by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Ensyn announced ground-breaking on a new 10.5 million gallon biocrude project in Port-Cartier Quebec. The facility, which will be 50% owned by Ensyn and will receive financing
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US passed a dubious and historic milestone this week. The tax rate on E85 renewable fuels now exceeds 100% in some formulations. By comparison,
(Vimeo/DuPont) The world is requiring more renewable sources of energy to meet its needs. With decades of expertise in feedstock, bioprocessing and biofuel production, DuPont has answered the call with
(Cornell University/EurekAlert!) Cornell University biological engineers have deciphered the cellular strategy to make the biofuel ethanol, using an anaerobic microbe feeding on carbon monoxide – a common industrial waste gas.
(IIT Today) Scientists from Illinois Institute of Technology received a patent for a method to genetically engineer bacteria and yeast to increase bioethanol production, especially from cellulosic material in biomass
(BizHub) The Bio Ethanol Dung Quat Plant was closed for defaulting on the VND1.3 trillion debt it owed the banks, the State Bank of Viet Nam’s Quang Ngai Province branch
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aljadix is developing carbon negative biofuel from microalgae feedstock. It has required a substantial re-design of the biofuel process. Using Sapphire Energy and Algae Systems as models,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, U.S. Department of Energy is seeking input from industry, academia, national laboratories and other biofuels and bioproducts stakeholders to identify existing capabilities to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In South Carolina, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities relaunched a revitalized wood bioenergy facility database and mapping tool. The site is the most
by Paul Hudman (Renewable Energy World) … For many governments, part of this shift involves adopting a circular economy approach, utilising all aspects of ‘waste’ throughout the production chain. The concept of
by Javier Blas (Bloomberg) BP says second-quarter refining margins drop to 6-year low; Downstream business was key last year in cushioning cheap oil — If Big Oil was a two-engine airplane, you
by Lais Thomaz* and Dan Quadros** (Advanced Biofuels USA) With diverse and dynamic programming involving agribusiness, food safety, nutrition, sustainability and bioenergy, the 2016 GAF achieved its mission to gather producers,
by Janine Finnell (Advanced Biofuels USA/Leaders in Energy) I attended the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Bioenergy 2016: Mobilizing the Bioeconomy through Innovation” conference held in Washington DC from July 12-14,
by Elhuyar Fundazioa (EurekAlert!) A consortium of six R&D centres in the Basque Autonomous Community, Navarre and France -NEIKER-Tecnalia, National Centre of Renewable Energies (CENER), Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Association of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Leaf Resources Limited (ASX:LER) is focused on making sustainable products from plant biomass, offering an advanced technology package for breaking down plant derived biomass to useful,
(Bioenergy Insight) A team of UK researchers, including experts from Cardiff University’s Cardiff Catalysis Institute, have shown that significant amounts of hydrogen can be unlocked from fescue grass with the
by Jasen Lee (KSL.com) Scientists believe that organically produced bio-fuels could be one of the answers to the environmental challenge posed by greenhouse gases emitted around the globe by the
(Kaidi) The European Commission has decided to grant EUR 88,5 million of NER 300 investment subsidies for the biofuel refinery planned by Kaidi in Ajos, Kemi. . The subsidy, which
by Varun Sivaram (Politico/Council on Foreign Relations) When the Obama administration released its ambitious fuel economy rules for new vehicles in 2012, the economic rationale behind the standards was obvious.
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Providing a new jet fuel source could be a new market for the peanut industry, one that is in the process of being evaluated by both
by Valerie Richardson (The Washington Times) Say good-bye to the Democratic Party’s long-standing support for “all-of-the-above” energy, and hello to “some of the above.” The party’s “all-of-the-above” energy commitment was
by Brady Dennis (The Washington Post) … The EPA issued a scientific assessment known as an “endangerment finding,” which determined that emissions from certain kinds of plane engines contribute to pollution that fuels
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Last week, Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Pat Robert, R-Kan., introduced new bipartisan legislation, the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (S 3248). This latest bill is a
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its intent to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) entitled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines.” According to the
(Renewable Fuels Association) Washington state’s proposed Clean Air Rule (CAR) fails to recognize the climate benefits associated with biofuels and in fact penalizes their use, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
(AviationBenefits.org) Coinciding with the presentation of the European Commission’s “European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility”, A4E sets out its priorities on environmental policy. A4E calls on all governments to support the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AgSolver agronomic decision service products help increase profits by improving land management decisions, simplifying mandatory compliance and reporting activities, and maximizing returns for agricultural land
by Brian Sowers (Crappie Masters TV/ODU Magazine) … The truth is that ethanol blends are ideal for watercraft, and companies like Kawasaki, Mercury Marine, OMC, Pleasurecraft, Tigershark, Tracker, Honda, and Yamaha
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The initiative aims to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable biofuels and high-efficiency, low-emission vehicle engines. The simultaneous fuels and vehicles research and
(Aviation Benefits Beyond Borders) Aviation is vital to the modern, globalised world, supporting millions of jobs and driving economic growth. But the benefits of connectivity must be protected with appropriate
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While Congress will be preoccupied with other legislative issues as it winds down this session, the RFA will continue to be on
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Argonne National Laboratory are using computational modeling to predict which counties in Illinois could see increases in soil organic
by Peter Criscione (Brampton Guardian) Brampton transit buses, once lauded as the future of clean transportation in Canada, aren’t running so clean these days. Brampton Transit stopped using bio-diesel fuel in city
(Bernama) The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to explore palm biodiesel investment and its export potential.
by George Gale (KXORadio.com) (Funding for new Ethanol Plant)…It was approved by the Imperial Irrigation District Directors Tuesday. The IID Board was acting as the Local Entity. California Ethanol and Power

This presentation will update companies on the latest developments in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 9003 Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program in advance of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Genera Energy “leads the nation in the commercialization of integrated biomass supply chain solutions for the biofuels, biopower and biochemicals markets.” Initially formed in 2008,
(Diesel Technology Forum) For any level of funding, more near-zero NOx technologies may find their way on the road and at work with clean diesel than other technologies. — The
This annual green chemistry award sponsors the participation of students—from high school through graduate school—to attend an American Chemical Society (ACS) technical meeting, conference, or training program, having a significant
(Green Chemistry: The Nexus Blog) During the GC&E conference in June, we had a chance to catch up with Rick Glover, a chemistry teacher at Bellevue College in Washington State.

The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is pleased to announce that it will hold its 21st annual scientific meeting June 13-15, 2017 in Reston, VA. The Green

The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is pleased to announce that it will hold its 21st annual scientific meeting June 13-15, 2017 in Reston, Virginia. SAVE THE
by Morteza Soleymannezhad (Forbes) Biofuel analysts usually tend to focus more on the gasoline-corn price relationship and less on the oil-corn price relationship. In this article I illuminate one of
(Neste Corporation) 1) Combating climate change … 2) Responding to higher energy consumption … 3) Securing energy supply … 4) Making the most of scarce resources READ MORE
(Soybiobased.org) Collegiate Biobased Network, a no-cost professional development organization. See what schools and universities are doing with biobased. The CBN’s mission is to inform college and university students about opportunities
by Lynn L. Bergeson (Bergeson & Campbell/BRAG) On July 1, 2016, Inside EPA published “Committee Jurisdiction Issues Blocked Green Chemistry From TSCA Reform,” an article discussing the passage of the Toxic Substances
by Steven Mufson (The Washington Post) The Republican Party platform adopted Monday night would bring a total about-face on U.S. energy and climate policy, declaring that the priority placed on
by Chelsea Harvey (The Washington Post) After years of fierce debate involving scientists, food manufacturers, farmers and environmental groups, Congress has passed a bill that would make it mandatory to
(U.S. Department of Energy) Algae-based biofuels and bioproducts offer great promise in contributing to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s vision of a thriving and sustainable bioeconomy

AOAIS is one of the most influential international conferences in algae biotechnology. Previous Summits attracted scientists, engineers, business representatives, investment bankers and governmental officials from all over the world. With
by Paul Mullen (Algae Biomass Organization) The Energy Department announced that they will be awarding 23 small businesses with $1 million each over the next two years to help the
(Algae Biomass Organization) Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and five of his Senate colleagues introduced today the Carbon Capture and Utilization Act of 2016, a bill that will provide provide
(Renewable Waste Intelligence) Complete the form and you will receive four 30 minute presentations PLUS audio: UTILITY CASE STUDY: BUILD, OWN AND OPERATE AD by Jim Lucas, Market Development Manager,
(U.S. Department of Energy) What are the key considerations when installing ethanol equipment at a fueling station? For those new to ethanol fueling, installing the necessary infrastructure may be unchartered territory.
(European Court of Auditors) Weaknesses in the system of certifying sustainable biofuels could undermine the basis of the EU’s 2020 targets for renewable energy in transport, according to a new
(BusinessWire/Genesee & Wyoming Inc.) Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) (NYSE:GWR) today (July 20, 2016) announced that beginning this fall, its Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, Inc. (AKMD) subsidiary will offer
by Amy Mayer (Iowa Public Radio) U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack may be on Hillary Clinton’s short-list for a vice presidential running mate. Several national media
by Katie Fletcher (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. DOE’s National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recently released a report dedicated to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from commercial aviation, with the
by Sarah Yang (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) Carbon dioxide has emerged as a new secret ingredient in the recipe for making ethanol, and that addition represents a major step forward in

The conference is organized by the IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas GmbH in cooperation with the University of Hohenheim. The developments in the fields of production and process engineering, frame conditions and

IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas offers a 4-day study tour starting in Stuttgart and ending in Stuttgart. The tour will lead you

IBBK tailor made Biogas Training Improved concept – this years course will feature 2 blocks: Basics of the Biogas production and
(European Commission) The Commission today presented a package of measures to accelerate the shift to low-carbon emissions in all sectors
by Kathleen Phillips (AgriLife Today) The U.S. Department of Energy has granted $2.5 million for a Texas A&M AgriLife Research study
(Biofuels International) … The Southeast Asian country’s government wanted to introduce 10% palm oil biodiesel already in June, but the decision
(Biofuels International) The US Senate has introduced a bill to extend the $1/gallon biodiesel tax credit through 2019 and to
(National Biodiesel Board) Lawmakers Ask EPA to Boost Volumes in Pending Proposal — Forty U.S. senators from across the country
(Leaf Resources) Leaf Resources Ltd (ASX: LER, “Leaf” or “Leaf Resources”) is pleased to announce the signing of binding legal agreements
by Madeline St. Amour (CentralMaine.com) The Department of Environmental Protection issued the permits after finding no ‘credible, conflicting technical information’
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) INL’s program aims to overcome key technical barriers facing the U.S. bioenergy industry by systematically
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We would like you to consider the proposition that alcohol-to-jet fuels, known as ATJ to the
(Renewable Energy Magazine) A team of scientists at West Palm Beach, Florida-based Alliance BioEnergy Plus Inc.’s subsidiary Ek Laboratories have
by Chris Tighe (Financial Times) … But almost as soon as it was finished, the UK cooled on biofuels, fretting about
(Agri-News) Sixteen ethanol blender pumps soon will be available at gas stations in Allen and LaPorte counties thanks in part
by Chris Prentice (Reuters) U.S. farming and oil lobbies have spent over a decade battling over a government program that
(Sustainable Development Technology Canada/Marketwired) Today, Leah Lawrence, president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), announced changes to the
(Center for International Environmental Law) Industry documents show common playbook is decades older than previously recognized — New research by

Our annual California energy policy event brings together an influential group of advanced energy business leaders and state policy-makers to discuss
by NAN (Leadership) The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says plans are underway to set up an energy renewable plant
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, the Governments of Canada and Quebec will provide C$76.5 million in funding to
By Theophilus Kumah* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Energy is a great determinant in ensuring the growth of the economy of every
(Biotechnology Innovation Organization) The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), on behalf of its member companies, … submitted comments on the Environmental

The aviation industry faces significant challenges to maintain growth while enhancing environmental sustainability. Alternative energy systems such as batteries, fuel
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Latvia, the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service said in a recent report that biodiesel production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s the Department of Energy working on with respect to feedstocks? The Bioenergy Technologies Office’s Alison
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Two options, generally. One is a mandate-led transition, like light bulbs, power and road
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) seeks
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to announce that HWRT Oil Co. will become the
by Katie Elyce Jones (Phys.Org) To help stakeholders in government and business make smart decisions about the best types of
(University of Connecticut) … The research team is led by professor emerita Carol Auer and supported by a grant from the
(ePURE) A new study by renowned global consultancy Ricardo Energy & Environment has found that the higher use of ethanol
(4 Traders/Mitsubishi Chemical) Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Mitsui Zosen Machinery & Service, Inc. Mitsubishi Chemical
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global Algae Innovations designs innovative technology to make algae production more efficient and consistent. This week,
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Energy Department today announced up to $15 million for three projects aimed at reducing the
by Ian Graber-Stiehl (Pacific Standard) Why water is the future of biofuel. — … Algae biofuel frontrunner Algenol, for example, converts
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle) … SSFSC (South San Francisco Scavenger Company) has converted 27 of the 40 trucks in its
by Elizabeth Lang (Tico Times) Transforming hemp into the surfboard beneath your feet or the plane that takes you skyward:
by Hillary Borrud (The Oregonian/OregonLive) As a committee of Oregon lawmakers tours the state this summer in an effort to

Now in its 33rd year, the FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Newly appointed U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has abolished the U.K. Department of Energy and
by Gaynor Selby (FoodIngredientsFirst) A team of scientists and researchers at the University of Cologne believe they have made a
by Niall Byrne (Renewable Energy World) Ongoing research at the AINST, which is headquartered at the new AU $150 million
by Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) Government will publish plan to reduce emissions by the fall; Environment Minister McKenna argues for uniformity in
By Rick Santorum (Americans for Energy Security and Innovation/Bangor Daily News) … Energy security goes hand in hand with national security,
(Wisconsin Corn Growers Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A recent statewide opinion poll shows that Wisconsin citizens favor the use of ethanol
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), has been around for more than a decade. Today, ethanol
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Coalition Sees Opportunity in Higher Fuel Economy Standards — Leaders and founders of the
(The Street/Globe Newswire) Alliance BioEnergy Plus, Inc. (OTCQB:ALLM) (the “Company”) , is pleased to announce that as the scientific and
(NewsUSA/WDRB.com) There is little question ethanol is helping America reduce its dependence on foreign oil — lowering gasoline prices, improving
by Brent Erickson (Biotechnology Innovation Organization/Morning Consult) … Not every lawmaker is sold on the idea of renewables, but it’s hard
by David Shepardson (Reuters) Three U.S. states plan to unveil new lawsuits against Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday tied to
by Tennessa Wild (The Western Producer) Processor developing second generation biofuel with opportunity for wider use — Growing demand worldwide
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DuPont has developed a three-part strategy to deliver these new technologies to the growing biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Missouri, Ocean Park Advisors has been retained by Abengoa Bioenergy to find a strategic
by Eric Wolff, et al. (Politico Morning Energy) … The Republican Platform 2016 offers a fresh plan for an old GOP
by Wayne Lee (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) … Within our group, now numbering over 75 experts, I find that each
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) U.S. vehicle efficiency rules won’t deliver the carbon reductions or fuel savings President Barack Obama

The Renewable Fuels Foundation, the education and research arm of the Renewable Fuels Association, has teamed up with the experts
by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Total production of bioethanol in Poland is estimated at 200,000 metric tons, according to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The comment period on the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule to set 2017 renewable volume obligations

On July 21 at 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office and Oak
(U.S. Department of Transportation) The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the California Air

Produced by Christianson & Associates Organized by BBI International, this year’s Biofuels Financial Conference is focused on the best ways
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Europe is clearly stronger when policy and market are headed in the same direction. This is why European Bioenergy Future

When the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) was launched in 2014 it leveraged partnerships with over 40 influential

March 2017 will see the second World Agri-Tech Investment Summit in the US following three highly successful events in London. The

In November 2016, the World Agri-Tech Investment Summit returns to London for two days of networking and debate. Global agribusinesses,

Seven years ago we saw a need to establish a gathering of innovators, investors, and others in the ag-tech space.

What is InfoAg? InfoAg is the premier conference on the practical application of precision agriculture. It features an educational program that
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that the Power Energy Corp. has been
(The Sun Daily) The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will meet car manufacturers tomorrow to discuss the implementation of
by Julia Fioretti (Reuters) The European Commission will propose limits for the first time on CO2 emissions from trucks and
by Sibyl Layag (SNL) Magellan Midstream Partners LP said it plans to build a marine terminal for refined petroleum products along
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the Tier 3 deadline approaches, it’s important to understand the difference between
by Spencer Chase (Agri Pulse) … On the Renewable Fuel Standard, a policy that Trump supports, Pence voted in favor of the original
(ADI Analytics) There is an increasing level of interest in conventional and advanced biofuels around the globe. Many countries are increasing
by Tyler Wilson and Uday Turaga (ADI Analytics) The value of an octane barrel has risen significantly in recent years going
by Björn Podola, Tong Li, Michael Melkonian (Cell/Trends in Microbiology) Many of the demands in the production of microalgae at a
by Ed Dodge (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, a commercialization panel said that “the biofuels industry has been through a tough
by Summer Said (The Wall Street Journal) Middle Eastern oil production rose to a record-high of 31.5 million barrels a
by David VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/ICM/Governors’ Biofuel Coalition) The signs are everywhere highlighting our product and how it can find its true
by Phil Cleary (Christianson & Associates/Biofuels Digest) The Food Safety Modernization Act covers the operation of a facility that manufactures, processes,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week, we report that Toyota Tsusho has been identified as a major strategic investor
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In New York, Toyota Tsusho was identified this week as a multinational strategic equity investor
by Ryan Strickland (Alliance Marketing, Eco-Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The proliferation of international ethanol trade during the past decade has been impressive to
by Wei Zheng (Platts) Recently, chatter has grown increasingly loud about Indian buying interest for seaborne, imported ethanol. Apart from more
(ASTM/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A proposed ASTM standard will provide a means to test and evaluate alternate fuel sources, such as
(Gaz Metro/Biomass Magazine) Gaz Métro is proud to announce that, over the past several months, it has been conducting a
by D’Lyn Ford (North Carolina State University/Biomass Magazine) On loblolly pine plantations in the Southeast, timber harvesting often involves an