Erin Voegele

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May 16, 2012

Emerald Biofuels plans renewable diesel plant in Plaquemine, La.

Illinois-based Emerald Biofuels LLC recently announced its plans to construct an 85 MMgy renewable diesel plant in Plaquemine, La., that will feature Honeywell UOP's/Eni EcoFining green diesel technology. The location will be at a Dow Chemical site. READ MORE

May 16, 2012

Bill with biochemical production tax credit introduced in House

The legislation, titled the "Qualifying Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act of 2012," or H.R. 4953, would establish a production tax credit of 15 cents per pound of eligible content of renewable chemicals produced during the taxable year. READ MORE

May 16, 2012

Algae firm Bard forms second joint venture with Solutions4CO2

Through this JV, Toronto-based Solutions4CO2 and Morrisville, Pa.-based Bard Holding Inc. will develop a commercial production facility in the Midwestern U.S. to produce algae biomass, which will be processed into bioplastics and other coproducts. READ MORE

May 16, 2012

UMass Amherst researchers work to improve camelina yields

A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is working to significantly increase the oil yields of camelina with the goal of creating a commercially viable crop for biofuel production. It's a $2 million project with two phases. READ MORE

May 14, 2012

Syntroleum addresses Dynamic Fuels shutdowns in Q1 financials

Syntroleum Corp. announced first-quarter financial results, in which the company provided the public with an update on the operations of Dynamic Fuels, a 50/50 joint venture owned by Syntroleum and Tyson Foods that produces renewable diesel. READ MORE

May 10, 2012

Minnesota, Arizona sign new biofuel legislation into law

Minnesota and Arizona recently passed new laws related to biofuels. In Minnesota, the 2012 Omnibus Agriculture Policy bill extends exceptions to the state's biodiesel mandate for three more years. In Arizona, two new laws aid the growth of algae. READ MORE

May 10, 2012

Amyris receives positive Lux rating, announces leadership changes

Lux Research has included Amyris Inc. on its top 10 list of innovative companies profiled by its analysts during the first quarter of 2012. The company was given a "Lux Take" of positive. Just beforehand, the company realigned its senior leadership. READ MORE

May 09, 2012

CORE selects Technip as construction engineering provider

CORE BioFuel Inc. has selected global engineering, construction and project management company Technip to complete the construction engineering of its first commercial-scale biorefinery, sized to produce nearly 18 MMgy of renewable gasoline. READ MORE

May 09, 2012

Groups lobby Congress to support military biofuels initiatives

The Advanced Biofuels Association, the Algal Biomass Organization, Airlines for America, BIO and the Natural Farm Bureau Federation issued letters to leaders of congressional subcommittees asking them to support the military's commitment to biofuels. READ MORE

May 04, 2012

Pongamia trial underway at Hope Vale in northern Australia

The University of Queensland has announced its researchers have planted 5 hectares of pongamia trees at Hope Vale in northern Queensland. The project aims to create a commercially viable plantation for sustainable regional development and biofuels. READ MORE