Archive for November, 2008
Today in Biofuels Opinion: “It would be easy – and wrong – to rely on a much-publicized study that connects U.S. corn ethanol production to greenhouse gas release via indirect land use change.”
A blog post on IndyStar.com: “I for one applaud the IRL for switching to sugar based ethanol, and hope they will switch to cellulosic when the technology becomes available. Ethanol can be a great fuel for this country and the world, but it ain’t gonna get there with corn when producing corn-based ethanol is a [...]
Sandia National lab scientists pursue microbes and enzymes that survive high temperatures; cellulosic biofuels breakthrough envisioned
Scientists at Sandia National Labs say that they are discovering microbes and enzymes that survive high-temperature and acidic conditions, and the scientists say that is a key discovery in the pursuit of cellulosic fuels.
Missouri abandons ethanol as gasoline prices fall and trigger exceptions in biofuels mandate
In Missouri, falling ethanol prices have triggered a provision in Missouri’s E10 law that allows stations to sell ethanol-free gasoline when prices are sufficiently low for oil. Now, the majority of Missouri stations are selling fuel without ethanol.
105 Mgy GreenHunter biodiesel plant in Texas resumes production after repairing hurricane damage
In Texas, GreenHunter Biofuels confirmed that it is back online and producing at the company’s 105 Mgy biodiesel plant in Houston. The plant had been idled by Hurricane Ike earlier this year. Management said that the plant has achieved 65 percent of full capacity just prior to the hurricane, but did not indicate a production [...]
Micro-biodiesel plant proposed in Clinton County, Indiana
In Indiana, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported that Chicago businessman Teofil Dobre has proposed the conversion of a vacant livestock run in Clinton County into a 1 Mgy biodiesel plant. The proposed plant has not yet received approvals from the Soil and Water Management District and the state Department of Environmental Management.
The changing state of aviation, as it attempts to develop alternative fuels
Renewable Energy World profiled the changing state of the aviation industry’s energy outlook in a Thanksgiving Day-oriented story. The article reviews attempts by airlines and aviation partners to develop alternative fuels and cut carbon emissions. The Air Transport Association has set a goal of reducing emissions by 30 percent per passenger by 2025.
Georgia’s Jackson County votes down biodiesel production option, citing market risks
In Georgia, the Jackson County commission voted to scrap plans to produce biodiesel at the Green Energy Park at Dillsboro. The park directors had completed a study that found that a five-year payback could be achieved based on the projected availability of waste vegetable oils, but the commission determined uncertainty over feedstock supply and pricing, [...]
Today in Biofuels Opinion: “Forage ethanol is not the only answer to our energy needs, but it is a big answer.”
Carol Jones, stored product engineer at Oklahoma State University: “Forage ethanol is not the only answer to our energy needs, but it is a big answer. “We’re not certain yet what the first step in breaking down cellulose will be. Gasification may be an option. We’re looking at the economics. As more gasification equipment is [...]
India’s Tata acquires 35 percent of JOil for $16 million; will assume marketing role for jatropha seedlings
In India, Tata Chemicals announced that it would acquire a 35 percent stake in JOil, a jatropha company, for buys 35% in Singapore’s JOil for $16.5 million. The deal will give Tata exclusive marketing rights for JOil’s jatropha seedling plantations in India and Africa, and Tata will also secure rights for low-cost seedlings for its [...]
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister calls for closer ASEAN-Mercosur biofuels cooperation
In Malaysia, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Rais Yatim called on his countrymen to work closely via joint ventures with Mercosur members (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguary, Paraguay and Venezuela) to develop their biofuels potential, He said that the JVs would create economic opportunity and add to political stability. The Foreign Minister was addressing the Asean-Mercosur inaugural meeting [...]
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