Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has been selected by Ethanol Acquisition, LLC to manage its 105 million-gallon-per-year Hereford Texas ethanol plant under contract to be acquired through the bankruptcy of Hereford Biofuels, L.P. In April of this year, Ethanol Acquisition, who is owned by Societe Generale, acquired the Hereford ethanol plant from Panda Ethanol Inc. for a $25 million credit bid …
Shell to sell Advanced Biofuels in Canada
Shell has become the first retailer to begin selling cellulosic ethanol in Ottawa, Ontario made from wheat straw. The E10 blend will be available for one month, beginning today, at all Shell stations across the city. The advanced biofuel is produced locally from non-food raw materials at Iogen Energy Corporation’s demonstration plant, using advanced conversion processes. Iogen and Shell are …
One-Day Passes Available for FEW
We’re less than a week away from the 25th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop and this year, they are offering people one-day passes for $225. Registrants will have the ability to go to sessions, attend the expo and participate in networking opportunity. Don’t miss the opening session with BBI International CEO, Mike Bryan, keynote speaker General Wesley Clark, Co-Chairman of Growth …
Eco-Boost Engines Improve Fuel Economy with Ethanol
Ford Motor Company has been making news recently with its announcement that using ethanol in its “Eco-Boost” engines can increase fuel economy. The system which is known as Direct Injection Octane Boost, has the potential to increase fuel economy between five to 10 percent. The improved fuel economy is realized by injecting a quick burst of ethanol into the combustion …
Russia Calls for More Regulation In Global Ag Exports
After becoming one of the top three wheat exporters in 2008, Russia is now determined to play a pivotal role in the flow of worldwide agriculture markets. Russian Federation’s President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed closer coordination between global grain exporters and said, “excessive protectionism had encouraged speculation in global grain markets,” during the World Grain Forum which took place over …
Renew 09: Empowering the Land Conference Expo
Looking for a conference that encompasses all forms of renewable energy? Then RENEW 09: Empowering the Land Conference and Expo may be the one you’re looking for. The conference, being held on June 23-24, 2009 in Tucumcari, New Mexico is a “nuts and bolts” conference for anyone looking to prosper from the emerging renewable energy economy. Renew 09 will feature …
OriginOil Files Patent for Its Algae Production
Many drivers across the country are getting frustrated as gas prices are on the rise and oil prices have surpassed $70 a barrel. Algae production may be a good replacement for oil and today, OriginOil, Inc., announced that it has filed for a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on its technology to convert algae to renewable oil. The renewable oil could …
Oneworld Energy Expands Into U.S.
The wind and solar industry continues its rapid growth in the U.S. with the announcement that Oneworld Energy, a company that focuses on wind and solar power installations, is expanding is presence. It will be opening an office in Melville, NY and has tapped Roger Slotkins as CEO. Melville has developed a green-tech corridor that focuses on bringing companies and …
The Irrationality of Indirect Analysis
The rationale of indirect land use remains in the hot seat and the biofuels industry continues to stand its ground. Today, Robert Zubrin, author of Energy Victory and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies had an article published in Roll Call, a publication targeted at Washington, DC politicians. “The Irrationality of Indirect Analysis,” lays out why taking …
“Funky Fresh Flex Fuel” Wins Online Ethanol Contest
Thousands of people across the country defined “What is renewable to you?” when they selected the video, “Funky Fresh Flex Fuel” created by Chip McAfee from Arizona as the winner of the E85 Flex-Fuel Challenge. The contest was launched by the Renewable Fuels Association in early March to get a new generation of Americans, mainly college students, engaged in the …