Honeywell has announced a deal to license it’s technology to Emerald Biofuels LLC to produce Honeywell Green Diesel at its facility in Louisiana. Emerald will use Honeywell’s UOP / Eni Ecofining process technology to produce an estimated 85 million gallons per year of green diesel using non-edible second-generation oils and animal fats. The green diesel is chemically identical to petroleum-based …
REG Financials Strong
REG, America’s largest biodiesel producer, came out strong in its first quarter financials. Earlier this year, REG had a very successful public offering. For the quarter ending March 31, 2012 revenues were $188.2 million, an increase of 80 percent compared to revenues of $104.4 million for the same period in 2011. When adjusting for EBITDA, revenues were $12.7 million, an …
New Tool for Energy Efficiency Education
For those looking to learn more about energy efficiency, a new educational site has launched: MyEnergyGateway.org. Hosted by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Foundation. The site was created to become a library of training programs, degrees and certifications that focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, green and alternative energy. In addition, visitors will also be able to research information …
South Dakota – Home to Substandard Gas?
South Dakota could continue to be the home of substandard gas if refiners have their way. If the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), a national ethanol organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has its way, it will not become the dumping grounds for low-octane fuel. Historically the state has allowed 85 octane gasoline for sale in the western part …
Report: Biofuels Contribute to Global Economy
According to a new report, the biofuels industry contributed $277.3 billion to the global economy in 2010. “Contribution of Biofuels to the Global Economy” was commissioned by the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GFRA) and outlines the economic footprint of the biofuels industry. The actual research was conducted by Cardno Entrix. Global biofuel production produced 110 billion litres in 2010 and …
U.S. Leads The Way in Ethanol Exports
The United States has taken the lead in ethanol exports over Brazil according to the new study, “U.S. & Brazil Ethanol Outlook to 2022,” published by Hart Energy. The report predicts that the U.S. will retain this position into 2022 and beyond. Another major finding is that Hart Energy does not believe the U.S. ethanol industry can meet two major …
Biodiesel Showcased During 2012 Living Green Expo
Biodiesel will be showcased at the 2012 Living Green Expo May 5-6 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. During the expo, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRPC) is sponsoring the Biodiesel Lounge, located in the Education Building. The exhibit will showcase how biodiesel supports local economies, cleaner air, engine life and energy security. Biodiesel also helps to keep the …
HERO BX Adopts New Biodiesel Technology
HERO BX has adopted a new biodiesel technology developed by Arisdyne Systems called the Controlled Flow Cavitation (CFC) process, which reduces catalyst consumption by more than 25%. This also contributes to the reduction of monoglycerides. These two factors have helped HERO BX reduce costs and produce better biodiesel. “HERO BX and Desmet Ballestra worked together with Arisdyne to test Arisdyne’s …
EcoEngineers Launches New RIN Service
A new Renewable Identification Number (RIN) pricing service has been launched by EcoEngineers Indexing Services LLC. According to the company, the daily index is based on continuously updated pricing data submitted by biofuels brokers, marketers, obligated parties, and producers. The company already offers third-party data verification and distribution and this new service expands their business into pricing data. “Our existing relationships in …
Energy Title Funding Restored to Farm Bill
In the Senate Agriculture Committee markup of the 2012 Farm Bill on Thursday, an amendment was added to reauthorize mandatory funding for several national renewable energy programs. Renewable fuel organizations praised the action. “There is no more urgent need in this country today than creating new jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. The programs reauthorized and streamlined today …