Earlier today, the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) issued its top 10 list of offshore oils sites that they consider “at risk.” The list is an attempt to highlight the world’s choice between moving forward with the addition of more offshore oil rigs or building more sustainable biofuels plants. “The choice is clear,” said Global Renewable Fuels Alliance spokesperson, Bliss …
Connecticut Gov Signs Biodiesel Heating Oil Mandate
Connecticut Yankees (and any other immigrants to the Nutmeg State) will be able to stay warm … and green … in winters in the future, thanks to biodiesel. That state’s Governor Jodi Rell has signed into law a 2 percent biodiesel in heating oil mandate that kicks in next summer. However, Heatingoil.com reports it does have some conditions attached: Although …
Hawaiian Utility Gets Green Light on Green Biodiesel
The utility that provides almost all of the power for Hawaii has been given the go ahead to use biodiesel for some of that power production. The state’s Public Utilities Commission has cleared Hawaiian Electric Company to use between three and seven million gallons of the green fuel made from used cooking oil and waste animal fat, from Iowa-based Renewable …
New Class of Tractor Pullers to Use Biodiesel
Some tractor pullers will be running green … and I’m not just talking about the John Deere machines out there. This article from Wallaces Farmer says the National Tractor Pullers Association’s 2010 season will feature a new competition division, the Light Pro Stock class, and with sponsorship from the United Soybean Board (USB), those tractors will be running on soy …
Making the Case for Getting Rid of Biofuels Subsidies
As the biodiesel industry anxiously awaits Congress’ renewal of the federal $1-a-gallon biodiesel tax credit, an energy consulting company that specializes in biodiesel and ethanol operations is actually calling for elimination of these types of credits for all biofuels. This opinion piece in Biofuels Digest from Sklar & Associates makes the case that we don’t have to give the biofuels …
Senate Leaders Promise Enough Biodiesel Votes…Again
Senate leaders are promising again that there are enough votes to get the biodiesel tax incentive renewed. This article from The Hill says New York Democrat Sen. Charles Schumer believes his chamber will have the 60 votes needed to pass the federal $1-a-gallon biodiesel tax credit as part of a larger measure introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Montana). …
Award Winning ‘FUEL’ Comes to DVD
As BP continues to be lambasted by media, the American government and consumers across the country, the Sundance-award winning film, FUEL, is coming to DVD. This new director’s cut comes with bonus features that offer sound strategies to prevent future oil catastrophes as well as tips on how to reduce energy consumption. The DVD will be released on June 22nd …
Virent Energy Systems Secures $46.4M in Funding
Today, Virent Energy Systems announced that it has closed its third round of funding totaling $46.4 million. Two of the company’s largest investors, Cargill and Shell, increased their financial commitments as part of this funding round as did all other current investors. The money will be used to advance the company’s efforts to bring to market its BioForming process, a …
Emulsified Biodiesel to be Used at Port of LA
The Port of Los Angeles could soon be using a cleaner blend of biodiesel that actually uses some water. This post on the BrighterEnergy.org website says Alternative Petroleum Technologies has completed the commissioning of an emulsified biodiesel blending unit near Sacramento, California: The company, which has its US headquarters in Reno, Nevada, said the new facility has a capacity to …
Biodiesel Catalyst Nominated for R&D Award
A catalyst for biodiesel production has been nominated for an award that represents the most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year. FavStocks.com reports that Idaho National Laboratory’s supercritical/solid catalyst that turns waste fats, oils and greases into biodiesel production is up for one of R&D Magazine’s 100 Awards: The Supercritical/Solid Catalyst (SSC) can handle waste …