News and Notes - August 26, 2008

Feature Article

Wahoo ethanol plant’s future looks bleak
http://www.fremonttribune.com/articles/2008/08/25/news/local/doc48b2cb4ca9823025557033.txt

Today’s feature article is highlighted as being representative of several grain ethanol projects that have been planned or are under some stage of development. Even though corn prices are declining from their high points, projects continue to fade away as the economics of the facility turn south, public or environmental pressures mount, and other reasons. This particular plant was under construction, with steel in the ground when it apparently collapsed.

US News

ADM, Deere, and Monsanto Partner to Research Corn Stover Collection and Storage for Feed and Fuel Production
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/ADM__Deere__and_Monsanto_Partner_to_Research_Corn_Stover_Collection_and_Storage_for_Feed_and_Fuel_Production-62256.html

If corn is biofuels king, tropical maize may be emperor
http://www.physorg.com/news111757553.html

Improving Biomass and Carbon Estimates for Coarse and Fine Woody Debris
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/lter/pubs/webdocs/reports/detritus/main_index.shtml

Bacteria Power: Future For Clean Energy Lies In 'Big Bang' Of Evolution
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080825092353.htm

Unity Biofuels Developing Self-Blending Ethanol Fuel Dispensers
http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1532272/unity_biofuels_developing_selfblending_ethanol_fuel_dispensers/

Newly updated NREL handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/41853.pdf

Biodiesel OTR test nearing end
http://fleetowner.com/equipment/biodiesel_otr_test_0822/

In Minnesota, Sen. McCain And Renewables Industry Have Differing Agendas
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121943716877764471.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Ethanol heats up Nebraska's Senate debate
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10414175

Cleantech Entrepreneurs Speak Out for Obama’s Energy Plan
http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2008/08/25/cleantech-entrepreneurs-speak-out-for-obamas-energy-plan/

An overview of VP candidate Joe Biden’s views on energy
http://biden.senate.gov/issues/issue/?id=0cc59be1-a50d-4e0f-952e-57931f6e4d62

$2.00/gal Biodiesel fuel ready for production
http://www.ai-online.com/Adv/Previous/show_issue.php?id=2261

International Articles

Untouched forests store 3 times more carbon- study (Austrailia)
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP255954.htm

Biodiesel market is expected to augment to $6.0 billion by 2012 (BRIC market)
http://www.openpr.com/news/51734/Biodiesel-market-is-expected-to-augment-to-6-0-billion-by-2012.html

Malawi Launches Research on “Green Vehicles”
http://voanews.com/english/Africa/2008-08-25-voa27.cfm