Ethanol Technology | Ethanol Fuels News for 02/25/2009



E85 Vs Conventional Gasoline - Tech Knowledge
Comprised of roughly 85 percent denaturated alcohol-made by fermenting and distilling starch crops such as corn (one acre of which, can be processed into about 330 gallons of combustible ethanol)-high-concentration ethanol fuels like ...

Pond Scum: Fuel Rods to Jumpstart Algae Biofuels - Wall Street Journal Blogs

CNET News

Pond Scum: Fuel Rods to Jumpstart Algae Biofuels
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY
That is going to be your massive source of feedstock for ethanol, biodiesel, feed, fertilizer, nutritional supplements, and other value added products. Heterotrophic algae facilities should be installed where you have readily available waste heat, .
Bionavitas Brings Light to Algae Greentech Media
Bionavitas Announces Breakthrough Algae Growth Technology for . Earthtimes (press release)
all 17 news articles
..

Despite bleak economic outlook, ethanol to meet production targets (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
GRAND ISLAND EUR Despite the tough times facing the ethanol industry, a new report expresses confidence in ethanols future...

GRAINS-US corn pauses after ethanol-led rally, eyes data - Forbes

The Money Times

GRAINS-US corn pauses after ethanol-led rally, eyes data
Forbes, NY
SYDNEY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - US corn futures were steady on Thursday, pausing after a rally fuelled by President Barack Obama's support of green fuels such as ethanol. Soybeans and wheat futures rose, supported by a generally more buoyant mood after .
GRAINS-US corn gains on ethanol optimism; wheat up Forex Pros
-GRAINS-US corn eases as ethanol inspired rally ends Ninemsn
all 145 news articles
..

Carbon Sciences Inc.: Carbon Sciences' Breakthrough CO2-to-Fuel Technology Featured in USA Today
Carbon Sciences Inc. , the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform carbon dioxide emissions into gasoline and other fuels, was featured in USAToday's Money section , which reports, "Carbon Sciences ...

GRAINS-U.S. corn pauses after ethanol-led rally, eyes data - Forbes
SYDNEY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures were steady on Thursday, pausing after a rally fuelled by President Barack Obama's support of green fuels such as ethanol. Soybeans and wheat futures rose, supported by a generally more buoyant mood after ...

Ethanol Plant Given Green Light by Air District (San Fernando .
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels Inc. can begin final design and construction of a cellulosic ethanol plant near Lancaster after receiving an air permit from the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District...

Challenges of corn ethanol make sugar more attractive (The Houma Courier)
BATON ROUGE - The corn-based ethanol industry has gone from the prince of renewable energy to the pauper of alternative fuels in a short period of time, thanks to an ailing economy...

Governors Urge Obama To Remove Barriers To Alternative Fuels - CleanTech Brief

KSFY

Governors Urge Obama To Remove Barriers To Alternative Fuels
CleanTech Brief, New York
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently allows gasoline to contain 10% ethanol amid concerns that higher blends could corrode fuel lines and reduce the gas mileage of some vehicles. Coalition chairman Governor John Hoeven of North Dakota .
Midwest govs want to bolster alternative energy MSNBC
Governors lobby EPA for higher ethanol blends Brownfield
Midwest govs seek to bolster alternative energy BusinessWeek
Feedstuffs - Reuters India
all 36 news articles
..

Investors Gamble on Clean Technology
Investors are gambling on green energy, pouring $4.1 billion into fledgling clean technology companies last year, an accounting firm concludes...

Oregon Congressman Introduces Biofuels Bill
Today, Rep. Greg Walden and Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin reintroduced the Renewable Biofuels Facilitation Act, legislation that would allow the development and use of cellulosic ethanol derived from woody ...

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News - United Press International
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S.-Australian study has determined high humidity levels, through a process called water vapor feedback, can aggravate global warming. Texas A&M University Professor Andrew Dessler says warming due to ...

Genencor Launches Accellerase(R) 1500, Next Step Toward Scale-Up of Cellulosic Ethanol (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Today, Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, launched Accellerase 1500, the next generation of its cellulosic ethanol enzyme product. Genencor introduced the product at the Renewable Fuels Association 2009 National Ethanol Conference in San Antonio, TX...

Recalls alert - Salt Lake Tribune
Problem: Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the pipes, which may result in fuel leakage and a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the pipes free of charge. Call Toyota/Lexus at 800-255-3987 ...

New US, Canada, Europe alliance formed to promote biofuels
An international ethanol alliance between the US, Canada and 27 European countries to promote biofuels worldwide, especially in developing countries, was announced Wednesday...

BlueFire Ethanol Granted Air Permit for Lancaster, CA Ethanol Plant - MSN MoneyCentral
Today, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB - News), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced that the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management ...

Ethanol fuels - Cure or Curse?
This week the US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has made a recommendation to the government to increase the percentage of ethanol that can be blended into our fuel in order to boost the ailing biofuel industry. ...

Job growth likely in advanced biofuels, group says
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota : A national biotechnology trade group estimates that advanced biofuel refineries could create thousands of new U.S. jobs within a few years, growing to nearly 200,000 by 2022...

Silobreaker: RFA Chairman Previews National Ethanol Conference
Today, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB - News), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food . - [3 hours ago - PR inside] ...

Atherton Applauds President Obama's Stance on Renewable Energies, Auto Industry
Braselton, GA. February 25, 2009: Scott Atherton: The American Le Mans Series "can and will make an impact" in a re-tooled and re-imagined auto industry that can compete and win...

Industry leader forecasts obstacles in commercialization of cellulosic ethanol
Commercial-scale production of cellulosic ethanol, made by extracting sugars from the cells of biomass materials such as grass and leaves, is in the pipeline with the United States' first-ever cellulosic ...

Ethanol Fuels from Corn | Economics Blog
Readers Question: The federal gov. requires that all US cars use some form of ethanol fuels from cornEURŠEURŠEURŠso what effect will that have on Beef? Price...

Innovation Fuels names president, plans for acquisition - Bizjournals.com

Innovation Fuels names president, plans for acquisition
Bizjournals.com, NC
The company also owns a terminal at the Port of Milwaukee that stores 312000 barrels of ethanol and biodiesel; the former North American Biodiesel, a biodiesel testing company in Milwaukee; and a bulk biodiesel production plant at New York Harbor in .
..

New process converts xylose into ethanol - The Money Times
Frankfurt, Germany -- A German scientist says he has discovered an enzyme that "teaches" yeast cells to ferment xylose into ethanol in just one step. Goethe University Professor Eckhard Boles, co-founder of the Swiss biofuel company Butalco GmbH ...

New Organization Formed to Promote Bio-Ethanol - Hoosier Ag Today

Domestic Fuel

New Organization Formed to Promote Bio-Ethanol
Hoosier Ag Today, IN
They describe Global Renewable as being - an emerging international company focused on increasing global production and market development of bio-fuels, primarily bio-ethanol. Global Renewables directors are: Bob Dinneen, CEO and President, .
World biofuels associations form Global Renewable Fuels Alliance Feedstuffs
In Troubled Times, Biofuels Could Be a Winner Biomass Magazine
Global Renewable Fuels Alliance Formed AgWired
Globes - Earthtimes (press release)
all 15 news articles
..

BlueFire Ethanol Granted Air Permit for Lancaster, CA Ethanol .
Today, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. , a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced that the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District has ...

Valero crossing over into ethanol field - Tulsa World
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. EUR” If federal renewable fuel mandates require ethanol to be mixed into gasoline, the nation's largest independent oil refiner figures it might as well just do it itself. The ethanol industry is under duress partly due to ...

Biofuels Industries Form Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
Companies and organizations from 29 countries representing more than 60% of global biofuels production have formed the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance ...

Pair of new ethanol groups seek to right troubled industry - Agriculture Online

Pair of new ethanol groups seek to right troubled industry
Agriculture Online
Shortly after he delivered remarks at the National Ethanol Conference Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas, Renewable Fuels Association CEO Bob Dinneen was noted as one of the main stakeholders in a new organization, the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance. .
Hoosier to Lead National Ethanol Organazatgion Hoosier Ag Today
Breaking News: NFU President Buis to Step Down Wisconsin Ag Connection
NFU President To Lead Growth Energy AgWired
all 16 news articles
..

United States Considers Ethanol Blend Increase | Worldwatch Institute
"The notion that [corn-based] ethanol fuels are carbon neutral has been proven false," said Jonathan Lewis, an environmental lawyer with the Clean Air Task Force. The United States is slated to increase its use of biofuels from 9 ...

Saudi Muslim Cleric Warns That Biofuels Could Be Sinful
A prominent Muslim scholar in Saudi Arabia has warned that those using alcohol-based biofuels in their cars could be committing a sin...

Confronting Congressional hypocrisy
We all know that members of Congress live sheltered lives. Secure dining areas. Federally-paid staff with plenty of job benefits...

BIO Applauds President Obama's Stated National Priorities - Phramalive.com
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 25, 2009 - The following statement was issued today by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood following the address President Obama delivered to Congress and the nation last night ...

BlueFire Ethanol Granted Air Permit for Lancaster, CA Ethanol Plant (The Auto Channel)
IRVINE, Calif.--Today, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB - News), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced that the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District has issued all required Authority to Construct Air Permits for its planned cellulosic ethanol biorefinery in Lancaster, CA. The ...

Vivergo Fuels: Progress Report on Commercial Scale Ethanol Plant in . - WebWire
Vivergo Fuels, a joint venture created by BP, British Sugar and DuPont announced progress in its efforts to build and operate a world-scale wheat-to-bioethanol plant in the United Kingdom. The company has signed exclusive contracts with grain ...

Carbon dioxide gets new life as it's recycled into gasoline - USA Today

Carbon dioxide gets new life as it's recycled into gasoline
USA Today
If successful, such initiatives could reduce dependence on carbon-spewing, petroleum-based products, as well as renewable fuels such as corn ethanol that compete with food supplies. "Having a homegrown alternative to (oil) is an attractive proposition .
..

Genomatica develops second biochemical from microbes
California licensor of technology thinks solvent MEK could get to market in 2010, reviving now-closed ethanol plants and serving global markets...

Mascoma Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Begins Operations in Rome, NY
Mascoma Corporation, a leader in the development of low carbon cellulosic ethanol, today announced that the company's demonstration facility in Rome, New York, is now producing ethanol from non-food cellulosic ...

Biofuels Industries Form Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Countries representing over 60 percent of global biofuels production announced today the formation of the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance. The Alliance will promote and support biofuels friendly policies internationally so that all countries can harness the significant economic, environmental and social benefits of biofuels production...

Carbon Sciences' Breakthrough CO2-to-Fuel Technology Featured in . - CNNMoney.com

Carbon Sciences' Breakthrough CO2-to-Fuel Technology Featured in .
CNNMoney.com
1," and "reduce dependence on carbon-spewing, petroleum-based products, as well as renewable fuels such as corn ethanol that compete with food supplies." The article details the company's revolutionary biocatalytic process, invented by Dr. Naveed Aslam .
..

BP May Come to Mean "Biofuels Pro"
Over the past few years, there's been a raft of attention directed toward replacing a percentage of the gasoline we consume with supposedly cheaper biofuels...

Genius Investor Dumps BlueFire Ethanol Fuels | BNET Energy Blog | BNET
Yesterday mornings Clean Technology Insight contains a tidbit on BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, a publicly-traded ethanol startup. Quercus Trust, one of its investors, is dumping shares in the company at a loss, according to CTI. ...

Ethanol Plant Given Green Light by Air District (San Fernando Valley Business Journal)
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels Inc. can begin final design and construction of a cellulosic ethanol plant near Lancaster after receiving an air permit from the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District...

Job growth likely in biofuels, group says - AZCentral.com
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A national biotechnology trade group estimates that advanced biofuel refineries could create thousands of new jobs within a few years, growing to nearly 200,000 by 2022. A report released Wednesday by Biotechnology Industry ...

Despite bleak economic outlook, ethanol to meet production targets - Lexington Clipper Herald

Despite bleak economic outlook, ethanol to meet production targets
Lexington Clipper Herald, NE
by Robert Pore GRAND ISLAND EUR Despite the tough times facing the ethanol industry, a new report expresses confidence in ethanols future. According to the Renewable Fuels Associ-ation, the report by LECG LLC, released on Monday, found that the nations .
..

Genencor launches Accellerase(R) 1500, next step toward scale-up of cellulosic ethanol
Genencor launches Accellerase 1500, next step toward scale-up of cellulosic ethanol Feb...

Domestic Fuel » Archives » Ethanol Fuels Big Three Bail Out Caravan
Ethanol Fuels Big Three Bail Out Caravan. Posted by Cindy Zimmerman. The Big Three auto makers traveled to Washington this week to ask for a bailout in fuel efficient, high mileage cars, including flex fuel vehicles that run on up to 85 ...

Mascoma Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Begins Operations in Rome, NY (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BOSTON----Mascoma Corporation, a leader in the development of low carbon cellulosic ethanol, today announced that the company's demonstration facility in Rome, New York, is now producing ethanol from non-food cellulosic biomass...

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA): Biofuels Industries Form Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
Countries representing over 60 percent of global biofuels production announced today the formation of the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance ...

Geneva Preview: Bentley Continental Supersports, 621 hp ethanol beast
In spite of being part of the Volkswagen Group, Bentley has opted to not go the diesel route in its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions...

Job growth likely in advanced biofuels, group says - MSN MoneyCentral
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (AP) - A national biotechnology trade group estimates that advanced biofuel refineries could create thousands of new U.S. jobs within a few years, growing to nearly 200,000 by 2022. A report released Wednesday by ...

Stockguru.com: Stocks to Watch for February 25, 2009 - MTVO, MITK . - Trading Markets (press release)

Stockguru.com: Stocks to Watch for February 25, 2009 - MTVO, MITK .
Trading Markets (press release), CA
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc., a development-stage company, together with its subsidiary, develops, owns, and operates carbohydrate-based transportation fuel plants to produce a viable alternative to fossil fuels in North America. .
Ethanol Plant Given Green Light by Air District San Fernando Valley Business Journal Online
BlueFire Ethanol Granted Air Permit for Lancaster, CA Ethanol Plant Business Wire (press release)
BlueFire gets air permits for ethanol refinery EnergyCurrent
all 13 news articles
..

Philippine Ethanol Industry Strong Despite Falling Demand For Oil - All Headline News
Manila, Philippines (AHN) - Despite the downturn in the ethanol industry in the U.S. due to falling demand for oil, the ethanol industry in the Philippines is still pushing through with the operation or construction of production facilities in ...

Automotive X Prize entries near finalization
At least 25 teams have been accepted to compete in the Progressive Automotive X Prize, beginning later this year...

Sugar Reaches 1-Week High as Deficit Widens, Crude Oil Rallies (Bloomberg)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar futures rose to a one-week high on signs of a widening production gap and speculation that higher oil prices will encourage cane processors to make more ethanol rather than sweetener...

Investors gamble on clean tech
Investors are gambling on green energy, pouring $4.1 billion into fledgling clean technology companies last year, an accounting firm concludes...

Biofuels Myths and Realities
Pamela Contag is a microbiologist who's as comfortable in the lab as she is in the boardroom, dealing with the business of running a company...

BlueFire gets air permits for ethanol refinery EnergyCurrent
all 13 news articles
..

Philippine Ethanol Industry Strong Despite Falling Demand For Oil - All Headline News
Manila, Philippines (AHN) - Despite the downturn in the ethanol industry in the U.S. due to falling demand for oil, the ethanol industry in the Philippines is still pushing through with the operation or construction of production facilities in ...

Automotive X Prize entries near finalization
At least 25 teams have been accepted to compete in the Progressive Automotive X Prize, beginning later this year...

Sugar Reaches 1-Week High as Deficit Widens, Crude Oil Rallies (Bloomberg)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar futures rose to a one-week high on signs of a widening production gap and speculation that higher oil prices will encourage cane processors to make more ethanol rather than sweetener...

Investors gamble on clean tech
Investors are gambling on green energy, pouring $4.1 billion into fledgling clean technology companies last year, an accounting firm concludes...

Biofuels Myths and Realities
Pamela Contag is a microbiologist who's as comfortable in the lab as she is in the boardroom, dealing with the business of running a company...

Ethanol Makers May Seek Federal Action to Boost Use, CEO Says (Bloomberg)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The ethanol industry may seek a federal waiver or a presidential order to increase the percentage of the additive blended into gasoline, the chief executive officer of the largest U.S. ethanol maker said...

Innovation Fuels names president, plans for acquisition (The Albany Business Review)
Innovation Fuels, an Albany, N.Y.-based manufacturer and distributor of biodiesel fuels, has named company co-founder Malek Jalal as its president...

Report: Investors gamble on clean tech
Investors are gambling on green energy, pouring $4.1 billion into fledgling clean technology companies last year, an accounting firm concludes...



Archives Main Index