University of Illinois Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research: February 2013

Biomass Magazine
By Erin Voegele
February 19, 2013

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A full copy of the report, titled “Assessment Report from the GCEP Workshop on Energy Supply with Negative Carbon Emissions,” can be downloaded from the Stanford University website.

Brown University researchers unlock key to lignin conversion

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 19, 2013 Read more

South African student develops new method for cellulosic ethanol production

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 19, 2013 Read more

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

New organization supports advanced biofuel deployment in the EU

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Erin Voegele
February 12, 2013

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Economists: RFS needs to adjust for blend wall, other limitations

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Susanne Retka Schill
February 14, 2013

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Chromatin and Pacific Ethanol Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Locally-Grown Sorghum in Ethanol Production

Fort Mill Times

Published: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 / Updated: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 08:04 AM
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Brazilian Ethanol in the Slow Lane to Global Market

Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 15 2013 (IPS)

By Mario Osava

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Ethanol industry pushes back against legislation to block E15

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Holly Jessen
February 15, 2013

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Monday, February 18, 2013

EIA short-term outlooks predicts drawdown of banked RINs

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Erin Voegele
February 14, 2013

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Friday, February 15, 2013

German researchers extract hydrogen from wet biomass

Biomass Magazine
By Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg
February 13, 2013

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Final 2012 numbers show 2012 U.S. ethanol exports down 38 percent

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Holly Jessen
February 13, 2013

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Another Drought in 2013 could Devastate the U.S. Ethanol Industry

NASDAQ
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Agriculture Canada gives Alberta beet farmers $600,000 for biofuels study

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 13, 2013 Read more

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Advanced biofuels explore alternatives to consumption crops

icis.com
08 February 2013 05:21 [Source: ICIS news]

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Drought squeezes ethanol future

herald-review.com

February 11, 2013 6:00 am • Associated Press

US EPA's Byron Bunker deciphers biodiesel RIN QAP proposed rule

Biodiesel Magazine
By Ron Kotrba
February 07, 2013

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Association promoting bioenergy launches in Sacramento

The Sacramento Bee
By Mark Glover The Sacramento Bee

Last modified: 2013-02-12T19:25:04Z

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 - 11:25 am

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Engineers design new synthetic biology circuits that combine memory and logic

Biobased Digest
Tom Saidak
February 12, 2013 Read more

EPA approves new blender pump configuration

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 11, 2013 Read more

Petrobras seen producing 29% more ethanol during 2013/14

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 6, 2013 Read more

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Survey says: 64% of Americans support Renewable Fuel Standard

Biofuels Digest
Jim Lane
February 7, 2013 Read more

Biomass Magazine's New Online Biomass Power Map

Biomass Magazine
By Kolby Hoagland
February 11, 2013

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Brazil must address energy planning, fuel pricing to support ethanol industry: Unica

Platts

Brasilia (Platts)--11Feb2013/650 am EST/1150 GMT

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Scientists turn toxic byproduct into biofuel booster

Biomass Magazine
By Brookhaven National Laboratory
February 08, 2013

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Analysis: Biomass demand for biorefining to triple by 2030

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Lux Research
February 06, 2013

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Discovery in synthetic biology a step closer to new industrial revolution

Biofuels Digest

Thomas Saidak
February 11, 2013 Read more

Newly discovered plant structure may aid in biofuel production

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By University of Georgia
February 08, 2013

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New process speeds conversion of biomass to fuels

Phys.org
February 8, 2013

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Corn shortage idles 20 ethanol plants nationwide

USA Today
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Monday, February 11, 2013

Vilsack hasn't wavered in support of ethanol industry, RFS

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Holly Jessen
February 08, 2013

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How Brazil Turned Ethanol Into A Unique Success

International Business Times

BY Ryan Villarreal
February 08 2013 7:46 AM

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New tool helps towns assess resources needed for bioenergy plant

Phys.org
February 7, 2013
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Friday, February 8, 2013

Biomass Breathing New Life Into Coal Plants

Forbes

2/07/2013 @ 9:27AM

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Expanding the Ethanol Blend Wall - a Role for E85?

University of Illinois farmdoc daily

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Successful Legal Challenge to Renewable Fuel Standard Likely to Have Minimal Long-Term Impact on Biofuels

University of Illinois farmdoc daily

January 30, 2013
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DDGS-to-cellulosic ethanol process could commercialize rapidly

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Holly Jessen
February 05, 2013

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USGC publishes annual report

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Erin Voegele
January 29, 2013

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Scientists trick iron-eating bacteria into breathing electrons

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By American Society for Microbiology
February 01, 2013

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Researchers use ionic liquid to pretreat biofuel feedstock mix

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
February 01, 2013

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Raizen expects mills to favor ethanol when cane crush starts in April

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
February 4, 2013 Read more

Illinois: Gas Tax Hike Bills Introduced

Prairie Advocate

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The US Renewable Fuel Standard works, says new academic study

Biofuels Digest
Jim Lane
February 4, 2013 Read more

Three cellulosic biofuels technologies available from Berkeley Lab

Biofuels Digest
Jim Lane
February 4, 2013 Read more

Court vacates 2012 RFS cellulosic biofuel volumes

Biomass Magazine
By Erin Voegele
January 25, 2013

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

ETH Bioenergy, Inbicon partner on cellulosic ethanol in Brazil

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By ETH Bioenergy
February 01, 2013

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Monday, February 4, 2013

U.S. seeks greater ethanol use despite efforts to cut it

Reuters
WASHINGTON
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:09pm EST
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Iogen focuses on cellulosics as Novozymes buys enzyme business

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Susanne Retka Schill
January 31, 2013

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Flax Energy set to receive ASTM approval for flax biodiesel soon

Biofuels Digest
Meghan Sapp
January 30, 2013 Read more

Chu to step down as Energy Secretary

Biofuels Digest

Jim Lane

February 1, 2013 Read more

The 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard: Biofuels Digest’s 10-Minute Guide

Biofuels Digest
Jim Lane
February 1, 2013 Read more

Friday, February 1, 2013

EPA Proposes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards

US EPA
Release Date: 01/31/2013

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2).
The proposal announced today will be open for a 45-day public comment period and EPA will consider feedback from a range of stakeholders before the proposal is finalized. EPA continues to support the use of renewable fuels within the transportation sector through the RFS2 program, which encourages innovation, strengthens American energy security, and decreases greenhouse gas pollution.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) established the RFS2 program and the annual renewable fuel volume targets, which steadily increase to an overall level of 36 billion gallons in 2022. To achieve these volumes, EPA calculates a percentage-based standard for the following year. Based on the standard, each refiner and importer determines the minimum volume of renewable fuel that it must ensure is used in its transportation fuel.
The proposed 2013 overall volumes and standards are:

Biomass-based diesel (1.28 billion gallons; 1.12 percent)

Advanced biofuels (2.75 billion gallons; 1.60 percent)

Cellulosic biofuels (14 million gallons; 0.008 percent)

Total renewable fuels (16.55 billion gallons; 9.63 percent)

Overall, EPA’s RFS2 program encourages greater use of renewable fuels, including advanced biofuels. For 2013, the program is proposing to implement EISA’s requirement to blend more than 1.35 billion gallons of renewable fuels over the amount mandated for 2012.

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EPA Proposes Changes to Enhance Confidence in RIN Trading in the RFS Program

US EPA
Release Date: 01/31/2013

WASHINGTON -To help make the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program more efficient and effective the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a structured process for buyers of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) in order to verify their validity.
Under the proposal, RINs would be verified through a new voluntary quality assurance program that also includes alternative compliance options which leverage existing industry practices and market forces. This proposal will be available for a 30-day public comment period. EPA will consider feedback from a range of stakeholders before the proposal is finalized.

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Brazil Accelerates Ethanol Blend Increase After Fuel Price Rise

Bloomberg
By Mario Sergio Lima - Jan 30, 2013 3:05 PM CT . Read more

Unicorns and biofuels: the case against EPA ethanol mandates

The Christian Science Monitor
By Robert Rapier, Guest blogger / January 30, 2013

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