A new website has been launched to focus on the positive impacts of biofuels on the economy, the environment and America in general. GoodFuels.org is “for” clean energy, domestic energy production, fair reporting and balanced research. What they are against is unbalanced reporting, misleading research, relying on imported fuel and vilifying the American farmer. GoodFuels.org seeks to provide a thoughtful …
Canadian House Passes Biofuels Standard
Members of the Canadian House of Commons have passed a nationwide biofuels standard that is expected to create demand for an estimated 500 million gallons of ethanol and 150 million gallons of biodiesel. The standard is noteworthy considering that Canada has oil reserves only second to Saudi Arabia and is the largest supplier of U.S. foreign energy sources (including oil, …
Fungus Improves Corn Ethanol Process
A fungus that can be grown in ethanol production leftovers could help save energy, recycle more water and improve livestock feed ethanol co-products. That is according to research done by a team from Iowa State University and published this week by Science Daily. “The process could change ethanol production in dry-grind plants so much that energy costs can be reduced …
Ag Leaders Challenge Ethanol Myths
Leaders of five major agricultural organizations and the head of the Renewable Fuels Association joined together Wednesday to try and dispel many of the accusations that have been levied against biofuels in recent months and emphasize the positive contributions of ethanol in particular. “Instead of using ethanol as a scapegoat for increased food prices, we should be having a discussion …
Ribbon Cutting Planned for Ethanol Plant
VeraSun Energy will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Thursday for its 110 million-gallon-per year biorefinery in Albion, Nebraska. The plant began operation in October 2007 and VeraSun announced it would acquire the facility from ASAlliances in July 2007. The plant is one of 11 VeraSun ethanol production facilities currently in operation. According to VeraSun officials, the ribbon …
Ethanol Focus of Corn Utilization Technology
The theme for the 6th Corn Utilization and Technology Conference (CUTC) is “Corn – New Horizons,” and ethanol is definitely a big part of that landscape. Organizers say the theme reflects the continued growing importance of corn as a keystone to a carbohydrate-based economy. The conference has been expanded to include new topics in wet milling, dry grind technologies, value-added …
Demo Cellulosic Ethanol Plant to be Dedicated
A dedication ceremony is planned this week for a new demonstration-scale cellulosic ethanol facility in Louisiana. Officials with Verenium Corporation say the Thursday dedication begins the commissioning phase for the new facility located in Jennings. “This is a major step forward and a transformational moment for Verenium and the next-generation ethanol industry as we seek commercially-viable alternatives to traditional fuel …
Analyst: High Oil Prices Good for Biofuels
While the rising price of crude oil might be taking a chunk out of your wallet, one analyst says it’s good news for ethanol and biodiesel. In this story on Grainnet.com, University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist Darrell Good made the comments while reviewing factors supporting the price of corn and soybeans: “Higher ethanol prices and strengthening prices of distillers …
New Mexico Gov Helps Open Biofuels Center
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson helped open a new center that will feature renewable fuels. According to this company press release, Richardson filled up the Cummins-Blue Sun Biodiesel dragster this weekend at the Nambe Falls Travel Center in Santa Fe… a Blue Sun Biodiesel complex that includes retail and wholesale sales of the green fuel: The Nambe Falls Travel Center …