News and Notes - August 25, 2008

Feature Article

Georgia Power seeks approval to convert coal-fired Plant Mitchell to biomass
http://www.energy-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=83A8C52A-A217-47CC-9088-44F0D0A1C0B8

This article highlights the Georgia Power effort to convert their coal-fired Plant Mitchell to wood biomass. The plant would have the capacity to produce 96MW of electricity. If approved, the plant conversion could be completed by 2012.

US News

'Delivering a global biofuel industry is a big challenge’ (Interview with BP President)
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=332433

Betting on a hot market for syngas
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/08/25/betting_on_a_hot_market_for_syngas/

Biofuels create enviable position for some
http://www.agweb.com/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?src=BiofuelsUpdate&PID=7e49a925-a37b-4c8e-8ca7-21bf913d1be2

Researcher Closes in On Ethanol Breakthrough that Reduces Need to Use Corn to Make Ethanol
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/543621/?sc=rssn

American Corn Growers Association Endorses Obama
http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=134268

10 Things to Know About Biden and Energy
http://earth2tech.com/2008/08/24/10-things-to-know-about-biden-and-energy/

Greenhunter Energy Subsidiary Updates Status of Biodiesel Refinery Operations (Now at 50% capacity)
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/greenhunter-energy-subsidiary-updates-status/story.aspx?guid=%7BE402D058-46D0-4EAE-B4F9-48DFCD36CFA3%7D&dist=hppr

Tying VeraSun's future to a 'whipping boy'
http://www.startribune.com/business/27290079.html?elr=KArks:DCiU1OiP:DiiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Analysis: EPA talks tough on use of some ethanol blends
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080824/BUSINESS/808240308

Carbon trading schemes, merchant options, and lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in view of the energy independence and security act of 2007
http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/08/25/carbon-trading-schemes-merchant-options-and-lifecycle-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-view-of-the-energy-independence-and-security-act-of-2007/

North America’s cherished landfills threatened
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/takingstalk/post.jsp?blogPostID=21

International News

Used cooking oil is turned into biofuel (Spain)
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/alv/alv131.html

Nissan to make, market Livina models in Brazil
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1842509/