There were many interesting panel discussions during the recent Ethanol Conference hosted by the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). One breakout session entitled, “Technology Innovation: Kernel Fiber Leads the Way to Cellulosic Biofuel,” featured the emergence of cellulosic ethanol being produced from the corn kernel fiber. Two companies leading they way in this are Quad County Corn Processors and Edeniq. …
New Holland’s Big Baler for Big #Biomass Energy
Several years ago the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published the Billion Ton biomass report and recently made an updated version available. The study shows that there is more than 1 billion tons of biomass available to be used for bio-products including biofuels. For many years, New Holland has been committed to growers who harvest biomass and when the …
IA Sen Ernst Visits Quad County Corn Processors
Last week Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took some time to learn more about ethanol production and the benefits of the biofuel when she visited Quad County Corn Processors along with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. On hand for the tour included reps from Syngenta, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. One of Quad County’s claim …
Report Says #Biofuels Can Help Fight Climate Change
According to a new report from the 2016 Farm Progress Show biofuels can help combat climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). ICF International conducted the research entitled, “Charting a Path to Carbon Neutral Agriculture: Mitigation Potential for Crop Based Strategies,” and found that widespread adoption of recommended practices could potentially result in more than 100 million metric …
Research Focuses on Better #Biodiesel
A new study has been released by the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium at San José State University that looked at the generation of a number of pollutants during low-temperature combustion (LTC) of several types of biodiesel as compared to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD). The peer reviewed study found that not all biodiesel burns the same. Biodiesel produced using certain …
World Energy Acquires Elevance Natchez #Biodiesel Plant
World Energy has purchased a 72 million gallon biodiesel plant located on the Mississippi River in Natchez, MS from Elevance Natchez (ENI). Since 2013, World Energy has been supplying BQ9000 certified biodiesel from the biorefinery under a production contract with ENI. “Today’s acquisition of ENI’s Mississippi River plant expands on the initiatives we took earlier this summer with BIOX,” said …
Greenbelt Resources Announces Reg A+
Greenbelt Resources Corporation has announced that it plans to raise $16 million through a Regulation A+ public offering of freely trading shares priced at $0.20 per share. The company plans to build a local community-scale waste-to-energy ecosystem in Paso Robles, California, to convert local brewery and winery wastes into locally sellable products including renewable fuel, animal feed and liquid fertilizer. …
Enerkem Biomethanol Receives ISCC Certification
Canadian waste-to-bioproducts producer Enerkem has announced that it has received certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for biomethanol production from its biorefinery Alberta Biofuels located in Edmonton, Canada. According to the company, this facility is the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste in biomethanol. “This reputable third-party certification confirms that …
Mark Your Calendar for the 2016 Energy Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2016 Energy Conference taking place in Des Moines, Iowa September 19-21, 2016. The event brings together public and private entities to discuss energy policy, climate change (carbon credits) and to network. According to event planners the purpose of the event is to “create profit-driven opportunities that accomplish the goals of an energy independent future for …
U.S. Navy, Queensland Create Biofuel R&D Partnership
The U.S. Navy has entered into a partnership with Queensland and Palaszczuk Government to develop a biofuel R&D center. The facility will become the biofuel hub of the Asia-Pacific region. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and United States Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Management Thomas Hicks signed a Statement of Cooperation as part of the Great Green Fleet initiative, a …