(Ag News Wire) The Environmental Protection Agency held a hearing Friday on proposed regulatory changes related to retail sales of 15% ethanol
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Back TO HOMENCMA Courses on Algae Culturing and Identification
(Algae Biomass Organization) The National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Algae R&D Featured in Interagency Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy
(Algae Biomass Organization) This month the federal Biomass Research and Development (BR&D) Board unveiled a multi-agency strategy to accelerate innovative biomass
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
A Drop-In Alternative Fuel for Fleets
by Troy Shoen (ACT News) Fleets interested in replacing petroleum diesel with a cleaner fuel alternative have a number of options. Depending on
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Minneota High School visits Carbohydrate Solutions
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twelve students from Minneota High School visited the Archer Daniels Midland Company's Carbohydrate Solutions plant in Marshall on
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Gevo Plans to Decarbonize Luverne Plant Using Wind, RNG
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) According to (Gevo CEO Patrick) Gruber, Gevo is working to decarbonize its biorefinery in
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Backstabbing the Ethanol Industry
by David Kruse (The Daily Reporter) I was told by a director of the Iowa Corn Growers that at a meeting
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Leaving behind the Family Business of Fossil Fuels
(Our Daily Planet) The New York Times published an exposé this week where they interviewed 5 individuals who came from generations of workers
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Grants Additional 2017 Small Refinery Waiver from Nation's Biofuel Laws
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted an additional 2017 small refinery waiver from the nation’s biofuel laws,
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Algae-Powered Airplanes? Aiming for World Leadership in Biofuel: Turning Tiny Algae into Biofuel
(nippon.com) The biotech firm Euglena, which cultivates algae of the same name, called midorimushi in Japanese, for human consumption, has joined forces with
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Aerion Designing Supersonic Jet to Run Completely on Biofuels - CEO
by Allison Lampert (Reuters) Supersonic jet developer Aerion Corp is designing its first plane to run completely on biofuels to reduce emissions,
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
No Compromise: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Amyris has a proprietary process of engineering organisms (yeast) using renewably-sourced carbon from plants (sugarcane) to make
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Biotechnology Commercialization Roadmap
by Mark Warner (Warner Advisors LLC/Biofuels Digest) As the next wave of first-of-a-kind biorefineries ramps-up, the subject of project engineering once again
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Spain: CNMC Approves Mechanisms for Biofuel Certification
(Competition Policy International) The National Commission of Markets and Competition of Spain approved this week the norms for the organization and
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Electrochemistry for Biofuels Waste Valorization: Vinasse as a Reducing Agent for Pt/C and Its Application to the Electrolysis of Glycerin and Vinasse
by RudyCrisafulli, Fernando M.de Lino Amorim, Suzana M.L.de Oliveira Marcionilio, William Mendes Cunha, Brenda R.S.de Araújo, José A.Dias and José J.Linares
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Fuel Standards to Prevent Overdependence on Foreign Oil Are Out of Date
by Merrill Matthews (The Hill/Institute for Policy Innovation) ... President Trump wants to roll back unattainable Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards imposed
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Democrats to Move on from Green New Deal
by Miranda Green (The Hill) Democrats are putting the Green New Deal in the rearview mirror, but they’re not abandoning climate
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Reports Analyze High-Octane Gasoline Market
(Convenience Store Decisions) A high-octane standard for the U.S. gasoline market could be the fastest and most cost-effective way to enhance
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
South Dakota Farmers Union: Say No to E15 Rule; Farmer Leader Says We Can Do Better
(South Dakota Farmers Union) On the eve of a public hearing to receive comments on the long awaited ruling to allow
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture on the Mind
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) CARBON CAPTURE ON THE MIND: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Don Beyer
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
CO2CRC to Investigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reducation in Steel Manufacturing
(CO2CRC) CO2CRC has been awarded funding to conduct important research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions in steel production. The year-long
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Insight: US Ethanol Moving to China by Various Means, Including Ship-to-Ship Transfers
by Clare Pennington, Izham Ahmad, Steven McGinn (ICIS) Trans-shipments of ethanol from the US to China are taking place in renewed efforts
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Oregon Rack Gasoline Jumps Nearly 34 Cents in Two Weeks on Ethanol Troubles
by Kenneth Raphael, Jeffrey Bair and Wes Swift (S&P Global Platts) Portland, Oregon, rack gasoline has jumped more than 33 cents
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
High-Protein Feed Ingredients & Ethanol: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Plains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains Inc. is North America’s third largest producer of ethanol and recently announced its portfolio
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging, Dissolvable Polyvinyl Alcohol Grocery Gag, Bioplastic from Apple and Orange Waste, Levi’s Cottonized Hemp, Biobased Composite Car Ceat, and More: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of March 28th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
States, Local Governments Show Solutions to a Changing Climate Are Available
(Solutions from the Land) ... Ag and forestry sectors have for years been demonstrating the potential for opportunities to reduce, sequester
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
History Channel Will Premiere the Docu-Series “The American Farm” April 4
(History.com) History will premiere the docu-series “The American Farm” from BoBCat, the multi-platform production company founded by Thom Beers, Jeff Conroy
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Teachers of the Trade
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) An American Ethanol partnership facilitated an ethanol-focused presentation to future and current mechanics at one
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
US Biogas 2019 --- October 1-2, 2019 --- San Diego, CA

Seize Market Opportunities and Monetize Biogas-to-RNG Production -- The biogas-RNG market is now more ripe than it has ever been
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Most Americans Support Reducing Fossil Fuel Use
by Justin McCarthy (Gallup) While the future of the Green New Deal proposed in Congress is uncertain, most Americans support the
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
ABC Urges Lawmakers to Support AD-Related Bills in Maryland
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) On March 25, Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council, sent letters to state
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Apoptosis in Algae Could Have Implications for Biofuels Production
(Biofuels International) A new study has shown the first evidence of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, in algae, which could have
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
International Biotechnology Congress-2019: From Disruptive Innovation to Industrial Applications --- October 25-27, 2019 --- Singapore

IBC-2019 continues to expand with magnificent scientific and social programs to maximize your network in a free communication meeting environment.
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
WEBINAR Women's History Month / Women in Bioenergy Research Webinar --- March 28, 2019

Bioenergy is being explored for the best ways to incorporate it into society, which may differ from location to location,
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Scientists Develop High-CO2-Tolerant Microalgae
(Algae Industry Magazine/Chinese Academy of Sciences) ... However, the high concentration of carbon dioxide in flue gases generally inhibits the growth
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Oregon Close to Finalizing Cap-and-Trade Bill
by Sarah Zimmerman (Associated Press) Oregon lawmakers on Monday unveiled a compromise proposal to a controversial cap-and-trade bill regulating greenhouse gas
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
South America Resists Electric Vehicles as Local Fuels Remain in Favor
by Marcelo Rochabrun (Reuters) Meeting in Brazil this week, auto executives from Toyota to GM talked up traditional fuel sources like ethanol,
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Ridgewater College Toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC)
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Forty-one students from Ridgewater College toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson yesterday to learn about an
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Gone but Not Forgotten: The Green New Deal Resolution Sunk in the Senate on Tuesday.
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) — The Green New Deal resolution sunk in the Senate on Tuesday. Now Senate Democrats
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
AFPM '19: Renewable Diesel Growth Worries Biodiesel Producers
(ICIS) US growth of renewable diesel production concerns biodiesel producers, market players said on the sidelines of this year’s International
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Buenos Aires: Paul McCartney Ofrece un Concierto Energizado con Biodiésel de Segunda Generación
(Renewable Energy Magazine) El músico británico Paul McCartney se presentó el sábado pasado en el Campo Argentino de Polo de la
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
TerViva Raises $20 Million in Series D to Drive Product Development and Market Expansion
(TerViva/MarketWatch/PR NewsWire) Led by Ag Family Offices and Climate-Smart Investors, Funding Round Brings Ag-Tech Firm to $40 Million Raised for High-Yielding,
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
New Argentine Program Aims to Promote Products and Services Made with Bioenergy
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Argentina, a new certification scheme that translates to “Made in Santa Fe with Renewable Energy” showcases
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Food, Feed, and Beyond: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to ADM
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ADM is one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
The Next Chapter for Algae: The Farm Bill of 2018 Recognizes Algae as a Crop for the First Time. Will We Be Bold Enough to Treat It Like One?
by Rebecca White (iWi (Qualitas Health, Inc.)/Biofuels Digest) This Wednesday marks a major milestone in the history of the American algae industry:
March 27, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Seeks Input on E15 Information Collection Request Extension DEADLINE: May 17, 2019
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of a proposed extension of
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Surrey Catalyst IP Set to Ignite Innovation in Modern Bio-Refineries
(University of Surrey) The University of Surrey has developed a new, cost-effective type of catalyst that it hopes will ignite innovation
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Automotive Industry Prepares Products for B30 Fuel
(Jakarta Post) The automotive industry is trying to adjust their products in line with the government’s policy on the use of
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
SEK 20 Million for New Sustainable Transportation Solutions
(Södra/Cision) A transition of the transport sector will require new solutions and a changed market. As part of the process to
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to $7.2 Million Biodiesel Tax Credit Fraud Scheme
(U.S. Department of Justice) A Colorado resident pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado to
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Connecting the Dots: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Evogene
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Evogene combines expertise in life science and cutting-edge computational technology to connect the dots in agriculture.
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Petrochemical Fire in Houston Reveals Much Larger Issue.
(Urban Air Initiative) On Sunday, March 17, tanks of toluene and xylene caught fire at Intercontinental Terminal in the Houston, TX area,
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Republicans Grasp for a Climate Change Message
by Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna (Politico) Tuesday’s expected Senate vote rejecting the Green New Deal masks a striking reality: In a
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
City Reduces Internal Emissions and Fossil Fuel Use
(City of Eugene, Oregon) Every year the City of Eugene completes an inventory that tracks how the City as an organization
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Top 10 Celluosic Project Flashpoints, 10 Quick Takes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s all very rosy on the cellulosic potential frontier. As Gevo and Renmatix recently observed, “cellulosic
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Indonesia Charts a New, Low Carbon Development Path. Will Other Countries Follow Suit?
by Leonardo Garrido, Sonny Mumbunan and Delger Erdenesanaa (World Resources Institute) ... A new report from the Indonesian government’s Low Carbon Development Initiative
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
AFPM '19: US Glycerine Markets Watching Indonesian Biodiesel Production
(ICIS News) The US glycerine market is closely watching Indonesian biodiesel production given that a potential ramp up of production
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
E20 by 2020: Hold Your Breath!
by Ramya Natarajan (Economic Times/Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy) The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 sets an
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Job Growth in Biofuels Continues
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Job growth in the biofuels sector continued last year, according to the 2019 Clean Jobs America analysis of energy
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Floods Threaten to Cause Ethanol Disruptions and Higher Pump Prices
by Mario Parker and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) Midwest rail lines have washed out, delaying biofuel shipments; Gasoline futures rise to
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Recent Stability and Future Uncertainty
by Pat Westhoff (Columbia Daily Tribune) ... Long-term changes in the vehicle fleet could result in even larger changes in biofuel
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Front Group Taking Aim at Biofuels
by Kevin Kinney (The Gazette) ... I’m concerned that Mighty Earth — a group based in Washington, D.C. — is starting to
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Gaetz Drafting ‘Green Real Deal’ Climate Resolution
by Zack Coleman (Politico) Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is circulating a “Green Real Deal” resolution to counter the “Green New Deal”
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
EU Committed to Ensuring Sustainability of Bioenergy: Ambassador
by Azis Kurmala (Antara News) ... Biofuels are an important element of the EU’s renewable energy policy. However, rules are
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
This Mexican Company Is Making Biofuel from Cactus Plants
by Sean Fleming (World Economic Forum) ... Rogelio Sosa López, is a farmer and tortilla producer from Zitácuaro. Like many
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition Partners with Maersk in World's Largest Maritime Biofuel Pilot
by Lejla Charif (Maersk) Convinced of the urgency to act on climate, a group of Dutch multinationals - FrieslandCampina, Heineken, Philips, DSM,
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Ingredients and Innovations: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corbion is a global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, and a leading company
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Learnings from the Earnings – Who’s Up? Who’s Down?
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The lucky 13 – with spring comes a sense of renewal and this season these
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Attaching a Price to Greenhouse Gas Emissions with a Carbon Tax or Emissions Fee: Considerations and Potential Impacts
by Jonathan L. Ramseur and Jane A. Leggett (Congressional Research Service) ... Members of Congress and stakeholders articulate a wide range of perspectives
March 25, 2019 Read Full Article
E15 Ethanol Is Coming, Like It or Not. Here’s What You Need to Know
by Jim Koscs (Hagerty) ... In the United States, ninety-eight percent of gasoline sold already contains some amount of ethanol. Cars produced
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Key Competencies for Sustainability Degree Programs --- April 3, 2019

Every year, new sustainability degree programs are launched at colleges and universities across the country, joining a global trend of
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Jonas Abrahamsson
“Effective, long-term policy instruments are needed to reduce the negative climate impact of aviation. Introducing a reduction quota scheme as
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Proposal for Sweden to Follow Norway's Lead and Mandate Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels from 2021
(GreenAir Online) A report commissioned by the Swedish government to investigate how GHG emissions can be reduced from aviation has proposed
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
FAA Launches Voluntary MRV Program for US Aircraft Operators Participating in CORSIA
(GreenAir Online) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched the CORSIA MRV Program for US airplane operators with international flights participating in
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Growing Support among EU Environment Ministers for Applying further Carbon Pricing on Aviation Emissions
(GreenAir Online) A recent proposal by the Netherlands finance ministry for an EU-wide aviation tax to deal with the sector’s growing
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Increased Biofuel Production from Unicellular Algae
(Algae Industry Magazine) A new study may provide knowledge for increased biofuel production from unicellular algae. When starved for nutrients
March 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Alternative Protein Startups: Let’s Get the Facts Straight about Livestock’s Carbon Footprint
by Lauren Manning (AgFunder News) ... the issue of livestock farming’s impact on the environment is not as clear cut as
March 23, 2019 Read Full Article
UK Launch of E10 Won't Be until 2021: Government Official
by Chrysa Glystra Huw Shortland (S&P Global Platts) The UK government will not be rolling out use of E10 gasoline before
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Daily on Energy: Trump Quietly Makes New Energy Inroads in Brazil
by John Siciliano and Josh Siegel (Washington Examiner) The Trump administration is quietly negotiating an energy partnership with Brazil, the largest economy
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee --- March 27-28, 2019 --- Arlington, VA

This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under Section 9008(d) of the
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Celebrating Leading Women in Biofuels
(Growth Energy) Supporting American ethanol ... also means supporting female leadership. In honor of International Women’s Day, we are taking
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Comment Period for E15 Underway
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The EPA has given stakeholders a little more than a month to weigh in on the
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
RPT-Floods Shut Nearly a Sixth of U.S. Ethanol Production
by Humeyra Pamuk, Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Massive flooding in the U.S. Midwest has knocked out roughly 13 percent of the nation’s ethanol
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Scientists Develop Cheaper, Greener Plant-Based Jet Fuel
by Julie St. Louis (Courthouse News) Chinese scientists have developed a new plant-based biofuel that could help the aviation industry “go
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Bolivia Allows Planting of GM Soy to Make Biodiesel
(Los Angeles Times) Soy producers in eastern Bolivia's Santa Cruz region welcome the government's decision to allow cultivation of genetically
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
The Cost of Supporting Alternative Jet Fuels in the European Union
by Nikita Pavlenko, Stephanie Searle, and Adam Christensen (International Council on Clean Transportation) Alternative jet fuels (AJFs) are among the few
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
VARO and GoodFuels Extend Partnership to Scale Bio Fuel Oil Availability to Deep Sea Segment
(GoodFuels) GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil now available out of Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, powered by VARO -- VARO Energy subsidiary REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker and GoodFuels have extended their
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Disruptive Technologies: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj Industries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Praj Industries is an end-to-end solutions provider in the ethanol arena from concept to commissioning and
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Cricket Bacteria Break Down Lignin, Highlighting Ecology's Utility in Applied R&D
(North Carolina State University/Phys.org) Researchers have discovered that a bacterium found in camel crickets is capable of breaking down lignin—the
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Candidates Should Recognize Biofuel Benefits
by Mike Naig and Dave Loebsack (Quad City Times) We may come from different political parties, but we share at least
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Likely to Grant Partial Waivers from U.S. Biofuel Laws for 2018: Sources
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is likely to issue partial waivers to some of the 39 small
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe Bio Energy Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nuanetsi Ranch
by Chantal Riley (My Press Portal/PR Worx) Following recent inaccurate media reporting, Zimbabwe Bio Energy (ZBE) wishes to set the record straight
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Midwest Storms Wreak Havoc on Ethanol Trade and Potentially Production
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Nebraska, Platts reports that last week’s major storm that saw flooding and blizzards across the Midwest
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
First Inland Vessel on 100% Sustainable Biofuel for Heineken
(GoodFuels) Sustainable biofuel pioneer GoodFuels and partner REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker have fuelled the ‘For Ever’, the first inland vessel from Combined Cargo Terminals
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Trump's Top Economic Adviser Still Supports Carbon Tax
by Scott Waldman (E&E News) President Trump's top economic adviser is not backing away from his belief that a carbon tax would
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Gas-Tax Hike: A Rare Big Idea With Bipartisan Backing
by Gerald F. Seib (Wall Street Journal) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce isn’t exactly a hotbed of pro-tax sentiment. So when
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Tonko's Climate Principles
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) (Paul D.) Tonko, the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Environment and Climate Change
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Methane to Chemicals: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to iMicrobes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Industrial Microbesupgrades methane to various multi-carbon chemicals using synthetic biology. Noah Helman, CSO and Co-Founder of iMicrobes gave
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Plant and Algae-Based Tuna, Lignin Plastic Alternative, Rice Husks in Architecture, Seaweed T-shirt and Lube, Jute and Kenaf Composites and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of March 21st
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
March 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Princeton’s Algal Library Explores Genes for Photosynthesis
(Algae Industry Magazine) A team led by Princeton University researchers has constructed a public algae “library” to help researchers find
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Soy Innovation Campus to Co-locate with New Minn. Biodiesel Plant
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council plans to co-locate its new Soy Innovation Campus with
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Gulfstream Makes First Alternative Jet Fuel Sale
by Jerry Siebenmark (AIN Online) Gulfstream Aerospace has made its first sale of sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to a G550 operated
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
As German Imports Spike, UFOP Fears Add’l Pressure from Indonesia
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)/Biodiesel Magazine) Imports of biodiesel to Germany increased sharply in 2018. The rise was
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Minn. Celebrates 17 Years Since Biodiesel Mandate Was Enacted
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) March 15, 2002, was a landmark day for biodiesel. Seventeen years ago, Minnesota enacted the nation’s
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Study Shows Biofuels Are 3 Percent of Iowa GDP
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has released a new study that shows biofuels are responsible for over $5 billion of
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Waivers Reduce Incentive to Produce Biofuels
(KCRG) Between 2017 and 2018, U.S. ethanol consumption dropped for the first time in a decade and the Renewable Fuels Association
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Come Together: At NEC, a GM Executive Outlined Some Controversial Advice for the Ethanol Industry.
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ...Collaborate with the automotive industry, the petroleum industry, fuel retailers and other stakeholders in
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Amy Klobuchar Knocks EPA's Secret Waivers that Boost Big Oil
by Pat Rynard (Iowa Starting Line) Senator Amy Klobuchar blasted the Trump Administration’s continued use of blending waivers for renewable fuels
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Reimagining Environmental and Natural Resources Law: 2020 and Beyond --- March 25, 2019 --- Washington, DC

Join the Environmental and Energy Law Program and the Environmental Law Institute as they host a debriefing of the Wingspread retreat for
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
How Much Oil Is Displaced by Electric Vehicles? Not Much, So Far
by Dan Murtaugh (Bloomberg) Cumulative replacement of 352,000 barrels/day since 2011: BNEF; Global oil demand grew 12 million barrels/day over same period
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Bright Skies for Plant-Based Jet Fuels
by Aliyah Kovner (Berkeley Lab) Joint BioEnergy Institute researchers demonstrate that jet fuels made from plants could be cost competitive with
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Eni : Aims to Eliminate Palm Oil in Biofuels, in Line With New EU Rules
by Dieter Holger (Market Screener) Eni Spa (ENI.MI) said Thursday that it is making progress in eliminating palm oil from the
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Europe Glycerine Players Brace for Possible Tightness in Summer Months
by Samantha Wright (ICIS) European glycerine players are anticipating a possible hit to stocks of non-genetically modified (non-GMO) material in the
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Farmers from Oltenia and Clariant to Partner for a Cleaner Environment
(Clariant) Opportunity for significant extra revenues for farmers in Oltenia by selling straw residue to the cellulosic ethanol plant built by
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Biomass for Bioenergy: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Bioenergy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) International Energy Agencyis an autonomous organization that works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Commitment to R&D is the Key
by Debi Durham (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) ... Toward that end, Iowa offers incentives such as the Research Activities
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
HEMPEARTH - Hemp Plane Fund on GoFundMe Will Use Aviation Biofuel
(Hempearth Group) ... The Hemp Plane is a demonstration that Hemp can help to replace old outdated toxic non sustainable manufacturing
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
The Social and Economic Benefits of Pricing Carbon
(New Climate Economy) 70 governments around the world (both national and provincial) are putting a price on carbon. These cover almost 20%
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Tesla Factory Store Uses Diesel Generators to Recharge Slow-Moving Model 3 Inventory
by Ronnie Schreiber (The Truth About Cars) ... PlainSite’s reporter also noticed a Tesla store employee trying to charge some unsold
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Geneva V. Indy: What Two Auto Shows Reveal about Tomorrow's Fuels and Technologies
(Diesel Technology Forum) The two automotive shows, 4,412 miles apart, couldn’t offer a different picture of the industry if they tried.
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
USGC: Ethanol Education Is Essential to Winning Mexican Market
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The key to making informed decisions is education, and that’s just what the U.S. Grains Council’s
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Kebbi to Actualise Biofuel Production from Cassava, Sugarcane
(PM News Nigeria) Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says his administration will expedite action on the actualisation of the production of
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
USE IT Act: Reducing Emissions Through Carbon Use Innovation, Not Regulation
by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) (Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works/OurEnergyPolicy) Read the entire piece and comment! Senator Barrasso's staff will
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Innovative Waste to Biofutures Project Funding DEADLINE: April 8, 2019
by Elisa Iannunzio (Energy Magazine) The Queensland Government has opened up expressions of interest for its new $5 million Queensland Waste
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Consumption of Renewable Diesel Could Quadruple by 2030: NESTE
(CNBC/Squawk Box Asia) Peter Vanacker of Neste says there is a “huge amount” of potential growth for renewable diesel because of
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
5 Minutes With… Tineke Woort from Royal DSM
by Liz Gyekye (BioMarket Insight) ...It is replacing fossil fuel-based materials with plant-based ones. Its Decovery family contains anywhere up
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Project Wheatland Biofuels Facility Receives CAD$5 Million in Funding
(Biofuels International) A wheat-based biofuels facility in Alberta, Canada has received CAD$5 million in funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) in
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Public Hearing for Modifications To Fuel Regulations To Provide Flexibility for E15; Modifications to RFS RIN Market Regulations March 29, 2019
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on March 29, 2019 for
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Cruz Says EPA’s Wheeler Promised to Continue Granting Small Refinery Waivers
by Jim Wiesemeyer (Pro Farmer) Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) says he won “explicit promises” from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to keep
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Slovenian BioApp Helps Reduce Pollution from Single-Use Plastics
by Lidija Petković (European Commission) The ERDF-funded BioApp platform has become the focal point for research ideas on developing smart biomass materials
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
US-Brazil Trade Tensions Could Rise over Ethanol TRQ Issue
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, MercoPress reports that the US won’t budge on allowing Brazil to export more limes that
March 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Brings Cleaner Air to Illinois
(Illinois Soybean Association) Home-grown alternative fuel celebrated on National Biodiesel Day March 18 -- In the search for ways to reduce greenhouse
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Stora Enso Invests in Next-generation Renewable, Recyclable and Biodegradable Formed Fiber Solutions
(Stora Enso/PR Newswire/FinanzNachrichten) Stora Enso is investing EUR 5 million to build a new production line and related infrastructure to manufacture formed fiber
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Beginning with the End in Mind: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Due Diligence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Doug Rivers, Ph.D., from Sunflwr Consulting and a member of Lee Enterprises Consulting, offers this overview
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 14th International Conference on Biofuels & Biorefinery: Securing the worlds future energy needs --- December 5-6, 2019 --- Dubai, UAE DEADLINE: unclear

Euroscicon is the longest running independent life science events company with a predominantly academic client base. Our multiprofessional and multispeciality
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14th International Conference on Biofuels & Biorefinery: Securing the worlds future energy needs --- December 5-6, 2019 --- Dubai, UAE

Euroscicon is the longest running independent life science events company with a predominantly academic client base. Our multiprofessional and multispeciality
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What a Microbe Would Say on Glassdoor
by Mark Warner (Warner Advisors LLC/Biofuels Digest) In my previous article on Scale-up from the Microbes Perspective, I discussed how the biotechnology commercialization
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SoCalGas’ George Minter Named RNG Champion
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) says George Minter, the company’s regional vice president of external affairs and
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The BioCycle Aims to Turn Human Waste into Lubricants, Biodiesel
by Irma Venter (Creamer Media/Engineering News) The BioCycle plans to have completed the design of its first South African commercial
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Brazil Millers' Output Mix of Sugar and Ethanol a Hot Market Topic
(Business Times/Bloomberg) Brazil's sugar mills can make the switch to ethanol easier than ever before, making it harder to predict how
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UAI’s Studies Tell the Truth
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Institute/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The need for an updated fuel testing process. -- Every time we fill our gas
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O’Rourke Mostly Gets a Pass for His Lack of Specifics
by Edward-Isaac Dovere (The Atlantic) ... The first woman who asked a question wanted to know about ethanol. E10 or E15?
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Presidential Candidate Sen. Cory Booker Visiting Iowa This Weekend
(WeAreIowa.com) ... Senator Booker held a meet-and-greet in Indianola at the Annelise Winery Saturday evening. He spoke about his platform including that
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Transcription Factor Network Gets to Heart of Wood Formation
by D'Lyn Ford and Jack Wang (North Carolina State University News) North Carolina State University researchers have uncovered how a complex network
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Energy Vision Urges N.Y. to Include Biomethane in Climate Legislation
(Energy Vision/Waste 360) Energy Vision filed testimony with the New York State Legislature to include biomethane made from organic waste as
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Biomass Breakdown: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Sweetwater Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sweetwater Energy has developed a unique and patented technology for producing low-cost sugars and clean lignin
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Brazil’s GranBio Acquires USA’s American Process
by Helena Taveres Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... The acquisition of American Process Inc’s technologies, intellectual property portfolio and physical assets strengthens
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As Costs Skyrocket, More U.S. Cities Stop Recycling
by Michael Corkery (New York Times) ... “We are in a crisis moment in the recycling movement right now,” said
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Scaling Up 2019: Delivering a Bio-Circular Economy --- November 4-6, 2019 --- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Scaling Up 2019 is pleased to announce that this year’s conference will be carbon neutral. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with delegate
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ABLC NEXT 2019 --- October 30-November 1, 2019 --- San Francisco, CA

100 speakers, 18 distinctive summits, forums and events on the global advanced bioeconomy -- ABLC NEXT 2019 will take place