by Arra B. Francia (Business World) LT Group, Inc. (LTG) plans to revive the operations of its unit Asian Alcohol Corp., around eight years after the distillery temporarily halted its
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy conducted research on various approaches to creating trust in sustainability of bioenergy through effective governance. Inge Stupak and Tat Smith, IEA Bioenergy researchers gave this
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … So on this last day of 2018, join the Biofuels Digest in looking back at our most visited and popular stories of 2018. … In
by Marlene Cimons (Nexus Media) … By working to achieve the stated goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit warming to 2 degrees C, most countries will see a net gain
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) For retailers looking to add E15 to their product lineup without having to install blender pumps, purchasing pre-blended E15 is a viable option. And more
(Swedavia) Starting 19 December bio aviation fuel will be used for a couple of days at Swedish airports Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Göteborg Landvetter Airport, Bromma Stockholm Airport, Visby Airport and
(Renewable Fuels Association) With the benefit of hindsight, 2018 is now widely seen as a transformative year in both politics and ethanol. So as 2018 comes to a close and we
(Reuters/Investing.com) Norway’s plans to ban biofuels containing palm oil from 2020 are set to provide a major obstacle to long-running trade talks between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Malaysia,
by Madhu Khanna (Farms.com) Ethanol production has increased sharply in the United States in the past 10 years, leading to concerns about the expansion of demand for corn resulting in conversion
by Ishemunyoro Chingwere (The Herald) Government has issued another ethanol licence in an effort to curb shortages. Green Fuel on the other hand is in the process of planting an additional
by Jess Hewitt (Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Gulf Hydrocarbon/Biofuels Digest) … (O)nce you start planning your project you will get questions about who will buy your output. The Production Off-Take Agreement (POTA) is
Rebecca (Becky) Ong majored in chemical engineering and tacked on a degree in plant biology. “I had no plan to integrate them at all,” she says, “I was just interested
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) … “My parents really instilled in me the importance of conservation,” says (Rebecca) Ong, an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University and researcher
(National Science Foundation) The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU
by Max Witynski (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center hosted 10 REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) students in summer 2018. Seven students participated in bioenergy-related research at
by Max Witynski (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Rebecca Smith has loved plants for a long time. In fact, her interest stems from an AP biology class in high school. “Something about the
by Helen Mountford and Molly McGregor (World Resources Institute) … Recent research from the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate finds that bold climate action could deliver at least $26 trillion
by Jonathan Hines (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Humans have found uses for woody plants since time immemorial—tools, shelter, firewood. Today, scientists are working to add more major uses to the
(SME Times) Principal Scientific Advisor K Vijay Raghavan recently said that waste to energy and scaling up of commercially available technologies are top priorities of Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation
(Noticias Ambientales (Google translations)) A collective that works with 100% biodiesel produces 80% less pollutants than one with common diesel — … The pilot test of biodiesel in two units of buses
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Paraguay, local press reports that biodiesel blending of 2% will be mandatory as of January 1 in an effort to try to promote a local industry.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Checkerspot designs high performance materials such as microbes to express new molecular building blocks that they then apply chemistry to create materials that are built into
by Robert Boslego (Boslego Risk Services/Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Biofuels Digest) … Because ethanol is produced from plants, both the agricultural and oil commodity markets are involved, creating a more complex risk

The year 2019 will be full of news at the DATAGRO Conferences events . The ISO DATAGRO NY happen for the first time in the event space 583 Park Avenue

The 19 th International DATAGRO Conference on Sugar and Ethanol, to be held on October 28 th and 29 th , is one of the major events in the global sugar and ethanol schedule. The focus will

The GAF is held by the SRB (Brazilian Rural Society), representative of the agricultural business in Brazil, protecting the producers of all crops and cattle breeders, jointly with ABRAMILHO (Brazilian
(National Farmers Union) As Congress looks to revamp and coordinate federal-level policies that govern the transportation fuels and vehicles sectors, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging legislators to expand use of
(Aemetis/Biomass Magazine) … The project will initially connect about a dozen dairies to Aemetis’ ethanol plant in Keyes, California, with expansion plans to more than three dozen dairies in the local
(American Lung Association in Minnesota/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The state that led the region in the growth and use of alternative fuels last year set even higher milestones in 2018, according to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) On Dec. 20, the U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery hardship waivers filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard, reporting that seven new waivers
(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd/EurekAlert) Finnish pilot develops a new solution for sustainable forestry New unique mobile application puts forest Big Data to more efficient use The whole of
(Volkswagen) Symbolic presentation heralds deal to supply dairy giant with completely fossil-free fleet — Like Scania, global dairy company Arla has been at the forefront of sustainable business initiatives in recent years,
by CJ Evans (Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Biofuels Digest) Many promising ideas, concepts, and innovations that could improve, add to, and make game-changing breakthroughs in energy, sustainability, and the bioeconomy – and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ChemCatBio is a research and development consortium dedicated to identifying and overcoming catalysis challenges for biomass conversion processes. Led by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, on the final day of California’s 2018 legislative session, a bill sponsored by the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas that would pave the way
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 42’s goal is to contribute to the development and deployment of integrated biorefineries as part of highly efficient sustainable value chains (co-)producing food/feed ingredients,
(European Commission) Promoting bio-based products to consumers–A bioeconomy uses renewable resources and helps society meet current environmental challenges so consumers need to be aware of the benefits of bio-based products. Converting
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Little Falls High School visited the Central Minnesota Renewables (CMR) plant … to learn more about Minnesota’s bio-based chemical industry. During the tour, the
(European Automobile Manufacturers Association) New data released today (November 5, 2018) by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) provides evidence that latest-generation diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) The aim of the EU-funded project REWOFUEL is to demonstrate the performance, reliability, environmental and socio-economic sustainability of the value chain for the transformation of residual wood to Bio-Isobutene
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) With the special report “Biodiesel 2017/2018”, the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) annually summarizes the most important chapters from its annual report on biodiesel.
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The net supply of renewable diesel to California’s fuel market reached 100 million gallons during the second quarter of this year, topping 10 percent of the
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The South Carolina Biomass Council held an award ceremony Nov. 15 on the grounds of its 2018 Biomass Project of the Year Award recipient, Green Energy
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel produced by Renewable Energy Group Inc. and purified with Cynersorb—a surface-functionalized diatomaceous earth from Imerys—helped skipper Phil Sharp of the U.K. take third place out
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport has published preliminary data on its Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation for a portion of 2018, including data on how much
by Sophie Byron and Chrysa Glystra (S&P Global Platts) The dawn of 2019 will find European fuel ethanol trying to rebalance supply, while awaiting key developments with Brexit and US
(Eni) Vatican City State transport will use the Eni Diesel+ low environmental impact diesel fuel which reduces polluting emissions by up to 40%. Eni’s Venice and Gela biorefineries will soon recycle
(Jakarta Post) After completing a six-month study on the use of B20 biodiesel on train locomotives, the government concluded that the B20 fuel — a blend of 20 percent of biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Center for Food Integrity is helping today’s food system earn consumer trust by facilitating better-informed public discussion about food and agriculture. J.J. Jones from The
by Zoltan Kish (Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Biofuels Digest) … In 2016, the Ontario government released its Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario [2], diverting our wasteful ways towards an entirely circular economy, but it doesn’t
(Free Malaysia Today/Bernama) Malaysia is scheduled to hold a meeting with Indonesia and Colombia in Jakarta next February to discuss the French National Assembly’s decision to exclude the use of palm
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) Heriot-Watt University School of Social Sciences is looking for volunteers to participate in an interview for our project titled “Assessing Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Production Technologies”. This
by B. Lana Guggenheim (South EU Summit) Electricity market reforms are key to achieving the Portuguese government’s 2040 target of producing 90% of energy demand from renewables, according to a newly released
(Standard Media) … Part of the reforms involve opening up the telecommunications sector to limited private investment through floating shares in the State-owned monopoly Ethio Telecom and granting licences to new
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Germany, the International Union of Marine Insurance said in its December quarterly newsletter that more than 100 vessels have been negatively impacted by biodiesel-contaminated fuel and as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy conducted work on sustainability assessments of bioenergy systems and the carbon balance of forest-based bioenergy. Annette Cowie and Göran Berndes from Chalmers University of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of December 26th. In today’s Digest,
by Mario Parker (Bloomberg) Producers hopeful Chinese ethanol purchases are coming next; Biofuel, made from corn, helps support farm-belt growth — A little love from China in the U.S. ethanol market during the
by Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a recipe for a renewable 3D printing feedstock that could spur a
(Maine Technology Institute) MTI will award up to $1.5 million in grants to challenge winners, for one or more projects. — The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Cellana develops algae-based products and has demonstrated commercially scalable yields for multi-products. Their algae is the
As we look back on 2018, we see renewed interest in advanced biofuels, a greater understanding of the role that

The 11th PALMEX Indonesia 2019 is the only specialized Palm Oil event in Asia that brings together an international congregation of
by Jessie Stolark (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act, sponsored by outgoing House Energy & Commerce

Introducing the next logical step towards renewable mobility for internal combustion engines: biomethane. Thanks to modern, state of the art

SAVE THE DATE This 7-day training is IBBK‘s premium course. The many years of experience of the German biogas experts enable the

The 3 day training seminar focuses on the biogas market in Africa with attention to the local characteristics of substrate selection, plant

This 4 day in-depth course will provide you with practical hands on knowledge. You will learn to master today’s plant operation challenges with

Let’s face it: Individual mobility is moving towards a crisis: Rising gasoline prices, Increasing limitation of certain engine types in urban areas, High
by Andrew Grant (Lee Enterprises/Biomass Power Corp/Biofuels Digest) This article addresses the due diligence requirements for the increasing variety of waste-to-energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) Join us on this episode as we wade into the world of bioenergy and learn about the folks
by Sam Spofforth (Clean Fuels Ohio/ACT News) The natural gas vehicle (NGV) industry and seasoned fleet users are quite familiar with
by A.G. Kawamura (Solutions from the Land/Agri-Pulse) Since my return last week from the global climate talks in Katowice, Poland, I continue

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER®, will host four ethanol safety webinars in 2019, beginning next month. The
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In a significant development for the clean fuels sector, Environment and Climate Change Canada released today
by Ruiqing Miao, Yijia Li and Madhu Khanna (FarmDocDaily) Land-use change is in the forefront of human-nature interaction and is the nexus of
by Steve Contorno (Tampa Bay Times) If Democrats bring back the committee, Castor is in line to lead the House panel
(North Dakota State University/Phys.Org) The many benefits of a biomass-made material called biochar are highlighted in a new publication in which
by Benson Rioba (Inter Press Service) Water hyacinth is a weed and if not controlled on Lake Victoria, experts are concerned
(Petrol Plaza) PKN ORLEN is launching an operational programme for biofuels to be based on three pillars – building biofuel production
Ajay Modi (Business Standard) OMCs had entered into contracts with sugar mills to procure 1.6 billion litres of ethanol during the
(Argaam) Jazan Energy and Development Co. (JAZADCO) has signed a joint venture agreement with Delante Trading Corp to build a biodiesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has been researching the economic incentives and policy implications of energy crops
by Lorenz Bauer (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) Many bioeconomy investors, while experienced with careful evaluation of marketing, supply chain, and legal aspects

The 2019 Planet Forward Summit is a two-day national conference on sustainability storytelling. A diverse group of students, scientists, communicators, innovators,
by Breifne O’Brien (AgriLand) It has been announced that the level of biofuel used in road transport fuels is set to be
(University of Arkansas News) A University of Arkansas biologist working on research that could decrease the need for agricultural fertilizers and
by Theresa Duque (Berkeley Lab) Researchers discover copper has potential as a catalyst for turning carbon dioxide into sustainable chemicals and
(Solutions from the Land) As 2018 closes out, advocates for the role agriculture can play in facing a changing climate can
Pacific Ethanol Shuts Down Nebraska Plant, Fires 26 Workers (24/7 Wall St.) Pacific Ethanol Idles Nebraska Ethanol Plant (Wisconsin Ag
(AgWeek) Midwest AgEnergy, the parent company to ethanol biorefineries, Blue Flint, near Underwood, N.D., and Dakota Spirit, near Spiritwood, N.D.,

Discover the latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology, operations, and implementation. The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will showcase the latest

Discover the latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology, operations, and implementation. The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will showcase the latest
by Humeyra Pamuk and Chris Prentice (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted oil major Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) a financial
(American GreenFuels/PRNewswire) … American GreenFuels, LLC (“American GreenFuels”) recently launched its “You Are What You Heat” campaign, which is dedicated to
by Collin Gallant (Medicine Hat News) An effort to build renewable diesel refineries in Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie could see
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Engineering is commercializing two clean energy technologies that can rapidly accelerate our shift to a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The achievement of a major proof of concept is the news, in the case of
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) The latest IEA Bioenergy Task 37 Newsletter has been released. Highlights from the newsletter are: 11% more Swiss biogas
(U.S. Energy Information Administration) International regulations limiting sulfur in fuels for ocean-going vessels, set to take effect in January 2020, have
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) BIOFIT (www.biofit-h2020.eu) is an EU project that aims to facilitate the introduction of bioenergy retrofitting in Europe’s industry. The
(National Biodiesel Board) In keeping with the spirit of the season, five biodiesel users have unveiled new vehicle “wraps” that are
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan is expected to import 890 million liters (235.11 million gallons) of fuel ethanol this
(Renewable Fuels Association) Eleven years ago today, President George W. Bush signed into law what has become the single most successful
by Monika Kundu Srivastava (TechExplorist) … Scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, have developed a faster, environment-friendly method for
(Green Car Congress) The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to a team of researchers led by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California Energy Commission Research & Development aims to improve bioenergy’s value proposition and role in supporting California’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
(SkyNRG) This year, Swedavia, the largest Swedish airport operator, received sustainable aviation fuel at five of their airports. With these deliveries, Swedavia

The 9th International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts (AlgalBBB 2019) will take place in Boulder (CO, USA) where we

The global demand for the sustainable and clean fuels has erected the idea of organizing the international conference on biofuels

The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for

‘2nd International Conference on Biofuel and Bioenergy‘ gathers all the global leaders in Biofuel and Bioenergy and relevant fields to share their

The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for
by Laura Lonza and Adrian O’Connell (EAI Bioenergy Task 39) 1. Status of the biofuels industry in the EU The EU is the
(IEA Bioenergy Task 39) … Task work that has recently been completed and will soon be posted on the “publically available” sections
(Bergeson & Campbell’s Clients and Friends Memorandum) On November 28, 2018, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), both senior
by Amy Harder (Axios) In the latest sign of a global oil industry shifting on climate change, ConocoPhillips is now
(Green Plains, Inc./Globe Newswire) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) and Optimal Fish Food LLC. today announced the companies have formed Optimal Aquafeed,
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced 12 topics to fund more
by Sean O’Riordan (BreakingNews.ie) The Government and Greencore are being asked to turn Ireland’s last sugar factory into a biofuel plant. The
by Katrina vanden Heuvel (Washington Post) Almost 20 years ago, writer Mark Hertsgaard suggested a bold idea to upend the climate debate. Arguing that
(The News) The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of cabinet on Monday bound ethanol manufacturers to directly purchase its raw material from
(Bioenergy Insight) Research from Durham University has suggested that the increasing use of bioenergy could be just as damaging to global
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) It’s the time of year that inspires purposeful reflection. This is harder than ever with
Nine States and D.C. to Design Regional Approach to Cap Greenhouse Gas Pollution from Transportation
(Transportation and Climate Initiative/Georgetown University Climate Center) A coalition of nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia today
by Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) The European Union agreed on Monday a compromise over how sharply to curb carbon dioxide emissions from
(ICM, Inc./Ethanol Producer Magazine) ICM Inc. continues to expand its international reach. In early December, ACA Bio Cooperativa Limitada, the ethanol
(China Plus) Toyota has announced its plan to send the world’s first ethanol hybrid vehicle to the Brazilian market. The flexible-fuel hybrid
(Urban Air Initiative) Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was directed to reduce mobile source air pollution
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has published a notice on its website setting the cellulosic waiver credit
by Jarrett Renshaw and Michael Hirtzer (Reuters) U.S. ethanol producers stung by collapsing prices are seeking changes to the way benchmark values
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) DVO Inc., a Wisconsin-based designer of anaerobic digesters, has outlined its plans for a California dairy
(Universiti Malaysia Sabah/Phys.Org) Researchers are investigating ways to improve biodiesel production by using electrical fields to break open microalgae cells with
(India Brand Equity Foundation) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sunday said around 5,000 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants will
(European Commission) The European Commission (‘the Commission’) has received a complaint under Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European
(Government of India Ministry of Defence) On 17 December 2018, Experimental Test Pilots and Test Engineer from IAF’s premier testing establishment
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) SET-listed compressed natural gas (CNG) trader Sakol Energy Plc (SKE) expects 2019 revenue to double to
by Yogima Seth Sharma (Economic Times) Niti Aayog will seek cabinet secretary PK Sinha’s intervention to push blending of methanol with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Byogy Renewables is producing full replacement renewable fuels for all modes of transport, including heavy transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … So, let’s look at Q3 earnings statements now just coming out from four of the
by Jason Huffman (Undercurrent News) The Kampachi Company may be best known for its recent efforts to grow “king kampachi”, aka

We’re pleased to announce the location and date for next year’s International Biomass Congress & Expo, which will take place

EUEC2019: The 22nd Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference, is USA’s largest professional education, training & networking event of its

The Congress is leading international event on production and use of solid & liquid biofuels. The previous event gathered more

This high-level conference will address a range of broad topics highlighting the role of chemistry in contributing to achieving the

This high-level conference will address a range of broad topics highlighting the role of chemistry in contributing to achieving the

After Eight successful European editions, ACI’s is pleased to announce its first US Microalgae Industry Summit. The event will bring together
by Aditi Gyanesh (Times of India) What do you do with vegetable oil after use? Flush it down the drain? You could