Algae might be the feedstock of the future for biodiesel and ethanol… if you know how to use it right. This press release posted on Reuters.com says a new report from Research and Markets entitled “Algae For Fuel, Algal Oil, Biofuels, Ethanol, Biodiesel And The Future Of Petroleum And Green Energy: Global Markets, Technologies, And Opportunities: 2009-2020 Analysis and Forecasts” …
Pennsylvania Biodiesel Maker Gets $1.6 Mil Grant
A $1.6 million grant from the state of Pennsylvania is helping a big biodiesel producer get even bigger. HERO BX picked up the $1,640,250 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority and will use nearly $3.3 million of its own money to expand its operations from 45 million gallons to 55 million gallons a year: “It is imperative that biofuels …
Biodiesel to Haul Capitol XMas Tree from Arizona to DC
A green fuel will be used to haul the nation’s foremost evergreen cross-country. This story from The Explorer newspaper out of Tuscon, Arizona says this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be hauled from Arizona’s White Mountains to Washington, D.C., all on a truck running on biodiesel: “We are thrilled to be a part of history, and bringing biodiesel as …
Zenergy Buys Greenlight Biofuels
Chicago-based Zenergy International has bought the Greenlight Biofuels biodiesel plant near Lubbock, Texas. This Zenergy press release says the deal should be finalized in the next few weeks: Greenlight Biofuels Ltd. has developed a robust, proprietary, and proven technology capable of processing a variety of feedstock. In alignment with the corporate strategy, having technology that can use flexible feedstock is …
Solid Catalyst Saves Biodiesel Makers 19 cents/gallon
A new solid catalyst could save some green fuel makers some green in their wallets. Biodiesel Magazine reports that a study of Catilin Inc.’s new T300 solid catalyst process saves biodiesel producers 13 cents a gallon over a traditional catalytic process… and up to 19 cents a gallon if you figure in capital expense savings: “This thorough analysis validated our …
Dresser Wayne Promotes Eco-Fuel Dispensers
“It’s what we do. We sell blenders to everyone,” said Scott Negley, director of alternative energy products at Dresser Wayne. Blender pumps are gaining momentum across the country. They allow a retailer the flexibility to dispense various forms of gasoline and biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Negley told me during the NACS show that 80 percent of the dispensers …
WI Biomass Biodiesel Plant to Commission Next Week
A biodiesel plant that will make the green fuel from Wisconsin wood biomass is set for commissioning next week. This article from Biomass Magazine says the Flambeau River BioFuel LLC’s project will be commissioned using Honeywell Process Solutions’ supplies and automation equipment for what has been called the largest second-generation green diesel plant in the United States. The pilot testing …
Cargill Buys Nebraska Ethanol Assets at Auction
Agribusiness giant Cargill acquired the rights to the land and grain handling assets of the incomplete Altra Nebraska ethanol facility in Carleton, Nebraska during an auction conducted by Maas Companies this week. Cargill will take possession of the assets effective November 4. Construction on the Altra facility began in 2006 and was approximately half complete in November 2007 when work …
Congress, Don’t Forget About Algae Biodiesel
As the folks who are making the next generation of ethanol made their pitch to Congress (see Cindy’s post from earlier), the people who are producing biodiesel from what could be the next great feedstock, algae, reminded members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research not to forget about their truly green fuel. Mary …
Biodiesel Maker Tapped as Economic Champion
New York-based biodiesel maker and distributor Innovation Fuels has been recognized as an economic champion during the the annual Syracuse Economic Champions luncheon and awards ceremony. “We are absolutely delighted to be recognized by the local business community and the chamber here in Syracuse,” commented [Joe Dickson, Innovation Fuels’ Senior VP for Corporate Development]. “We are also very pleased to …