Russia's national rail operator increasingly utilizing bio-fuel
Thursday, 16 May 2013 Dan McCueRussian Railways has been increasingly using bio-fuel to heat railroad cars at un-electrified sections of the national railroads, according to a report in Bellona.ru.
Trade groups sue to end EU duty on US ethanol
Thursday, 16 May 2013 Dan McCue Two US trade groups, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy, have filed a complaint with the General Court in Luxembourg challenging the European Union’s decision to impose a 9.6 pe...
Report: China Eastern Airline completes successful bio-fuel test flight
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Dan McCue A China Eastern Airlines A320 aircraft successfully completed an 85-minute test flight last week using a new palm oil-based bio-fuel developed by the Sinopec Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Company, acc...
European biofuels industry unites against EU land use proposals
Thursday, 25 April 2013 Robin WhitlockBiofuels industries urge European governments to oppose damaging and unscientific ILUC proposals
Brazil
Anglo-Brazilian joint venture to build ethanol production plant
Thursday, 25 April 2013 Robin WhitlockTMO Renewables and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Brazil’s first second generation bioethanol production facility in Sao Paulo state.
Global Renewable Fuels Alliance applauds IEA bio-fuels findings
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REM The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its Tracking Clean Energy Progress report in New Delhi, India yesterday detailing the increased role it believes bio-fuels will need to play in reducing ...
BioGasol ApS delivers first commercial pretreatment system to Sweetwater Energy
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REMBioGasol ApS, the renewable energy company, has delivered its first commercial biomass pretreatment system to US-based Sweetwater Energy, Inc.
Report: Israeli bio-fuel scientists conferring with US counterparts
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REM A team of Israeli bio-fuel researchers are in the U.S. this week to engage in an extended dialogue with counterparts in the scientific community and government officials, according to a report from JT...
Lignol announces investment in Territory Biofuels Ltd.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 Dan McCue Lignol Energy Corporation has acquired an $1.18 million investment stake in Territory Biofuels Limited (“TBF”) while also signing a collaboration agreement aimed at restarting TBF’s 150 million ...
Researchers building stronger, greener concrete with biofuel byproducts
Thursday, 21 March 2013 REMKansas State University civil engineers are developing the right mix to reduce concrete's carbon footprint and make it stronger. Their innovative ingredient: biofuel byproducts.