Evolution Fuels Plans Dallas Ethanol Station

Cindy Zimmerman

The state known for its oil wells may be in for a fuel evolution. Dallas-based Evolution Fuels, Inc. is planning to start its new brand of renewable fuel stations in the heart of the Dallas metropolis. The company has signed a letter of intent to lease a location for their first fuel station under the brand “Evolution Fuels” that will …

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KL Energy & Fair Energy Ink Cellulosic Deal

Joanna Schroeder

KL Energy Corp. has inked a deal with Fair Energy to move forward with a partnership that would produce cellulosic ethanol in both the U.S. and Europe. KL Energy was the first company to operate a commercial-size demonstration cellulosic ethanol plant located in Upton, Wyo. In a press statement, Steve Corcoran, KL Energy’s CEO said, “As the industry continues moving …

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IEA: Global Biofuel Production to Rise Big by 2012

John Davis

Biodiesel production worldwide has risen by 10 times over the last eight years and could double again in just two more years, while global ethanol production has more than tripled over the same time period and could jump by another 50 percent by the year 2012. Farmers Weekly Interactive reports a new report from the International Energy Agency says biodiesel …

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Texas Retailers Dispensing E10

Any vehicle on American roads can use E10 and should have no problem. Only flexible fuel vehicles can use higher blends of ethanol such as E85. There are currently 42 E85 stations in the state of Texas.

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Profitability Returning to Ethanol Industry

Cindy Zimmerman

The sun appears to be rising again for the ethanol industry. “Profitability has returned,” says Joe Victor, who is Vice President of commodity research advisory firm Allendale, Inc. “We know that over the past three months that there is profit returning, above and beyond all costs. Ethanol companies are turning a profit over the past three months.” The main reason …

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CornPlus Ethanol Recognized for Energy Efficiency

Cindy Zimmerman

Corn Plus Ethanol of Winnebago, Minnesota has been honored for energy efficiency and their commitment to being “green.” Corn Plus was one of five Minnesota businesses recognized by Alliant Energy with an “Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award” for leadership and vision in integrating energy efficiency into the design, construction or operation of their businesses. The awards were presented at the …

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Grains Council Demos Ethanol Co-Product Use in Egypt

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. Grains Council is setting up demonstration trials in targeted countries to educate livestock producers about the nutritional and economic benefits of using ethanol co-products like corn gluten feed (CGF) and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) “Conducting the trials locally gives local farmers a chance to see DDGS and CGF use firsthand in a trial that utilizes their …

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Brazil Could Import US Ethanol

Cindy Zimmerman

With persistent rain affecting ethanol and sugar production in Brazil this season, prospects are that U.S. ethanol may be exported to that country to meet the demand. According to the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association UNICA, ethanol production this year is down more than three percent so far while demand continues to grow. “While production has been negatively affected by weather …

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Ethanol Could Make Diesel Engines Greener

Cindy Zimmerman

A corn grower leader is working on using ethanol to help fuel diesel engines. National Corn Growers Association chairman Bob Dickey is also chairman of CleanFlex Power Systems, which is so new they haven’t built a website yet, but what they have done is developed a method to efficiently use ethanol in diesel engines. Dickey started the idea a year …

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