Tag: biofuels
CNBC publishes article highlighting cellulosic biofuels
Tweet In New York, CNBC published an article highlighting cellulosic biofuels, including the sector’s growth potential as ethanol fuel is projected to grow 40% over the next decade. Peder Holk Nielsen, CEO of Novozymes, was cited saying that the renewable fuels sector is “maturing…. is not phantom technology, it does exist.” The article did discuss [...]
“The European Parliament is making a bad biofuels proposal worse.”
Tweet Today on Twitter: wynndalcoEnt DOE Announces New Webinars on Integrating Solar Power into the Grid, Using Biofuels in Military Vehicles & more Sean_OHanlon: How #Algae #Biofuels technologies are growing in Qatar LeadrshpSystems The European Parliament is making a bad biofuels proposal worse
“What investors got wrong in advanced biofuels.”
Tweet Today on Twitter RL_Miller: as a Cal native, I am FURIOUS at @CHEVRON for lying to us about biofuels. Stop defying state law! tommy_whitmore Oil Firms Break Promise On Biofuels As Chevron Defies California greenBizWorld What investors got wrong in advanced biofuels npecom: Biofuels research in the bedroom? Dedication pays off.
EBRD wants to promote next-gen biofuels
Tweet In the UK, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development sees next-generation biofuels as a means to boost agribusiness companies while preserving food security. The EBRD region offers huge opportunities due to the vast amount of agricultural residues and biomass resources still unused, which can help diversify and boost businesses for local companies without [...]
Is the U.S. Military Fighting Straw Men?
Tweet Are supporters of the oil industry grasping at straws to keep the U.S. military addicted to oil? By Brent Erickson, executive vice-president, Biotechnology Industry Organization; head, Industrial & Environmental Section Achieving energy security is critical not only for civilians, but also for U.S. military readiness and national security reasons. Our reliance on foreign oil [...]
Stalling biofuels industry may be waning, Reuters analyst reports
Tweet In the UK, the stalling biofuels industry may be near peak, according to Reuters market analyst Gerard Wynn. Said the article, “A stalled biofuel industry will need to produce far more efficient fuels to avoid setting off another bout of arguments over its contribution to boosting energy security and cutting carbon emissions.” Wynn analyzes [...]
Michigan State researcher warns against domesticating wild plants for biofuels
Tweet In Michigan, Michigan State University plant biologist Carolyn Malmstrom says that when we start combining the qualities of different types of plants into one, attempts to “domesticate” wild-growing plants to be used as energy crops, there can be unanticipated results. In contrast to domesticated annual plants like most agricultural crops, perennial plants in nature grow [...]
The POTUS and his SOTUS: RT@moreofthesame TL;DR
Tweet The President’s State of the Union speech. What was new? (Not much). What was feasible amongst DC gridlock? (Not much) What about energy? (moreofthesame) Where was the Farm Bill? (AWOL). Harry Burns: That’s it? Some faceless guy rips off all your clothes, and THAT’S the sex fantasy you’ve been having since you were twelve? [...]
“unbelievable scenes seeing ethanol being taken from labs to be made into cocktails for course socials.”
Tweet Today on Twitter: Tabbi23: Working with biofuels? Check this out: Biofuels Analysis SB_Energy: Vilsack: The #biofuels industry may not have the deep pockets of the #oil industry, but it has the youth. “Inspire them.” DomesticFuel: #nec13 Vilsack – #biofuels #ethanol industry should “strategically align with enviro groups” SamanthaWards: unbelievable scenes seeing ethanol being taken [...]
New study shows major benefits to Malawi from more biofuels
Tweet In Malawi, a new study from the Centre for Agricultural Research and Development and the Stockholm Environment Institute says that boosting ethanol use in the country would do a lot to help reduce the negative effects of amid fuel shortages and a soaring inflation rate. Currently the country spends $33 million per month importing [...]
