Latest Biofuels and bio-energy company news
Researchers from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) have discovered a family of genes that could help us breed grasses with improved properties for diet and bioenergy.
The research was carried out by a team from the University of Cambridge and Rothamsted Research, which receives strategic funding from BBSRC. Their findings were published earlier last month (Tuesday 17 Jan) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ... [more]
BHSL's new Top Loader stores, moves and dispenses up to 150 tonnes of biomass or other agricultural and waste products per day. It is driven by two 2.2kW motors, which operate via a programmable logic controller (PLC) using BHSL proprietary software.
Compared with moving floors and walking floors, the Top Loader is extremely energy efficient. With energy savings of up to 60% and simplified maintenance due to moving parts being located overhead, the Top Loader offers cost savings of up to 40%... [more]
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has dedicated the first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD) in the Americas. On average, 2,320,000 kWh will be generated annually, providing 8 percent of the University’s electricity needs on its campus.
The biogas plant, owned by the University, is designed and constructed by BIOFerm™ Energy Systems, a member of the Viessmann Group.
The plant is part of the University’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality across its campus. It will take... [more]
Being able to provide a nationwide service is a key part of Billingtons propositon as despite the recent announcement of the renewable heat incentive, many consumers still question the availability and reliability of pellet suppliers. This is something that Billingtons have addressed in the north of England and are now extending to the south east and south west.
Billington Biofuels has responded to an increasing number of enquiries by implementing a nationwide delivery service for bulk blow... [more]
New US legislation would make algae and other second-generation biofuels eligible for the cellulosic biofuels production tax credit and create an optional investment tax credit. The recently introduced Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act can help advanced biofuel producers secure financing for construction of projects.
Brent Erickson, executive vice president of Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)'s Industrial & Environmental Section commented:
"Advanced biofuel producers s... [more]
A new biogas and treated wastewater sets the Bruichladdich distillery on the Hebredian island of Islay apart from other whisky producers, in an industry that has long been one of the highest energy users and biggest waste producers.
Two high-rate 60m3 BioWayste reactors are generating biogas and achieving over 95% COD removal at the Bruichladdich distillery.
“In just a few weeks”, said Bruichladdich’s Managing Director Mark Reynier, “the BioWayste process has proved that it is absolutely i... [more]
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