TPI Composites, Inc. a leading global wind blade manufacturer, has announced that it is reopening its plant in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to provide cost-effective, world-class blades to the North American wind market. The Juarez factory was formerly operated as a joint venture between TPI and Mitsubishi Power Systems under the name of VienTek, but is beginning operations now to serve …

A vibrant look reflecting strong connections from its farmer-owners to the global marketplace, along with enhanced functionality, are the hallmarks of the new website of CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods business. The new website also features mobile capability that allows users to navigate seamlessly from desktop to tablet to smart phone. …

Iowa Senator Mark Jacobs and Sam Clovis who are running for the Congressional seat that is open with Senator Tom Harkin retiring, are both confirmed for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s renewable fuels forum. This free event is open to the public and taking place on Thursday, December 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm CST at the Western Iowa …

Ryan Lamke has joined Growth Energy as the new Communications Manager and will be responsible for strategic planning, grassroots communications, as well as managing and coordinating social and traditional media efforts to expand Growth Energy’s public relations, legislative affairs and membership agendas. Courtney Henderson has joined as the new Communications Assistant and will be responsible for monitoring media coverage of …

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds have joined Sens. Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin, Congressmen Tom Latham, Steve King, Dave Loebsack and Bruce Braley, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey in sending a letter expressing strong opposition to the EPA’s proposal that would negatively lower levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to President Barack Obama, EPA …

Greenbriar Capital Corp. has announced that it has commenced formal construction at its 80-MW Blue Mountain Utah wind energy site. Blue Mountain is a fully contracted 80 MW wind energy project holding a 20-year energy sales agreement with PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Mid-American Energy Holdings Company, itself 89% owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Construction has been awarded to RMT, Inc. of …

SCS Global Services has announced the successful certification of two companies utilizing biofuel-based technologies designed to advance the aviation industry beyond its dependency on conventional fossil fuels. The certifications, based on standards set by the Roundtable of Sustainable Biomaterials were issued to Beijing Shougang LanzaTech New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd, which earned sustainability certification for the conversion of …

Fast Stop in Elkader, Iowa has begun selling E15 to 2001 and newer vehicles, making it the 12th registered E15 station in Iowa. In addition to E15, Fast Stop also offers E20, E30 and E85 to flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) owners. Fast Stop is located in Northeast Iowa at 24544 Highway 13 in Elkader. Central MN Ethanol Co-op (“CMEC”) has received …

Amyris, Inc. and Total announced the formation of Total Amyris BioSolutions B.V., a 50-50 joint venture that now holds exclusive rights and a license under Amyris’s intellectual property to produce and market renewable diesel and jet fuel from Amyris’s renewable farnesene. TOTAL is Amyris’s largest investor, holding approximately 18% of its outstanding common stock, and is deeply committed to the …

Elimu’s Alage EMEA Summit 2014 is taking place in Dubai May 20-21, 2014 in Dubai. Eight new speakers have been announced whose remarks will focus on how Europe and the MENA region can work together in accelerating the commercialization of algae biomass through research and the latest technologies. Early bird registration is still open. ROUSH CleanTech has hired five new …