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December 24, 2008
USDA Offers Loans for Commercial-Scale Biorefineries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for loan guarantees to support commercial-scale biorefineries producing advanced ... more
December 15, 2008
Frost: Enhanced Biofuel Production R&D Attracts Investors to Latin America
Latin America is all set to make its mark in the global biofuels market, according to Frost & Sullivan, thanks to its inherent advantages of ... more
November 26, 2008
Frost: Food Insecurity Complicates Southern Africa Land Use for Biofuel Feedstock
Growing crops for biofuel feedstock in Southern Africa will only be realized if there is concerted effort from key stakeholders to address food ... more
November 21, 2008
EC Promotes Use of Biofuels at International Conference
Andris Piebalgs, European Commission (EC) energy commissioner, emphasized the potential benefits of international cooperation on biofuels, speaking ... more
November 4, 2008
ASTM Int'l Publishes Four Revised Biodiesel Specifications
ASTM International published four revised biodiesel standards. ... more
October 20, 2008
DOE Releases Fact Sheet: Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blends
In August 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated a test program to assess the potential impacts of higher intermediate ethanol blends ... more
October 20, 2008
DOE Releases Fact Sheet: National Biofuels Action Plan
In an effort to meet the U.S. federal government's "Twenty in Ten" goal and meet the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) targets in the Energy Independence ... more
October 14, 2008
ASTM Int'l Revises Biodiesel Standards
ASTM International revised four biodiesel standards, which will be used in engine design, to include in bid and purchasing contracts or to check ... more
September 30, 2008
Frost: Brazil Turns to Sugarcane Bagasse Power Generation to Reduce Hydropower Dependence
Brazil is increasingly turning to alternative power generation fuels, such as biomass, in order to increase electricity supply and reduce its ... more
September 10, 2008
Accenture: Creation of Global Biofuels Industry to Be More Difficult than Previously Thought
Despite the emerging biofuels market, the creation of a global biofuels industry will be much more difficult to achieve than originally thought, ... more
August 5, 2008
DOE, USDA Announce More Than $10M in Bioenergy Plant Feedstock Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to award 10 grants totaling more than $10 million ... more
July 25, 2008
EC Launches Consultation on Energy Biomass Requirements
The European Commission (EC) launched a consultation on July 16 to determine the requirements for a sustainable scheme to use biomass, other ... more
July 21, 2008
DOE to Provide Up to $40M in Funding for Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects in Wis., La.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of two small-scale cellulosic biorefinery projects in Park Falls, Wis. and Jennings, ... more
July 21, 2008
Frost: Europe's Search for Secure, Eco-Friendly Energy Sources Boosts Biomass Market
Biomass will play a significant role in the European energy market in the future, according to Frost & Sullivan, as it should have a crucial ... more
July 15, 2008
Frost: Technological Innovations Fuel Production of Second, Third Generation Biofuels in Latin America
Latin America, with its abundant natural resources for biofuel production, is a hot destination for biofuels suppliers and end-users. ... more
July 14, 2008
ASTM Int'l Biodiesel Specs Pass Committee Ballot, Proceed to Process Review
Three proposed ASTM International biodiesel specifications passed committee ballot and are in the review process. ... more
June 26, 2008
Frost: N. American Biofuels Market Faces Challenges
Biofuels enjoy many inherent advantages such as regulatory, infrastructural, environmental, geopolitical and agricultural support, according ... more
June 23, 2008
Farm Bill Addresses Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels
The U.S. Congress passed a farm bill that is designed to accelerate the commercialization of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol, ... more
June 23, 2008
DOE: Gas Prices, Oil Consumption Would Increase Without Biofuels
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a letter outlining perspectives on rising gas prices, biofuels, diesel fuel and food prices. ... more
June 9, 2008
DOE Issues Fuel, Feedstock Flexibility Power Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is accepting applications for cost-shared research and development ... more
May 27, 2008
NREL Industry Partners Move Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Forward
Collaborative scientific research between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DuPont will be ... more
May 21, 2008
Oil Companies, Universities Investigate Alternate Paths to Biofuels
Shell and Virent Energy Systems Inc. made public their joint research and development effort to convert plant sugars directly into "biogasoline," ... more
May 2, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $7M for Biomass Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $7 million in federal funding ... more
May 2, 2008
DOE Selects 3 Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for up to $86M of Federal Funding in Maine, Tenn., Ky.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced three projects in which DOE plans to invest up to $86 million over four years (Fiscal Year 2008-2011) ... more
April 26, 2008
EU Hearing Urges Caution on Biofuels Targets
At an April 17 public hearing on sustainability criteria for biofuels, representatives from the European Union (EU) and industry urged the EU's ... more
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