Feature Article
Biofuels and Commodity Turbulence
http://www.climatechangecentral.com/publications/c3-views/october-2008/biofuels-and-commodity-turbulence
Agriculture, food prices, and ethanol.....
US News
If a Tree Falls in the Forest, Are Biofuels To Blame? It's Not Easy Being Green
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122636711059015989.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
Ethanol start-up Mascoma sheds staffers (inc. Its President)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10097227-54.html
Reaping a new harvest (POET)
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081113/NEWS/811130311/1001
Are alternative fuels reliving the 1980s?
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/11/06/are-alternative-fuels-reliving-the-1980s/
EPA Must Propose a Science-Based Fuel Rule That Advances Innovation and Protects the Environment, Groups Say
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/EPA-Must-Propose-a-Science/story.aspx?guid=%7BC27A23AD-CAB3-4ED6-A73E-23D0918BFD63%7D
David C. Aldous to Join Range Fuels as CEO
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/David-C-Aldous-Join-Range/story.aspx?guid=%7BC4DD5E2C-9E09-4426-BDD3-7388976B3C36%7D
Canola still a bit player in U.S. Biodiesel
http://www.country-guide.ca/west/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=92295&issue=11142008&story_id=&PC=FBC
Company introduces dual-auger grain cart for moving corn, cobs or mix for cellulosic ethanol
http://www.agriculture.com/ag/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ag/story/data/1226594666017.xml
Obama likely to tackle energy early on
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/6102884.html
Obama's Energy Department
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/11/obamas_energy_department.html#more
Is Ethanol Dead? Not So Fast
http://seekingalpha.com/article/104940-is-ethanol-dead-not-so-fast
Getting the Blend Truth: Does Ethanol Hurt Your Car's Performance?
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2781105.html
Forget Corn: Mushrooms May Hold Key to Energy Crisis
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601202&sid=aIyXpm.N6zW4&refer=healthcare
Understanding land use change and U.S. ethanol expansion: A Report
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/documents/2041/final_land_use_1110_w_execsumm.pdf
Pacific Ethanol Q3 loss reaches $54.9M, shares tumble 16 percent
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2008/11/10/daily11.html
(Algae) Biodiesel plant with Binghamton roots rejects $1M Pennsylvania grant (Could not meet production goals)
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20081110/BUSINESS/811100413
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. Announces First Grind at Ethanol Plant Near Obion, Tennessee
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Green-Plains-Renewable-Energy-Inc/story.aspx?guid=%7B091F405E-A465-460C-9685-CD27DCA5BF0F%7D
Long Corn? Former Iowa Governor In Lead For Agriculture Secretary
http://clusterstock.alleyinsider.com/2008/11/long-corn-former-iowa-governor-in-lead-for-agriculture-secretary-
The search for alternative aviation fuels: understanding the challenge
http://www.greenaironline.com/news.php?viewStory=308
Ethanol makers push U.S. to boost fuel blend rate
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE4AA7IW20081111
The Behind-the-Scenes Struggle Over Ethanol
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/11/11/the-behind-the-scenes-struggle-over-ethanol.html
USDA Crops Harvest Estimates
http://www.forbes.com/markets/2008/11/10/usda-corn-soybeans-markets-commodities-cx_mp_1110markets33.html
Predicting U.S.-Brazil Ethanol Policy
http://www.as-coa.org/article.php?id=1335
Researchers push butanol as biofuel answer
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D94CU6V80.htm
Winn Ranger District uses wood for electricity
http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20081107/NEWS01/811070337
$40M going into ethanol project (Kinder Morgan pipeline project)
http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/11/10/story6.html?b=1226293200%5E1728900
VeraSun forecasts drastically higher 3Q loss
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/13/business/NA-US-VeraSun-Outlook.php
World Ethanol Market to Reach 27.7 Billion Gallons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts
http://www.prweb.com/releases/ethanol/fuel/prweb1584644.htm
Raven Biofuels and Price BioStock Target Mississippi Site for Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Raven-Biofuels-Price-BioStock-Target/story.aspx?guid=%7B17727342-414C-4AEF-887B-28CF88CC602C%7D
Raven Biofuels Signs MOU With Kamloops Indian Band for Feedstock and Biorefinery Development
http://www.ravenbiofuels.com/investors/release.asp?numb=270
Purdue: More Research Needed To Make Good On Biofuel Promise
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=268428
IEA Says Fading Oil Production Threatens Supply
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122653421496622523.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
Noble Foundation receives funds to study switchgrass
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=5056
Pickens sees government move on his energy plan soon
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081112/ts_nm/us_pickens_1
Oil Majors Await Obama's Plan
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122601818295907041.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
Poet’s first commercial corn cob harvest set for 2009
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=5051
Firefighters learn how to strike ethanol fires
http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_314215113.html
The Future of Midlevel Blends
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=5009
Virent announces new board appointments and future CEO
http://www.virent.com/News/press/11-13-08_Virent_Announces_New_Board_Appointments_and_Future_CEO.pdf
UI economist predicts agricultural recession
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2008/11/13/3786569.htm
Ethanol producer Aventine Renewable Energy hangs on, hopes for a market turn
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=105377
International News
Air New Zealand to test biofuel on flight (Dec. 7)
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/12/content_10344419.htm
Eight nations warn EU over biofuel barriers
http://in.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idINIndia-36366820081106?sp=true
Creating an International Renewable Energy Agency
http://www.irena.org/
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
News and Notes - Nov. 6, 2008
Feature Article
National Biofuels Action Plan released
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/pdfs/nbap.pdf
The 2008 National Biofuels Action Plan was developed by the interagency Biomass Research and Development Board. The plan seeks to coordinate Federal agency involvement in biomass research and development, demonstrations and implementation.
US News
Critical Bio Mass: Memphis organizations focus on turning green business into greenbacks
http://businesstn.com/content/200810/critical-bio-mass
With the Grain (Ethanol Grain Producers in Obion County)
http://businesstn.com/content/200810/grain
Obama to Back Ailing Ethanol Makers, Follow Failed Bush Policy
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a2QOK2ttty_I&refer=us
U.S. biofuels sector sees ally in Obama
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N05312949.htm
How Will Renewables Fare in the New Political Environment?
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=54014
Changes in Congress related to Ag and Biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-11-06/Mike_Johanns,_once_USDA_chief,_now_senator/
U.S. Biofuels Industry Ready to Take Off
http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/business/biofuels-6697.html
House farm chief backs higher bio-blend
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSTRE4A53VX20081106
Bioheat Fires Up Homes in New England
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=54006
Fluctuating Food Commodity Prices: A Complex Issue With No Easy Answers
http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/November08/Features/FoodPrices.htm
The Biofuel Debate: Good, Bad or Too Soon to Tell?
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/the-biofuel-debate-good-bad-or-too-soon-to-tell/
Biofuels Debate: Point, Counterpoint
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/biofuels-debate-point-counterpoint/
BIO addresses EPA indirect land use proposal
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2923
VeraSun Energy halts 110 Mgy corn ethanol plant in Minnesota “indefinitely”, stock trading halted
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/06/verasun-energy-halts-110-mgy-corn-ethanol-plant-in-minnesota-indefinitely-stock-trading-halted/
J.D. Irving Gets $19.5M In Loans To Make 2 Mills Eco-Friendlier
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3739
Pellet plant announced for Georgia
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-11-05/Pellet_plant_announced_for_Georgia/
Researchers turn biomass into energy
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/11/06/Researchers_turn_biomass_into_energy/UPI-60601225998334/
Fungal diesel could be new fuel source
http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15544&channel=0&title=Fungal+diesel+could+be+new+fuel+source
The Andersons, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results (Ohio Ethanol Plants)
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/The-Andersons-Inc-Reports-Third/story.aspx?guid=%7BF9E79882-B267-4294-8473-55DD4875C388%7D
$18 Million Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant May be Coming to Southwest Kentucky
http://mfrtech.com/articles/1483.html
First Ethanol Distribution Hub Built & Now Operating At Baltimore Facility
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=266150
International News
China Mobilizes Methanol While the U.S. Remains Mired in Oil (highlights Eastman Chemical in Tennessee)
http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=881&pageid=21&pagename=Energy
Oxford University discovers new methanol process
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1770/1/
B.C. vitamin maker's ethanol plans on hold
http://www.country-guide.ca/West/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=91845&PC=FBC&issue=11052008
Viaspace Inc. to Commercially Farm Hybrid Grass in China for Animal Feed and Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Viaspace_Inc__to_Commercially_Farm_Hybrid_Grass_in_China_for_Animal_Feed_and_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production-65777.html
National Biofuels Action Plan released
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/pdfs/nbap.pdf
The 2008 National Biofuels Action Plan was developed by the interagency Biomass Research and Development Board. The plan seeks to coordinate Federal agency involvement in biomass research and development, demonstrations and implementation.
US News
Critical Bio Mass: Memphis organizations focus on turning green business into greenbacks
http://businesstn.com/content/200810/critical-bio-mass
With the Grain (Ethanol Grain Producers in Obion County)
http://businesstn.com/content/200810/grain
Obama to Back Ailing Ethanol Makers, Follow Failed Bush Policy
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a2QOK2ttty_I&refer=us
U.S. biofuels sector sees ally in Obama
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N05312949.htm
How Will Renewables Fare in the New Political Environment?
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=54014
Changes in Congress related to Ag and Biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-11-06/Mike_Johanns,_once_USDA_chief,_now_senator/
U.S. Biofuels Industry Ready to Take Off
http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/business/biofuels-6697.html
House farm chief backs higher bio-blend
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSTRE4A53VX20081106
Bioheat Fires Up Homes in New England
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=54006
Fluctuating Food Commodity Prices: A Complex Issue With No Easy Answers
http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/November08/Features/FoodPrices.htm
The Biofuel Debate: Good, Bad or Too Soon to Tell?
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/the-biofuel-debate-good-bad-or-too-soon-to-tell/
Biofuels Debate: Point, Counterpoint
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/biofuels-debate-point-counterpoint/
BIO addresses EPA indirect land use proposal
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2923
VeraSun Energy halts 110 Mgy corn ethanol plant in Minnesota “indefinitely”, stock trading halted
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/06/verasun-energy-halts-110-mgy-corn-ethanol-plant-in-minnesota-indefinitely-stock-trading-halted/
J.D. Irving Gets $19.5M In Loans To Make 2 Mills Eco-Friendlier
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3739
Pellet plant announced for Georgia
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-11-05/Pellet_plant_announced_for_Georgia/
Researchers turn biomass into energy
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/11/06/Researchers_turn_biomass_into_energy/UPI-60601225998334/
Fungal diesel could be new fuel source
http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15544&channel=0&title=Fungal+diesel+could+be+new+fuel+source
The Andersons, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results (Ohio Ethanol Plants)
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/The-Andersons-Inc-Reports-Third/story.aspx?guid=%7BF9E79882-B267-4294-8473-55DD4875C388%7D
$18 Million Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant May be Coming to Southwest Kentucky
http://mfrtech.com/articles/1483.html
First Ethanol Distribution Hub Built & Now Operating At Baltimore Facility
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=266150
International News
China Mobilizes Methanol While the U.S. Remains Mired in Oil (highlights Eastman Chemical in Tennessee)
http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=881&pageid=21&pagename=Energy
Oxford University discovers new methanol process
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1770/1/
B.C. vitamin maker's ethanol plans on hold
http://www.country-guide.ca/West/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=91845&PC=FBC&issue=11052008
Viaspace Inc. to Commercially Farm Hybrid Grass in China for Animal Feed and Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Viaspace_Inc__to_Commercially_Farm_Hybrid_Grass_in_China_for_Animal_Feed_and_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production-65777.html
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
News and Notes - Nov. 4, 2008
Feature Article
Sen. Grassley asks the Grocery Manufacturers Association to lower foods costs since corn prices have declined
http://grassley.senate.gov/private/upload/10312008.pdf
Finally! Someone seeks accountability from those who have accused ethanol of being the source of many problems! I am glad to see Sen. Grassley using the GMA’s own figures and quotes to beat them at their own game. I have a slide from a powerpoint presentation hanging in my office. In a typical 18-ounce box of Corn Flakes, there is approximately 12.9 ounces (1.44% of a bushel) of corn. At $3 a bushel, that corn cost 4.3 cents. At $6 a bushel, it costs 8.6 cents. Tell me, how does a box of corn flakes increase 21 cents (Fall 2007) and that entire increase be blamed on ethanol? Hmmm.....does it take oil to produce, harvest, ship, and process the corn?
US News
Presidential Candidate Energy Information – A Comprehensive Look
http://www.garbrook.com/welcome/presidentupdate08/index.html
From a strange brew, cheaper fuel (Mascoma)
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/11/03/from_a_strange_brew_cheaper_fuel/
The Death of Ethanol: One Thing Wall Street Saw Coming
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2008/11/03/the-death-of-ethanol-one-thing-wall-street-saw-coming/
Don’t Put on the Black Dress The Patient Isn’t Dead
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/comments/00142_death_of_ethanol_192221.php
Self-Digesting Plants? - Potential Key to Biofuel Production from Plant Biomass
http://howplantswork.wordpress.com/2008/11/02/self-digesting-plants-potential-key-to-biofuel-production-from-plant-biomass/
VeraSun files for Chapter 11 protection
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1765/1/
Judge approves VeraSun's rare bankruptcy financing
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0342766020081104
VeraSun Energy Corp. Receives Commitments For Up to $215 Million in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/VeraSun_Energy_Corp__Receives_Commitments_For_Up_to__215_Million_in_Debtor_In_Possession_Financing-65669.html
VeraSun Indefinitely Delays Startup of 110-MMGY Ethanol Plant in Janesville, MN
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/VeraSun_Indefinitely_Delays_Startup_of_110_MMGY_Ethanol_Plant_in_Janesville__MN_-65708.html
Avery Needs to Connect the Dots on Biotech’s Connection to Ethanol
http://www.ncga.com/news/OurView/2008/103108.asp
Money, research spur race for algae as fuel source
http://www.katu.com/news/tech/33729044.html
Florida’s My Dream Fuels aims to plant 900,000 jatropha trees
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/04/floridas-my-dream-fuels-aims-to-plant-900000-jatropha-trees/
RFA Comments on August Ethanol Production and Demand
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/RFA_Comments_on_August_Ethanol_Production_and_Demand-65684.html
Energy independence an old vow
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/11/02/20081102promises1102.html
Schwartznegger cancelled plans to call for Renewable Fuel Standard waiver at 11th hour
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/04/schwartznegger-cancelled-plans-to-call-for-renewable-fuel-standard-waiver-at-11th-hour/
Ethanol sourced carbon dioxide and the energy sector: a Biofuels Digest special report
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/03/ethanol-sourced-carbon-dioxide-and-the-energy-sector-a-biofuels-digest-special-report/
Fuel study also considers pheasants
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081102/NEWS/811020338/1001
Cardinal Ethanol starts up (Indiana)
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20081102/NEWS01/811020359
International News
Monsanto to buy Aly Participacoes for $290 million (Brazilian Ethanol Producer)
http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2008/11/03/daily6.html
ADM Forms Joint Venture With Grupo Cabrera to Construct Two Sugarcane Ethanol Processing Complexes
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ADM_Forms_Joint_Venture_With_Grupo_Cabrera_to_Construct_Two_Sugarcane_Ethanol_Processing_Complexes-65704.html
Brazil Ethanol Mills Cancel 22% Of Equipment Orders
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=265593
Japanese shipping industry set up to handle biofuels sector
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1767/1/
Ethanol producers' unworthy heyday finally over
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081103.IBREGULY03/TPStory/Business
Oil Creation Theory Challenged by Fuel-Making Fungus
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20081104/sc_livescience/oilcreationtheorychallengedbyfuelmakingfungus
Scientists discover Patagonian diesel that grows on trees
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/04/biofuel-plants-biochemistry-science
Mission NewEnergy Announces Bio-ethanol Breakthrough
http://www.missionbiofuels.com/uploads/Announcement-Ligno-cellulosic%20Ethanol-31108(final).pdf
PM refers bio-fuel policy to Pawar panel for a relook (India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/PM_refers_bio-fuel_policy_to_Pawar_panel_for_a_relook/articleshow/3666580.cms
Sen. Grassley asks the Grocery Manufacturers Association to lower foods costs since corn prices have declined
http://grassley.senate.gov/private/upload/10312008.pdf
Finally! Someone seeks accountability from those who have accused ethanol of being the source of many problems! I am glad to see Sen. Grassley using the GMA’s own figures and quotes to beat them at their own game. I have a slide from a powerpoint presentation hanging in my office. In a typical 18-ounce box of Corn Flakes, there is approximately 12.9 ounces (1.44% of a bushel) of corn. At $3 a bushel, that corn cost 4.3 cents. At $6 a bushel, it costs 8.6 cents. Tell me, how does a box of corn flakes increase 21 cents (Fall 2007) and that entire increase be blamed on ethanol? Hmmm.....does it take oil to produce, harvest, ship, and process the corn?
US News
Presidential Candidate Energy Information – A Comprehensive Look
http://www.garbrook.com/welcome/presidentupdate08/index.html
From a strange brew, cheaper fuel (Mascoma)
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/11/03/from_a_strange_brew_cheaper_fuel/
The Death of Ethanol: One Thing Wall Street Saw Coming
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2008/11/03/the-death-of-ethanol-one-thing-wall-street-saw-coming/
Don’t Put on the Black Dress The Patient Isn’t Dead
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/comments/00142_death_of_ethanol_192221.php
Self-Digesting Plants? - Potential Key to Biofuel Production from Plant Biomass
http://howplantswork.wordpress.com/2008/11/02/self-digesting-plants-potential-key-to-biofuel-production-from-plant-biomass/
VeraSun files for Chapter 11 protection
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1765/1/
Judge approves VeraSun's rare bankruptcy financing
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0342766020081104
VeraSun Energy Corp. Receives Commitments For Up to $215 Million in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/VeraSun_Energy_Corp__Receives_Commitments_For_Up_to__215_Million_in_Debtor_In_Possession_Financing-65669.html
VeraSun Indefinitely Delays Startup of 110-MMGY Ethanol Plant in Janesville, MN
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/VeraSun_Indefinitely_Delays_Startup_of_110_MMGY_Ethanol_Plant_in_Janesville__MN_-65708.html
Avery Needs to Connect the Dots on Biotech’s Connection to Ethanol
http://www.ncga.com/news/OurView/2008/103108.asp
Money, research spur race for algae as fuel source
http://www.katu.com/news/tech/33729044.html
Florida’s My Dream Fuels aims to plant 900,000 jatropha trees
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/04/floridas-my-dream-fuels-aims-to-plant-900000-jatropha-trees/
RFA Comments on August Ethanol Production and Demand
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/RFA_Comments_on_August_Ethanol_Production_and_Demand-65684.html
Energy independence an old vow
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/11/02/20081102promises1102.html
Schwartznegger cancelled plans to call for Renewable Fuel Standard waiver at 11th hour
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/04/schwartznegger-cancelled-plans-to-call-for-renewable-fuel-standard-waiver-at-11th-hour/
Ethanol sourced carbon dioxide and the energy sector: a Biofuels Digest special report
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/11/03/ethanol-sourced-carbon-dioxide-and-the-energy-sector-a-biofuels-digest-special-report/
Fuel study also considers pheasants
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081102/NEWS/811020338/1001
Cardinal Ethanol starts up (Indiana)
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20081102/NEWS01/811020359
International News
Monsanto to buy Aly Participacoes for $290 million (Brazilian Ethanol Producer)
http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2008/11/03/daily6.html
ADM Forms Joint Venture With Grupo Cabrera to Construct Two Sugarcane Ethanol Processing Complexes
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ADM_Forms_Joint_Venture_With_Grupo_Cabrera_to_Construct_Two_Sugarcane_Ethanol_Processing_Complexes-65704.html
Brazil Ethanol Mills Cancel 22% Of Equipment Orders
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=265593
Japanese shipping industry set up to handle biofuels sector
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1767/1/
Ethanol producers' unworthy heyday finally over
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081103.IBREGULY03/TPStory/Business
Oil Creation Theory Challenged by Fuel-Making Fungus
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20081104/sc_livescience/oilcreationtheorychallengedbyfuelmakingfungus
Scientists discover Patagonian diesel that grows on trees
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/04/biofuel-plants-biochemistry-science
Mission NewEnergy Announces Bio-ethanol Breakthrough
http://www.missionbiofuels.com/uploads/Announcement-Ligno-cellulosic%20Ethanol-31108(final).pdf
PM refers bio-fuel policy to Pawar panel for a relook (India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/PM_refers_bio-fuel_policy_to_Pawar_panel_for_a_relook/articleshow/3666580.cms
Friday, October 31, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 31, 2008
US News
Ethanol's environmental advantage over petrol confirmed by US study
http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/nationalrural/agribusiness-and-general/finance/ethanols-environmental-advantage-over-petrol-confirmed-by-us-study/1347304.aspx
Kinder Morgan, Central Florida Pipeline batch ship ethanol
http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/11/03/story2.html
Biomass conversion technology development
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-31/Biomass_conversion_technology_development/
Clemson to lead effort to reduce state dependence on oil
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-31/Clemson_to_lead_effort_to_reduce_state_dependence_on_oil/
Survey Identifies New Media's Influence on Energy & Environmental Reporting: Clean Tech Journalists Unconvinced of US Ability to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Brodeur-Partners-NYSE-OMC-914780.html
Falling gas prices could help economy, but will impact ethanol industry
http://www.theindependent.com/news/x635419903/Falling-gas-prices-could-help-economy-but-will-impact-ethanol-industry
Corn Growers Research Non-Fuel Ethanol Use
http://domesticfuel.com/2008/10/31/corn-growers-research-non-fuel-ethanol-use/
Aventine Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings
http://www.aventinerei.com/pdfs/Aventine%203rd%20Quarter%20Earnings.pdf
Wisconsin undergraduate team tackles biofuels challenges
http://www.news.wisc.edu/15867
First Biofuel Flight Across America
http://www.mmdnewswire.com/first-biofuel-flight-across-america-4072.html
ACE: Ethanol Continues to Help Cut Dependence on Foreign Oil
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ACE__Ethanol_Continues_to_Help_Cut_Dependence_on_Foreign_Oil-65513.html
International News
Energy sapped from Brazilian renewables
http://www.climatechangecorp.com/content.asp?contentid=5742
Biofuels a potential tool for social development
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145336
India, Brazil, South Africa turn their attention to renewables
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145797
Grain likely to remain off the biofuels crop list (South Africa)
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145346
Kenya sees $500 mln biofuels investment in 2 years
http://africa.reuters.com/business/news/usnJOE49T0T1.html
Ethanol's environmental advantage over petrol confirmed by US study
http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/nationalrural/agribusiness-and-general/finance/ethanols-environmental-advantage-over-petrol-confirmed-by-us-study/1347304.aspx
Kinder Morgan, Central Florida Pipeline batch ship ethanol
http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/11/03/story2.html
Biomass conversion technology development
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-31/Biomass_conversion_technology_development/
Clemson to lead effort to reduce state dependence on oil
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-31/Clemson_to_lead_effort_to_reduce_state_dependence_on_oil/
Survey Identifies New Media's Influence on Energy & Environmental Reporting: Clean Tech Journalists Unconvinced of US Ability to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Brodeur-Partners-NYSE-OMC-914780.html
Falling gas prices could help economy, but will impact ethanol industry
http://www.theindependent.com/news/x635419903/Falling-gas-prices-could-help-economy-but-will-impact-ethanol-industry
Corn Growers Research Non-Fuel Ethanol Use
http://domesticfuel.com/2008/10/31/corn-growers-research-non-fuel-ethanol-use/
Aventine Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings
http://www.aventinerei.com/pdfs/Aventine%203rd%20Quarter%20Earnings.pdf
Wisconsin undergraduate team tackles biofuels challenges
http://www.news.wisc.edu/15867
First Biofuel Flight Across America
http://www.mmdnewswire.com/first-biofuel-flight-across-america-4072.html
ACE: Ethanol Continues to Help Cut Dependence on Foreign Oil
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ACE__Ethanol_Continues_to_Help_Cut_Dependence_on_Foreign_Oil-65513.html
International News
Energy sapped from Brazilian renewables
http://www.climatechangecorp.com/content.asp?contentid=5742
Biofuels a potential tool for social development
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145336
India, Brazil, South Africa turn their attention to renewables
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145797
Grain likely to remain off the biofuels crop list (South Africa)
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145346
Kenya sees $500 mln biofuels investment in 2 years
http://africa.reuters.com/business/news/usnJOE49T0T1.html
News and Notes - Oct. 30, 2008
Feature Article
VeraSun falls on report bankruptcy filing imminent
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/10/29/ap5623404.html
One of the nation’s largest ethanol companies is on the brink.
UTBI-related News
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Begins Construction at Demonstration Plant in Vonore, TN (a misleading title for an article that covers the groundbreaking)
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Begins_Construction_at_Demonstration_Plant_in_Vonore__TN-65426.html
US News
Hawaii as clean energy hub for the U.S.?
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Hawaii_as_clean_energy_hub_for_the_U.S._/
Cane sorghum latest prospect for creating ethanol or biodiesel
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Cane_sorghum_latest_prospect_for_creating_ethanol_or_biodeisel/
Gevo and ICM Announce Strategic Alliance to Commercialize Next Generation Biofuels and Hydrocarbons
http://www.gevo.com/news_ICM-pr_102908.php
Betting on Biobricks
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2145
Study to Determine Better Northeast Grasses for Biofuel
http://www.eponline.com/articles/68824/
Cobalt Biofuels changes CEOs
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2008/10/27/daily58.html
International News
The ethics of ethanol: Big Ethanol descends on Africa for land, water, and sympathetic governments
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/10/29/71244/835
EU biofuel data change angers environmentalists
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7949984
Biofuels in the European Context: Facts and Uncertainties (A report)
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/jrc/downloads/jrc_biofuels_report.pdf
Chinese Alt-Energy Stock Set to Spike
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10444480/1/chinese-alt-energy-stock-set-to-spike.html?puc=googlefi&cm_ven=GOOGLEFI&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
Kiwi company to make algae biofuel
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/536641/2248694
Olive stones could be made into biofuel
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/earth/2008/10/30/sciolives130.xml
Will jatropha invade Mozambique?
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Will_jatropha_invade_Mozambique_/
VeraSun falls on report bankruptcy filing imminent
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/10/29/ap5623404.html
One of the nation’s largest ethanol companies is on the brink.
UTBI-related News
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Begins Construction at Demonstration Plant in Vonore, TN (a misleading title for an article that covers the groundbreaking)
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Begins_Construction_at_Demonstration_Plant_in_Vonore__TN-65426.html
US News
Hawaii as clean energy hub for the U.S.?
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Hawaii_as_clean_energy_hub_for_the_U.S._/
Cane sorghum latest prospect for creating ethanol or biodiesel
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Cane_sorghum_latest_prospect_for_creating_ethanol_or_biodeisel/
Gevo and ICM Announce Strategic Alliance to Commercialize Next Generation Biofuels and Hydrocarbons
http://www.gevo.com/news_ICM-pr_102908.php
Betting on Biobricks
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2145
Study to Determine Better Northeast Grasses for Biofuel
http://www.eponline.com/articles/68824/
Cobalt Biofuels changes CEOs
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2008/10/27/daily58.html
International News
The ethics of ethanol: Big Ethanol descends on Africa for land, water, and sympathetic governments
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/10/29/71244/835
EU biofuel data change angers environmentalists
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7949984
Biofuels in the European Context: Facts and Uncertainties (A report)
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/jrc/downloads/jrc_biofuels_report.pdf
Chinese Alt-Energy Stock Set to Spike
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10444480/1/chinese-alt-energy-stock-set-to-spike.html?puc=googlefi&cm_ven=GOOGLEFI&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
Kiwi company to make algae biofuel
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/536641/2248694
Olive stones could be made into biofuel
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/earth/2008/10/30/sciolives130.xml
Will jatropha invade Mozambique?
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-30/Will_jatropha_invade_Mozambique_/
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 29, 2008
Feature Article
Lignol signs DOE cooperative agreement
http://www.energycurrent.com/index.php?id=3&storyid=13978
Lignol has formalized its $30 million agreement with DOE for its Colorado cellulosic ethanol facility.
US News
Scientist: California indirect land use policy bad for biofuels (Bruce Dale)
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4956
Protecting soils and producing biofuel with corn stover
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-29/Protecting_soils_and_producing_biofuel_with_corn_stover/
Is the Ethanol Industy Failing or Flourishing?
http://gas2.org/2008/10/28/is-the-ethanol-industy-failing-or-flourishing/
UIUC gets $2M for biofuel infrastructure study
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-uofi-biofuelsrese,0,3940462.story
Is the Ethanol Boom Over?
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/01663_Is_the_Ethanol_Boom_Over_170801.php
Ethanol's Short-Term Bottom
http://seekingalpha.com/article/102620-ethanol-s-short-term-bottom
Company wants to plant, harvest plants for electricity in Osceola County (sorghum)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/green/orl-power2908oct29,0,7346070.story
Ethanol production restarts in Linden (Verasun starts back up after odd shutdown)
http://www.jconline.com/article/20081029/BUSINESS/810290341
Wood Heat Solutions: Community Guide to Biomass Thermal Projects
http://ri.uoregon.edu/programs/CCE/biomass.html
Wheat an Important Part of Food vs. Fuel Debate as Producers Plant More Corn and Soybean Acres
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Wheat_an_Important_Part_of_Food_vs__Fuel_Debate_as_Producers_Plant_More_Corn_and_Soybean_Acres-65413.html
SMUD Purchases Biomass Energy from Iberdrola (Sacramento purchases 55 MW from Washington biomass cogen plant)
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/17023
U.S. Representative Jay Inslee Calls Clean Energy "Our Generation's Legacy" at 2008 Algal Biomass Summit
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/us-representative-jay-inslee-calls/story.aspx?guid={2F99E3CC-841C-4EF7-A247-B6CC512B23D6}&dist=hppr
Auction of F&S Oil's biodiesel plant attracts just one bid
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1976767/
Officials say 23 arrested at ethanol plant
http://www.in-forum.com/ap/index.cfm?page=view&id=D943QMH01
GreenHunter Energy Inc. Acquires L & L Holdings LLC, Including Strategic Facilities and Deepwater Terminals Along Gulf Coast
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/GreenHunter_Energy_Inc__Acquires_L___L_Holdings_LLC__Including_Strategic_Facilities_and_Deepwater_Terminals_Along_Gulf_Coast-65412.html
Tri-Rail to fuel locomotives with biodiesel (FL)
http://www.progressiverailroading.com/news/article.asp?id=18439
International News
Petrobras signs memoranda of understanding with Portuguese companies
http://www.edubourse.com/finance/actualites.php?actu=47199
Jatropha’s potential as biofuel crop still being researched
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/10/29/southneast/2370643&sec=southneast
New bio-ethanol sports car
http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Auto_news.html?id=8585
Lignol signs DOE cooperative agreement
http://www.energycurrent.com/index.php?id=3&storyid=13978
Lignol has formalized its $30 million agreement with DOE for its Colorado cellulosic ethanol facility.
US News
Scientist: California indirect land use policy bad for biofuels (Bruce Dale)
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4956
Protecting soils and producing biofuel with corn stover
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-29/Protecting_soils_and_producing_biofuel_with_corn_stover/
Is the Ethanol Industy Failing or Flourishing?
http://gas2.org/2008/10/28/is-the-ethanol-industy-failing-or-flourishing/
UIUC gets $2M for biofuel infrastructure study
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-uofi-biofuelsrese,0,3940462.story
Is the Ethanol Boom Over?
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/01663_Is_the_Ethanol_Boom_Over_170801.php
Ethanol's Short-Term Bottom
http://seekingalpha.com/article/102620-ethanol-s-short-term-bottom
Company wants to plant, harvest plants for electricity in Osceola County (sorghum)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/green/orl-power2908oct29,0,7346070.story
Ethanol production restarts in Linden (Verasun starts back up after odd shutdown)
http://www.jconline.com/article/20081029/BUSINESS/810290341
Wood Heat Solutions: Community Guide to Biomass Thermal Projects
http://ri.uoregon.edu/programs/CCE/biomass.html
Wheat an Important Part of Food vs. Fuel Debate as Producers Plant More Corn and Soybean Acres
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Wheat_an_Important_Part_of_Food_vs__Fuel_Debate_as_Producers_Plant_More_Corn_and_Soybean_Acres-65413.html
SMUD Purchases Biomass Energy from Iberdrola (Sacramento purchases 55 MW from Washington biomass cogen plant)
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/17023
U.S. Representative Jay Inslee Calls Clean Energy "Our Generation's Legacy" at 2008 Algal Biomass Summit
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/us-representative-jay-inslee-calls/story.aspx?guid={2F99E3CC-841C-4EF7-A247-B6CC512B23D6}&dist=hppr
Auction of F&S Oil's biodiesel plant attracts just one bid
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1976767/
Officials say 23 arrested at ethanol plant
http://www.in-forum.com/ap/index.cfm?page=view&id=D943QMH01
GreenHunter Energy Inc. Acquires L & L Holdings LLC, Including Strategic Facilities and Deepwater Terminals Along Gulf Coast
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/GreenHunter_Energy_Inc__Acquires_L___L_Holdings_LLC__Including_Strategic_Facilities_and_Deepwater_Terminals_Along_Gulf_Coast-65412.html
Tri-Rail to fuel locomotives with biodiesel (FL)
http://www.progressiverailroading.com/news/article.asp?id=18439
International News
Petrobras signs memoranda of understanding with Portuguese companies
http://www.edubourse.com/finance/actualites.php?actu=47199
Jatropha’s potential as biofuel crop still being researched
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/10/29/southneast/2370643&sec=southneast
New bio-ethanol sports car
http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Auto_news.html?id=8585
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 28, 2008
Feature Article
Ethanol Economics from Ranch to Restaurant
http://www.e85fuel.com/news/2008/102408/cfdc_white_paper100908.pdf
An interesting look at ethanol production, including corn and food prices.
UTBI-related News
UT chief isn't fazed by big budget cuts
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081026/OPINION03/810260405/1008/OPINION01
Blue Signs Help Motorists Go Green in Tennessee
http://www.biofuelwar.com/2008/10/blue-signs-help-motorists-go-green-in-tennesee/
US News
Xethanol exits cellulosic, moves into methane
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2734540020081028
Ag secretary: US must keep pushing new energy
http://www.examiner.com/a-1653411~Ag_secretary__US_must_keep_pushing_new_energy.html
New Method Turns Wood into Sugar for Biofuels
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53944
Auburn University to use PureVision biomass fractionation
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2158
Sorghum could be a practical ethanol source
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-28/Sorghum_could_be_a_practical_ethanol_source/
Will hay be good source for biofuel in the future? Researchers urge thinking through nation’s rush to alternative fuels
http://newsok.com/will-hay-be-good-source-for-biofuel-in-the-future/article/3314903
Scientists ask EPA to delay indirect land use proposal
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4953
NCGA: No Good Science Yet on Assessing Possible Land Use Impacts of Biofuels
http://www.ncga.com/news/notd/2008/October/102808.asp
Gulf Ethanol Begins Commercial Design Phase for Biomass Preprocessor System
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Gulf_Ethanol_Begins_Commercial_Design_Phase_for_Biomass_Preprocessor_System-65307.html
Study Discredits Food-Fuel Linkage
http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3117&Itemid=1
VeraSun's future cloudy
http://www.thepaper24-7.com/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=22&ArticleID=18078&TM=9077.606
New Analysis Shows Ethanol Co-Products Dramatically Extend Corn Supplies
http://www.iowarfa.org/nr101408.php
USDA to Meet Dairy and Meat Companies Over Aid to Ethanol, Rural Companies
http://www.flex-news-food.com/pages/20022/Biofuel/Dairy/USDA/usda-meet-dairy-meat-companies-aid-ethanol-rural-companies.html
CO2 emissions booming, shifting east, researchers report
http://www.ornl.gov/info/press_releases/get_press_release.cfm?ReleaseNumber=mr20080924-00
State switching to 10 percent ethanol
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/288909-3/RiverValley/State_switching_to_10_percent_ethanol/
New Illinois Corn Growers Assn. Reports Show Modern Ethanol Industry Has Environmental and Economic Impact Superior to Gasoline
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/New_Illinois_Corn_Growers_Assn__Reports_Show_Modern_Ethanol_Industry_Has_Environmental_and_Economic_Impact_Superior_to_Gasoline-65312.html
S.D. senators urge more research on ethanol blends
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081028/UPDATES/81028009/-1/DATAB
Biofuel flying will take off in three years, says Boeing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/27/biofuel-boeing-carbon-offsetting
POET CEO Jeff Broin: Ethanol Does Not Deserve Blame for High Food Prices
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/POET_CEO_Jeff_Broin__Ethanol_Does_Not_Deserve_Blame_for_High_Food_Prices-65295.html
CBOT Corn Review: Climbs On End-Users, US Stocks Support
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=263735
McCain is in Iowa. No One Bring Up Ethanol
http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/10/mccain-is-in-iowa-no-one-bring.html
Palin 2012, One For All And All For Ethanol
http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2008/10/palin_2012_one_1.html
International News
Brazil ethanol, sugar sector sees hard times ahead
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7942116
Brazil should give farmers loans for ethanol growth: consultant
http://www.petroleumworld.com/story08102809.htm
French ethanol makers welcome reduction of tax hike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7919297
CJP plans for 5 trillion biodiesel tree plantation (jatropha in India)
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=140073&Itemid=31
$174m bio-diesel project in pipeline (Fiji)
http://www.fijilive.com/news_new/index.php/news/show_news/10010
Ethanol Economics from Ranch to Restaurant
http://www.e85fuel.com/news/2008/102408/cfdc_white_paper100908.pdf
An interesting look at ethanol production, including corn and food prices.
UTBI-related News
UT chief isn't fazed by big budget cuts
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081026/OPINION03/810260405/1008/OPINION01
Blue Signs Help Motorists Go Green in Tennessee
http://www.biofuelwar.com/2008/10/blue-signs-help-motorists-go-green-in-tennesee/
US News
Xethanol exits cellulosic, moves into methane
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2734540020081028
Ag secretary: US must keep pushing new energy
http://www.examiner.com/a-1653411~Ag_secretary__US_must_keep_pushing_new_energy.html
New Method Turns Wood into Sugar for Biofuels
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53944
Auburn University to use PureVision biomass fractionation
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2158
Sorghum could be a practical ethanol source
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-28/Sorghum_could_be_a_practical_ethanol_source/
Will hay be good source for biofuel in the future? Researchers urge thinking through nation’s rush to alternative fuels
http://newsok.com/will-hay-be-good-source-for-biofuel-in-the-future/article/3314903
Scientists ask EPA to delay indirect land use proposal
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4953
NCGA: No Good Science Yet on Assessing Possible Land Use Impacts of Biofuels
http://www.ncga.com/news/notd/2008/October/102808.asp
Gulf Ethanol Begins Commercial Design Phase for Biomass Preprocessor System
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Gulf_Ethanol_Begins_Commercial_Design_Phase_for_Biomass_Preprocessor_System-65307.html
Study Discredits Food-Fuel Linkage
http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3117&Itemid=1
VeraSun's future cloudy
http://www.thepaper24-7.com/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=22&ArticleID=18078&TM=9077.606
New Analysis Shows Ethanol Co-Products Dramatically Extend Corn Supplies
http://www.iowarfa.org/nr101408.php
USDA to Meet Dairy and Meat Companies Over Aid to Ethanol, Rural Companies
http://www.flex-news-food.com/pages/20022/Biofuel/Dairy/USDA/usda-meet-dairy-meat-companies-aid-ethanol-rural-companies.html
CO2 emissions booming, shifting east, researchers report
http://www.ornl.gov/info/press_releases/get_press_release.cfm?ReleaseNumber=mr20080924-00
State switching to 10 percent ethanol
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/288909-3/RiverValley/State_switching_to_10_percent_ethanol/
New Illinois Corn Growers Assn. Reports Show Modern Ethanol Industry Has Environmental and Economic Impact Superior to Gasoline
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/New_Illinois_Corn_Growers_Assn__Reports_Show_Modern_Ethanol_Industry_Has_Environmental_and_Economic_Impact_Superior_to_Gasoline-65312.html
S.D. senators urge more research on ethanol blends
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081028/UPDATES/81028009/-1/DATAB
Biofuel flying will take off in three years, says Boeing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/27/biofuel-boeing-carbon-offsetting
POET CEO Jeff Broin: Ethanol Does Not Deserve Blame for High Food Prices
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/POET_CEO_Jeff_Broin__Ethanol_Does_Not_Deserve_Blame_for_High_Food_Prices-65295.html
CBOT Corn Review: Climbs On End-Users, US Stocks Support
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=263735
McCain is in Iowa. No One Bring Up Ethanol
http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/10/mccain-is-in-iowa-no-one-bring.html
Palin 2012, One For All And All For Ethanol
http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2008/10/palin_2012_one_1.html
International News
Brazil ethanol, sugar sector sees hard times ahead
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7942116
Brazil should give farmers loans for ethanol growth: consultant
http://www.petroleumworld.com/story08102809.htm
French ethanol makers welcome reduction of tax hike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7919297
CJP plans for 5 trillion biodiesel tree plantation (jatropha in India)
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=140073&Itemid=31
$174m bio-diesel project in pipeline (Fiji)
http://www.fijilive.com/news_new/index.php/news/show_news/10010
Friday, October 24, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 24, 2008
Feature Article
New ethanol plant at the ready line (Obion, TN corn plant coming online)
http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=18319
Ethanol Grain Processors of Obion, TN is preparing to begin ethanol production at the $170 million plant. When operating at capacity, the plant will grind 100,000 bushels a day to produce 100,000,000 gallons of ethanol each year.
US News
Americans Increasingly Concerned about Food Prices, U.S. Ethanol Policy, According to The 2008 Hormel Hunger Survey
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Americans-Increasingly-Concerned-about-Food/story.aspx?guid=%7BA8B79175-29DA-4035-9894-5467D8593C86%7D
Ethanol no longer seen as big driver of food price
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7914436
Ethanol group's PBS protest may reveal industry panic
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-fri-greising-ethanol-oct24,0,7054199.column
A New OPEC for (Natural) Gas?
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/a_new_opec_for_gas.html
Leading Advanced Biofuel Companies, Researchers, Investors Call on Air Resources Board to Reconsider Draft Low Carbon Fuel Regulations (CA)
http://sev.prnewswire.com/oil-energy/20081023/LATH53623102008-1.html
POET Opens Marion, Ohio Biorefinery
http://www.poetenergy.com/news/showRelease.asp?id=139
Santee Cooper & Allied Waste Generating 3.2 MW of Bioenergy
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53906
Ethanol support irks cattle groups
http://www.kansas.com/business/agriculture/story/571449.html
Pennsylvania experiences delay with B2 mandate
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2893
Making The Switch
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4868&q=&page=1
Surprise: Government Mandates Behind Ethanol ‘Bubble’
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nathan-burchfiel/2008/10/23/surprise-government-mandates-behind-ethanol-bubble
Camelina crush plant to go on line this month
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2895
Biofuel investors hot for pond scum
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/23/algae/
Make Your Own Ethanol for $1 Per Gallon with New Microfueler From E-Fuel Corp
http://www.naturalnews.com/024561.html
'Algae Can Be the Solution' States Vinod Khosla at 2008 Algae Biomass Summit
http://www.biobasednews.com/node/18769
International News
Lignol and Suncor Sign Cellulosic Ethanol Project Development Agreement
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/energy/lignol-suncor-sign-cellulosic-ethanol-project-development-agreement-1454515117/
French ethanol makers welcome reduction of tax hike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7919297
Biofuels in the Americas: Driving Farmers off Their Lands
http://us.oneworld.net/article/358142-biofuels-driving-farmers-off-their-land
Biofuel additive makes pigs fly (Austrailia)
http://www.independentweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/biofuel-additive-makes-pigs-fly/1342898.aspx
DSM launches U.S. Department of Energy-funded research initiative for second generation biofuels (Netherlands)
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/dsm-launches-us-department-energy-funded/story.aspx?guid=%7B63044F6C-B83A-4F31-984A-F6EF5172E1B4%7D&dist=hppr
Algae Biofuels Challenge (UK)
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/technology/directedresearch/algae.htm
New ethanol plant at the ready line (Obion, TN corn plant coming online)
http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=18319
Ethanol Grain Processors of Obion, TN is preparing to begin ethanol production at the $170 million plant. When operating at capacity, the plant will grind 100,000 bushels a day to produce 100,000,000 gallons of ethanol each year.
US News
Americans Increasingly Concerned about Food Prices, U.S. Ethanol Policy, According to The 2008 Hormel Hunger Survey
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Americans-Increasingly-Concerned-about-Food/story.aspx?guid=%7BA8B79175-29DA-4035-9894-5467D8593C86%7D
Ethanol no longer seen as big driver of food price
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7914436
Ethanol group's PBS protest may reveal industry panic
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-fri-greising-ethanol-oct24,0,7054199.column
A New OPEC for (Natural) Gas?
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/a_new_opec_for_gas.html
Leading Advanced Biofuel Companies, Researchers, Investors Call on Air Resources Board to Reconsider Draft Low Carbon Fuel Regulations (CA)
http://sev.prnewswire.com/oil-energy/20081023/LATH53623102008-1.html
POET Opens Marion, Ohio Biorefinery
http://www.poetenergy.com/news/showRelease.asp?id=139
Santee Cooper & Allied Waste Generating 3.2 MW of Bioenergy
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53906
Ethanol support irks cattle groups
http://www.kansas.com/business/agriculture/story/571449.html
Pennsylvania experiences delay with B2 mandate
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2893
Making The Switch
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4868&q=&page=1
Surprise: Government Mandates Behind Ethanol ‘Bubble’
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nathan-burchfiel/2008/10/23/surprise-government-mandates-behind-ethanol-bubble
Camelina crush plant to go on line this month
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2895
Biofuel investors hot for pond scum
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/23/algae/
Make Your Own Ethanol for $1 Per Gallon with New Microfueler From E-Fuel Corp
http://www.naturalnews.com/024561.html
'Algae Can Be the Solution' States Vinod Khosla at 2008 Algae Biomass Summit
http://www.biobasednews.com/node/18769
International News
Lignol and Suncor Sign Cellulosic Ethanol Project Development Agreement
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/energy/lignol-suncor-sign-cellulosic-ethanol-project-development-agreement-1454515117/
French ethanol makers welcome reduction of tax hike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7919297
Biofuels in the Americas: Driving Farmers off Their Lands
http://us.oneworld.net/article/358142-biofuels-driving-farmers-off-their-land
Biofuel additive makes pigs fly (Austrailia)
http://www.independentweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/biofuel-additive-makes-pigs-fly/1342898.aspx
DSM launches U.S. Department of Energy-funded research initiative for second generation biofuels (Netherlands)
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/dsm-launches-us-department-energy-funded/story.aspx?guid=%7B63044F6C-B83A-4F31-984A-F6EF5172E1B4%7D&dist=hppr
Algae Biofuels Challenge (UK)
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/technology/directedresearch/algae.htm
Thursday, October 23, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 23, 2008
Feature Article
Ethanol Subsidies: Are They A Plus Or A Minus?
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=261984
Study shows that ethanol subsidies actually save the US Government money, reducing the amount spent on farm program payments and the market disruption those payments may cause.
US News
Increase in percentage of ethanol promoted
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10466878
"Superenzymes" Could Streamline Biofuels Refining
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/081022.htm
Abengoa shuts down temporarily
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-23/Abengoa_shuts_down_temporarily/
Reaping new energy – Firm to sell biofuel seeds to farmers (Ceres)
http://pacbiztimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=382&Itemid=1
POET Employees Call on Presidential Candidates to Support American Ethanol
http://www.poet.com/news/showRelease.asp?id=138
Digesting The Termite Digestome: A Way To Make Biofuels?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081021190648.htm
Switchgrass: A Bioplastic Factory
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2142
FUEL starts up Georgia ethanol plant
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4933
Which grass is greener? Project identifies Northeast grasses that will fuel bioenergy era
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-23/Which_grass_is_greener_Project_identifies_Northeast_grasses_that_will_fuel_bioenergy_era/
New plant comes on line amid hard times for ethanol
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081023/BUSINESS/810230397/-1/ENT05
GreenHunter Biofuels LLC Acquires Lease Option for 22 Waterfront Acres in Port Sutton, FL for Biofuels Terminal and Biodiesel Plant
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/GreenHunter_Biofuels_LLC_Acquires_Lease_Option_for_22_Waterfront_Acres_in_Port_Sutton__FL_for_Biofuels_Terminal_and_Biodiesel_Plant__-65046.html
Strategies For Successful Biomass Removal From Forests
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3637
Sandia gets $600,000 for biofuels project
http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2008/10/20/daily23.html
Michigan Utility and MTU Join Forces To Study Biomass-powered Electricity
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53915
Ethanol Transportation Update: Supply, Demand, and Rail Transportation Continue to Expand
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Ethanol_Transportation_Update__Supply__Demand__and_Rail_Transportation_Continue_to_Expand-65100.html
Cong. Flake blasts proposed ethanol bailout
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2008/10/20/daily45.html
Livestock, meat groups say aid for ethanol producers is unfair
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081023/BUSINESS01/810230396/1030/
Gulf Coast Energy to Survey Grayville, IL Site for Potential Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
http://www.carmitimes.com/news/x1261534663/Biofuels-firm-interested-in-former-prison-site
USGC: DDGS Are Equal in Performance and Lower in Cost
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/USGC__DDGS_Are_Equal_in_Performance_and_Lower_in_Cost_-65114.html
Wood Biomass Market Realities Explode Waste Wood Myth
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3638
USGC: Mexico Likely To Remain Top DDGS Buyer
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=262321
Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) Position On Use of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy
http://www.swst.org/PDF%20Files/WoodyBiomassBioEnergyPosition.pdf
International News
Government looks at jump-starting biofuel (South Africa)
http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=&fArticleId=4673198
German govt cuts 2009 biofuels blending target
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE49L2GW20081022
Ethanol Subsidies: Are They A Plus Or A Minus?
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=261984
Study shows that ethanol subsidies actually save the US Government money, reducing the amount spent on farm program payments and the market disruption those payments may cause.
US News
Increase in percentage of ethanol promoted
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10466878
"Superenzymes" Could Streamline Biofuels Refining
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/081022.htm
Abengoa shuts down temporarily
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-23/Abengoa_shuts_down_temporarily/
Reaping new energy – Firm to sell biofuel seeds to farmers (Ceres)
http://pacbiztimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=382&Itemid=1
POET Employees Call on Presidential Candidates to Support American Ethanol
http://www.poet.com/news/showRelease.asp?id=138
Digesting The Termite Digestome: A Way To Make Biofuels?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081021190648.htm
Switchgrass: A Bioplastic Factory
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2142
FUEL starts up Georgia ethanol plant
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4933
Which grass is greener? Project identifies Northeast grasses that will fuel bioenergy era
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-23/Which_grass_is_greener_Project_identifies_Northeast_grasses_that_will_fuel_bioenergy_era/
New plant comes on line amid hard times for ethanol
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081023/BUSINESS/810230397/-1/ENT05
GreenHunter Biofuels LLC Acquires Lease Option for 22 Waterfront Acres in Port Sutton, FL for Biofuels Terminal and Biodiesel Plant
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/GreenHunter_Biofuels_LLC_Acquires_Lease_Option_for_22_Waterfront_Acres_in_Port_Sutton__FL_for_Biofuels_Terminal_and_Biodiesel_Plant__-65046.html
Strategies For Successful Biomass Removal From Forests
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3637
Sandia gets $600,000 for biofuels project
http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2008/10/20/daily23.html
Michigan Utility and MTU Join Forces To Study Biomass-powered Electricity
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53915
Ethanol Transportation Update: Supply, Demand, and Rail Transportation Continue to Expand
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Ethanol_Transportation_Update__Supply__Demand__and_Rail_Transportation_Continue_to_Expand-65100.html
Cong. Flake blasts proposed ethanol bailout
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2008/10/20/daily45.html
Livestock, meat groups say aid for ethanol producers is unfair
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081023/BUSINESS01/810230396/1030/
Gulf Coast Energy to Survey Grayville, IL Site for Potential Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
http://www.carmitimes.com/news/x1261534663/Biofuels-firm-interested-in-former-prison-site
USGC: DDGS Are Equal in Performance and Lower in Cost
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/USGC__DDGS_Are_Equal_in_Performance_and_Lower_in_Cost_-65114.html
Wood Biomass Market Realities Explode Waste Wood Myth
http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=3638
USGC: Mexico Likely To Remain Top DDGS Buyer
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=262321
Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) Position On Use of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy
http://www.swst.org/PDF%20Files/WoodyBiomassBioEnergyPosition.pdf
International News
Government looks at jump-starting biofuel (South Africa)
http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=&fArticleId=4673198
German govt cuts 2009 biofuels blending target
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE49L2GW20081022
News and Notes - Oct. 22, 2008
UTBI-Related News
UT, Genera Energy, and Dupont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol break ground on pilot cellulosic biorefinery
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/15/building-begins-at-biofuel-refinery/
http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=9176674&nav=menu7_2
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=66606&catid=2&GID=VezJarCy82I2RsGvHZNOASzGZQU0nSjxQzE1Nj6TUmw%3D
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20081015/NEWS/310159972
http://advocateanddemocrat.com/story/15681
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_137094.asp
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Celebrates_Groundbreaking_at_DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Pilot_Plant_in_Vonore__TN-64627.html
http://www.newsbull.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70087&pollresults=1 (Lamar Alexander comments)
http://support.tnanytime.org/node/402
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/30994234.html
http://www.azom.com/news.asp?newsID=14114
http://www.agweb.com/FarmJournal/Article.aspx?src=farmjournal&sigcat=farmjournal&id=146413
http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Publish/520381/Forward_520381_587626.htm
DuPont Accent herbicide to protect switchgrass in Tennessee
http://deltafarmpress.com/biofuels/accent-herbicide-1016/
Presidential race: Energy, environment key on both sides
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/21/energy-environment-key-on-both-sides/
US News
University of Florida opens ethanol-fuel production plant
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/local/newsletter/orl-biznews-ethanol101408,0,7255288.story
Iowa’s Ethanol Plants Create 15 Percent of its Emissions
http://gas2.org/2008/10/21/iowas-ethanol-plants-create-15-percent-of-its-emissions/
Alternative Energy Suddenly Faces Headwinds
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/business/21energy.html?_r=1&th=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&emc=th&adxnnlx=1224684196-mxa3cki/llSiv9oV4/R1DA)
Credit crunch boost for US Combined Heat and Power
http://www.cospp.com/display_article/341780/122/ARTCL/none/NEWS/1/Credit-crunch-boost-for-US-CHP/?dcmp=COSPP_NEWS
Wood as a power source may be making comeback
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/10/09/wood_as_a_power_source_may_be_making_comeback_1223527063/
Biofuel Makers Push to Boost the Amount of Ethanol Allowed in Gasoline to 20 Percent
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/10/17/biofuel-makers-push-to-boost-the-amount-of-ethanol-allowed-in-gasoline-to-20-percent.html
Clemson University to build cellulosic pilot plant
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2113
Shell quadruples renewable energy project spending
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6061497.html
U.S. slow on goals for more, greener biofuel
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27222314/
In Pictures: Eight Promising Alternative Energy Companies
http://www.forbes.com/2008/10/09/walmart-exxon-energy_leadership_clayton_in_mm_1009claytonchristensen_inl_slide_8.html?thisSpeed=15000
Clean Energy from Biomass Shows Promise (MI)
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/545459/?sc=swhr;xy=5047780
As oil prices fall, push for alternatives may ease
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27271928/from/ET/
Cobalt Biofuels Raises $25 Million to Commercialize Next Generation Biofuel — Biobutanol
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/cobalt-biofuels-raises-25-million/story.aspx?guid=%7BA7445DBE-2175-4F6E-9E32-9AE7989820BD%7D&dist=hppr
Fiscal hawks say no new US aid to ethanol makers
http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN2132525620081021
MIT recommends steps to slash gasoline use by 2035
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/cars2035-0805.html
Can E. Coli Help Make Biofuel Production More Efficient?
http://gas2.org/2008/10/20/can-e-coli-help-make-biofuel-production-more-efficient/
Coskata to Sell Ethanol Product in China
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122449786998649719.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
USGC: U.S. Ethanol Production Grows, Increasing Supply Of Livestock Feed
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=261796
Brasher: Biofuel rules could chill future projects
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081019/BUSINESS01/810190324/-1/BUSINESS04
Alternative Energy: New Sugarcanes To Deliver One-Two Energy Punch
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013194043.htm
Obama to Declare Carbon Dioxide Dangerous Pollutant
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=alHWVvGnkcd4&refer=canada#
GreenFuel Tech opens algae-growing greenhouse
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10070678-54.html
Residents decry MPCA info on proposed ethanol plant (MN)
http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=367354
International News
China to Miss its 2010 Ethanol Target
http://ecoworldly.com/2008/10/22/china-to-miss-its-2010-ethanol-target/
Nandan to increase jatropha cultivation (800,000 hectares)
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=337978
Clear policy lines required for biofuel markets: Browne
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,24522806-5018001,00.html
India’s economic strength is good news for biofuels, a Biofuels Digest special report
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/21/india’s-economic-strength-is-good-news-for-biofuels-a-biofuels-digest-special-report/
MILENA Green Gas
http://www.ecn.nl/en/bkm/news/milena-groen-gas
UT, Genera Energy, and Dupont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol break ground on pilot cellulosic biorefinery
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/15/building-begins-at-biofuel-refinery/
http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=9176674&nav=menu7_2
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=66606&catid=2&GID=VezJarCy82I2RsGvHZNOASzGZQU0nSjxQzE1Nj6TUmw%3D
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20081015/NEWS/310159972
http://advocateanddemocrat.com/story/15681
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_137094.asp
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Celebrates_Groundbreaking_at_DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Pilot_Plant_in_Vonore__TN-64627.html
http://www.newsbull.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70087&pollresults=1 (Lamar Alexander comments)
http://support.tnanytime.org/node/402
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/30994234.html
http://www.azom.com/news.asp?newsID=14114
http://www.agweb.com/FarmJournal/Article.aspx?src=farmjournal&sigcat=farmjournal&id=146413
http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Publish/520381/Forward_520381_587626.htm
DuPont Accent herbicide to protect switchgrass in Tennessee
http://deltafarmpress.com/biofuels/accent-herbicide-1016/
Presidential race: Energy, environment key on both sides
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/21/energy-environment-key-on-both-sides/
US News
University of Florida opens ethanol-fuel production plant
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/local/newsletter/orl-biznews-ethanol101408,0,7255288.story
Iowa’s Ethanol Plants Create 15 Percent of its Emissions
http://gas2.org/2008/10/21/iowas-ethanol-plants-create-15-percent-of-its-emissions/
Alternative Energy Suddenly Faces Headwinds
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/business/21energy.html?_r=1&th=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&emc=th&adxnnlx=1224684196-mxa3cki/llSiv9oV4/R1DA)
Credit crunch boost for US Combined Heat and Power
http://www.cospp.com/display_article/341780/122/ARTCL/none/NEWS/1/Credit-crunch-boost-for-US-CHP/?dcmp=COSPP_NEWS
Wood as a power source may be making comeback
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/10/09/wood_as_a_power_source_may_be_making_comeback_1223527063/
Biofuel Makers Push to Boost the Amount of Ethanol Allowed in Gasoline to 20 Percent
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/10/17/biofuel-makers-push-to-boost-the-amount-of-ethanol-allowed-in-gasoline-to-20-percent.html
Clemson University to build cellulosic pilot plant
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2113
Shell quadruples renewable energy project spending
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6061497.html
U.S. slow on goals for more, greener biofuel
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27222314/
In Pictures: Eight Promising Alternative Energy Companies
http://www.forbes.com/2008/10/09/walmart-exxon-energy_leadership_clayton_in_mm_1009claytonchristensen_inl_slide_8.html?thisSpeed=15000
Clean Energy from Biomass Shows Promise (MI)
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/545459/?sc=swhr;xy=5047780
As oil prices fall, push for alternatives may ease
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27271928/from/ET/
Cobalt Biofuels Raises $25 Million to Commercialize Next Generation Biofuel — Biobutanol
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/cobalt-biofuels-raises-25-million/story.aspx?guid=%7BA7445DBE-2175-4F6E-9E32-9AE7989820BD%7D&dist=hppr
Fiscal hawks say no new US aid to ethanol makers
http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN2132525620081021
MIT recommends steps to slash gasoline use by 2035
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/cars2035-0805.html
Can E. Coli Help Make Biofuel Production More Efficient?
http://gas2.org/2008/10/20/can-e-coli-help-make-biofuel-production-more-efficient/
Coskata to Sell Ethanol Product in China
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122449786998649719.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
USGC: U.S. Ethanol Production Grows, Increasing Supply Of Livestock Feed
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=261796
Brasher: Biofuel rules could chill future projects
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081019/BUSINESS01/810190324/-1/BUSINESS04
Alternative Energy: New Sugarcanes To Deliver One-Two Energy Punch
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013194043.htm
Obama to Declare Carbon Dioxide Dangerous Pollutant
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=alHWVvGnkcd4&refer=canada#
GreenFuel Tech opens algae-growing greenhouse
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10070678-54.html
Residents decry MPCA info on proposed ethanol plant (MN)
http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=367354
International News
China to Miss its 2010 Ethanol Target
http://ecoworldly.com/2008/10/22/china-to-miss-its-2010-ethanol-target/
Nandan to increase jatropha cultivation (800,000 hectares)
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=337978
Clear policy lines required for biofuel markets: Browne
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,24522806-5018001,00.html
India’s economic strength is good news for biofuels, a Biofuels Digest special report
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/21/india’s-economic-strength-is-good-news-for-biofuels-a-biofuels-digest-special-report/
MILENA Green Gas
http://www.ecn.nl/en/bkm/news/milena-groen-gas
Saturday, October 11, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 10, 2008
UTBI-related News
Switchgrass season: Farmers harvest plant that will power Tennessee Biofuels Initiative
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/10/switchgrass-season-Farmers-harvest-plant/
Groundbreaking set for Tennessee cellulosic pilot plant
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4907
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Sets Up Headquarters in Ithica, IL and Names Members of Management Team
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Sets_Up_Headquarters_in_Ithica__IL_and_Names_Members_of_Management_Team-64386.html
US News
Continuing Resolution Includes $25 Billion in Automakers Loans (and forest hazardous fuels reduction for use in biomass energy)
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/news/news_detail.html?news_id=12028
U.S. Universities: Fertile Ground for Leading Biofuels and Bioenergy Developments
http://www.biobasednews.com/node/18514
Ethanol could be key to Iowans on the fence (Election 2008)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-10-09-50states-Iowa_N.htm
WASDE: Corn supply increased
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4908
IRFA: Iowa E85 Sales in First Half of 2008 Exceed Total 2007 Sales
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/IRFA__Iowa_E85_Sales_in_First_Half_of_2008_Exceed_Total_2007_Sales-64474.html
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne partner with ExxonMobil
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2099
WASDE: More harvested soybean acres boost supply
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2831
U.S. ethanol profits stay weak on poor fuel demand
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSN1055086920081010
IDEM Says Air Quality will Benefit from Completed Biofuels Corridor
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/5279988_idemE85_215826.php
Pratt ethanol plant files for bankruptcy
http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=9137975&nav=menu605_1
EERC, Great Plains to produce camelina jet fuel
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2101
Ethanol firms cheap, but not cheap enough
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssHealthcareNews/idUSN0748463120081008
Robeson (NC cellulosic) ethanol project advances
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=306976
The Bailout Bill, Biofuels and You: good news for renewables hidden in the pork
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/10/the-bailout-bill-biofuels-and-you-good-news-for-renewables-hidden-in-the-pork/
VBV LLC and Its Subsidiaries Approve Merger With Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Vbv-Llc-NASDAQ-GPRE-907873.html
Unity Biofuels Developing Self-Blending Ethanol Fuel Dispensers
http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1532272/unity_biofuels_developing_selfblending_ethanol_fuel_dispensers/
ARS Scientists Produce Oil From Multiple Crops for Potential Biofuel Production at Pilot Plant in Peoria, IL, and Study Rotation Plans to Include Grasses for Cellulosic Ethanol Productio
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ARS_Scientists_Produce_Oil_From_Multiple_Crops_for_Potential_Biofuel_Production_at_Pilot_Plant_in_Peoria__IL__and_Study_Rotation_Plans_to_Include_Grasses_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production-64440.html
Bug-Powered Fuel Cells Could Run on Waste
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/09/fuel-cell-waste.html
Venture capital looks to new sources of biofuels
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7847690
International News
Troubled Times for Tata: a Biofuels Digest special report on India
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/10/troubled-times-for-tata-a-biofuels-digest-special-report-on-india/
A new approach to use hydrogen as an alternative fuel source has been discovered
http://www.alphagalileo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=readrelease&releaseid=532723
India can't use own biodiesel
http://www.cleantech.com/news/3661/india-already-shipping-biodiesel-us-eu
Argentina Biodiesel Sector Seeing Exponential Growth
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=259266
Plant officials say they were 'blindsided' (Collingwood Ontario)
http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1241378
Brazil to have 7 mln more hectares of land for sugarcane production
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-10/09/content_10169744.htm
Govt Partners Chinese Firm for $115m Ethanol Factory (Nigeria)
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=124665
Switchgrass season: Farmers harvest plant that will power Tennessee Biofuels Initiative
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/10/switchgrass-season-Farmers-harvest-plant/
Groundbreaking set for Tennessee cellulosic pilot plant
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4907
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Sets Up Headquarters in Ithica, IL and Names Members of Management Team
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Danisco_Cellulosic_Ethanol_LLC_Sets_Up_Headquarters_in_Ithica__IL_and_Names_Members_of_Management_Team-64386.html
US News
Continuing Resolution Includes $25 Billion in Automakers Loans (and forest hazardous fuels reduction for use in biomass energy)
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/news/news_detail.html?news_id=12028
U.S. Universities: Fertile Ground for Leading Biofuels and Bioenergy Developments
http://www.biobasednews.com/node/18514
Ethanol could be key to Iowans on the fence (Election 2008)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-10-09-50states-Iowa_N.htm
WASDE: Corn supply increased
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4908
IRFA: Iowa E85 Sales in First Half of 2008 Exceed Total 2007 Sales
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/IRFA__Iowa_E85_Sales_in_First_Half_of_2008_Exceed_Total_2007_Sales-64474.html
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne partner with ExxonMobil
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2099
WASDE: More harvested soybean acres boost supply
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2831
U.S. ethanol profits stay weak on poor fuel demand
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSN1055086920081010
IDEM Says Air Quality will Benefit from Completed Biofuels Corridor
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/5279988_idemE85_215826.php
Pratt ethanol plant files for bankruptcy
http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=9137975&nav=menu605_1
EERC, Great Plains to produce camelina jet fuel
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2101
Ethanol firms cheap, but not cheap enough
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssHealthcareNews/idUSN0748463120081008
Robeson (NC cellulosic) ethanol project advances
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=306976
The Bailout Bill, Biofuels and You: good news for renewables hidden in the pork
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/10/the-bailout-bill-biofuels-and-you-good-news-for-renewables-hidden-in-the-pork/
VBV LLC and Its Subsidiaries Approve Merger With Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Vbv-Llc-NASDAQ-GPRE-907873.html
Unity Biofuels Developing Self-Blending Ethanol Fuel Dispensers
http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1532272/unity_biofuels_developing_selfblending_ethanol_fuel_dispensers/
ARS Scientists Produce Oil From Multiple Crops for Potential Biofuel Production at Pilot Plant in Peoria, IL, and Study Rotation Plans to Include Grasses for Cellulosic Ethanol Productio
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ARS_Scientists_Produce_Oil_From_Multiple_Crops_for_Potential_Biofuel_Production_at_Pilot_Plant_in_Peoria__IL__and_Study_Rotation_Plans_to_Include_Grasses_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production-64440.html
Bug-Powered Fuel Cells Could Run on Waste
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/09/fuel-cell-waste.html
Venture capital looks to new sources of biofuels
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7847690
International News
Troubled Times for Tata: a Biofuels Digest special report on India
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/10/troubled-times-for-tata-a-biofuels-digest-special-report-on-india/
A new approach to use hydrogen as an alternative fuel source has been discovered
http://www.alphagalileo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=readrelease&releaseid=532723
India can't use own biodiesel
http://www.cleantech.com/news/3661/india-already-shipping-biodiesel-us-eu
Argentina Biodiesel Sector Seeing Exponential Growth
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=259266
Plant officials say they were 'blindsided' (Collingwood Ontario)
http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1241378
Brazil to have 7 mln more hectares of land for sugarcane production
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-10/09/content_10169744.htm
Govt Partners Chinese Firm for $115m Ethanol Factory (Nigeria)
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=124665
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 8, 2008
UTBI-related News
Biofuels Initiative Excites State Expert
http://www.greenevillesun.com/story/298374
Commissioner Nicely: Green Islands Growing In Tennessee
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_136623.asp
Groundbreaking looms for DuPont Danisco, UT cellulosic ethanol pilot project; corn cobs for first year, then switching to switchgrass
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/07/groundbreaking-looms-for-dupont-danisco-ut-cellulosic-ethanol-pilot-project-corn-cobs-for-first-year-then-switching-to-switchgrass/
and http://deltafarmpress.com/news/switchgrass-plant-1008/
And http://capitalcomments.typepad.com/capital_comments/2008/10/tennessee-begin.html
Presidential debate triggers seminars, musical events (UTBI)
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=63184
DuPont meeting significant 2008 milestones in progressing advanced biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-07/DuPont_meeting_significant_2008_milestones_in_progressing_advanced_biofuels/
US News
The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy jointly released the National Biofuels Action Plan
http://www.energy.gov/news/6634.htm
U.N. Report: Ethanol creating corn and oil price link
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=99973
Commercial biobutanol operation by 2010, says DuPont
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1736/1/
Wood fiber supplies increase, prices decrease
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2093
Mandate for biofuels production requires science-based policy and global perspective
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-10/uoia-mfb100208.php
Governor’s coalition changes name to focus on biofuels
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4885
Ethanol Tariff to Be Discussed in Trade Talks
http://www.farmfutures.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=CD26BEDECA4A4946A1283CC7786AEB5A&nm=News&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=FCACA3E641BB427D9DF4888FD11378DF
Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blendson Legacy Vehicles and Small Non-Road Engines report released by ORNL/NREL
http://feerc.ornl.gov/publications/Int_blends_Rpt_1.pdf
Ethanol companies fall with broader market
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/10/06/ap5513915.html
Credit crisis has had little direct impact – ADM
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN0745001920081007
NCGA: Economic Stabilization Act Includes Biofuels Incentives, Disaster Relief
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=257933
New Legislation Includes Incentives for Biomass, Waste-to-Energy
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/081008/ukw007.html?.v=101
Dynamic Fuels breaks ground on Louisiana plant
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2827
Feeding the Future: The Role of the US Ethanol Industry in Food and Feed Production report released
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/documents/1913/feed_co-products.pdf
Energy: The Price of Being Green
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=3&docID=weeklyreport-000002971121
Poet say removing cobs for fuel helps corn grow
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE4918KM20081002
US Chamber Of Commerce: US Should Reconsider Ethanol Tariffs
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=257931
DOE Awards Novozymes $12.3 Contract to Improve Enzymes for Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DOE_Awards_Novozymes__12_3_Contract_to_Improve_Enzymes_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production_-64304.html
Cellulosic ethanol (wood) plant proposed in Colorado
http://www.examiner.com/a-1622854~Cellulosic_ethanol_plant_proposed_in_Colo_.html
Lignol, Weyerhaeuser explore lignin-based products
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2089
Study: Higher ethanol blends don't boost emissions
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081007/BUSINESS01/81007020/-1/ENT05
Alterra turns to fuel additive after biodiesel problems arise
http://www.macon.com/198/story/482997.html
Experts say more research needed to make good on biofuel promise
http://7thspace.com/headlines/294577/experts_say_more_research_needed_to_make_good_on_biofuel_promise.html
Interstate 65 Is America's First Biofuels Corridor
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53773
Discovering drugs, biofuels in tropical seas
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-10/ohs-ddb100608.php#
Feds give Poet $76.3 million for biomass plant
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081008/BUSINESS/810080342/1029
Mascoma Corporation Announces $49.5 Million in DOE and State of Michigan Funding for Cellulosic Fuel Facility
http://www.mascoma.com/news/pdf/Mascoma%20DOE-Michigan%20funding%20announcement%20joint%20release%20FINAL%2010%207%2008.pdf
KL Process Design Group Goes Public and Changes Name to KL Energy Corp.
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/KL_Process_Design_Group_Goes_Public_and_Changes_Name_to_KL_Energy_Corp_-64324.html
ARS Scientists Study Environmentally Friendly Methods to Pretreat Solid Waste and Crop Residue for Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ARS_Scientists_Study_Environmentally_Friendly_Methods_to_Pretreat_Solid_Waste_and_Crop_Residue_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production_-64240.html
Virginia governor Kaine, ex-governor Allen, to debate energy policy as surrogates for McCain, Obama
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/07/virginia-governor-kaine-ex-governor-allen-to-debate-energy-policy-as-surrogates-for-mccain-obama/
International News
EU, Brazil at Odds Over Biofuel Cooperation, Says Official
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3687906,00.html
Brazil overtakes US as top destination for investment in biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-07/Brazil_overtakes_US_as_top_destination_for_investment_in_biofuels/
China's Faltering Oil Appetite
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/chinas_motor_fuel_syndrome.html
China grim on prospects for climate pact
http://www.reuters.com/article/GlobalEnvironment08/idUSTRE4951P720081006
Infinity, Jamaica strike 25-year deal on cane lands
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20081005/business/business3.html
UK Renewable Fuels Agency First Interim Quarterly Report Shows Biofuels Amount and Carbon Reduction Both Greater Than Targeted
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/UK_Renewable_Fuels_Agency_First_Interim_Quarterly_Report_Shows_Biofuels_Amount_and_Carbon_Reduction_Both_Greater_Than_Targeted-64216.html
D1 Oils reports progress in slimmed-down energy crop business
http://newenergyfocus.com/do/ecco.py/view_item?listid=1&listcatid=32&listitemid=1756§ion=Bioenergy%20%26%20Waste#
Southridge Enterprises Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Ethanol Plant in Brazil
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/southridge-enterprises-signs-letter-intent/story.aspx?guid=%7BDF152C5B-5C65-4039-A526-916F1714B6BA%7D&dist=hppr
Indian companies exporting biodiesel
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=336646
Germany cuts 2009 biodiesel blending target
http://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/10/06/afx5513425.html
Biofuels Initiative Excites State Expert
http://www.greenevillesun.com/story/298374
Commissioner Nicely: Green Islands Growing In Tennessee
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_136623.asp
Groundbreaking looms for DuPont Danisco, UT cellulosic ethanol pilot project; corn cobs for first year, then switching to switchgrass
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/07/groundbreaking-looms-for-dupont-danisco-ut-cellulosic-ethanol-pilot-project-corn-cobs-for-first-year-then-switching-to-switchgrass/
and http://deltafarmpress.com/news/switchgrass-plant-1008/
And http://capitalcomments.typepad.com/capital_comments/2008/10/tennessee-begin.html
Presidential debate triggers seminars, musical events (UTBI)
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=63184
DuPont meeting significant 2008 milestones in progressing advanced biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-07/DuPont_meeting_significant_2008_milestones_in_progressing_advanced_biofuels/
US News
The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy jointly released the National Biofuels Action Plan
http://www.energy.gov/news/6634.htm
U.N. Report: Ethanol creating corn and oil price link
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=99973
Commercial biobutanol operation by 2010, says DuPont
http://www.biofuelreview.com/content/view/1736/1/
Wood fiber supplies increase, prices decrease
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2093
Mandate for biofuels production requires science-based policy and global perspective
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-10/uoia-mfb100208.php
Governor’s coalition changes name to focus on biofuels
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4885
Ethanol Tariff to Be Discussed in Trade Talks
http://www.farmfutures.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=CD26BEDECA4A4946A1283CC7786AEB5A&nm=News&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=FCACA3E641BB427D9DF4888FD11378DF
Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blendson Legacy Vehicles and Small Non-Road Engines report released by ORNL/NREL
http://feerc.ornl.gov/publications/Int_blends_Rpt_1.pdf
Ethanol companies fall with broader market
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/10/06/ap5513915.html
Credit crisis has had little direct impact – ADM
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN0745001920081007
NCGA: Economic Stabilization Act Includes Biofuels Incentives, Disaster Relief
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=257933
New Legislation Includes Incentives for Biomass, Waste-to-Energy
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/081008/ukw007.html?.v=101
Dynamic Fuels breaks ground on Louisiana plant
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2827
Feeding the Future: The Role of the US Ethanol Industry in Food and Feed Production report released
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/documents/1913/feed_co-products.pdf
Energy: The Price of Being Green
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=3&docID=weeklyreport-000002971121
Poet say removing cobs for fuel helps corn grow
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE4918KM20081002
US Chamber Of Commerce: US Should Reconsider Ethanol Tariffs
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=257931
DOE Awards Novozymes $12.3 Contract to Improve Enzymes for Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DOE_Awards_Novozymes__12_3_Contract_to_Improve_Enzymes_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production_-64304.html
Cellulosic ethanol (wood) plant proposed in Colorado
http://www.examiner.com/a-1622854~Cellulosic_ethanol_plant_proposed_in_Colo_.html
Lignol, Weyerhaeuser explore lignin-based products
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2089
Study: Higher ethanol blends don't boost emissions
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081007/BUSINESS01/81007020/-1/ENT05
Alterra turns to fuel additive after biodiesel problems arise
http://www.macon.com/198/story/482997.html
Experts say more research needed to make good on biofuel promise
http://7thspace.com/headlines/294577/experts_say_more_research_needed_to_make_good_on_biofuel_promise.html
Interstate 65 Is America's First Biofuels Corridor
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=53773
Discovering drugs, biofuels in tropical seas
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-10/ohs-ddb100608.php#
Feds give Poet $76.3 million for biomass plant
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081008/BUSINESS/810080342/1029
Mascoma Corporation Announces $49.5 Million in DOE and State of Michigan Funding for Cellulosic Fuel Facility
http://www.mascoma.com/news/pdf/Mascoma%20DOE-Michigan%20funding%20announcement%20joint%20release%20FINAL%2010%207%2008.pdf
KL Process Design Group Goes Public and Changes Name to KL Energy Corp.
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/KL_Process_Design_Group_Goes_Public_and_Changes_Name_to_KL_Energy_Corp_-64324.html
ARS Scientists Study Environmentally Friendly Methods to Pretreat Solid Waste and Crop Residue for Cellulosic Ethanol Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ARS_Scientists_Study_Environmentally_Friendly_Methods_to_Pretreat_Solid_Waste_and_Crop_Residue_for_Cellulosic_Ethanol_Production_-64240.html
Virginia governor Kaine, ex-governor Allen, to debate energy policy as surrogates for McCain, Obama
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/07/virginia-governor-kaine-ex-governor-allen-to-debate-energy-policy-as-surrogates-for-mccain-obama/
International News
EU, Brazil at Odds Over Biofuel Cooperation, Says Official
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3687906,00.html
Brazil overtakes US as top destination for investment in biofuels
http://bioenergy.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-10-07/Brazil_overtakes_US_as_top_destination_for_investment_in_biofuels/
China's Faltering Oil Appetite
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/chinas_motor_fuel_syndrome.html
China grim on prospects for climate pact
http://www.reuters.com/article/GlobalEnvironment08/idUSTRE4951P720081006
Infinity, Jamaica strike 25-year deal on cane lands
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20081005/business/business3.html
UK Renewable Fuels Agency First Interim Quarterly Report Shows Biofuels Amount and Carbon Reduction Both Greater Than Targeted
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/UK_Renewable_Fuels_Agency_First_Interim_Quarterly_Report_Shows_Biofuels_Amount_and_Carbon_Reduction_Both_Greater_Than_Targeted-64216.html
D1 Oils reports progress in slimmed-down energy crop business
http://newenergyfocus.com/do/ecco.py/view_item?listid=1&listcatid=32&listitemid=1756§ion=Bioenergy%20%26%20Waste#
Southridge Enterprises Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Ethanol Plant in Brazil
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/southridge-enterprises-signs-letter-intent/story.aspx?guid=%7BDF152C5B-5C65-4039-A526-916F1714B6BA%7D&dist=hppr
Indian companies exporting biodiesel
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=336646
Germany cuts 2009 biodiesel blending target
http://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/10/06/afx5513425.html
Thursday, October 2, 2008
News and Notes - Oct. 2, 2008
**Note: Bionews will not be published Friday, Oct. 3 or Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 6-7, 2008**
UTBI-related News
DuPont Biofuels Programs Making Significant Progress With Biobutanol Commercialization and Economic Conversion of Cellulosic Feedstocks for Biofuels
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Biofuels_Programs_Making_Significant_Progress_With_Biobutanol_Commercialization_and_Economic_Conversion_of_Cellulosic_Feedstocks_for_Biofuels-64041.html
US News
How Washington Cripples The Energy Industry
http://www.forbes.com/business/2008/10/01/energy-congress-washington-biz-energy-cx_jz_1001energy08_changes.html
Scientists on Cellulosic Fuel: Avoid Mistakes Before They Happen
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/scientists-on-cellulosic-fuel-avoid-mistakes-before-they-happen/?hp
N.Y. Times is wrong says cellulosic industry
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4821
Biofuels Center of North Carolina Expands Board of Director
http://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=001news.db&command=viewone&id=2371&op=t
Energy firms would form 'closed-loop' system of power, fuel
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1916348/
EIA: Biomass, biofuels are largest renewable energy source
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2083
The 'Clean Coal' Myth
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/the_clean_coal_myth.html#more
Ethanol Buzz Fuels Planning by Colonial Pipeline Company
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1391454.htm
Des Moines Ethanol Plant a No-Go
http://www.whotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9104641
Nova Biosource Fuels Announces Credit Facility Amendment for Its Seneca Biodiesel Refinery
http://www.yourrenewablenews.com/news_item.php?newsID=11852
How Biofuels Can Help the UN
http://www.agweb.com/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?src=BiofuelsUpdate&PID=12308279-1d2b-473c-9ce0-1152b88209f3
University of Illinois Soil Scientist: Best Management Approaches Necessary for Sustainable Cellulosic and Grain-Based Biofuels Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Soil_Scientist__Best_Management_Approaches_Necessary_for_Sustainable_Cellulosic_and_Grain_Based_Biofuels_Production-64043.html
ICM CEO Dave Vander Griend: To Break Dependence on Foreign Oil, America Needs More Flex-Fuel Cars and More Available Ethanol Blends
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ICM_CEO_Dave_Vander_Griend__To_Break_Dependence_on_Foreign_Oil__America_Needs_More_Flex_Fuel_Cars_and_More_Available_Ethanol_Blends-63988.html
Corn tumbles as inventories rise, dollar rallies
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/corn-tumbles-inventories-rise-dollar/story.aspx?guid=%7BCE70CA4B-4709-4BB8-B48C-D0853AEB2E8C%7D&dist=msr_21
King: Tax breaks will boost bailout bill
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081001/BUSINESS/81001024/-1/ENT06
New Fuels Alliance Blasts Ethanol Lawsuit Filed Today by Tesoro Corporation; Calls Lawsuit Frivolous
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/new-fuels-alliance-blasts-ethanol/story.aspx?guid=%7BB2E84A89-45A3-4F1D-834C-D9436CFA4BD2%7D&dist=hppr
Palin not lock step with McCain on energy policy
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/6035372.html
New Sugarcanes to Deliver One-Two Energy Punch
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/081002.htm
Pacific Ethanol, VeraSun Energy open to takeover, management says; Pacific CEO says industry needs to consolidate
http://www.reuters.com/article/mergersNews/idUSN0152423920081001
International News
Ontario won't increase ethanol targets for gas
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081002.WHBRIEFS02-1/TPStory/National
Brazil’s sugar co-op giant, Copersucar, converts to company; Brazil’s largest producer now aims for 200 percent growth
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/02/brazils-sugar-co-op-giant-copersucar-converts-to-company-brazils-largest-producer-now-aims-for-200-percent-growth/
RWE Innogy announces biomass, biogas plant projects
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2082
UTBI-related News
DuPont Biofuels Programs Making Significant Progress With Biobutanol Commercialization and Economic Conversion of Cellulosic Feedstocks for Biofuels
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_Biofuels_Programs_Making_Significant_Progress_With_Biobutanol_Commercialization_and_Economic_Conversion_of_Cellulosic_Feedstocks_for_Biofuels-64041.html
US News
How Washington Cripples The Energy Industry
http://www.forbes.com/business/2008/10/01/energy-congress-washington-biz-energy-cx_jz_1001energy08_changes.html
Scientists on Cellulosic Fuel: Avoid Mistakes Before They Happen
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/scientists-on-cellulosic-fuel-avoid-mistakes-before-they-happen/?hp
N.Y. Times is wrong says cellulosic industry
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4821
Biofuels Center of North Carolina Expands Board of Director
http://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=001news.db&command=viewone&id=2371&op=t
Energy firms would form 'closed-loop' system of power, fuel
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1916348/
EIA: Biomass, biofuels are largest renewable energy source
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2083
The 'Clean Coal' Myth
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/10/the_clean_coal_myth.html#more
Ethanol Buzz Fuels Planning by Colonial Pipeline Company
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1391454.htm
Des Moines Ethanol Plant a No-Go
http://www.whotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9104641
Nova Biosource Fuels Announces Credit Facility Amendment for Its Seneca Biodiesel Refinery
http://www.yourrenewablenews.com/news_item.php?newsID=11852
How Biofuels Can Help the UN
http://www.agweb.com/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?src=BiofuelsUpdate&PID=12308279-1d2b-473c-9ce0-1152b88209f3
University of Illinois Soil Scientist: Best Management Approaches Necessary for Sustainable Cellulosic and Grain-Based Biofuels Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Soil_Scientist__Best_Management_Approaches_Necessary_for_Sustainable_Cellulosic_and_Grain_Based_Biofuels_Production-64043.html
ICM CEO Dave Vander Griend: To Break Dependence on Foreign Oil, America Needs More Flex-Fuel Cars and More Available Ethanol Blends
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ICM_CEO_Dave_Vander_Griend__To_Break_Dependence_on_Foreign_Oil__America_Needs_More_Flex_Fuel_Cars_and_More_Available_Ethanol_Blends-63988.html
Corn tumbles as inventories rise, dollar rallies
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/corn-tumbles-inventories-rise-dollar/story.aspx?guid=%7BCE70CA4B-4709-4BB8-B48C-D0853AEB2E8C%7D&dist=msr_21
King: Tax breaks will boost bailout bill
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081001/BUSINESS/81001024/-1/ENT06
New Fuels Alliance Blasts Ethanol Lawsuit Filed Today by Tesoro Corporation; Calls Lawsuit Frivolous
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/new-fuels-alliance-blasts-ethanol/story.aspx?guid=%7BB2E84A89-45A3-4F1D-834C-D9436CFA4BD2%7D&dist=hppr
Palin not lock step with McCain on energy policy
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/6035372.html
New Sugarcanes to Deliver One-Two Energy Punch
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/081002.htm
Pacific Ethanol, VeraSun Energy open to takeover, management says; Pacific CEO says industry needs to consolidate
http://www.reuters.com/article/mergersNews/idUSN0152423920081001
International News
Ontario won't increase ethanol targets for gas
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081002.WHBRIEFS02-1/TPStory/National
Brazil’s sugar co-op giant, Copersucar, converts to company; Brazil’s largest producer now aims for 200 percent growth
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/02/brazils-sugar-co-op-giant-copersucar-converts-to-company-brazils-largest-producer-now-aims-for-200-percent-growth/
RWE Innogy announces biomass, biogas plant projects
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2082
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