Save the date for the 2014 Propane Engine Fuel Summit taking place on March 27, 2014 in Irving, Texas. The Propane Engine Fuel Summit brings together the largest gathering of the nation’s propane autogas experts to discuss the challenges and benefits of operating this clean, economical, domestically produced transportation fuel. Now in its fourth year, the event will include the …
Study Aims to Debunk Indirect Land Use Change
A new paper, “Wood Bioenergy and Land Use,” authored by Roger A. Sedjo, Brent L. Sohngen, Anne Riddle on behalf of Resources for the Future attempts to debunk indirect land use change theory (ILUC). The paper looks at how the use of biomass energy will affect the forests. Back in 2008, Timothy Searchinger examined the issue related to corn ethanol …
Ennovor Aims to be Biodiesel Leader with New Mgmt
Singapore-based Ennovor Biofuels announced a trio of new managers as part of the company’s effort to become the world’s second largest second generation global biodiesel producer by 2015. This news release posted on the Sacramento Bee’s website says a new chairman, managing director and plant manager were put in place for Ennovor. Chairman John Markham will take responsibility for guiding …
Alt Fuel Finder? Yep, There’s an App for That
Finding the right place to fill up on alternative fuels might be as close as your iPhone. The Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed a new, free mobile application for DOE’s Clean Cities program that helps users find a place to top off their tanks, whether it’s electricity, natural gas, biodiesel, e85 Ethanol, propane or hydrogen. The …
Most Think Partisanship Biggest Obstacle to Farm Bill
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What’s the biggest threat to getting the Farm Bill done?” Our poll results: · Lack of bipartisanship – 39% · Nutrition reform – 36% · Other – 18% · Animal ag issues – 7% The farm bill conference committee has still only met once, but there is some hope they will have a compromise …
New Report Highlights the Power of Geothermal
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) and Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) have released a new joint report, “The Values of Geothermal Energy: A Discussion of the Benefits of Geothermal Power Provides to the Future of U.S. Power System“. The report addresses the role geothermal energy can play in states with Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) or Renewable Electricity Standards (RES) who are …
BioEnergy Bytes
Lee Enterprises Consulting is hosting a webinar, “Maximizing and Stabilizing Your Rin Values in a Volatile Market,” on Thursday, November 14, 2013 beginning at 2:00 pm CST. The webinar will cover how RINS are sold; What is QAP Certification and how is it recognized; Why a producer would want to use a QAP program and what the the benefits are; …
Renewable Fuels Video Contest: Enter Now
The 4th Annual “Fuel the Future” video contest has been official kicked off by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). The high school student contest is seeking the best student-produced video promoting the use of ethanol, E15 and/or biodiesel. The top three video entries will receive prizes in the amounts of $1,000, $600 and $400 respectively; will be aired at …
REG Boast Big 3rd Quarter for Biodiesel
Biodiesel producing giant Renewable Energy Group (REG) is boasting a big third quarter for its biodiesel operation. The Iowa-based company reports 77.6 million gallons of biodiesel sold in the third quarter 2013, an increase of 26 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012. In addition, revenues are up more than 40 percent compared to the same time a year …
Ohio Ethanol Plant Signs up for Enogen
Corn featuring the Syngenta Enogen trait designed for ethanol production will soon be used at an Ohio biorefinery. Syngenta has signed a commercial agreement with Three Rivers Energy, LLC of Coshocton, Ohio, to use grain featuring Enogen trait technology following the 2014 corn harvest. “We are thrilled to announce this agreement with Three Rivers Energy, as we extend our Enogen …