UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that it has launched Envergent Technologies, LLC, a joint venture with Ensyn Corp.,
Developments in Algal Harvesting, Dewatering and Drying
Univenture, Inc. and AlgaeVenture Systems, announced the details of a disruptive solid liquid separation and dewatering technology specifically designed for
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Caltech Scientists Create New Enzymes for Biofuel Production
In a paper published in the early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Frances H. Arnold,
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Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards, and Scorecards: Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels
Barbara Bramble (National Wildlife Federation), in her talk, emphasized the importance of sustainable biofuels and developing strategies to reduce GHG emissions
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Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards, and Scorecards: An Industrial Perspective on Sustainability
by Peter Halling (Novozymes, Inc.) He talked about an industry perspective, from the point of view of Novozymes, a company
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Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards, and Scorecards: Challenges and Science Needed to Describe Sustainable Biofuel Production
by Jeffrey Steiner (Agricultural Research Services, USDA). In this talk he points out the importance of rural landscapes and ecosystem
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Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards, and Scorecards: Challenges for Sustainable Second Generation Biofuels
by Mark Jacobs (Meridian Institute). He represented the Council on Sustainable Biomass Production (CSBP). CSBP is developing the standards to
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Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards, and Scorecards: Defining Bioenergy Sustainability
by moderator Dr. Virginia H. Dale (Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Lab.) who emphasized the components that make
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University of Illinois Begins New Bioenergy Master’s Degree
Interest in bioenergy and renewable energy sources continues to increase and now students can earn a Master of Science degree
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Enerkem Brings Next-Generation Biofuels Project to Mississippi
Enerkem Inc., a leading advanced biofuels and green chemicals technology company, announced plans to build and operate a second-generation biofuels
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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Posts Biofuels Guide on Senate Web Site
To help individuals and corporations navigate and access the various federal programs and grants available, Senator Cantwell has released a
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An Industrial Perspective on Sustainability
Peter Halliing, Novozymes, discussed the value of using enzymes and microbes in production of advanced biofuels to increase efficiency and
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Defining Bioenergy Sustainability
Virginia Dale and Keith Kline, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, discuss the elements of sustainability from a environmental, economic and social perspectives. Download PDF
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Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels
Barbara J. Bramble, National Wildlife Federation, described this international multi-stakeholder initiative to develop principles and criteria for sustainable biofuels production that will
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Challenges adn Science Needed to escribe Sustainable Biofuel Production
Jeffrey Steiner, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, describes the current circumstances of developing criteria and indicators for sustainable biofuels production as
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Modeling Land Use and Land Use Change in Brazil
Leila Harfuch, Brazilian Institute for International Trade Negotiations, presents studies of land use patterns and changes in Brazil with attention
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A Systems Approach to Biomass Sustainability
M. Christina Negri, Argonne National Laboratory, presentation for the "Defining Sustainability: Science, Standards and Scorecards" session of the US Department
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Challenges for Sustainable Second Generation Biofuels
Barbara Stinson, Meridian Institute, explains the creation of and purpose of a Council on Sustainable Biomass Production. From the Defining
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The Coskata Syngast-to-Ethanol Platform
Bill Roe, Coskata, describes Coskata's "feedstock flexible" ethanol production process and provides and update on commercialization developments. From the Advanced
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Where We Are and Where We Are Going
Jim Imbler, Zeachem, provides a view of the world of cultivation and production of advanced biofuels--illustrated with Zeachem's experiences so
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Targeting Plant Cell Walls at Joint BioEnergy Institute
Josh Heaslewood, JBEI at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, explains issues of biomass recalcitrance and work being done to convert hemicellulose,
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Fuel Synthesis and Sustainabilty Activities in the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
Tim Donohue, GLBRC, explains the work being done to promote and develop the conversion of biomass to fuels. Includes illustration
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The BioEnergy Science Center: Initial Results in Overcoming Biomass Recalcitrance
Brian Davison, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, provides an in-depth look at the challenges to breaking down cellulose so that it
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State of Technology Assessment
Andy Aden, National Renewable Energy Laboratory provides an assessment including biochemical and thermochemical pathways, and a review of sustainability challenges. From the
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Abengoa Bioenergy: Hybrid Biorefinery Concept
Gerson Santos-Leon, Abengoa Vioenergy New Technologies, presents a combination enzymatic and gasification process as part of the Biofuels Commercialization session
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Biofuels Commercialization: The Federal Role in Fostering Investment
William F. Hagy, III, USDA Rural Development, describes programs available under the 2008 Farm Bill to promote and support development
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Creating a Sustainable Biofuels Future
Jennifer Holmgren, UOP, gives an international view of the future outlook for biofuels and engines technology integration from an industry
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Outlook for Biofuels in Brazil
Emerson Kloss, Embassy of Brazil in Washington, DC, summarizes biofuels production and use in Brazil as part of the International
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Biofuels Policy Update: The European Union
Laurent Javaudin, Delegation of the European Commission to the US, summarizes EU legislation and activities regarding biofuels. Download PDF
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Commercial Challenges Facing Cellulosic Ethanol
Jack Huttner, DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, explores the current science and financial situation of cellulosic ethanol production and commercialization. From
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A DOE Perspective on Sustainability
Zia Haq, US Department of Energy's Office of the Biomass Program, describes DOE's programs with regard to sustainable biofuels development
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Growing Energy
Richard Hamilton, Ceres, discusses indirect land use change theories and development of improved energy crops and cultivation around the world.
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Overcoming Barriers to Growth of the Biofuels Industry
Brent Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization. Includes discussion of the "blend wall." From the plenary session at the US Department of
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Promise vs. Potential of Sustainable Biofuels
Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD6th), known as "Congressman Peak Oil" presents the problem of peak oil and analyzes the potential of
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Greenhunter Biofuels Announces Distillation Capabiliites in Advance of Cold-Soak Filtration Test Effective Date
In October of 2008, ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, added the “Cold Soak
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$2.77 Million Boost from NC Biofuels Center
The Biofuels Center of North Carolina, which is tasked by the General Assembly with developing a biofuels sector in North
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Michigan State and Michigan Tech Share Trees-to-Biofuels Grant
Research to turn trees into liquid fuel gets a boost with approval of the $410 billion federal omnibus spending bill
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Shell And Codexis Deepen Collaboration To Speed Arrival Of Next Generation Biofuel
Royal Dutch Shell plc and Codexis, Inc., announced an expanded agreement to develop better biocatalysts that could accelerate commercialisation of
March 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Policy Brief: California's Dangerous Gamble with Indirect Land Use Change
Carbon accounting will play an important role in comparison of greenhouse gas emissions related to various transportation fuels. The federal
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Advanced Biofuels USA Comments on CA Waiver Review
A public hearing concerning this reconsideration was held on March 5, 2009, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Deadline to submit written
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New Trade Association Formed for North America Camelina Industry
GREAT FALLS, Mont., -- Thirteen seed companies, processors and researchers of camelina have formed the first trade association focused on
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UW-Green Bay to Research Marginal Lands for Energy Crops
Planting agricultural crops in poorly drained or marginal soil areas may be delayed, prevented or unprofitable for traditional farming. However,
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University of Minnesota Reports on Life-Cycle Analysis Related to Corn Stover
Research shows that, as a fuel for heat and power applications, corn stover reduces the life-cycle fossil-fuel emissions of carbon
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Doubling a Gene in Corn Results in Giant Biomass
University of Illinois plant geneticist Stephen Moose has developed a corn plant that yields corn that would make good silage,
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110 Scientists Complain that California Promotes Fossil Fuels; Are Opposed to Selective Enforcement of Indirect Effects in California’s Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard
In a letter to California Governor Schwarzenegger, biomass to bioenergy researchers warn that this field of studying indirect land use
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French Aerospace Lab, Onera, Heads Alternative Aviation Fuel Study
Onera has been chosen by the European Commission (Directorate-General for Energy and Transport) to conduct a strategic feasibility and impact
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Industrial Biotechnology in China Amidst Changing Market Conditions
by Elizabeth Nesbitt (Journal of International Commerce and Economics) The increasing use of industrial biotechnology by the Chinese liquid biofuels and
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ASTM Sets the Standard for Biodiesel
by Kessel Nelson (ASTM International Standardization News) Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants has produced a set
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Report Shows Advanced Biofuels Industry Can Create Jobs, Economic Growth
Continuing to build advanced biofuels production capacity can create thousands of new jobs throughout the economy, contributing to U.S. economic
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Enzymatic Deconstruction of Xylan for Biofuel Production
by Dylan Dodd and Isaac K. O. Cann (Global Change Biology Bioenergy) The combustion of fossil-derived fuels has a significant impact on
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Changes in Soil Organic Carbon under Biofuel Crops
by Kristina J. Anderson-Teixeira, Sarah C. Davis, Michael D. Masters and Evan H. Delucia (Global Change Biology Bioenergy) One potentially significant
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Mascoma Facility Generating Cellulosic Ethanol With Assistance from New York State Agencies
Mascoma Corporation, a leader in the development of low carbon cellulosic ethanol, announced that the company’s demonstration facility in Rome,
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QuantumSphere Awarded Research Grant to Turn Algae into Biofuels
California Energy Commission awards $100k grant to turn algae blooms in the Salton Sea into methane, hydrogen, and synthetic gasses.
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BP and Verenium Form Leading Cellulosic Ethanol Venture to Deliver Advanced Biofuels
The joint venture company will initially focus on developing and securing financing for a first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol facility in
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Enzyme Cocktail Converts Cellulosic Materials, Water into Hydrogen Fuel
Researchers at Virginia Tech, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the University of Georgia have produced hydrogen gas pure enough
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POET’s Project Liberty Cellulosic Ethanol Pilot Plant Uses Corn Cobs as Feedstock
A leading U.S. ethanol producer, Poet, announced the opening of an $8 million pilot plant that will produce cellulosic ethanol
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POET to Discuss Cellulosic Ethanol, Cob Harvesting with Northwest Iowa Farmers
Harvesting cobs will provide an additional revenue stream for farmers, without requiring them to change their planting practices. Agriculture equipment
February 12, 2009 Read Full Article
Blade Switchgrass Management Guide for Bioenergy Now Available
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A new crop management guide is available for producers interested in learning more
February 11, 2009 Read Full Article
Energy, Biotechnology and Agribusiness Veterans Form SG Biofuels to Develop Jatropha as Low-Cost, Sustainable Oil
Following three years of research, a team of energy, biotechnology and agribusiness veterans announced the formation of SG Biofuels, a
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Biofuels can provide Viable, Sustainable Solution to Reducing Petroleum Dependence, says “90-Billion Gallon Biofuel Deployment Study”
An in-depth study by Sandia National Laboratories and General Motors Corp. has found that plant and forestry waste and dedicated
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Two-Step Chemical Process Turns Raw Biomass into Biofuel
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a two-step method to convert the cellulose in raw biomass into a
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Researchers Seek to Create Ethanol from Idaho Agricultural Waste
Researchers from Idaho’s three largest public universities are seeking to create ethanol from the Gem state’s agricultural waste. And they
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Camelina Crop May Save the Day for Northwest Pa. Farmers, Landowners
by Andrea Zippay (Farm and Dairy) A rather low-budget, low-input crop may be a boon to northwest Pennsylvania farmers. Camelina
February 08, 2009 Read Full Article
USDA and USDoE Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
On January 30, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) announced up to $25 million (subject to appropriations)
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SG Biofuels Launches Jatropha Developer at 2009 National Biodiesel Conference
Following three years of research, a team of energy, biotechnology and agribusiness veterans today announced the formation of SG Biofuels,
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Japan Airlines Flight Brings Aviation One Step Closer to Using Biofuel
Japan Airlines (JAL) became the first airline to conduct a demonstration flight using a sustainable biofuel primarily refined from the
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Sirona Fuels Acquires Blue Sky Biofuels and Invests in Jatropha to Expand Production of High-Quality, Sustainable Biofuel
Through its purchase of Blue Sky Biofues, Sirona has acquired an Oakland, CA-based refinery that produces high-quality biodiesel from both
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Sustainable Oils, Inc., provided camelina-based fuels for Japan Airlines demo flight.
Also known as gold-of-pleasure or false flax, camelina, the main feedstock used for the recent Japan Airlines test flight, is
January 30, 2009 Read Full Article
California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Greenhouse Gas Regulations; Reconsideration of EPA’s Denial of a Waiver of Preemption
The California Air Resources Board in December 2005 requested a waiver of pre-emption for its greenhouse gas regulations for certain
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New Catalyst Paves the Path for Ethanol-Powered Fuel Cells
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration with researchers from the
January 29, 2009 Read Full Article
Genome Sequence Shows Sorghum’s Immense Potential
Southerners may best know sorghum as sweet, biscuit-topping syrup. But the small grain’s uses range from a dependable, drought-tolerant food
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Wood-Boring Marine Bug’s Stomach Bugs Studied in UK Biofuels Research
Research is under way to pinpoint the enzymes produced in the four-spotted gribble’s stomach, and the genes that control them,
January 28, 2009 Read Full Article
UK’s Biggest Public Investment in Bioenergy Research Includes Advanced Biofuels
At the University of Nottingham, two of six research projects being run by the national £27m BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre
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DARPA Contract Awarded to Develop Jet Biofuel from Algae
On January 26, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a contract to help
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The Myth of the Plug-In Hybrid
You have heard the hype, the hope, the promise that electric cars are our hope for a clean, low-carbon, sustainable
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Michigan State University Pre-Treatment Process Cuts Cost of Making Cellulosic Biofuels
A patented Michigan State University process to pre-treat corn-crop waste before conversion into ethanol means extra nutrients don't have to be
January 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Detroit Auto Show's Electric Promises Belie Internal Combustion Reality
”Listening, watching and reading the international media's reporting on the Detroit car show, you could be forgiven for thinking that
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Bionavitas Announces Light Immersion Technology to Aid Algae Growth for Biofuels Production
The “self-shading” phenomenon for algae results in a layer that limits the amount of algae per acre that can be
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Study Finds Biofuel Carbon Footprint Overstated
A Michigan State University study finds that the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions may be significantly less than other studies have
January 15, 2009 Read Full Article
South Dakota POET Plant Produces Cellulosic Ethanol from Corn Cobs
Following a successful start-up in the fourth quarter of 2008, POET Research Center in Scotland, S.D. is now producing cellulosic
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Algae, Coal, and Jatropha: the Future of Aviation Fuels?
On January 7, 2009, Continental Airlines flew a successful demonstration out of Houston in partnership with Boeing, GE Aviation/CFM International,
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Cornell Technology Makes Biogas Greener
Cornell plant scientists have invented a new method that uses manure and other farm byproducts to remove toxic hydrogen sulfide
January 09, 2009 Read Full Article
Sugar Cane Stalks Serve as Cellulosic Ethanol Feedstock in Louisiana
Verenium operates one of the nation’s first cellulosic ethanol pilot plants, an R&D facility, in Jennings, Louisiana and has recently
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California Scientists Create E.Coli-based Fuel That’s Much More Efficient Than Ethanol
U.S. scientists say they can turn E.coli, a strain of bacteria present in the human digestive tract, into a fuel
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BioJetFuel Powers Passenger Jet Test Flight
A New Zealand Air passenger jet partially powered by a 50-50 blend of oil from jatropha plants and standard A1
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Human Stomach Bugs Used to Make Biofuels
California scientists say they can use E.coli, a strain of bacteria present in the human digestive tract, to make a
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Termite Stomach Bug Used to Make Cellulosic Ethanol and Other Biochemicals
ZeaChem, a company that uses the microbes in termite guts to make ethanol, announced it has raised $34 million to
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Switchgrass-Ethanol Study Shows Positive Findings
Switchgrass grown for biofuel production produced 540 percent more energy than needed to grow, harvest and process it into cellulosic
January 06, 2009 Read Full Article
Green Solutions for the Stimulus Package: Advanced Biofuels Research Funding
THE PROBLEM: How do we get money circulating in the economy FAST, EASILY and EFFECTIVELY? THE SOLUTIONS: FAST: Invest in Renewable Energy Programs to
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Renewable Energy R&D Should Be A Priority in the Stimulus Package
In order for the "green-collar" jobs component of the Economic Stimulus package to be sustainable, the technologies needed to produce
December 30, 2008 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Funding Opportunity of up to $200 Million for Pilot and Demonstration Scale Biorefinery Projects - Projects Will Demonstrate Continued Commitment to Develop Sustainable, Cost-Competitive Advanced Biofuels
U.S. Department of Energy, December 22, 2008 The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity
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Clean Cities Solicitation Seeks Projects for Biofuels Outreach and Education
Area of Interest 3 (DE-PS26-09NT01236-03): Education and Outreach Workshops for Petroleum Reduction Fuels and Technologies Educational information and materials developed
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50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy of 2008 Published by Biofuels Digest
Among the top 50, 17 are active in cellulosic ethanol development, nine are developing algae-to-energy systems, and nine are producing
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New Mapping Tool Models Nutrient Pools in Forests Harvested for Biomass
University of New Brunswick forestry professor Paul Arp has devised a tool that shows how removing the forestry sector's leftovers
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New Crop Modeling Tool for Predicting Sorghum Production
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a new modeling tool to help prospective biofuel producers better estimate sorghum crop yield
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Study Shows Bioenergy Could Become Major Energy Source in 2030
Two German scientists investigated the feasibility of replacing fossil fuels with biomass as the primary energy supply. Their paper, published
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Ethanol, Biomass May Fuel Fuel Cells
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology are exploring the use of biomass or ethanol as a primary fuel in
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Waste Coffee Grounds Offer New Source Of Biodiesel Fuel
Researchers in Nevada are reporting that waste coffee grounds can provide a cheap, abundant, and environmentally friendly source of biodiesel
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Diverse Crops Better for Sustainable Biofuel Production
Shifting more acreage to corn production may not be the best way to meet increasing renewable fuel production requirements, researchers
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Ceres, Inc., Introduces Dedicated Energy Crop Seeds
California-based crop company Ceres Inc. has introduced two varieties each of switchgrass and high-biomass sorghum specifically designed to boost energy
December 11, 2008 Read Full Article
Study Finds That Without a Price on Carbon, Regular Hybrids can Lower Lifecycle CO2 Emissions As Effectively as Plug-in Hybrids, and At Lower Cost
A new working paper from Duke University finds that in the absence of a price signal for CO2, regular hybrids
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Scientists Seek to Turn Waste Glycerol Biofuels into High-Value Gas
For every tonne of biodiesel made from vegetable oil, 100kg of thick, viscous glycerol is produced as a byproduct. The
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UGA Researchers Looking to Turn Fruit into Fuel
by April Sorrow (University of Georgia) Half of all the fruit grown in Georgia is never eaten by people or
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Modified Lignin Has Potential Benefits for Ethanol, Advanced Biofuels, Paper, and Feed
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists, in partnership with USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), have synthesized a new form of lignin that
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USDA Offers Guaranteed Loans for Commercial-Scale Biorefineries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering to guarantee loans of up to $250 million for commercial-scale biorefineries that
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Critique of the Obama/Biden Energy Plan
by Robert E. Kozak, Advanced Biofuels USA Board Member (I was quite disappointed to see no mention of low GHG biofuels
December 06, 2008 Read Full Article
Freeways to Fuels (F2F)
by Dallas Hanks and Ralph Whitesides (Utah State University) ... Nearly all highway, airport, railway and military areas in the
November 30, 2008 Read Full Article
Fungal Diesel Could Be New Fuel Source
by Sam Bond (edie.net) A fungus that makes biodiesel as part of its natural lifecycle has attracted the attention of
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Utah’s Green Star Products, Inc., Plans Expanded Advanced Biofuels Production
In 2006, Green Star started plans to construct biorefineries that produce ethanol from low cost agricultural waste products (wood chips,
November 25, 2008 Read Full Article
NASCAR Hires Lynch to Head 'Green' Initiative
As NASCAR develops an industry-wide initiative to address the environment, the sanctioning body has taken an even bigger step in
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Missouri Voters Approve a Renewable Energy Requirement
Missouri voters approved a measure that will require the state's investor-owned utilities to draw on renewable energy for 15% of
November 12, 2008 Read Full Article
Meeting Ethanol Mandates in California: A 5-Part Series
Spot.us, a new venture dedicated to crowdfunded reporting, was able to commission Wired.com staff writer Alexis Madrigal to move forward
October 23, 2008 Read Full Article
Texas Loses “Food vs. Fuel” Biofuel Feud
by Angela Neville (Power Mag) ... In April, the Texas governor jumped into the middle of this debate. Responding to what
October 17, 2008 Read Full Article
The Science of Green Racing: Fuel for the Future
The Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 racing car (007) runs on 2nd generation E85 (85% proof) bioethanol fuel which is
October 08, 2008 Read Full Article
Great Plains – The Camelina Company and the EERC Poised to Produce 100 Percent Renewable Jet Fuel from Camelina
Great Plains-The Camelina Company has studied the science and agronomy of camelina for over 10 years and for the past
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Novel Fungus Helps Beetles to Digest Hard Wood
by Amit Avasthi and Vicki Fong (Penn State University, gantdaily.com) A little known fungus tucked away in the gut of Asian
September 29, 2008 Read Full Article
From Sugar To Gasoline: 'Green Gasoline' Crafted From Sugar and Carbohydrates
Following independent paths of investigation, two research teams are announcing this month that they have successfully converted sugar-potentially derived from
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Chesapeake Cellulosic Biofuels Report Released
The Report of the Chesapeake Cellulosic Biofuels Project Next-Generation Biofuels: Taking the Policy Lead for the Nation was released at
September 18, 2008 Read Full Article
Fusion Enzymes for Biofuels
C2 Biotechnologies, LLC of Germantown, New York (C2B) harnesses the power of biology to fuse different proteins, specifically, enzymes with desirable
September 15, 2008 Read Full Article
Green Auto Racing? How Can that Be?
On August 28 and 29, a group of well-connected “car guys” (male and female) got together to discuss the future
September 07, 2008 Read Full Article
Comments on Implementation of Title IX, Energy Authorities of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
by Robert Kozak, President, Atlantic Biomass Conversions, Inc.; Board Member, Advanced Biofuels USA Title IX Implementation: Overall Goals First and foremost I urge
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80% of British Biofuels are Unsustainable
by Fred Pearce (New Scientist) Biofuels have received another environmental black mark. A survey commissioned by the UK government found
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Agriculture’s Role in Fueling the BioCar of the Future
Until recently, Americans thought very little of filling up our gas tanks. Gas was gas. Where it came from was
August 28, 2008 Read Full Article
$2.00/gal Bio Diesel Fuel Ready for Production
Several thousand gallons of bio diesel fuel that meets ASTM specification D-975 have been produced, road tested in diesel vehicles
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Department of Defense Advanced Aviation Biofuels Program
The Defense Department has been directed to explore a wide range of energy alternatives and fuel efficiency efforts in a
August 06, 2008 Read Full Article
Giant Grass Miscanthus Can Meet US Biofuels Goal Using Less Land Than Corn Or Switchgrass
ScienceDaily (Aug. 4, 2008) — In the largest field trial of its kind in the United States, researchers have determined
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FAA Selects X PRIZE Foundation for Grant to Spur Renewable Aviation Fuels and Technologies
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced July 10, 2008, that the FAA has selected the X PRIZE Foundation to develop
July 25, 2008 Read Full Article
Lufthansa Aims to Use Some Biofuel
The German airline, Lufthansa, plans to cut 25 percent of its carbon dioxide emissions by 2020. Luftansa announced plans to clean up
June 30, 2008 Read Full Article
Crawford County Farmers Growing Camelina for Biofuel
(Farm and Dairy) In most places in the East, they’re still talking about the coming biofuels revolution. But in Crawford
June 15, 2008 Read Full Article
Getting Real About Oil
Presidential hopeful John McCain said it this week and he can't deny it. The war in Iraq is about our dependency
May 07, 2008 Read Full Article
Now Sunlight CO2 and Bacteria Equals Ethanol
(New Energy and Fuel) A new bacterium, a cyanobacterium that is energized by sunlight and excretes the sugars glucose and sucrose
April 30, 2008 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Sugar Beets
Sugar beet pulp left over from sugar production is rich in 5-carbon (C-5) and 6-carbon (C-6) sugars that are ideal
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Biofuels and the Energy-Water Nexus
by Ron Pate (Sandia National Laboratories) This presentation explores the demands of water on renewable energy development, including biofuels. READ
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Juice: Alternate Fuels World Announcing the Advanced Biofuels Association
I recently spoke with Joanne Ivancic, the founder and director of the recently formed Advanced Biofuels USA ... (She) perceived
April 27, 2008 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Forms in Maryland to Lobby for Next-Gen Biofuels
In Maryland, a trade association has been formed to advocate and lobby in behalf of second generation biofuels. Advanced Biofuels
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Advanced biofuels organization formed
A Maryland-based nonprofit has been established to promote the interests of the advanced biofuels industry. READ MORE
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Biofuel Promotion Group Organized
A new organization aimed at promoting advanced biofuels industry has been founded in Frederick. Advanced Biofuels USA wants to bring
April 17, 2008 Read Full Article
Breeding and Biotechnology Increase the Productivity and Efficiency of Maize
Mike Edgerton (Monsanto) from the Global Stewardship session at the Biomass 2008 conference. Download PDF.
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Ag Biotechnology Improvements for Dedicated Energy Crops
Neal Gutterson (Mendel Biotechnology) from the plenary sesssion at the Biomass 2008 conference.
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Designing Proactive Bioenergy Choices in a Landscape Context
Virginia Dale and colleagues (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) from Stewardship sesssion at Biomass 2008 conference. Bioenergy feedstock choices. Download PDF.
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Accelerating Production of Advanced Biofuels with Industrial Biotech Breakthroughs
From the open plenary session of the Biomass 2008 Conference. Download PDF.
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International GeneSyst Converts Municipal Waste to Ethanol
GeneSyst upgraded the weak acid hydrolysis process to convert biomass from municipal waste to fuel ethanol by making it a
March 30, 2008 Read Full Article
Bio Aviation Fuel
by Jennifer Holmgren (UOP) This March 2008 presentation reviews biomass-based manufacturing technologies and aviation fuel requirements. READ MORE
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Graduate students and American Indian tribes work for biofuel solutions
March 14, 2008 In the midst of rising concern about energy sources, many are looking at local, waste-derived biofuels as
March 14, 2008 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels - Green Racing What Is That, And Is It Possible?
by Rob Fisher (Circle Track) ..."A little over two years ago at the SAE congress there was a meeting of
February 27, 2008 Read Full Article
Using Plants to Turn Solar Energy Into Useful Products: Framing the Biofuels Debate at the Proper Point on the Technology Curve
…It is difficult to argue with scientific measurements and peer review when they are discussing the first generation technologies, with
February 14, 2008 Read Full Article
Pacific Ethanol Wins DOE Cellulosic Energy Grant
U.S. Department of Energy has included Pacific Ethanol in a matching award totaling $24.32 million to build the first cellulosic
January 30, 2008 Read Full Article
20-30 Percent Ethanol Inproves Fuel Efficiency in Some Cars, MnCAR Discovers
by Tim Krohn (Free Press/Minnesota State University) When Bruce Jones and his colleagues began a study on how higher blends
January 30, 2008 Read Full Article
Who is Driving the Biofuels and Biobased Products Industry?
One of the common frustrations that these leaders face is that the research and government organizations come to them for
January 10, 2008 Read Full Article
The Third Domain: The Untold Story of Archaea and the Future of Biotechnology
(Science News) Until 1977, the known classes of life included eukaryotes and bacteria. When microbiologist Carl Woese announced the discovery