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ISU Bio-Oil Gasifier Combines Two Thermochemical Technologies

AMES, Iowa – Nicholas Creager recently pointed to the nuts and bolts of one of Iowa State University’s latest biofuel machines.

24 Oct 2012

Biodico and U.S. Navy to Develop and Evaluate Advanced Biofuels and Bioenergy

Today Biodico announced signing a new agreement with the U.S. Navy for the development and evaluation of advanced biofuels and bioenergy. The goal is to jointly develop renewable fuel and energy technologies that are appropriate for use at U.S. Naval and DoD facilities worldwide.

20 Oct 2012

Jönköping Energi Expands Combined CHP Plant with Metso Biofuel-Fired Boiler

Metso will supply Jonkoping Energi's combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Torsvik, Sweden, with a new biofuel-fired boiler. Jonkoping Energi is expanding its CHP plant and the new unit will serve as a mid-load unit to meet the district heating and electric power needs of Jonkoping municipality. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

19 Oct 2012

Northeast Woody/Warm-season Biomass Consortium Seeks Ways to Improve Biofuels Production

With climate change and high oil prices, alternate fuel sources are more important than ever for a more sustainable future.

18 Oct 2012

USDA Awards Grant to Develop Biofuel System and Boost U.S. Economic Development

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded Pennsylvania State University a five-year research grant valued at roughly $10 million to develop biomass supply chains for the production of liquid transportation and aviation biofuels in the Northeast.

17 Oct 2012

New Microbe Production Technique to Convert Bio-Oil Fractions into Next-Generation Biofuels

AMES, Iowa – Microbes are working away in an Iowa State University laboratory to ferment biofuels from the sugar and acetate produced by rapidly heating biomass such as corn stalks and sawdust.

16 Oct 2012

Government Investment Will Help Develop Cost-Effective, Petroleum-Compatible Biofuels

Top researchers at post-secondary institutions across Canada will continue to spur innovation thanks to a Harper Government investment in the Canada Research Chairs program. These world-class researchers bring new perspectives and solutions to the critical issues facing Canadians today, addressing challenges across Canadian universities' fields of research in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.

15 Oct 2012

Paseo Biofuels to Increase Biodiesel Production at Kansas City Plant

Investors in Paseo Biofuels, LLC, the Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) and Cargill today announced an expansion to the Paseo biodiesel plant in Kansas City, Mo. that will increase biodiesel production capacity by 40 percent.

10 Oct 2012

Novel Technology to Transform Microorganisms into Methane Gas

Technology developed at EPFL and the Paul Scherrer Institute to transform microorganisms into methane gas will be presented at the Swiss Energy and Climate Summit taking place this week in Bern. The technology could play a role in the future sustainable production of biosynthetic natural gas.

9 Oct 2012