Biofuels and biomass news articles 
Olam International Ltd. and Rainforest Alliance team up to produce the world’s first “climate-friendly cocoa” in Ghana
The world’s first “climate-friendly cocoa” will be produced in Ghana as part of an ongoing collaboration between Olam International Ltd. and Rainforest Alliance. Working with cocoa farmers in the Western region of the country, this $1 million project will have huge impact on informing Ghana’s emerging national REDD+* strategy and its Low Carbon Development plans. This programme has been launched in the Juabeso / Bia district, an area that b... [more]
Renewable fuels for diesel engines
The fuels powering the diesel engine have undergone considerable development during its 119 year long history. So much so that today, even the fuel we traditionally, if somewhat simplistically, refer to as ‘diesel’ is beginning to make way for alternatives with a smaller environmental footprint, such as biogas and DME. Time to examine what it is all about. One might say that diesel is somewhat misunderstood and has received more than its fair... [more]
'CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY' NEEDED IN GOVERNMENT GREEN STRATEGY
A leading green energy expert today called for 'clarity and consistency' from the Government amid the furore over solar PV and the announcement of the Green Deal consultation. Renewables pioneer Andy Boroughs said the industry had been thrown into turmoil by the speed with which the reduction in the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV installations was being introduced, with the Government failing to properly consult with sector businesses. Mr Bor... [more]
Dedicated Biomass team launched at RenEnergy
Yesterday, RenEnergy announced the launch of a dedicated Biomass team, based at their office in Blofield, Norfolk. Biomass refers to a variety of fuels including woodchip, pellets and logs that can be burned in a biomass boiler or stove to produce useful energy for space heating and hot water heating - helping to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions. Damian Baker, Managing Director for RenEnergy, comments: “I am delighted to announce the... [more]
Bio Ethanol Fuelled Fires with new design
The Bio Fire Collection from Indian Ocean includes new nice designs. These innovative Fire Places are fuelled by Bio Ethanol a clean burning eco-conscious choice that produces no emissions, so there is no need for a chimney or extraction mechanism. The Indian Ocean Bio Fires provide the ancient comforts of a traditional fire without compromising contemporary style. The fireplaces are easy and flexible to install and generate beautifully ambie... [more]
Other Biofuels and biomass news and reviews
Aero Financial Retained as Strategic Consultant by Southwest BioFuels
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Financial announced today that the company has been retained as a strategic consulting partner by Southwest BioFuels, an operating subsidiary of Sloud, Inc. ...
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker Joins Renmatix Executive Team
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Renmatix, a cellulosic sugar producer for biochemical and biofuels markets, ...
Former Pennsylvania Governor Joins Renmatix Executive Team
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renmatix , a leading cellulosic sugar producer for global biochemical and biofuels markets, today announced that Mark S. Schweiker has joined the company ...
Enerkem and GreenField Ethanol Announce Quebec's First Waste-to-Biofuels Production Facility
Enerkem and GreenField Ethanol Announce Quebec's First Waste-to-Biofuels Production Facility
Sustainable land use strategies to support bioenergy described in Industrial Biotechnology journal
( Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News ) Applying 21st century tools and technologies to manage land use, maximize biomass production, and increase the efficiency of processes for extracting energy from renewable resources will enable the biofuels industry to overcome current challenges in bioenergy production, according to a comprehensive review article published in Industrial ...
Cool Planet BioFuels Announces Road Testing of Negative Carbon Gasoline Begins in California
Cool Planet BioFuels announced today it has received approval from the California Air Resources Board to begin fleet-testing its negative carbon gasoline. Cool Planet BioFuel’s technology converts low-grade biomass — such as grass and woodchips — into high-grade fuel.
Announcing the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo Agenda
DENVER, CO-- - BBI International announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 5th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, the world's largest and fastest growing biomass conference, taking ...
Industry Leader Launches New, Redesigned Biomass and Forestry Website; Free Tools; Free Industry Ads
ForestBusinessNetwork.com now offers user-friendly news and tools dedicated to biomass, biofuels, forestry and more; and free industry-specific classified advertisingMissoula, MT (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 Forest Business Network (FBN) recently took its popular forest industry news website—dedicated to forestry, biomass, biofuels, wood pellets and more—to the next level when it launched its newly ...
Advanced Biofuels Group Issues Farm Bill Wish List
With all the discussion about what should be in and what should be out, an advanced biofuels group has hopes that the next farm bill will provide support for advanced biofuels and a budding biomass industry.
United States Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012 ? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of funds for Fiscal Year 2012 for two key programs to encourage the use of renewable biomass and production of advanced biofuels. About $25 million will be made available through each program.
