All Entries Tagged With: "Earth Biofuels"

US Defense Department grants UMass Amherst $1.9 million for biomass-to-jet fuel cellulosic research

In Massachusetts, the US Defense Department awarded $1.9 million to UMass for a research project. The Amherst-based research team led by George Huber will develop new, end-to-end processes that lead from forest and agricultural residues to jet fuel range alkanes and aromatics that can be refined into jet fuel.
Although most research in cellulosic conversion of [...]

April 17, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Willie Nelson to headline opening of Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner; biodiesel, entertainment center at legedary Texas truck stop

In Texas, Earth Biofuels announced that Willie Nelson will perform today and tomorrow (Feb 24-25) at Carl’s Corner Truck Stop to celebrate the official opening of “Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner”. Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner features 12 diesel/biodiesel fueling lanes, two restaurants, a convenience store, a saloon, a gift shop featuring official Willie Nelson [...]

February 24, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Earth Biofuels upgrades biodiesel feedstock storage to combat price volatility

In Oklahoma, Earth Biofuels announced that it has finalized financing for an upgrade to storage capacity for its biodiesel refinery in DUrant. The company said that it will install more than 1 million gallons of storage capacity for acquisition and storage of feedstocks, adding that the ability to acquire and hold feedstock will enable the [...]

February 11, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0