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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars in 2022 for emergency response professionals above the technical level of training who are interested in learning how to train their colleagues and others on proper responses to emergencies involving ethanol. With
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by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking applicants for its 2022 Executive Energy Leadership Program—otherwise known as Energy Execs. Energy Execs provides industry and community leaders an opportunity to learn about the latest advanced energy technologies, which will
December 28, 2021
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As you design new biogas systems, it’s critical to accurately assess risk and safety to make sure your system runs at optimal efficiency while minimizing the risk of downtime and operational issues that can dramatically impact profitability. In the workshop, all attendees–project developers, investors, underwriters, engineers and more–will learn how
November 8, 2021
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(American Biogas Council) Operator School — ABC’s Operator School is an intensive 25-hour course taught by a team of operations experts which covers all parts of operating farm-based, wastewater and food waste anaerobic digesters. Upon completion, operators will know how to run their systems more profitably and avoid costly, and
November 8, 2021
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by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Market momentum, potential and policy were some of the main discussion topics at the virtual Biogas Americas conference. — … With 2,200-plus operating systems in all 50 states, the U.S. biogas market seems sizeable. According to the American Biogas Council’s tally, it currently consists of
November 8, 2021
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by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Whether on private property or moving down the track, even small errors can be costly. Meanwhile, the ethanol industry’s transition to DOT-117 rail cars is on schedule. … Rail transportation is a significant part of day-to-day operations for most of the ethanol industry,
October 8, 2021
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For Immediate Release — October 3, 2021—Frederick, MD — Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization, celebrates passing the 40,000 indexed item milestone in its online library dedicated to topics related to the world’s transition to sustainable renewable fuels. “The goal of the library is to help everyone from those in
October 3, 2021
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Join our flagship biogas training program online with 10+ long-term biogas experts and get all your questions answered. Small groups and ample time allows for intense discussions and effective knowledge exchange. Program preview Overview and predictions for the biogas industry Decision criteria and feasibility calculations Technical plant design & equipment
August 25, 2021
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The NEFI Energy Leaders Program has been created to enhance high-level executive skills in critical topics such as: Leadership – communication, personal influence and encouraging future leaders Strategy – vision, managing and leading change and managing growth Innovation -frameworks for unique solutions and new lines of business Disruption – leading
August 6, 2021
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by Amaury Laporte, Kimberly Skinner (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) To Daniel Kreeger, executive director of the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), everyone can benefit from incorporating climate science into their day-to-day work decisions. Kreeger co-founded ACCO in 2008 to create a space for professionals to connect with peers, develop
July 7, 2021
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by Mark Laurenzo (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) … Coupled with homegrown advancements in precision agriculture that continue to revolutionize the industry, Iowa stands as not only a premier destination for agribusiness but a center of agrarian knowledge that informs the development of new innovations. … With an intimate understanding
March 30, 2021
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(Center for Strategic and International Studies) Successful professionals are expected to have the right tools to manage diverse teams and complex challenges in today’s fast-paced work environment. The CSIS Accelerator Series is a comprehensive training program for rising professionals who wish to develop their leadership, management, communication, and other professional skills to
March 17, 2021
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(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The George Washington University will be offering full-time and part-time interdisciplinary graduate studies as part of their Environmental and Energy Management (EEM) program. Offerings include the EEM Master of Science degree or the Greenhouse Gas Management Graduate Certificate. The program is designed specifically for professionals in the environmental
December 8, 2020
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(Center for Strategic and International Studies) Preparing aspiring leaders for effective and meaningful leadership in today’s world. The Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA) at CSIS offers its flagship leadership program, the AILA International Fellowship, to equip aspiring global leaders to be effective and ethical changemakers. This transformational experience gives participants the tools and
December 3, 2020
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by Nate Birt (Farm Journal Ag Web) Over the past year, a wave of global food companies have transitioned their focus from sustainable to regenerative agriculture. General Mills—maker of Cheerios cereal, Yoplait yogurt, Nature Valley granola bars and Pillsbury desserts, among its more than 100 brands—has been doing that for years.
October 13, 2020
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(EcoEngineers) Successful clean energy project owners require a solid grasp of the regulatory requirements that drive value to their projects. Our portfolio of training and education workshops will empower you to make informed decisions on your behalf and maintain compliance in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape as we transition to a low-carbon
October 2, 2020
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IBBK Biogas — The Convenience of Online Trainings meets the Interaction of Live Events ✓ Attend from wherever you are ✓ Designed for the North American Biogas Industry ✓ 5 half days of biogas online training LIVE ✓ One day dedicated to a Q&A-session with you ✓ Build and extend your
May 20, 2020
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(Bergeson & Cempbell) B&C Launches TSCA Tutor™ Online, On-Demand Training Courses: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor™ regulatory training courses online and on-demand at www.TSCAtutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete
February 15, 2020
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(Green Car Congress) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) has supported an innovative revolution in alternative fuels. Those fuels have replaced more than 2.5 billion gallons of petroleum fuel in the past 12 months, providing Californians with cleaner alternatives. The California Air Resources Board has released a list of CARB-certified, third-party verifiers who
January 30, 2020
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(Bergeson & Campbell) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor™ regulatory training courses online and on-demand at www.TSCAtutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete at their own pace and timing. In
January 22, 2020
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is Part 1 of a 4 part seriesthat focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide covers what exactly techno-economic modeling and analysis even is, how it works, cost estimation methods and accuracy, platforms, and more. READ MORE
January 13, 2020
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7-day In-depth Course, SHMT, Stuttgart, Germany Calling all biogas plant operators and AD enthusiasts… If you want to really understand… How exactly biogas is produced from organic waste and biomass What to do when you run into troubles with your day-to-day operation What the most modern biogas technologies are If you
January 10, 2020
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(Advanced Biofuel Center/AltEnergyMag.com) The Advanced Biofuel Center is a bioenergy crop research and development company that has established the Biodiesel Business Academy to provide quality, impartial, informative and enjoyable advanced-level training with enhanced technology in the field of biodiesel production. The knowledge arm of Advanced Biofuel Center (ABC), Biodiesel Business
January 2, 2020
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has recently been awarded grants to support its safety education program through on-site seminars and Internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with TRANSCAER, a voluntary national outreach effort that focuses on assisting communities to prepare for and respond to
October 24, 2019
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(Growdiesel Ventures Limited/Futures Trading Charts) Established in 2001, Growdiesel is India’s leading Renewable Fuel company that is providing innovative turn-key solutions to various Government, Hotels, Hospitals, Residential societies, Corporates, Schools and other sectors. They are solving World’s 2 biggest problems: Waste Elimination & Fuel Generation. Growdiesel solves these 2 problems by converting
October 15, 2019
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One-Day Professional Development Certificate Course for Mid-Career Professionals November 18, 2019 (8:30 am to 4 pm EST) On the Campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C Choose to attend in person at GW or livestreamed to your location. This one-day GWU professional development certificate course for mid-career professionals will
September 30, 2019
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(Crown Iron Works) … Crown Iron Works unveils its new Global Headquarters and Innovation Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The 68,000 square-foot, $12 million facility accommodates increased staff, and fuels technological advancements for the company and its customers through its state-of-the-art Innovation Center—a safety-first environment that supports and optimizes custom process
September 18, 2019
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7-day In-depth Course — Biogas plant operators and enthusiasts… If you want to really understand… How exactly biogas is produced from organic waste and biomass What to do when you run into troubles with your day-to-day operation What the most modern biogas technologies are If you should even consider building a biogas
July 15, 2019
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(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has selected 21 leaders to participate in its 2019 Executive Energy Leadership program (Energy Execs), which provides non-technical business, governmental, and community leaders an opportunity to learn about advanced energy technologies, analytical tools, and financing to guide
July 1, 2019
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As ICAO Member States begin to implement the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), there is growing importance for airlines to have a carbon strategy to ensure their business is not only compliant but also profitable. There are three options to comply with the environmental goals of
April 8, 2019
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As ICAO Member States begin to implement the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), there is growing importance for airlines to have a carbon strategy to ensure their business is not only compliant but also profitable. There are three options to comply with the environmental goals of
April 8, 2019
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(Algae Biomass Organization) The National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be offering two courses this year that may be of interest to ABO members looking to enhance their culturing and identification skills: The Algal Culturing Course will be ideal for graduate students,
March 29, 2019
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(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 goal has been regarding increasing demand for U.S. fuel ethanol in Mexico. After Mexico changed its law in 2017 to allow up to an E10 blend outside of three major
March 19, 2019
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The second annual XBX series will examine biodiesel’s growing prominence in the liquid fuels supply chain. In the wider context of today’s advanced, high-efficiency OEM technologies, and the increasingly ultra-low-sulfur diesel supply pool, the seminars will call attention to biodiesel’s downstream operability and marketability as a carbon-neutral, renewable fuel that’s
March 6, 2019
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(AgLaunch) AgLaunch and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center are again partnering for a week-long agri-tech bootcamp to support Tennessee agriculture startup teams. The bootcamp will be held on the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture campus in Knoxville from July 8-12, 2019. Teams accepted into the program will experience best-in-class agricultural entrepreneurship programming and
March 4, 2019
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(Bergeson & Campbell) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce an exciting and important new component to our suite of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) offerings. Our TSCA Tutor™ training platform provides live in-person training at a company’s site, live online training, and pre-recorded webinar training modules — all
February 21, 2019
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by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking applicants for its 2019 Executive Energy Leadership Program—otherwise known as Energy Execs. Energy Execs provides non-technical business, governmental, and community leaders throughout the country an opportunity to learn about advanced energy, energy-efficiency technologies, analytical tools,
February 5, 2019
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The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER®, will host ethanol safety seminars in Vermont and Mississippi this month. All of the seminars are free to attend, but registration is limited. Certificates of Completion will be awarded to attendees at the completion of the course. The seminars are designed for
January 3, 2019
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SAVE THE DATE This 7-day training is IBBK‘s premium course. The many years of experience of the German biogas experts enable the worldwide transfer of know-how through lectures and interactive workshops. The integrated lab session as well as the visits to four unique biogas plant operations in Southern Germany complement the facts with practical insights
December 21, 2018
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The 3 day training seminar focuses on the biogas market in Africa with attention to the local characteristics of substrate selection, plant engineering, and biogas utilization. You will get practical knowledge about biogas plant operation, maintenance and the presented case studies will highlight the best methods of biogas production from biomass waste.
December 21, 2018
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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 skill. If you are A biogas plant operator or staff A farmer planning to operate an AD facility Working as a government official that is engaged with AD and
December 21, 2018
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER®, will host four ethanol safety webinars in 2019, beginning next month. The first webinar will be held on Jan. 15, followed by March 19, July 2, and Aug. 13. The “Train the Trainer” webinars are funded through a Federal Railroad Administration/TRANSCAER® grant.
December 21, 2018
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Through presentations, exercises and plenary discussions participants will acquire solid knowledge of fundamental biochemistry and molecular biology and obtain an understanding of essential methods used in the biotech industry. The course enables participants to better understand and communicate with their R&D colleague’s and partners, by providing participants with the necessary background needed to understand the development
December 5, 2018
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by Curtis Tate (North Jersey Record) CSX, the railroad that operates trains carrying millions of gallons of crude oil and ethanol through New Jersey every week, rolled out its Safety Train on Wednesday to help first responders prepare for an incident. The train includes the most common types of tank cars firefighters are likely
October 6, 2018
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by V. Ragananthini (Sun Daily) Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said the ministry will assist FGV Holdings Bhd in attracting investors to develop the downstream palm oil segment and in turn look to it for help with getting small palm oil growers obtain Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification. Kok said at
September 5, 2018
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Come learn from top digestion operations experts to increase biogas production, digestate quality, revenue and avoid costly, time-consuming and smelly mistakes for your digester. The American Biogas Council and UW-Oshkosh have put together a first class in-person, hands on training program for operators, operations managers, owners and developers, supplemented with
June 7, 2018
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by Danny Estacio (Manila Bulletin) Coconut farmers in Quezon have a brighter future to look forward to following the recent launch of COllaboration for COconut Productivity and NUrturing Farmers’ Trade or Project COCONUT of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, through its social arm, Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI) “Project COCONUT is about
June 7, 2018
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Exploring Biodiesel (XBX) is a series of regional, one-day seminars designed to educate those in the industry on the benefits and opportunities surrounding biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board, in partnership with several industry sponsors, has announced a series of regional, one-day seminars designed to educate fuel wholesalers, distributors, retailers, marketers,
May 21, 2018
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by Carrie Muhlling (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol plant employees will have the opportunity to further their education this summer with two courses from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Partnership. The Process Control Essential Short Course is a two-day offering held June 25-26 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln intended for plant operators, maintenance personnel and
May 16, 2018
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(Iowa Biodisel Board) Iowa Biodiesel Board launches program to meet industry need; Webinar takes place May 10 — Biodiesel producers who want to sell glycerin that can end up as an animal food ingredient will soon be up against the deadline to comply with new government regulations. The Iowa Biodiesel Board has
April 23, 2018
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by Emily Druckman (Renewable Fuels Association) For the sixth consecutive year, the Renewable Fuels Association has received a TRANSCAER® National Achievement Award for hosting a series of seminars last year on ethanol safety and emergency responders. The TRANSCAER® National Achievement Award is given in recognition of extraordinary achievement by an individual
April 10, 2018
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(Graduate School VLAG) The 1st Summer School on waste biorefineries in the context of bioeconomy, with a focus on valorization of recalcitrant side streams. A panel of specialists in the biorefinery field will provide an up-to-date state-of-the-art based on the latest advances in terms of scientific knowledge, techno-economical developments and life
April 5, 2018
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On behalf of the Southeastern F.O.G Alliance we would like to invite you to attend our 6th Fats, Oils and Grease Conference & Training. This is the only one of its kind in the south eastern part of the United States. It is the most comprehensive educational opportunity and will
February 14, 2018
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by Christopher Wense (St. Louis Post Dispatch) … While it appears the steel industry has likely reached its ceiling of growth, the U.S. ethanol industry is only scratching the surface of future biofuels, biochemicals and biomaterials from renewable feedstocks, and I wanted to be a part of that expansion. In conjunction with
January 19, 2018
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(Pilot Tribune) Ten representatives from the Korean Bioethanol Advisory Team traveled to the United States from September 19–21 to learn more about Iowa’s corn and ethanol industries. As part of their two-day visit to the U.S., T.J. Page with the Iowa Corn Board brought the Korean group to Galva on
September 26, 2017
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by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Appalachian Regional Commission recently awarded a $1.5 million grant to New York-based Alfred State College to support its Biorefinery Development and Commercialization Center project, which aims to help private and public partners leverage wood resources to create sustainable business using advanced manufacturing processes.
June 19, 2017
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This four-day boot camp will provide employees with a deeper understanding of Process Safety and Process Safety Management that goes beyond personal worker safety. Process Safety Management is intended to prevent severe damage to equipment that may lead to catastrophic fires, explosions, and toxic releases. These incidents have the potential
May 9, 2017
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by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has received the TRANSCAER® National Achievement Award for the fifth year in a row in recognition for a series of seminars last year on ethanol safety and emergency responders. The award is for extraordinary achievement by an individual person, company, organization
April 25, 2017
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(Sunday World) From the remotest part of South Africa, in the town of Kuruman, Northern Cape, Kealeboga Hoti and her business team are producing environment friendly carbon-free biofuel. — Hoti, a biochemist, is the co-founder and owner of Lamo Fuel, a bio-diesel manufacturer that is primarily developing a variety of
April 7, 2017
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Developed in partnership with UC San Diego’s Division of Biological Sciences, this 3-day workshop is designed to provide a deep dive into bioreactor principles and bioprocess development. You will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to design, develop, optimize, control, scale-up, analyze, and troubleshoot your fermentation
April 6, 2017
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For the second time the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and the International Biogas and Bioenergy Center of Competence (IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas) are delighted to welcome you for a 3-day long (June 19-21, 2017) in-depth Biogas Operators & Planners Course at the Abertay University in Dundee. The course will be delivered
March 29, 2017
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International Biogas Study Tour in Germany with focus on various AD-plant concepts — IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas offers a 4-day study tour starting in Stuttgart and ending in Stuttgart. This tour will lead you to several plant operators and biogas companies in Germany. Registration is now possible. Improved concept – in
March 29, 2017
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This 5-day intensive biogas training is designed to provide plant operators, decision makers and investors with profound specific operating and engineering knowledge. The anaerobic digestion course is conducted in English. The registration brochure is now available. Improved concept – in this year’s course we will focus on our most practical
March 29, 2017
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by Kelsey Quargnenti (Renewable Fuels Association) This month the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) hit a major milestone with its Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training program on Preventive Controls for Animal Food. During the latest course, offered in early March in St. Louis, the RFA trained its 200th employee from the
March 24, 2017
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IBBK tailor made Biogas Training Improved concept – this years course will feature 2 blocks: Basics of the Biogas production and layout/calculation of YOUR plant based on the preconditions with the help of calculation tools. Have intensive exchange, talk to experts with long-term experiences, enlarge and deepen your knowledge! – Our
July 21, 2016
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(Amerigreen Energy/Biodiesel Magazine) Amerigreen Energy, in conjunction with Clean Cities of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, hosted “The Fleet Footprint Event: Emissions Requirements and the New Energy Landscape,” in Morristown, New Jersey, this spring. The event presented an honest assessment of all transportation fuels and energy so fuel dealers and their fleet customers can
June 22, 2016
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(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and its industry partners sought to dispel myths about U.S. ethanol and open the door for the renewable fuel in the Japanese market this week at a workshop held in Tokyo for energy officials. The Council and those it is working with
May 20, 2016
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by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) For the fourth time, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), has won the TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for hosting its series of ethanol safety seminars last year for first and emergency responders. The award is given in recognition of great achievement in rfalogo1support of the TRANSCAER initiative,
May 16, 2016
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) …We’ll have more webinars over the coming weeks as we turn our attention to new pressing topics — but first of all, thank you to the 1300+ season pass holders who joined us these past four weeks of near-daily webinar’ing, and to our experts who
April 15, 2016
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by Brian Jennings (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol) One of the things that makes the American Coalition for Ethanol unique is our work alongside retailers and gas station owners to increase sales of E15 and flex fuels. … We’ve recently intensified ACE’s outreach to fuel marketers through a new
April 11, 2016
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(University of Vermont) A new era of clean BioEnergy solutions is beginning to emerge now. Clean sustainable Bioenergy such as Bio-Electricity and Biogas production from Dairy manure and Food Waste streams is becoming a well-known phenomenon. Pellets made from wood or grass biomass are commercially available at stores for heating
April 8, 2016
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(Algae Industry Magazine) Students of algal research, including it’s various applications and business models, have increasing opportunities to get quickly up to speed in many aspects of the rapidly developing, somewhat confounding, algae industry. New educational opportunities are more and more allowing students a deep dive option, with intensive study,
December 21, 2015
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The success of Nexant’s Global Petrochemical Industry Course has spawned interest in a follow-up course to help understand the growing bio-renewable sector and how it is increasingly interacting with fossil hydrocarbon-based industry. Course Objectives This three-day course provides an overview of the technology and economics of bio-renewables from different types
November 23, 2015
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by Mark Warner (Warner Advisors LLC/Biofuels Digest) … In an effort to better educate the advanced biotech community on the reality of commercialization, I have developed a video series that is a “deep dive” into the entire commercialization process, from concept to commercial operation for a first-of-a-kind commercial scale biotechnology …
September 30, 2015
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by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new training tool called Novozymes Bioenergy University is available to the ethanol industry. Novozymes created the online training program to address the educational needs of the diverse workforce in the ethanol industry, said Rachel Burton, Novozymes training specialist. Novozymes Bioenergy University is designed
September 16, 2015
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The RSB has created a state-of-the-art third-party accredited certification system to ensure the sustainable production of biomaterials and bio-based products. It covers the entire supply chain from biomass production to end user, and is applicable to any region in the world. RSB certified operations can be sure they are ‘doing
July 6, 2015
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This program offers scholarships for graduate professional courses in bioenergy – take a look at the bioenergy courses that are available, and envision how you could benefit from taking one of these graduate level, credit-bearing courses. Submit your complete application, along with your CV and transcripts, to the NEWBio Graduate
March 2, 2015
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(US Department of Energy) On June 11–12, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted a workshop in Lakewood, Colorado, to discuss research and development (R&D) opportunities related to the efficient production of biofuels and bio-based chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass. The
December 18, 2014
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(Elsevier) Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels examines all current and emerging feedstocks and the advanced processes and technologies enabling the development of their end products, ranging from solid (wood energy, grass energy, and other biomass) to liquid (biodiesel from oil seed crops, algae biofuel, waste-oil, ethanol etc.) and gaseous/electric (biogas, syngas,
December 4, 2014
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Join the “best performing scheme” out of the 13 EU-recognized voluntary certification schemes that WWF recently analyzed. A similar report by IUCN Netherlands concluded that RSB “covers more sustainability criteria, with greater detail, and with more breath in terms of level of assurance” than any of the other Voluntary sustainability
February 14, 2014
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(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) has launched an initiative with the help of The Boeing Company to support small farmers in Southeast Asia by expanding their opportunities to grow feedstocks that produce sustainable fuels. More than 60 participants from 15 countries attended a three-day South-East Asian workshop on
December 6, 2013
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(National Biodiesel Board) Web portal and newsletter to help petroleum professionals quickly access biodiesel information Professionals in the petroleum supply chain will now have all the biodiesel information they need to grow their business at their fingertips, thanks to two new tools developed by the National Biodiesel Board. They are
October 23, 2013
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(Algae Industry Magazine) he National Algae Association (NAA) has announced the opening of a new Algae Production Incubator Program, located 30 miles south of Ft. Worth/ Dallas, on 17 acres with 5 available commercial buildings. The algae production incubator program is designed for algaepreneurs, college graduates, vets and existing companies
October 17, 2013
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Two integrated courses combine to provide a comprehensive introduction to Bio-based Feedstocks, Supply Chains, Conversion Processes and market opportunities; for business people and non-engineers Many models and forecasts for a low-carbon future energy mix propose a key role for bio-based solutions, both for direct fossilenergy substitution in transport fuels and
September 13, 2013
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Efficient, effective biofuel conversion is the key to future growth of the bioenergy industry. To that end, you are invited to attend the “Business of Biomass – Next Generation Biofuel Conversion” short course on November 11 and 12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The course is designed to provide an in-depth technical
September 13, 2013
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The global interest in bio-based chemicals and products is developing at pace. Current research indicates that the green chemical industry market will reach $98.5 billion by 2020 (Pike research). This course provides an insight into the range of feedstocks currently used, the maze of conversion pathways available and then goes
September 13, 2013
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This one day course has been specially adapted for WBM USA, delivering a time-efficient snapshot of Green Power Academy’s 5 day International Bioenergy School. The course is ideal both for newcomers to the subject and for those who simply want to update, revise or check that their knowledge is current
The global interest in bio-based chemicals and products is developing at pace. Current research indicates that the green chemical industry market will reach $98.5 billion by 2020 (Pike research). This course provides an insight into the range of feedstocks currently used, the maze of conversion pathways available and then goes
September 13, 2013
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(4-Traders.com) Guyana’s first ever bioethanol demonstration plant was commissioned today at what was regarded the start of an agro fuel revolution in a country that is leaning aggressively towards a renewable energy pathway. The plant located at the Albion Estate on the Corentyne Coast in Region Six, will produce ethanol
August 27, 2013
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by Matt Groves (WREX) … Fire departments from across the region trained in Kirkland Saturday afternoon for ethanol fires. Cars doused in ethanol were set fire to, then firefighters worked to put them out. … “Utilizing the correct type of foam and a better more refined process of applying it are
August 26, 2013
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This fall semester, Penn State World Campus is offering the following online graduate course: ABE 884 – Bioenergy Systems You are invited to register now for this advanced course in bioenergy principles and applications. The course examines the theories and applied technologies used in the production and conversion of biomass
August 21, 2013
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This year, the American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa, will kick off with an opportunity to dig deeply into the confusing world of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) with a day-long workshop, the RIN Academy. Sponsored by EcoEngineers, Iowa State University and American Coalition for Ethanol
by Nan Austin (The Modesto Bee) Firefighters got a crash course in battling ethanol blazes Friday and Saturday, thanks to the industry that makes the fuel and the railroads that move it. The Renewable Fuels Association held the one-day training sessions under a Federal Railroad Administration grant, as part of
July 15, 2013
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(AltEnergyMag.com) Some of the nation’s top alternative fuel experts have joined forces to form the Alternative Fuel Training Network, launched this month on the new website AFVtraining.net. Thanks to a surge in the rise of alternative fuels, the federal government predicts U.S. energy production will continue to boom in the
June 27, 2013
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is an international multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together farmers, companies, non-governmental organizations, experts, governments, and intergovernmental agencies concerned with ensuring the sustainability of biofuels production and processing. Since 2006 the RSB has worked with numerous organizations and individuals throughout the world to develop a
The essential course to prepare professionals to work in the expanding field of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development and the law firm of Fasken Martineau are pleased to announce the launch of the second executive education certificate program, Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and
February 26, 2013
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(Biofuels Center of North Carolina) The Biofuels Center received incredibly positive feedback from its 13 December 2012 event, Civic and Small-scale Biofuels Statewide: A Second Annual Convening of Civic, Production, and Agency Parties. The event, held at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, assembled a range of leaders from the
January 12, 2013
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by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) India-based Biodiesel Business Academy presents its calendar of events and training programs scheduled in 2013 on nonfood oil-based biofuels. The training portfolio was developed specifically to focus on the needs of commercially minded business executives from both within and beyond the green power industries. The
(Stoel Rives) Businesses benefit by having informed decision makers. That is why Stoel Rives developed the award-winning Renewable + Law blog in 2007, together with a series of “Law of” guidebooks covering the gamut of renewable energy topics. Our bloggers keep our biofuels clients and industry participants informed of news and policy
November 5, 2012
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by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) A group of 17 farmers from Canada, Honduras, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Swaziland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, US, Zambia, and Zimbabwe had the chance to visit a livestock operation with an ethanol plant next door. The annual Global Farmer Roundtable, organized by Truth About Trade
October 31, 2012
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by David Schwartz (Algae Industry Magazine) Big algae news in the state of Arizona is the $15 million award by the Department of Energy to Arizona State University to establish a national algae science and technology testbed, dubbed the Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership, or ATP3. Leveraging ASU’s extensive biology and
October 29, 2012
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The essential course to prepare professionals to work in the expanding field of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development and the law firm of Fasken Martineau are pleased to announce the launch of a new executive education certificate program, Corporate Social
September 24, 2012
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