BlueFire Ethanol Fuels is rebranding itself as BlueFire Renewables “to more clearly illustrate the company’s vast capabilities in renewable energy,” according to the company. “BlueFire is more than just an ethanol company. We’re happy to at last announce the expansion of our capabilities, and feel that this name captures our spirit for innovation and development of cleaner alternatives to fossil …
Yet Another E85 Pump for New York
A fifth E85 station for Long Island has opened this month, making it the 64th outlet for flex fuel vehicle (FFV) drivers in New York to fill up with 85 percent ethanol.
Corn Growers Stress Ethanol Efficiency Gains
Recent studies show the significant efficiencies spurred by growth and development in the ethanol industry, according to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). “As we see it, this is just the tip of the iceberg,” said NCGA First Vice President Bart Schott. “Ethanol has proven to be an advantageous green alternative to foreign and ecologically precarious sources of petroleum. These …
ACE Elects New Board Members
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has elected three new members to its Board of Directors, expanding grassroots and independent ethanol representation to the national advocacy association. The new members are: David Kolsrud of Mid-Missouri Energy in Malta Bend, Mo.; Dave Sovereign representing Golden Grain Energy in Mason City, Iowa; and John Skelley, General Manager of Pinal Energy in Maricopa, …
Range Fuels Makes Cellulosic Methanol
Colorado-based Range Fuels reports the successful production of cellulosic methanol using non-food biomass at a Georgia biofuels plant in the first phase of an operation to ultimately produce next generation ethanol. According to a Range Fuels’ press release, this first phase uses heat, pressure, and steam to convert woody biomass and grasses into a synthesis gas composed of hydrogen and …
Seaweed Could be Another Ethanol Feedstock
The pursuit of new feedstocks for next generation ethanol has gone underwater. Seaweed has been getting quite a bit of attention for its potential in ethanol production, especially in Asia. Most recently, scientists from Tohoku University and Tohoku Electric Power announced they have developed a technology to efficiently generate ethanol from seaweed such as sea tangle and sea grape, according …
Long Island Gets Four New E85 Pumps
“We are proud to be among the first to offer E85 in Long Island and we look forward to the day when many more fuel choices form the foundation of a new energy future,” said Laura Scott, Senior Vice President Finance and Strategy for Gulf Oil. “We would like to thank Growth Energy, the New York State Energy Research and …
New Blender Pumps in Kansas
Growth Energy and Pro Ag Marketing have joined forces to install two new blender pumps in Kirwin and Kensington, Kan. The Kirwin Blender pump station is branded Pro Ag Marketing and the Kensington facility is named Corner Corral Cenex. “Selling ethanol blended fuels in our communities makes sense, as there is great synergy between what we do in producing the …
Biodiesel Product Can Clean Up Oil on Beaches
Biodiesel producers could be utilized to help clean up oil the coastline after the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the National Biodiesel Board, methyl esters – a chemical yielded in biodiesel production – can be formulated into a biobased solvent that is federally listed as a shoreline washing agent for oil spill clean-up. An effort is underway …
Cobalt Signs Fluor to Design Biobutanol Plants
Cobalt Technologies has signed an agreement with engineering firm Fluor Corporation to help design production plants to commercialize biobutanol. Under the agreement, Fluor will provide engineering consulting services and a broad range of EPCM services for Cobalt’s demonstration and commercial-scale butanol production plants. “We are very pleased to have Fluor as our strategic partner to help us design the most …