Utah-based Better Biodiesel says it has developed technology that will allow biodiesel plants to forego using some of the caustic chemicals now used in biodiesel production and to create a smaller environmental footprint for plants. Anthony Evans, Vice President Investor Relations, says no caustic chemicals means no water used to wash away those chemicals. Better Biodiesel’s proprietary waterless technology significantly …
NIAA to Discuss Impact of Biofuels
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how the increased demand for ethanol and biodiesel will affect farmers and ranchers using the same stocks for feed for their animals. The National Institute of Animal Agriculture plans to make the topic a top priority at its annual meeting, April 2-5 in Sacramento, California. From the group’s press release: “With all …
Poll Shows Support for Government Involvement in Alternative Fuels
A new poll indicates that 85% of American voters think that the government should be involved in the development of alternative fuels. According to a release from the Renewable Fuels Association, the poll was conducted by The Winston Group prior to President Bush’s State of the Union speech. It also found that 84% of voters think that the government should …
Missouri Could Adopt Biodiesel Standard
On the heels of President Bush’s call for more alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, Missouri’s legislature is considering a five percent biodiesel standard at every gas station in the state. The State Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee has heard testimony on a bill that would require all diesel sold in Missouri to have at least …
NextGen Fuels Completes Small Biodiesel System
The parent company for NextGen Fuels, GS Agrifuels, has announced the completion its first 10-million gallon a year biodiesel production system. The system is expected to benefit small-scale operators. This from the company’s press release: “We believe that there is a robust and mostly untapped domestic and international market for development of small-scale biodiesel production facilities,” said Tom Scozzafava, GS …
China Stepping up Biofuels Development
As China’s economy continues to grow, the country’s consumption of oil grows with it. And with the Chinese recognizing there aren’t unlimited resources of petroleum out there, they seem to be embracing more biofuels… in particular biodiesel. Renewable Energy Access has reprinted a story talking about the development of a new rapeseed, which the Ministry of Agriculture reports, has an …
European Ethanol, Biodiesel Stocks Get Boost from Bush
It’s not just American alternative fuels seeing a boost from President Bush’s State of the Union speech last night when he pledged to reduce U.S. gasoline consumption by 20 percent in the next 10 years. Check out this story from Dow Jones posted on CattleNetwork.com: Michael McNamara, London-based senior equities analyst for Jefferies International, said European stocks are indirectly benefiting …
Investors in Blackhawk Fuels in Northern Illinois Meet This Week
Investors in a new, 30-million gallon a year biodiesel plant near Freeport, Illinois are meeting this week. Blackhawk Biofuels LLC will hold investor meetings today at 1 p.m. in Pontiac, Ill. and in Joliet, Ill. at 7:00 tonight. There will also be meetings tomorrow (Jan. 25th) in Dekalb, Ill. at 1 p.m. and Freeport, Ill. at 7 p.m. A couple …
Domestic Fuel Industry Reaction
Some biofuel organizations were reacting to the president’s State of the Union address even before it was given. A statement from Renewable Fuels Association president Bob Dinneen was emailed to the media over two hours before the speech. “Recognizing the potential of our nation’s ethanol industry, President Bush used the unique forum of the State of the Union Address to …
President Calls For Increasing Alternative Fuel Supply
As anticipated, President George W. Bush devoted a significant portion of his 2007 State of the Union address Tuesday evening to energy. “For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil,” said President Bush. “It’s in our vital interest to diversify America’s energy supply. The way forward is through technology.” The audience applauded seven times during the four …