15 to July 20
EPA is extending the comment period related to a waiver application to increase the allowable ethanol content of gasoline to
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Senator John Thune Opines: EPA Undermining the Development of Biofuels, Introduces Legislation
May 15, 2009 - In recent years, the biofuels industry has made strides in breaking our nation's addiction to foreign
May 26, 2009 Read Full Article
Washington State Misses Biofuels Target
Washington state won't reach its goal next month of having biofuels make up at least 20 percent of its fuel
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U.S. Freedom Bio Fuels Latest Technology Converts Animal Fat to Fuel
U.S. Freedom Bio Fuels, LLC, manufacturer of Biodiesel production equipment for the commercial end user, has developed a processor for
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DomesticFuel.com Introduces Advanced Biofuels USA to Its Readers
Organization Promotes Advanced Biofuels Posted by Cindy Zimmerman– May 25th, 2009 A Maryland-based organization is promoting the education, acceptance and
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Colorado County Awards $9 Million to Waste-to-Energy Project Making Renewable Diesel, Jet Fuel
The Crowley County Commissioners announced the award of a $9,000,000 Private Activity Bond Allocation through the Colorado Department of Local
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AP Moller Plans for Biofuels for Planes and Shipping
Danish oil group and shipping company AP Moller-Maersk is in talks with US plane maker Boeing about developing biofuels for
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Biofuels Digest Publishes Special Online Report on Aviation Biofuels
Biofuels Digest presents a special report on biofuels aviation, including coverage of feedstocks, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, engine makers and policy.
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"The Clean" Lists Shortfalls of Waxman-Markey Climate Change Bill
In its current state, the bill falls far short of the policies needed to transition from a dirty energy economy
May 24, 2009 Read Full Article
PetroAlgae Debuts New Drop-In Fuel Process for Green Diesel from Algae
According to Biofuels Digest, in Florida, PetroAlgae said that it believes it is now the closest company to commercialization of
May 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Peterson Introduces Legislation to Protect Domestic Biofuel Industry from Unfair Government Restrictions
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (MN) and Ranking Member Frank Lucas (OK) along with a bipartisan group of 42
May 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Massive Land Grab for Food, Fuel Cropland in Africa, Russia, Ukraine
In Africa, Business Week and VUE Weekly are reporting on the rise of neocolonialism as massive land grans are undertaken
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American Chemical Society Announces New Bioprocess for Producing Biofuels from Agricultural Waste
Scientists in California are reporting use of a first-of-its-kind approach to craft genetically engineered microbes with the much-sought ability to
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Honeywell To Test Biofuel in APUs, Engines this Summer
Honeywell Aerospace is gearing up for biofuel tests on its APUs and engines this summer in a bid to stay
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Oregon's Diesel Brewing to Make Butanol from Dairy Farm Manure
Diesel Brewing announced the company has launched its initiative to manufacture cellulosic bio-butanol from Oregon’s ample supplies of biomass and
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Algae Front-runner GreenFuel Shuts Down
GreenFuel Technologies, one of the first companies to enter the algae biofuels business, is shutting down after running out of
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Biochar Improves Crop Yields by 6-17 Percent
Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation, a leader in second generation biomass-to-biofuel technology, and BlueLeaf Inc., a Canadian private social purpose enterprise
May 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Süd-Chemie, Linde to Start Biofuel Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Süd-Chemie AG (Germany), a leading manufacturer of catalysts and adsorbents, and The Linde Group (Germany), a leading global company in
May 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Comments on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule
I applaud your findings that CO2 is one of the 6 key contributors to air pollution and endangers public health
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President Announces Biofuels Interagency Working Group
On May 5, President Obama announced steps to further his Administration’s commitment to advance biofuels research and commercialization. Specifically, he
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Comments on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emission Rule
Robert Kozak, Atlantic Biomass Conversions, Inc. and Advanced Biofuels USA board member: While the technical information submitted by EPA in support
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US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation Plan Joint Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards
There is a critically important need for our country to address global climate change and to reduce oil consumption. In
May 19, 2009 Read Full Article
President Obama Announces National Fuel Efficiency Policy
President Obama today – for the first time in history – set in motion a new national policy aimed at
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Indian Jatropha Yield without Fertilizer Less than Expected
At the time, jatropha’s promise seemed boundless. APJ Abdul Kalam, the president, even used his presidential address that year to
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US/India Cooperative Agreements for 2nd Generation Biofuel Production
Indian government-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is tying up with US-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for a pilot project to
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Secretary Chu Announces Recovery Act Funds to Accelerate Biofuels Research and Commercialization
... “Developing the next generation of biofuels is key to our effort to end our dependence on foreign oil and
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Rentech Announces Plant to Produce Renewable Synthetic Diesel and Green Electric Power from Urban Waste
Rentech, Inc., announced a plan to build a plant in Rialto, California for the production of ultra-clean synthetic fuels and
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Biofuel for Jets Could Cut Carbon Emissions Over 80 Percent Using Camelina
The seeds of a lowly weed could cut jet fuel's cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. David Shonnard, Robbins Chair
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EESI Hosts Congressional Briefing on Alternative Transportation Fuels: Biofuels
On May 12, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing to examine the economic, energy security, climate,
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A Level Playing Field for Biofuels and Bioproducts
Bruce Dale, Michigan State University...... Unfortunately, there is currently a great deal of irresponsible behavior concerning biofuels and bioproducts, both
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Mascoma Announces Consolidated Bioprocessing Advances
Mascoma Corporation announced that the company has made major research advances in consolidated bioprocessing, or CBP, a low-cost processing strategy
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Manning Feraci, National Biodiesel Board Concerned About Proposed EPA RFS GHGRule
... It appears that the EPA, in determining the ghg profile for biodiesel, is penalizing the U.S. biodiesel industry for
May 12, 2009 Read Full Article
Jatropha Farm Featured on PBS Worldview Program Series
Farming Biodiesel, Inc., a sustainable, social Jatropha farming organization, in association with New Eye Productions and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),
May 12, 2009 Read Full Article
Considerations for the Future of the Biofuels Market
By Michael Harris ----- BioWorld sees a number of dynamics that have the capacity to impact and define the future
May 12, 2009 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Fueled Vehicles Make Their Way Around the World
By Kathleen Kite-Powell ----- Outside of the North America, the range of progress toward the use of ethanol-fueled vehicles is
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Synthetic Biology Emerges as Key to Biofuels
by Amanda Lyle ----- Converting cellulose quickly and cheaply into biofuel may be feasible any day now - what remains
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Jatopha Plantations Planned to Secure Rural India Jobs
The government of the Indian state of Orissa is preparing a master plan to use jatropha plantations to secure jobs
May 08, 2009 Read Full Article
Bio Base Europe Develops the Region into the Bio-Based Economy Gateway in Europe
Bio Base Europe is a joint initiative of Biopark Terneuzen and Ghent Bio-Energy Valley. Both organisations have been working for
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Ethanol Crops? Lab Finds New Method To Turn Biomass Into Gasoline
Scientists have combined a discovery from a French garbage dump with breakthroughs in synthetic biology to come up with a
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US House Agriculture Committee Chair Vents About EPA's Use of Indirect Land Use Effects
"I'm off the train," Collin Peterson, US House Agriculture Committee chair said May 6 during a strongly worded statement at a hearing
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Florida's New Generation Biofuels Selling Product in Maryland
Originally formed in March 2006 as H2Diesel, Inc., New Generation Biofuels is commercializing a second generation biofuel using a proprietary
May 08, 2009 Read Full Article
A New Use for Algae: Natural Gas
Genifuel has teamed up with Pacific Northwest National Labs to make natural gas out of algae. Why? It's cheaper and
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Stone Soap Company Unveils Promising Hybrid Natural Gas-Biofuel
A 76-year-old manufacturer of car wash soaps says it's developed a new line of clean biofuel products that could revolutionize
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University of Texas at Austin Biologists and Engineers In DARPA Project to Develop Jet Fuel from Algal Oil
...At The University of Texas at Austin, the scope of the project includes identifying the best strains of algae for
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Diversified Energy Applies for International Patent for Centia™ Biorefinery Technology
Based on technology exclusively licensed from North Carolina State University, the CentiaTM process can use virtually any triglyceride feedstock (virgin
May 07, 2009 Read Full Article
Assessment of Biomass Resources in Liberia
Biomass resources meet about 99.5% of the Liberian population's energy needs so they are vital to basic welfare and economic
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Mascoma Announces Major Cellulosic Biofuel
Mascoma Corporation today announced that the company has made major research advances in consolidated bioprocessing, or CBP, a low-cost processing
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Energy Crop Company on the Cutting Edge of Biomass Production--Switchgrass
The greatest irony of America’s 21st Century quest for energy independence is that it – whatever “it” turns out to
May 07, 2009 Read Full Article
4-Part Advanced Biofuels Primer Published
Created by Advanced Biofuels USA, Inc., this series of primers available on the Education/Primer pages of the web site describes, step
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EPA Biofuels Rules Must Reflect Respected, Peer-Reviewed Science
Advanced Biofuels USA urges EPA, along with Congress and an engaged and informed public to carefully craft greenhouse gas emissions
May 06, 2009 Read Full Article
Great Plains Renewable Energy and Bioprocessalgae LLC Complete $2.1 Million Grant Funding for Algae Pilot Project in Iowa
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., and BioProcessAlgae LLC have executed a grant award agreement with the Iowa Office of Energy
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Indirect Land Use, GHGs and EPA's Proposed RSF Rule
Comments by Robert Kozak, Advanced Biofuels USA board member: With EPA's release of proposed rules for the 2010 Renewable Fuel
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EPA Proposes New Regulations for the National Renewable Fuel Standard Program for 2010 and Beyond
The EPA published proposed revised statutory requirements which establish new specific volume standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel,
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Jerusalem Artichoke for Armenia Ethanol Production
Armenia’s climatic conditions are not suitable for sugarcane production; however, there are several alternative crops suitable to Armenia’s climate for
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Researchers Study Jerusalem Artichoke for Ethanol
The Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources, in Danville, Va., is studying the potential to use the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus
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Dewatering Process Announced by Algae Venture Systems
A technological breakthrough that dramatically reduces the cost of removing water from algae – making algae an economically feasible source
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Drop In, Tune Out, Turn On
"The era of synthetic drop-in fuels is upon us," writes Biofuels Digest editor Jim Lane. Drop In: The future does not
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Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement
This is the first solicitation for the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E). ARPA-E is a new organization within
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Federal "Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy" (ARPA-E) Created
In late April, 2009, President Obama announced the launching of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), a new Department of
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Federal Energy Frontier Research Center Awards
The White House announced on April 27, 2009, that the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science will invest $777 million in
May 04, 2009 Read Full Article
Biotech 2009 Life Sciences: Navigating the Sea Change Released; Survey of BioGreenTech Horizons Addresses Collapse of Traditional Financing Structure for Biotech Sector
In California, Burrill & Company released its 23rd annual industry report, Biotech 2009 Life Science, subtitled Navigating the Sea Change. The
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Minnesota's 5% biodiesel mandate takes effect May 1, 2009
Minnesota’s new 5 percent biodiesel mandate takes effect on Friday, May 1, 2009, becoming the first state at that level. A
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Worldwatch Institute Features 3-Part Series on Palm Oil in Indonesia
Part 1: Global Palm Oil Demand Fueling Deforestation The benefits of the oil palm are difficult for Indonesia to ignore. Once
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Southern Online Bio Technologies To Establish Third Biodiesel Plant In India
Southern Online Bio Technologies Ltd. (Southern Online Bio Technologies), an India-based internet services provider, is planning to establish a third
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THE GREEN CHALLENGE STORY
Five years ago, a group of determined government officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of
May 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Chocolate-Powered Racecar Presented as Cost-Cutting Car of the Future
The World First Racing team at the Warwick Innovative Manufacturing Research Center in Britain announced late last month that it
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Sirona Fuels Launches Jatropha Community Farming in Haiti
Sirona Fuels, an emerging leader in alternative fuels, announced that it has begun Jatropha planting operations in Haiti over the
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Food and Crop Waste: A Valuable Biomass Feedstock
With virtually all of the biofuels currently produced in the United States sourced from either soybeans or corn, there is
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Senator John Thune (R-SD) Introduces Indirect Land Use Bill
"Following California's recent decision to use flawed models to estimate ethanol's environmental impact, I am concerned that the EPA could
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Dynamotive to Supply Sawdust for Arkansas BioOil Plant
Dynamotive USA, Inc. executed a long-term contract for the supply of feedstock for a planned 200 TPD BioOil® plant to
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County Pledges $500,000 toward New Biofuel Plant
Lee County, Florida, Commissioners voted 3-2 to help fund the construction of a biodiesel processing plant by pledging $500,000 to
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Regional Partnership to Develop Algal Biofuels Gets Backing of San Diego Leaders
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and others said the San Diego region, now home to more than 500 biotechnology companies,