Newton North students probe future of fuel, environment Nov 10, 2009
The stuff is biodiesel, said Chinosi, a fuel made from kitchen grease collected at the North and South high schools ... At the school s Greengineering course, which was launched this fall, Chinosi s students are learning about the safety, marketing, financing and other issues related to the business and science behind biodiesel, he said ... Biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable and can be mixed with traditional petroleum diesel and used in any diesel engine. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
How Size Matters For Catalysts: Study Links Size, Activity, Electronic Properties Nov 9, 2009
Scientists are reporting development of a catalyst made from shrimp shells that could transform production of biodiesel fuel into a faster, less. (June 2, 2009) The chemical mechanism that occurs on the surface of an automotive catalytic converter has been deciphered thanks to an observation speed record. (Science Daily)
Worlds single largest palm oil event begins Monday Nov 9, 2009
Sabri said PIPOC 2009 would focus on sustainability and the environment, cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art genome research and downstream value-added product development and also re-engineering the biodiesel industry to ensure profitability and survival. My expectation will be to see more networking between customers, producers and other stakeholders, and encourage scientists and entrepreneurs to commercialise research findings from MPOB, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysia Palm Stocks to Peak at 2.1 Million Tons in December, Mistry Says Nov 8, 2009
Malaysia is the second-biggest producer of palm oil, which competes with soybean oil for use in cooking and biodiesel. Rising stockpiles could ease concerns of an oilseed shortage, which has helped lift palm oil prices by 33 percent this year. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Activist-cum-filmmaker Josh Tickell spent 11 years of his life on this film, but as he appears to have had a blast driving around the country in his goofball, biodiesel-powered van, I suppose it's all good. Pushing two hours in length and chaotically structured, "Fuel" is a high-spirited, pseudo-encyclopedic tour of everything that's wrong with America's energy policy and how it all could be made right through a combination of biodiesel, wind and solar power. (Salon)
Renewable energy in fund boost Nov 7, 2009
A biodiesel project led by Hydro Tasmania will receive $15. 3 million to demonstrate integration of solar, wind and storage to provide baseload and peak power to the King Island grid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A-B event showcases science, technology Nov 7, 2009
Visitors viewed exhibits ranging from green technology, sponsored by Acton Toyota, to A-B s Environthon Team s biodiesel fuel presentation. Some exhibits were tied together by the green theme of environmental awareness, such as the Kelley Corner s presentation and Gro Solar s exhibit on solar energy. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Mimicking Nature, Scientists Can Now Extend Redox Potentials Nov 6, 2009
Scientists are reporting development of a catalyst made from shrimp shells that could transform production of biodiesel fuel into a faster, less. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Engineers Strive To Make Algae Oil Production More Feasible Nov 5, 2009
Even with these best technologies for algae growth and production, the end product biodiesel is expensive at about 56 a gallon ... 31, 2009) Chemists are reporting development of what they termed the first economical, eco-friendly process to convert algae oil into biodiesel fuel -- a discovery they predict could one day lead to US ... (July 6, 2005) David Pimentel, professor of ecology and agriculture at Cornell University, has co-authored an analysis that finds that producing ethanol or... (Science Daily)
Marketing Briefs: Gov. Parkinson to lead trade mission to China Nov 5, 2009
A study funded by the United Soybean Board and soybean checkoff shows the value of the biodiesel industry to soybean farmers ... 5 billion in net returns over the last four years because of the biodiesel industry's demand for soybean oil. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Keokuk bio-diesel plant sold to Swiss company (174) Nov 4, 2009
Tri-City Energy, LLC was founded in 2006 as a privately held company and the 11th biodiesel plant in Iowa to use soybean oil as a primary feedstock. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be used in any diesel engine at blends of up to 100 percent ... This acquisition represents a cash infusion that will allow TC Energy torapidly expand its plans for ethanol production and restarting its biodiesel and glycerin operation, according to Moander. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
How Audi is Cleaning Up with Clean Diesel Nov 4, 2009
Biodiesel, too, could get you very close to the point where you can have a neutral carbon footprint. This can all be attained in a relatively shorter space of time, and at lower costs, than waiting 20 years plus until we get our act together with electric cars. (Time.com)
Into the engine Nov 3, 2009
Yes, used cooking oil can be turned into biodiesel that is just as good, if not better, than normal diesel fuel available in petrol stations ... Converting cooking oil into biodiesel is not exactly new ... Japanese recycling entrepreneur Yumi Someya of Us Corp was recently named one of Time magazines Heroes Of The Environment for her companys efforts in turning cooking oil into biodiesel. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mining for Algae: Could Abandoned Mines Help Grow Biofuel? Nov 3, 2009
"Algae are exceptional at sequestering metals," Vidt said, adding that the biodiesel produced on site could be used in additional mining operations. "This is a [public relations] boon for these guys: It works for them, they get some fuel, and on the flip side, they don't have to pay reclamation.". (Scientific American)
Fuel talk is turning from ethanol to biofuels Nov 3, 2009
And when you bring up the blending wall for ethanol, that means the door may be open wider for processes that will take us directly from corn stover, switchgrass and Miscanthus to biogasoline and biodiesel. We need to be thinking in those terms. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Kaua'i sugar producer's last harvest marks end of an era Oct 31, 2009
It also has on the back-burner possible plans for a low-density resort on Kaua'i's west shore and hasn't ruled out solar or biodiesel projects, Robinson said. But in recent days, all the focus has been on the final chapter of the sugar operation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Keokuk biodiesel plant to be sold Oct 31, 2009
Tri-City Energy, LLC was founded in 2006 as a privately held company and the 11th biodiesel plant in Iowa to use soybean oil as a primary feedstock ... Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be used in any diesel engine at blends of up to 100 percent ... This acquisition represents a cash infusion that will allow TC Energy to rapidly expand its plans for ethanol production and restarting its biodiesel and glycerin operation, according to Moander. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
VC cleantech deals in Q3 up 46% to $965M Oct 30, 2009
BP Plc and Martek Biosciences Corp. are partnering to study the use of algae to convert sugar into biodiesel. The impact of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) began to be felt in the market as funds were disbursed and spent in significant amounts over the third and forth quarters. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Ethics panel starts probes of 2 Dems, gets hacked Oct 30, 2009
It investigated whether Graves used his position on the House Small Business Committee to invite a longtime friend and business partner of his wife to testify at a committee hearing on the federal regulation of biodiesel and ethanol production. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Rwanda: Country Set to Lead in Biodiesel Production - IRST Director General Oct 29, 2009
com: Rwanda: Country Set to Lead in Biodiesel Production - IRST Director General (Page 1 of 1). Country Set to Lead in Biodiesel Production - IRST Director General ... Kigali The Institute of Scientific and Technological Research(IRST) has embarked on an ambitious project to produce biodiesel in Rwanda. (allAfrica.com)
County receives $300K for industrial park Oct 28, 2009
The county was prepared to take action in 2007, until a company, which said it wanted to bild a biodiesel plant if a park was created, backed out. A year later, the Hill County government and Bear Paw Development Were back in the research stages, with Bear Paw saying several businesses expressed interest in coming here if a park were available. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Hidden Costs Of Energy Production And Use Oct 28, 2009
(July 6, 2005) David Pimentel, professor of ecology and agriculture at Cornell University, has co-authored an analysis that finds that producing ethanol or biodiesel from corn and other biomass uses more energy. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Yanks make difference by going Green Oct 28, 2009
The organization is also vigilant about recycling cooking oil used throughout the stadium to help produce biodiesel fuel. To date, approximately 8,879 gallons of cooking oil from Yankee Stadium have been saved, resulting in 7,192 gallons of biodiesel fuel ... This biodiesel will displace 129,455. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Sage-grouse Populations In US Intermountain West May Be Threatened By Energy Development, Study Predicts Oct 27, 2009
They all could become leading producers of the emerging renewable fuel known as biodiesel, according to a new. . (Science Daily)
The pros and cons of biofuels : Ethanol tanks Oct 26, 2009
As to biodiesel palm oil grown on cleared tropical forest, when the destruction of the trees and release of CO2 from the cleared soil are accounted for, the crop is filthy and worse than that if the forest was growing in peat, as is often the case. The amount of ethanol produced for transport tripled from 17 billion litres in 2000 to 52 billion litres in 2007 and is set to rise further. (The Economist)
Campus greehouse provides UAF students with produce Oct 26, 2009
The cooking oil used at the university - about 500 gallons every three months - is being sold to Greg Micks, a Wasilla entrepreneur, who plans to turn it into biodiesel. The university's dining halls also have an arrangement with a few local mushers, who claim about 10 gallons of leftovers and expired food each day to feed to their dog teams. (Anchorage Daily News)
Click to read:From Motown to TechTown Oct 25, 2009
She's now building a $10-million biodiesel plant that'll mean 15 jobs now, maybe 30 in a year. "Right here in the middle of a bombed-out neighborhood in Detroit?" Axelrod asked. (CBS News)
Biofuel Displacing Food Crops: Carbon Impact Oct 25, 2009
(June 29, 2007) Corn and soybeans may be the current "go-to" crops for producing ethanol and biodiesel, respectively. But two other crops--switchgrass and hybrid poplar--could steal the show in the future when it. (Science Daily)
Tallying the Real Environmental Cost of Biofuels Oct 23, 2009
Instead, a long-standing forest might be clear cut in Indonesia and replaced with a plantation of palms to make biodiesel. That's where the accounting error crops up: we should assess the carbon lost in deforestation when we measure the greenness of biofuels, but that's not how it works under Kyoto, which simply exempts all CO2 emissions that come from using biofuels. (Time.com)
Climate Scientists Uncover Major Accounting Flaw In Kyoto Protocol And Other Climate Legislation Oct 23, 2009
23, 2007) European Union legislation to promote the uptake of biodiesel could increase rather than decrease greenhouse gas emissions. A recent study revealed that while petroleum diesel emits 85 percent of its. (Science Daily)
Biodiesel Blowout brings together faculty, staff, students to discuss alternative methods of energy Oct 22, 2009
The Biodiesel Blowout brought together students, professors and local biodiesel experts Wednesday evening to discuss the benefits of alternative energy from both an economic and environmental standpoint ... Joe Renwick and Brandon Spence, two of the experts on the panel, spoke about their experience with biodiesel and the value of alternative fuels ... In 2008, the entrepreneurs started a local recycling company, Midlands Biofuels, which produces biodiesel from waste vegetable oils. (Gamecock Online, SC)
X Prize thins field for $10M, 100MPG green car award Oct 21, 2009
An example of an alternative class entry comes from the West Philly Hybrid X Team whose two-seater, biodiesel hybrid sports car will run on a Volkswagen TDI 1. 9 liter engine and an Azure Dynamics electric motor driving the rear-wheels of the vehicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Disneyland Resort Wins California's Top Environmental Leadership Award Oct 21, 2009
In a move that allows the Resort to save approximately 200,000 gallons of petroleum diesel per year, Disneyland Railroad's steam boilers are being fueled by a special biodiesel made from the processed cooking oil used in restaurants throughout the Resort ... Disneyland Railroad's five trains had been using a soy-based biodiesel to fuel their steam boilers since April 2007 ... The cooking oil-based biodiesel continues to reduce emissions by up to 80 percent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
B5 biodiesel doing well, says council Oct 20, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the B5 biodiesel programme in the country is still at the early stage, according to Malaysian Palm Oil Council chairman Tan Sri Dr Yusof Basiron. We are only at the first stage of this programme and so far, there are no complaints from government departments that use B5 biodiesel for their vehicles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysian standard for palm oil Oct 20, 2009
Next year, the European Union (EU), a top biofuels consumer, will impose a target to only accept biodiesel that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 35% versus fossil fuel, which risks cutting out palm oil which the EU considers to save only 19 ... But palm biodiesels use has been limited. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Market Forecaster Oct 20, 2009
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will overturn a tax break for biodiesel producers, Energy Minister Edison Lobao said. Lula will veto the tax break included in a measure that was sent to him by Congress, Lobao told reporters today in Brasilia. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Beautiful, Safe, Affordable--And It Gets 100 Mpg: X PRIZE Picks Next Round of Automotive Contestants Oct 20, 2009
And therein lies the challenge of the X PRIZE: With six different power sources including 22 battery-powered electric vehicles, two cars running on biodiesel, one , two running on conventional diesel, six capable of burning 85 percent ethanol, and 16 improving the efficiency of burning conventional gasoline how do you compare efficiency. The contest's "happy medium" of a solution, according to Cahill, is so-called miles-per-gallon equivalent. (Scientific American)
Renewable-energy wave hits Hawaii Oct 19, 2009
Stahlkopf likes the idea of biomass crops such as sorghum that can be turned into biodiesel or other liquid fuels with technology that's been around for decades ... Workers in May topped off the stack at Hawaiian Electric Co.'s new biodiesel generating unit at Campbell Industrial Park. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Govt incentives for pam oil millers to trap methane gas Oct 19, 2009
Asked about recent news that the government's B5 biodiesel programme had recorded a poor take-up rate by its initial target group, Yusof said:"The take-up rate is not poor. "The B5 biofuel programme is only entering the first phase ... B5 is a blend of five per cent biodiesel and 95 per cent fossil fuel diesel. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
When railroads ruled the S.F. waterfront Oct 19, 2009
The engines now burn biodiesel fuel made of used cooking oil and kitchen grease. You can't get more modern than that. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EBay to get power boost from electric fuel cell system Oct 19, 2009
Sridhar s plan calls for making fuel cells that can run on any hydrocarbon fuel, including ethanol, biodiesel, methane or natural gas. The cells, though, don t require combustion and produce only half the greenhouse gas emissions of conventional energy. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Impacts of Global Biofuel Boom Remain Murky Oct 17, 2009
It warns that some biofuels production methods can cause large increases in greenhouse gas emissions, such as clearing Indonesian rainforest to grow palm plantations for biodiesel. The study examines options for lessening the effects of expanding agricultural production prompted by fuels, such as using currently marginal or degraded land for fuels feedstock production. (Scientific American)
Evolution Fuels to Dividend Common Shares of Southwest Resources, Inc. Oct 17, 2009
The Company endeavors to market renewable transportation fuels at retail fuel stations that will provide blends of ethanol ranging from 10% to 85% (E10 to E85), and biodiesel blends from 5% to 20% (B5 to B20). The Company's plan calls for the development of a chain of renewable fuel stations that extend from Texas to Mississippi that will be a combination of "Evolution Fuels"-branded fuel stations/convenience stores and western-motif truck stops modeled after the Willie's Place Truck Stop in... (Primezone Releases)
Senator seeks funds for port expansion Oct 16, 2009
Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced Thursday that she is pushing for federal economic recovery dollars to add new biodiesel capabilities at the Port of Oswego Authority. Gillibrand is attempting to obtain $160 million for Auburn Biodiesel Corporation to develop and expand the ports in Oswego and Montezuma, which would include the addition of biodiesel fueling stations at both locations and would create 300 long-term jobs ... Auburn Biodiesel Corporation s proposal would add fueling stations... (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Federal funds may help Auburn Biodiesel Oct 16, 2009
Federal economic recovery funds to the tune of 160 million may be in the mix for Auburn Biodiesel Corp. in Montezuma together with the Port of Oswego ... Kirsten Gillibrand pushed for funds to add new biodiesel capabilities at both locations, to potentially deliver 550 million of annual economic stimulus to the region and create up to 300 long-term jobs ... It's important that it be understood that this is the Port of Oswego's application to expand at Oswego, Auburn Biodiesel president David... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Role of boards in understanding competitive risk Oct 16, 2009
Customers switch from one type of product to another type of product for example, biodiesel only becomes economic when the price of oil reaches a certain level. Substitutes are like subs in a football game they are an inferior product to the original that customers have switched to because they can no longer afford the real thing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
HECO finds biofuel supplier Oct 16, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. is moving closer to operating its new $137 million generating plant after suffering a setback when a renewable biodiesel supply contract was rejected by regulators as possibly being too costly and risky for the utility. HECOannounced yesterday that it had contracted with another biodiesel provider for enough supply to conduct testing and permitting work at the Campbell Industrial Park generating unit ... If all goes well, the utility will secure the permits and contract for... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric signs with biodiesel supplier Oct 15, 2009
has found a biodiesel supplier for its new power plant at Campbell Industrial Park. HECO announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Iowa-based to supply 400,000 gallons of biodiesel for testing at the new plant ... REG was the winning bidder among eight companies seeking to supply the biodiesel for testing. (Pacific Business News, HI)
DEATH TO CUTEY: Sweden Swatting Bunnies Oct 15, 2009
Konvex is a subsidiary of Danish group Daka Biodiesel, which says on its Web site that it produces and markets biodiesel and using animal fat extracted from "by-products from slaughterhouses and primary agriculture.". 1. (ABC News)
High CPO price hurting biodiesel industry Oct 14, 2009
IN three short years, the fledgling palm biodiesel industry in Malaysia is fast heading for a bust ... In fact, CPO prices at above RM2,000 per tonne are wiping out cash reserves just as the first batch of biodiesel is produced, especially by new market entrants ... While there are still no reported cases of biodiesel plant closures in Malaysia except for a drastic slowdown in production, casualties of the biofuel hype are fast on the rise on the overseas front. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Govt’s biodiesel programme hits a speedbump Oct 13, 2009
Govt s biodiesel programme hits a speedbump ... Govt s biodiesel programme hits a speedbump ... PETALING JAYA: The Government s B5 biodiesel programme has hit a speedbump given the poor take-up rate by its initial target group diesel-powered government vehicles in the Klang Valley. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Africa: Land-Grabbing - the Why and the How Oct 10, 2009
At the time, Geldof visited jatropha curcas plantations in Swaziland run by UK biodiesel producer D1 Oils ... The perennial plant would produce inedible oil and any financial gain would depend entirely on the biodiesel plant operator, which pulled out ... First-generation biofuels are mainly ethanol from grains, sugar crops and biodiesel from oil seeds or from recycled cooking oil. (allAfrica.com)
Big steps for USTAR Oct 9, 2009
The 2,500-square-foot space, slated for completion in mid-November following three months of construction, will house studies on algae s potential for generating biodiesel. Included will be a greenhouse to grow algae in ponds and in large, water-filled tubes. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
China's electric car revolution Oct 9, 2009
While there are many different alternative fuel cars being considered (ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen fuel cells, biodiesel to name a few), electric vehicles are currently the most promising. They are simply more efficient than gasoline cars, and promise a combination of lower fuel costs, lower emissions, and lower production costs compared with most other competitive alternative fuel cars. (Asia Times Online)
Going green is easy at the Danvers Green Energy Fair Oct 8, 2009
It s not surprising since cooking oil, for example, is removed from the premises and processed into biodiesel fuel. We keep it out of the waste stream, DeLorenzo said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Zimbabwe: 'Our Destiny is in Our Hands' Oct 8, 2009
In the petroleum sub-sector, projects on ethanol blending and jatropha biodiesel production will be expanded. This year we witnessed an upsurge in road traffic accidents, resulting in the loss of many lives. (allAfrica.com)
Biofuels refinery to be built near city Oct 7, 2009
People have the image of ethanol plants when they think of biodiesel, said Bill Luetscher, a senior vice president for Growth Design Corp., who would own the refinery ... The refinery would utilize the McGyan process, where feedstocks and alcohol are converted, in a continuous process, into biodiesel ... It takes only 47 seconds to convert feedstock into a gallon of biodiesel, Luetscher said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
‘Homegrown’ screening in Belmont Oct 5, 2009
A quarter of an acre probably isn t big enough for a supermarket, but a space smaller than that provides 6,000 pounds of produce and biodiesel fuel for the family of Jules Dervaes in Pasadena, Calif. After tonight s screening of Homegrown, Dervaes will participate in a Q&A via satellite. (Boston Globe)
KIUC board OKs construction plan Oct 3, 2009
He said Wednesday a so-called GenX facility would likely be located in Kapaia and would burn both traditional oil and biodiesel if KIUC is unable to get a renewable project off the ground quickly enough. We need to do some parallel path work in order that the renewables don t come on stream, we may add a unit that might initially be running on a petroleum, Hee said, noting that a new oil-burning combustion turbine has not received any authorization from the board and has had no funds allocated... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Suppressing technology Oct 3, 2009
Dean Florez is recommending biodiesel for trucks; this is made from vegetable oils and meat fats (however, some nitrogen oxides are produced). Use more solar power to heat water and even run cars. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
A Short Introduction to Oil Prices and Oil Inventories Oct 2, 2009
Diesels can use biodiesel up to B100 with no modifications. By 2010, all diesel sold in Europe and the US will be B5 biodiesel ... Diesels have always had a problem with starting and running in cold weather----which causes the fuel to gel, both petroleum and biodiesel. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Biodiesel plant construction to start in 2010 in LaHarpe; Project will create 25-30 jobs Oct 1, 2009
Bio-NRG LLC CEO and owner Jon Hall told the LaHarpe city council that construction on a new biodiesel facility is likely to start in 2010 and take 12 to 15 months to complete. Hall and Shannon Duncan, planning coordinator with Western Illinois Regional Council, told the council where the biodiesel project stood and where they hoped to be in the coming weeks ... The oil can be refined into food or into biodiesel. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
More Corn For Biofuels Would Hurt Water, Study Shows Sep 30, 2009
(July 12, 2006) The first comprehensive analysis of the full life cycles of soybean biodiesel and corn grain ethanol shows that biodiesel has much less of an impact on the environment and a much higher net energy. . (Science Daily)
Fuelling for jobs Sep 26, 2009
In a 2006 Renewable Energy Technology report by Eugene Visagie and Gisela Prasad, biodiesel is cited as having the potential to key areas of development in South Africa, namely, the reduction of green gasses, job creation, economic development in disadvantaged rural communities and energy security, especially with regard to the continued rise in oil prices. Started in 2008 by beneficiaries of Land Reform, Sipulazi Biofuel Cooperative offers a way to enable job creation and environmental... (iAfrica.com)
Jatropha - Finding Alternatives to Fossil Fuel Sep 26, 2009
Currently five crops have been identified as suitable - palm oil, jatropha and coconut for biodiesel production and sugarcane and cassava for bio-ethanol production ... Some of the biofuel initiatives include the establishment of a 200,000 tonnes per annum biodiesel plant by Anuanom Industrial Projects, a million seedling plantation by Anglo Gold Ashanti and a 0 ... 5 tonnes bio plant by Gold Ray Biodiesel Limited, A Reuters report dated Sept 12 2007 quoted experts as having said that the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
