(HY-TEK Bio) The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has chosen Howard County-based HY-TEK Bio, LLC as the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year. HY-TEK Bio earned the award due to its
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(AP/AgriNews) A new era of ethanol fuel production will begin soon as Iowa refineries begin full operation using materials other than corn kernels. Iowa has two major cellulosic plants under
by Mark Waller (New Orleans Times Picayune) For Brandon Iglesias, there wasn’t a specific moment of revelation. Unlike some entrepreneurs, he didn’t spot a glaring gap in an industry and move
by Steve Savage (GMO Answers) Do GMO crops “foster monoculture?” This is a frequent criticism of modern agriculture. I have three with problems it: “Monoculture” isn’t the right term to
by Tim Rudnicki (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Just a few days ago the National Conference of State Legislatures convened policymakers from across the country in Minneapolis. Several thousand legislators, legislative committee staffers

SAVE THE DATE This exciting event will feature presentations from agricultural technology start-ups, established companies, venture capitalists and thought leaders to support Governor Haslam’s Rural Challenge: A 10-Year Strategic Plan.
(Algae Industry Magazine) The U.S. Energy Department has announced $3.5 million for an algae project aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable, affordable algal biofuels… Cellana, LLC, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii,
(US Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office) BETO has created a new Web page for OPERATION #BioenergizeME, where students, educators, and anyone interested in the future of the U.S. energy

More than 180 international buyers and end-users are expected Oct. 20-22, 2014, in Seattle, Washington – eager to meet and build relationships with more than 300 domestic suppliers in attendance
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) There are two big topics during the Farm Progress Show this year: the corn crop and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). During the show, I had
by James Urquhart (Chemistry World) Ionic liquids – salts that are liquid at room temperature – could potentially be made more cheaply and greenly by recycling by-products from biofuel production processes,
(Neste Oil/Biomass Magazine) Neste Oil and Renewable Algal Energy, a U.S.-based algae biomass producer, have signed a contingent commercial algae oil off-take agreement. Algae oil is one of the alternatives
by Anna Austin (Biomass Magazine) The USDA recently issued a notice of contract proposals for its Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, which provides payments to producers to support and expand production of
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Though the USDA Rural Energy for America Program has been hugely successful since it was first implemented in the 2002 Farm Bill, numerous changes have been
(Joint BioEnergy Institute/Biomass Magazine) Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint BioEnergy Institute have unveiled the first glycosyltransferase clone collection specifically targeted for the study of the biosynthesis of plant
(Bloomberg Businessweek) Brazil’s state-development bank BNDES agreed to provide 1.9 billion reais ($843.5 million) in funding to companies seeking to increase productivity at ethanol and sugar plants. Banco Nacional de
by Spencer Chase (Agri-Pulse.com) An official with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told members of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) that the renewable fuels standard (RFS) is still important
( Brownfield Ag News for America) The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association says a recent statewide opinion poll shows Badger State citizens support the use of ethanol in gasoline by a
(Caribbean Journal) Honduras has opened its first ethanol plant in the eastern portion of the country. It plant is part of a wider initiative led by the Organization of American
(BiofuelsDigest) In the Philippines, Roxas Holdings wants to boost the share of biofuel sales to 15% to 20% overall by September, helping to diversify away from sugar. Ethanol production is currently above
(Algae Industry Magazine) EnAlgae, a research partnership drawing on expertise across seven EU Member States, has announced the publication of six reports on their website looking at the state of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Our team of attorneys in the Alternative Energy Group has a national practice and reputation. We cover every aspect of “project finance,” including project contracts,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Saturated E10 ethanol markets; unmet demand in aviation biofuels: can Vertimass’ technology provide the bridge? … After all, if you dehydrate ethanol (that is, remove the
(India Today) Nagpur received India’s first ethanol-run city passenger transport bus, which has been manufactured by Scania, the Sweden-based commercial vehicle and engine maker, for trial runs on Friday. Scania
by Tiffeny Owens (Cullman Times) On Friday, the former Alabama First Lady shared how her company, Resource Fiber, plans to make the Asian plant the state’s new cash crop at
by Matt DiLallo (Motley Fool) … America’s military actually consumes as much energy as the entire population of Nigeria, and there are 140 million people living in Nigeria. Suffice it to
by Dr. Doria Gordon (The Nature Conservancy/Biofuels Digest) Cultivation of bioenergy crops is predicted to increase to between 27 and 120 million acres by 2022 in order to meet the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … NatureWorks manufactures Ingeo, a bio-plastic (PLA) made from plants, in a large plant in Nebraska. We sell Ingeo worldwide in a large variety of applications
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has finalized its 2014 renewable volume obligation (RVO) rule for the renewable fuels standard (RFS) and submitted it to the Office
by Isabel Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Europe, the UN draft document, “Generic Specifications for Application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009
(Genera Energy) Infographic highlights a variety of biomass feedstocks, provides insight into choosing the right solution for any biomass project Genera Energy, a recognized innovator in sustainable biomass feedstock supply
(John Deere) Hillco Technologies, Inc., working in developmental partnership with John Deere, has developed a revolutionary new system for harvesting corn and baling corn stover in one simple step. The Hillco
by Todd Taylor (Fredrikson & Byron/Biofuels Digest) … Every serious player in this industry understands its challenges, as evidenced by all the panels, presentations and articles on the challenges we face. A
by Jeff DeYoung (Iowa Farmer Today) Mike Greenfield has more than 80 percent of his corn residue contracted to DuPont for use in the company’s cellulosic ethanol plant. If he had
by Silvio Marcacci (The Energy Collective) … The report (International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) REmap 2030) lays out a five-step roadmap for scaling renewable energy up to 36% of the world’s total
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Now, grant money has been awarded to three California ethanol plants to develop a sorghum feedstock program. Calgren Renewable Fuels, Aemetis Inc. and Pacific Ethanol Inc. each received
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Today 21 percent of all diesel buses in operation are diesel electric hybrids. These buses improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. By allowing for a smaller diesel
by Ben Evans (National Biodiesel Board/Diesel Technology Forum) The dramatic growth in availability of new technology diesel engines and vehicles for the U.S. market is welcome news for consumers and
(Global BioBusiness) … Alkol Biotech, signed an agreement with the council of the city of Motril in the Andalusia region of Spain to develop what could be Europe’s first sugarcane
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) … The 2007 Mobile Source Air Toxics rule is projected to reduce toxics emitted from highway vehicles and nonroad equipment, which are known or suspected to cause cancer or
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) MBP Group has earned the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) sustainability certification for their waste material collection, trading and distribution activities. “MBP Group was built on
(Neste Oil Corp./Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Oil’s NEXBTL renewable diesel was used to generate electricity at two major events in Finland this summer: the Flow Festival in Helsinki and the Neste
(The Rakyat Post) Previously ranked as Asia’s top diesel importer, now No 3 Indonesia is expected to take a third less of the fuel this year as demand from mining falters
by Anindita Dey (Business Standard) Sugar mills will not be in a position to supply ethanol if they are not offered at least Rs 35-37 per litre this year The food
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001162,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The increase in revenue during 2014 is primarily a result of the production and sale of ethanol and distiller’s grains of $5.5 million following
by Ben Geman and Clare Foran (National Journal) Gina McCarthy wants children to have an understanding of climate science, but current policy leaves plenty of students without it. … Irish America magazine scored
The biodiesel technology landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade. Changing market dynamics, environmental and government incentives to use more waste, and industry maturation have all contributed to more

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), will conduct a workshop for U.S. small to medium size businesses- in Trenton, NJ on September 23rd- the latest in the highly-successful Expanding Horizons

World Bio Markets Brasil provides practical advice to take your company through the next 12 months and beyond. This unmissable event covers the ethanol, bio-diesel, renewable diesel and bio-based chemicals

This December, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) will host its 11th annual conference – which is expanding to become the first national Canadian Bioeconomy Conference. The Canadian Bioeconomy Conference

You’re invited to this specialized biodiesel training for diesel mechanics. This course will provide in-depth information on: fuel quality, vehicle maintenance, and engine performance. Most diesel fuel sold in the

We would like to welcome you to our EnAlgae Pilot Symposium on the 18th of September 2014. In the morning, participants will be able to visit the algae pilot reactor

The 4th Annual MSW to Biofuels and Bio-products Summit is the premiere forum for companies with MSW conversion capabilities. With over 200 attendees expected to attend, a great number of

RIN Academy will bring together key individuals who have developed solutions to the complex knot of issues surrounding the successful launching of a renewable fuel project. RIN Academy is the
The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference Series has become one of the largest gatherings of Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials Operating Company CEOs and senior executives, strategic partners, financiers, equity analysts,

SXSW Eco attracts a global community to explore, engage and co-create solutions for a sustainable world. A uniquely inclusive platform for professionals, SXSW Eco examines the critical challenges of our

The biofuels production landscape is changing fast, and the most successful plants are watching for ways to reinvest profits and help their facilities evolve, says John Christianson, CPA and Partner

Many conferences focus on the “Use” stage of the aircraft’s life.This conference is about looking at the whole lifecycle – highlighting best practices in each stage and at the same

The Airports Going Green Conference is the industry’s leading sustainability forum, bringing together aviation sustainability leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world. Session topics include airport, tenant, and stakeholder collaboration strategies;

Greener by Design was established in 1999 by the Royal Aeronautical Society and bodies representing airports, UK airlines and the

This Seminar provides an opportunity to gain knowledge and share information on the latest and most innovative technologies for use in
The projects CORE-JetFuel, FORUM-AE and ITAKA are pleased to announce the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Forum taking place in Madrid on

As part of NC State University’s land grant mission in teaching, research and extension, the College of Agriculture and Life

Part of Transitioning from the Bucket to the Barrel Educational Biofuels Webinar Series READ MORE
(25 x ’25) Making sure the federal accounting system for biogenic carbon emissions—ensuring that it is an accurate system, and
by Susan Sharon (MPBN News) “Effective immediately all Old Town mill operations will be indefinitely suspended.” That was the message
by Darren Goode (Politico) … The Environmental Defense Action Fund is rolling out a seven-figure ad campaign to aid green-minded Republicans
by Milsa Vijayadharan* (Advanced Biofuels USA) PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a polyester derived from renewable raw materials such as corn,
by Jennifer Larino (NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune ) Cool Planet Energy Systems, a Colorado energy startup that aims to turn woodchips and
by Pauline Dikuelo (MmegiOnline) The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Kitso Mokaila has revealed that government is currently drafting
(Phys.org) … A research team led by Professor Mohamad Asadullah has embarked on a project related to gasification of biomass to
(North European Oil Trade Oy/St1 Biofuels/BusinessWire) North European Bio Tech Oy (NEB) has made an investment decision concerning the construction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, USDA released its August World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The
(Platts) Fuel ethanol consumption in Europe in the first half of 2014 was low and the sector lacked the political
by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat (Reuters) Thailand’s military government is studying a plan to use rotten rice from state stocks to produce
by Michael Wang and Jennifer Dunn (Huffington Post/Argonne National Laboratory) … A proposed City of Chicago ordinance that would require most
by Katherine Johnson (Progress-Index) City Council has adopted the Vireol performance agreement, which is a matching funds grant for $250,000
by Kalonde Nyati(Zambia Daily Mail) Mahtani Group of Companies has partnered with Sunbird Group of the United Kingdom to develop
by Tom King (Echo News UK) … LiquidNRG, based on a site by the A127, allows drivers to make their own
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … With great sessions at conferences, delegates are usually keen to get a hold of the

The Keystone Farm Show is the fastest growing farm show on the East Coast! Started in January of 1998 to
(Postcode Lottery Green Challenge/WNEM.com) Five eco-friendly startups from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,France and Vietnam will compete in the finale of the Postcode Lottery Green
(U.S. Department of Energy) Bioenergy: America’s Energy Future is a short documentary film showcasing examples of bioenergy innovations across the
(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) At the Department of Energy’s two-day conference Biomass 2014: Growing the Future Bioeconomy, technologies, feedstocks,
OMICS Group proudly invites all the participants across the globe to its International Conference and Exhibition on Biopolymers and Biopastics
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Crowdfunding is coming to biofuels. On August 3, 2014, Bio Revolution America launched a 45 dayIndiegogo crowdfunding campaign to
(Grand View Research Inc./Biodiesel Magazine) The global market for glycerol is expected to reach $2.52 billion by 2020, according to
by Ken Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) As the 2014 Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) rule continues to work its way through
by Bob Tita (Wall Street Journal) Thousands of Tank Cars Are Likely to Be Scrapped or Redeployed Under Federal Safety
by Marc Gunther (The Guardian) California startup NexSteppe presents a new brand of sorghum, bred for optimal energy production, designed
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Poet-DSM plans to celebrate the opening of its Emmetsburg cellulosic ethanol plant, called Project
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) Concluding the sixth year of sponsorship at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the Buffalo Chip Campground,
(US Department of Agriculture) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants that will be
(Chemical Online/Businesswire) Nexant announced today that it has launched Biorenewable Insights—its new subscription program that provides in-depth evaluations and reliable data on
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Argentine biodiesel imports could reverse domestic energy progress Hosting a U.S. Trade Representative on his family farm
(Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. ) Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), a non-profit economic development organization based
(Environmental-Expert.com/ABATEC SA) ABATEC SA introduces the BD4-MG system, to manufacture Methanol from raw Glycerol. It is an innovative way for adding value to
by Eli Stokols (KDVR.com) President Jimmy Carter called a tax on carbon emissions “the only reasonable approach” to combating climate
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) East Kansas Agri-Energy LLC plans to integrate renewable diesel production at its ethanol plant in Garnett, Kan.,
by Natalie Obiko Pearson (Bloomberg/Renewable Energy World) China and Brazil are looking for ways to redirect a global climate debate,
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The Renwicks of South Carolina, owners of Winnsboro-based Midlands Biofuels, persevere through the biodiesel industry’s
(National Biodiesel Board) James Anderson helped work his way through college behind the wheel of a diesel semi-truck, where he
by Michael Carus (nova-Institute/Bio-Based News) On 23 April 2014 SABIC announced “that it will launch its first portfolio of certified renewable
by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat (Reuters) Thailand’s military government will encourage farmers in the world’s biggest rubber producer and exporter to cut
by Hugh R. Morley (The Record/NorthJersey.com) … A Ridgewood businesswoman has pleaded guilty to a charge that she took part
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
by Ted Griggs (The Advocate) Renewable Energy Group plans to spend $15 million in the next 12 months on the
(Diesel Technology Forum) Manufacturers Cite Increased Range, Fuel Availability & Better Performance at Altitude As Major Benefits of Diesel Engines With
(EnAlgae) Anyone wishing to find out more about the results of the EU project EnAlgae can now find all the
(Virent) Registered Fuel Can Now be Used in On-Highway Motor Vehicles Virent announced it has successfully received fuel registration from the U.S.
by Adam Monroe (Roll Call/Americas for Novozymes) … Every action we can take to clean the air and protect the environment
by Dave Vander Griend (Ethanol Producer Magazine/ICM) The industry must push for change in the way fuels are blended and tested,
by Scott Irwin (University of Illinois) The EPA is apparently going to finalize 2014 RFS rules in the near future.
by Andy Eubank (Hoosier Ag Today) The Fuels America coalition launched a new campaign featuring one of its largest digital
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Nick Bowdish, currently an ethanol industry consultant, was one of six scholarship winners in
(Fuels America) For months, the EPA has debated the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which sets the amount of affordable,
(US Department of Agriculture) For the First Time, USDA Climate Hubs Get New Tools to Gauge Progress in Building Drought-Resistant
by Edi Hardum (Jakarta Globe) Experts slammed the government for not being serious in pushing the use of biofuel as
(Canadian Renewable Fuels Association/Marketwired) Arcade Station Opens as First and Only Gas Station in Western Canada to sell E85 Ethanol
by Richard Taylor and Won W. Koo (Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies North Dakota State University) … The first immediate impact
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Drivers in the Badger State say they favor the use of ethanol in fuel by a 2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Think affordable, available, sustainable carbon is the biggest barrier to the growth of biofuels? Or,

With a massive corn crop on the way and biofuels feedstock prices tumbling, the second half of 2014 could be
by Benjamin Goad (The Hill) A government report made public Monday finds fault with the Environmental Protection Agency’s analyses of
by Katie Fletcher (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Power by people; a simple slogan with the hopes of executing the complex task
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst defended her support for the renewable fuels standard
by Amanda Bilek (Biomass Magazine) There is little doubt that allowing biogas-based transportation fuel projects to sell either advanced biofuel
by Nick Mariano (The Southern Illinoisan) A Southern Illinois college is hoping to offer the first national certification in the
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) Syngenta’s Enogen corn trait technology is the first genetically modified output trait in corn specifically for
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) Environmental Protection Agency official Paul Machiele visited the American Coalition for Ethanol conference this week in Minneapolis to
by Sue Retka Schill (Biomass Magazine) Advanced biofuels and biomass play supporting roles in several scenarios examined in a recent
by Olatomiwa Bifarin* (Advanced Biofuel USA) On Tuesday, July 15 2014, Biofuels Digest hosted a webinar discussing creating sustainable supply
(GreenAir Online) The potential to reduce UK aviation’s annual carbon emissions by up to 1.7 million tonnes by 2030 through the
(GreenAir Online) Japan has become the latest country to launch a government-backed initiative to investigate the potential of developing a domestic
(GreenAir Online) Less than a month after approval for commercial use by fuel certification body ASTM International, Brazilian carrier GOL has
(The World Bank) The companies we turn to every day for electricity, transportation, consumer goods, and even electronics face risks
(HY-TEK Bio) HY-TEK Bio LLC, a Howard County biotech start-up, has been awarded a $500,000 grant in the first round of
(Dyadic International Inc./Biomass Magazine) Dyadic International Inc., a global biotechnology company whose patented and proprietary technologies are used to develop,
by Gene Lucht (Iowa Farmer Today) …. But, when the Iowans visited Washington recently a few of them also spoke
by Russell Hubbard (Omaha World-Herald) It starts out as freeze-dried fungus or bacteria from Denmark and ends up being one
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) U.S. exports of ethanol totaled 59.9 million gallons (mg) in June, up 13% from the seven-month
by Katie Fletcher (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A popular breakout session at the 2014 American Coalition for Ethanol conference discussed the
by Kayla Vanover (WBKO) … “Ethanol being 105-octane, you can blend it was 84-octane base gasoline and get your 87-octane. That is
by Katie Fletcher (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Much discussion of the E10 blend wall was to be found at the 2014
by Lindsey Alexander (Purdue University) Farmers using cover crops as a soil conservation method can remove much more corn stover
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, USDA, EPA and the US DOE published the Biogas Opportunities Roadmap, and concluded that: ·
(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences/EurekAlert!) If the hottest new plant grown as a biofuel crop
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) All that food waste, all that potential value. What’s being done about all that material