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Back TO HOMEOriginOil Announces Successful First Phase of Commercial Pilot Program
(OriginOil) Pilot Partner MBD Energy Praises OriginOil Team on Expertise and System Operation OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to
December 12, 2010 Read Full Article
The Goldilocks Challenge: Getting It ‘Just Right’ at Aurora Algae
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...Oak Investment venture partner (and now Aurora chairman) Brian Hinman noted that “Aurora Biofuels has
December 12, 2010 Read Full Article
December 1st Marks a Major Milestone in United States’ Transition to Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
(Diesel Technology Forum) Sulfur Content in Diesel Fuel Has Been Reduced By 97% Since 2006 This week marked a major milestone for
December 10, 2010 Read Full Article
Easy Energy Scores First Commercial Sale
Kris Bevill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Minnesota-based modular ethanol production system manufacturer Easy Energy Systems Inc. recently finalized its first commercial
December 09, 2010 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Technology Yielding Success
by Trevor Curwin (CNBC) Recent advances in production and technology have moved the ball downfield in biofuels’ big game to take
December 09, 2010 Read Full Article
Using Yeast to Build a Better Plastic
(PR NewsWire) NYU-Poly Chemist Uses Yeast, Plant Oils to Produce Super-Durable Recyclable Plastic. Next Step: Transforming It into Biofuel Dr. Richard
December 09, 2010 Read Full Article
Sugar Ethanol Gets Boost in US from Unlikely Foe
by Alan Anderson (Newsvine) The ruling by Judge Jeffrey White on Nov. 30 ordering that the current rootstock for producing Roundup
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Biofuels Shine amid Conflict and Confusion at COP 16
by Joelle Brink (Biofuels Digest Asia) The Cancun climate summit in Mexico kicked off last week at the same time as
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Special Feature: A Conversation with LS9’s New CEO, Ed Dineen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ed Dineen is taking over the reigns at LS9 from Bill Haywood, who led the company
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Biofuels and Forests: A Trade-Off?
by Marion Davis (Stockholm Environment Insitute) ...SEI researchers are part of a large, collaborative project led by the Center for
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EBOOM CAPITAL: New EPA Regulation May Discourage U.S. Biomass Projects
by Terry McDonald (EnergyBoom) ...The EPA agrees with the (U.S. Energy Information Agency) that biomass is a renewable fuel with no
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Toyota's DNA Analysis Tech to Boost Sugar-Cane Biofuel Output
(Japan Today) Toyota Motor Corp said Monday the company has developed a technology to analyze the DNA of plants to shorten
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Flex Ethanol Australia Brings Waste-To-Ethanol Plant A Step Closer
(The Auto Channel) A ground-breaking plant capable of turning household rubbish into ethanol is one step closer with a new company,
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BDI to Build Biodiesel Plant in Belarus
(Biofuels International) Product chemical manufacturer JSC Mogilevkhimvolokno Organic Synthesis Factory in Mogilev, Belarus, has placed an order to construct a
December 09, 2010 Read Full Article
Applications Available in January for Kellog Biological Station Biofuel Research Fellowships 2011 (Michigan State University)
(W.K. Kellog Biological Station) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services from Bioenergy Cropping Systems Kellogg Biological Station, in partnership with the Great Lakes Bioenergy
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Application Available for Summer Research Experience in Bioenergy (Michigan State University):
(Michigan State University) The sixth annual Plant Genomics @ Michigan State University Summer Undergraduate Research Program will run from May
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Inspired by “Grassoline” Cover Story, High School Student Takes First in Statewide Science Competition
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) At the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences (PJAS) state competition earlier this year, Jacob Robertson took
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Algae Highlights from Around the World
(Algae Industry Magazine) Australia Australian scientists are claiming the world’s best production rates of oil from algae grown in open saline
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Ethiopia Sets its Sights on Biodiesel
by Denis Gathanju (Renewable Energy World) Could this poverty-stricken country become the world's largest biodiesel producer? Policy-makers in Ethiopia, challenged by
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Hawaii Hydrogen Infrastructure Gets Boost
(PRNewsWire) Ten companies, agencies and universities have joined an initiative between The Gas Company (TGC), and General Motors to make hydrogen-powered
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Chinese Academy Inks Deal with Republic of Korea University on Algae Biodiesel Research
(People's Daily) A Chinese science academy in east China's Shandong Province has clinched a deal to introduce photobioreactor technology from
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Brazil Eyes out South Africa for Biofuels Growth
by Nickolaus Bauer (Business Day) According to visiting deputy minister for foreign trade, Brazil also wants to strengthen overall trade
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Palm Oil May Gain More Users from EU Biofuel Rules-Neste Oil
by Niki Koswanage (Reuters) Palm oil has production audit in place unlike other vegoils; Green palm oil production capacity growing. European
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Call for Cuts to Trade Barriers for Ethanol and Sugar Trade
(ABC Rural) ...At a meeting in London, the Global Sugar Alliance has called on governments to eliminate subsidies and trade
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Viral Genetics Launches VG Energy to Market Biofuel Technology
(BusinessWire) Viral Genetics, Inc., (Pinksheets: VRAL.PK) has launched a subsidiary called “VG Energy, Inc.” The new entity is majority-owned by
December 08, 2010 Read Full Article
Commentary on Biofuels Digest's 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shockers in the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy Our picks for most underrated company? American Process at
December 07, 2010 Read Full Article
The 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy for 2010-11
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, renewable fuels and chemicals developer Amyris took the #1 spot in the 2010-11 “50
December 07, 2010 Read Full Article
Top 20 Green Tech Ideas: Custom Biofuels
by Bryan Walsh (Time/CNN) ...But what if you could adapt biofuels to use our current infrastructure, not the other way around?
December 07, 2010 Read Full Article
To 20 Green Tech Ideas: Algae Biofuel
by Bryan Walsh (Time/CNN) ...One of the best options on the horizon is biofuel made from algae, which counters a
December 07, 2010 Read Full Article
Biofuels Team Motors to the South Pole
(Business Green) Researchers hope to prove biofuels could be a viable alternative to diesel in Antarctic temperatures An attempt to record the
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Moth Presents Snag in Biofuels Progress
by Cody Winchester (Argus Leader) Eating habits of insect pose problem for researchers Scientists at South Dakota State University are shedding new
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
BP Biofuels CEO Presents Sugar-Based Vision
by Kris Bevill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growing biofuels mandates will require 220 “world-scale” cellulosic biofuels plants to be operational in
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
Bebout Patents Marlstone CO2 Process for Algae Growth
(Algae Industry Magazine) A report from the Savannah (GA) News, states that after more than 4 years of research, Bebout and
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
Miscanthus Multiplication Made Easier
(Sprigger's Choice) Sprigger’s Choice should be your choice establishing lifting, harvesting and planting your Bio-Energy Crop such as Miscanthus with
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
The Lands of Sun and Rain: Biofuels Turns to Brazil for Sugar, Markets, Models
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...High-tech companies such as Amyris, Solazyme, LS9, KL Energy, and many others have been moving
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
NASCAR, Ethanol Industry to Push E15
(Argus Leader) 'Rather than an outlet for our product, this is more of a showcase' NASCAR has announced a marketing partnership with
December 06, 2010 Read Full Article
Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday: Why the Advanced Biofuel Industry Needs to Embrace "Real" Green Racing--The American Le Mans Series
[caption id="attachment_14675" align="alignleft" width="288"] The 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans winning Ford GT-40. Can this car really be 43
December 05, 2010 Read Full Article
Global Green Success for Drayson Racing in 2010 Season Review
(Drayson Racing) Over 79 hours of extreme sportscar racing across three continents proving the competitiveness of second-generation biofuel, promoting green racing
December 05, 2010 Read Full Article
Grassley Speaks Out on Renewable Fuels Tax
(Farm Futures) Iowa Senator says what's fair for oil should be fair for ethanol. ...During a speech on the Senate floor,
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Five Reasons the Tea Party Is Not Lobbying for End of Ethanol Subsidies
(Newsweek) Republican Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma were Tea Partiers before the term existed. ...Now
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Brazil 2010 Amazon Deforestation Data Shows Lowest Rate Ever Recorded
(PR NewsWire) Deforested area reaches lowest levels for second consecutive year Deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon declined 14 percent from
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
FRA Advances Use of Bio-Based Fuels and Lubricants with New Research Grants
(US Department of Transportation) U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced two research grants totaling $766,562 intended to advance the use
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
BIODIESEL -- Ultrasonic remedy . . .
(Physorg.com/Oakridge National Research Laboratory) A significant barrier to greater use of biodiesel could be blasted away with a proprietary approach
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American Ethanol Led by Growth Energy Becomes Official Partner of NASCAR
(Growth Energy) In preparation for the 2011 season and as part of its long-term commitment to “going green,” the National Association
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NASCAR Ethanol Fuel Comes from Wisconsin Corn
by Nathan Phelps (Green Bay Gazette) Farmers: Deal raises awareness of alternative fuel Several Wisconsin farmers say a new partnership between NASCAR
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GM Exploring Increased Production of Chevrolet Volt, New E85 Flex-Fuel Version
(MLive.com) ...The Volt is capable of traveling around 35 miles on electricity before a gasoline-powered generator kicks to provide up
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Ugandans Turn Kampala's Uncollected Garbage into Versatile Fuel
by Wambi Michael (The Guardian Weekly) Cement kilns are used to transform waste, which would otherwise pollute the city, into a
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Cheesy Microbes Could Make Biofuel As Well As Brie
by Ariel Schwartz (Fast Company) Lactococcus lactis is a hard-working bug. Designated as the state microbe of Wisconsin, Lactococcus is used
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Algal Biomass Organization Publishes First Descriptive Language Guidelines for the Algae Industry
(Algal Biomass Organization) Document intended to remove confusion, increase cohesion among experts evaluating algae technology The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Mendota Firm Gets $1.5M for Bioenergy Testing
(Business Journal) A Mendota biofuel company will be using a $1.5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to test the
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Shock Wave: Cavitation Shaking up Ethanol with Revenue Upside
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Ohio, Arisdyne Systems has pioneered technology that can increase ethanol production by 10 percent,
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Neste Oil Becomes Chief Monster as Renewable Diesel becomes Biofuels Monster
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...In renewable diesel there are two companies that are getting it done, in terms of
December 03, 2010 Read Full Article
Camelina-Derived Jet Fuel and Diesel: Sustainable Advanced Biofuels
by David R. Shonnard, Larry Williams, Tom N. Kalnes (Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy) Recently, an isoparaffin-rich jet fuel derived
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
AT&F Advanced Metals Partners with AdvanceBio Systems LLC to Manufacture a Bench Scale System for Cellulosic Ethanol Processing
(PRNewsWire) AT&F Advanced Metals, LLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Cleveland-based AT&F (American Tank & Fabricating Company), is completing production on the
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
La Capacidad de Producción de Biodiesel en España Supera los 4,2 Millones de Toneladas
(Europa Press) La capacidad de producción de biodiesel en España supera los 4,2 millones de toneladas en 2010, lo que
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Connecting Biofuels Agribusiness to the Supply Side of Its Market
(Write2Market) ...Sunbelt Biofuels is a small company building on the business acumen of its Founder and CEO, so-called ‘SodFather ‘Phillip
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels in Canada--The Future Is Now
(Canadian Renewable Fuels Association) New Report Card: Canadian Industry Delivers on the Economy & Environment The release today (November 30, 2010) of
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Drop-In Biofuel Opportunities Reported from Aussie Research Breakthrough
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Australia, World Wide Carbon Credits Limited announced today that it has successfully lodged final patent
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Corn Crops for Biofuels Production Have Unintended Consequences on Water Quality and Quantity in Northwest Mississippi
(US Geological Survey) Growing corn for biofuels production is having unintended effects on water quality and quantity in northwestern Mississippi. More water
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Fat-to-Biodisel Plant Approved
by John Upton (The Bay Citizen) A proposal to convert a rendering facility in southeastern San Francisco into a biodiesel manufacturing
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
OriginOil Selected to Help Build New Advanced Algae Center in New Mexico
(OriginOil) Former DOE Aquatic Species Program Site Will Enable Commercial Scale Testing for Algae-to-oil Industry OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Agricultural Waste to Biofuel Research Published in India
(Waste Management World) Two scientists from Sri Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCEES) - affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar
December 02, 2010 Read Full Article
Summary of Cellulosic Biofuels Feedstock Supply Chain Forum
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Animated discussion characterized the fourth day of the Infocast series on cellulosic biofuels. Much
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Body Wants Quotas Doubled
by Nicole Mordant (Reuters/Toronto Sun) Canada’s renewable fuels industry is pressing the federal government to double the percentage of renewable fuels it
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
Energy Bills May Wait as US Congress Focuses on Taxes for Rest of 2010
by Brian Hansen (Platts) Republican leaders in the US Congress said Tuesday after a private meeting with President Barack Obama
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
Cello Energy Finally Out of EPA ’11 Projection After Bankruptcy
by Katie Fehrenbacher (GigaOM) Cello Energy, the beleaguered, infamous biofuel company that was hit with fraud allegations, has finally dropped
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
Getting the Facts Straight on Ethanol, Letters to the Editor
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association) Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, Re: Dennis Byrne’s column “Time to stand up to
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
University of Warwick research Means New Disease-Resistant Brussels Sprouts in Prospect
(University of Warwick) Researchers at the University of Warwick's Department of Life Sciences have uncovered the genetic basis of remarkable broad-spectrum
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
Africa Mulls Biofuels as Land Grab Fears Grow
(International Business Times) Farmers in this iron-roof village in Sierra Leone say they didn't know what they were getting into when
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
NX Global, Inc. Signs Joint Venture for Eco Sustainable Sites
(MarketWire) Applied Concepts for Energy, Inc. a subsidiary of NX Global, Inc., announced November 22, 2010, a joint venture to redevelop at least four
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
The Rocky Road: What Can Biofuels Learn about Paths to Commercialization from Standard Oil?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...Yet the farm sector has become, in the wake of ethanol, a rare shining star
December 01, 2010 Read Full Article
National Algae Association Reaches Out to Educators
(Algae Industry Magazine) The National Algae Association is putting out a call to educators to network with other educators and algae