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Miscanthus, other feedstocks deemed invasive in National Wildlife Federation report.

Miscanthus, other feedstocks deemed invasive in National Wildlife Federation report.

June 24, 2012 |

In Virginia, scientists from the National Wildlife Federation released a report regarding species of plants used for biofuels feedstocks that have recently been labeled as harmful invaders. The list includes giant reed, canary grass, and napiergrass, as well as the Cylindro strain of algae. The report also warns about miscanthus, which can threaten natural habitats. […]

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NWF warns on invasive species as next-gen biofuels feedstocks

NWF warns on invasive species as next-gen biofuels feedstocks

April 11, 2012 |

In Virginia, the National Wildlife Foundation has a new report out exploring the risk of using invasive species as feedstock for next generation biofuels. It looks at crops such as giant reed, Reed canarygrass and napiergrass, warning to not allow short-term economic benefits outweigh the environmental risks posed by including these species in bioenergy plans.

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BP and Biofuels: Beyond Petroleum, Big Plans, Brazil Principally

BP and Biofuels: Beyond Petroleum, Big Plans, Brazil Principally

March 19, 2012 |

BP to showcase capabilities in low-carbon fuels at 2012 London Olympics. BP Biofuels chief Phil New outlines the BP’s path towards “getting biofuels right”. “6 percent of the entire BP workforce is now working in biofuels,” noted BP Biofuels chief Phil New, in describing the company’s commitment to what he has termed for a long […]

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EPA OK's camelina as advanced biofuels feedstock

EPA OK's camelina as advanced biofuels feedstock

January 9, 2012 |

In Washington, the EPA has published a proposed direct final rule allowing camelina as a feedstock for advanced biofuels. The rule describes EPA’s evaluation of biofuels produced from camelina oil, energy cane, giant reed, and napiergrass; it also includes an evaluation of renewable gasoline and renewable gasoline blendstocks, as well as biodiesel from esterification, and […]

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EPA OK’s camelina as advanced biofuels feedstock

EPA OK’s camelina as advanced biofuels feedstock

January 9, 2012 |

In Washington, the EPA has published a proposed direct final rule allowing camelina as a feedstock for advanced biofuels. The rule describes EPA’s evaluation of biofuels produced from camelina oil, energy cane, giant reed, and napiergrass; it also includes an evaluation of renewable gasoline and renewable gasoline blendstocks, as well as biodiesel from esterification, and […]

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