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Southeast Renewable Energy Plans Two Biomass Plants in South Carolina

Southeast Renewable Energy announced that it has planned to build a biomass plant in Allendale County, South Carolina, for $50 million. The material source for the biomass plant will be timber residues.

26 Nov 2010

Jackson Laboratory Goes Green by Constructing a Biomass Plant

The Jackson Laboratory, a biomedical research institution in Bar Harbor, has started the construction of a biomass energy plant. The lab said it was building a prototype energy plant to replace its oil-burning heating system.

26 Nov 2010

Researchers Discover Gene to Produce Better Biofuel

Scientists of Purdue University have discovered a gene that helps in the production of amino acid, phenylalanine. The finding can prove helpful in controlling amino acid to increase the nutritional value of plants, and produce higher quality of biofuel feedstocks.

26 Nov 2010

Itochu Discloses Plans for Launching an Ethanol Project

Japan’s Itochu reveals its plans of establishing an Ethanol Project in Isabela with funding from a local bank to the tune of $120 Million.

26 Nov 2010

India to Develop Second Generation Biofuels to Preserve its Agricultural Lands

According to a review, the new biofuel production strategies that sustain the environment while allowing the development of biofuel and the use of second-generation biofuels, such as biomass, tall grasses and crop residues such as straw, bagasse, nut shells and leaves, will assist India to achieve its clean energy targets.

25 Nov 2010

Myers Algenol Biofuels Plans to Open Pilot Algae Biofuel Plant in Fort

Algenol Biofuels, Lee County, Florida-based algae biofuel technology developing company, has unveiled its plans to build an experimental bio-refinery plant in close proximity to its laboratory.

25 Nov 2010

Scientists Find Baking Soda Effective in Increasing Oil Production from Algae

A new research by the scientists of Montana State University has proved that baking soda can enhance the production of oil from algae. The researchers found that when baking soda is added at the right time of the growth cycle, the algae will generate twice the amount of oil in just half the time.

25 Nov 2010

NAABB Consortium to Produce Biofuel from Algae Oil

The National Alliance for Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB), association of engineers and scientists from leading universities, national laboratories and private industry, declared that they have achieved a notable benchmark by productively deriving biodiesel, utilizing oil distilled from algae.

25 Nov 2010

Macpherson Energy to Convert Mt. Poso Cogeneration Plant into Renewable Energy Center

Macpherson Energy announced that its entities have approved the acquisition of 50% stake in the Mt. Poso Cogeneration plant in Kern County.

25 Nov 2010

Tetronics to Provide Biomass Power to the Energy Park Peterborough

Tetronics, a British leader in the field of direct current (DC) plasma waste recovery plants, has been chosen to provide the Plasma arc technology for Energy Park Peterborough, which is the premier sustainable biomass power unit in the UK, by Peterborough Renewable Energy.

25 Nov 2010