National Biodiesel Conference Delivering Now
Sunday, February 5, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
The 2012 National Biodiesel Conference is underway in Orlando, FL at the Gaylord Palms. I'm living in a Gaylord world after just covering the Cattle Industry Convention at the Gaylord Opryland. I've got to come back here for the National Ethanol Conference and go back to Opryland for Commodity Clas.. .. read more..
Alliance AutoGas Adds Five New Conversion Centers
Saturday, February 4, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Alliance AutoGas has added five new certified conversion centers in Virginia, Florida, Georgia and Texas to their national network of partners that offer complete programs for America's fleets to run on clean-burning propane autogas. Ark Enterprises 2, Braggs Truck Repair, Green Tech Energy Solutio.. .. read more..
OriginOil Signs Agreement With Algae Producer
Saturday, February 4, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Algae oil extraction technology developer OriginOil has signed a commercial agreement with algae producer Aquaviridis to work on a multi-phase algae production rollout at a facility in Mexicali, Mexico. Under the agreement, OriginOil will provide its expertise to help develop growth and harvesting .. .. read more..
Registration Open for Advanced Biofuels Conference
Saturday, February 4, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
The 2012 Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference , presented by Biofuels Digest , is scheduled for April 2-5 at the Capitol Hilton in Washington D.C. The main event will feature dozens of top officials from advanced biofuels companies, including industry leaders such as Amyris, Ceres, GEVO, Mascoma.. .. read more..
Sao Paulo Ethanol Import Tax Could Violate GATT
Friday, February 3, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
The president of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) this week wrote a letter to the U.S. Trade Ambassador asking for an investigation into news that the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo was imposing a 25% tax on all imported ethanol. “Because ethanol produced in Sao Paulo is tax exempt, ethanol impo.. .. read more..
National Biodiesel Conference Preview
Friday, February 3, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Only a couple days now until the kick-off of the Super Bowl – and the 2012 National Biodiesel Conference. We caught up with National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit to get a preview what promises to be a great conference. “Attendance is up, exhibitors are.. .. read more..
Eight Students Selected for Conference Scholarship
Thursday, February 2, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Eight students will receive a scholarship to attend the 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference : Accelerating Industry Innovation , according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) . This is the third year the scholarship has been available to students in.. .. read more..
NBB Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
Thursday, February 2, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) testified this week to the Senate Finance Committee about the importance of reinstating the industry’s tax incentive. The $1-per-gallon biodiesel tax incentive expired on Dec. 31 for the second time in three years. Anne Steckel, NBB vice president of federal affai.. .. read more..
Indiana Ethanol Industry Eager to Expand
Thursday, February 2, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Leaders in the ethanol industry got together last week in Indianapolis to discuss the future of the industry in Indiana. Steve Pittman, Director of the Indiana Ethanol Producers Association and General Manager of POET -Portland, is especially excited about the future of the cellulosic ethanol indus.. .. read more..
More Clean Renewable Energy Please
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “Do you agree with President Obama's call for more clean (renewable) energy?” Overwhelmingly, the answer was Yes at 74%, however, there were 24% saying no. Feel free to comment on the reason for your choice. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and .. .. read more..
Novozymes to Research Ethanol From Seaweed
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
Novozymes has announced a new research agreement that will explore enzymatic technology to produce fuel ethanol, fine chemicals, and protein from seaweed. The industrial biotech firm has entered into an agreement with India-based Sea6 Energy to jointly develop a process for the production of biofue.. .. read more..
Preparing for E15 in the Market
Monday, January 30, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
At some point in 2012, the final i's will be dotted and t's will be crossed so 15% ethanol can finally become the new consumer choice at the pump. The final panel of the day at last week's 6th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit focused on preparations that are being made to make sure retailers and .. .. read more..
USDA Invites Applications for Energy Projects
Monday, January 30, 2012 from Domestic Fuel
The USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance for ag producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. “Renewable energy development presents an enormous economic opportunity for rural America,” said Agriculture Secre.. .. read more..
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