Thursday, February 28, 2013

Corn and soy wiping out America’s grasslands at fastest pace since the 1930s

The Washington Post WONK BLOG


Posted by Brad Plumer on February 20, 2013 at 10:00 am

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Understanding EPA's 2012 RIN Rollover Estimates

University of Illinois: farm doc daily

February 21, 2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

EIA: Cellulosic biofuels begin to flow

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
February 26, 2013

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Ethanol industry pledges to challenge the EU tariff

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy
February 19, 2013

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Understanding termite digestion could help biofuels

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Purdue University
February 20, 2013

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Friday, February 22, 2013

Industries try to stop higher-ethanol fuel

USA Today
Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY 12:24p.m. EST February 21, 2013   Read more

A biomass bonanza

RSC Chemistry World
21 February 2013   Emma Davies   Read more

Thursday, February 21, 2013

If You’re Not Extracting Corn Oil, Why Not?

DomesticFuel.com
Posted by John Davis – February 14th, 2013

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How a microbial biorefinery regulates genes

Biodiesel Magazine
By Brown University
February 15, 2013

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Bioenergy combined with CCS could enable carbon-negative energy

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.




Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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

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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Monday, February 18, 2013

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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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Drought squeezes ethanol future

herald-review.com

February 11, 2013 6:00 am  • 
 

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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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Scientists turn toxic byproduct into biofuel booster

Biomass Magazine
By Brookhaven National Laboratory
February 08, 2013

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Newly discovered plant structure may aid in biofuel production

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By University of Georgia
February 08, 2013

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Corn shortage idles 20 ethanol plants nationwide

USA Today
Jim Salter, Associated Press 1:55p.m. EST February 10, 2013   Read more

Monday, February 11, 2013

How Brazil Turned Ethanol Into A Unique Success

International Business Times

BY Ryan Villarreal
February 08 2013 7:46 AM

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

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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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Monday, February 4, 2013

Iogen focuses on cellulosics as Novozymes buys enzyme business

Ethanol Producer Magazine
By Susanne Retka Schill
January 31, 2013

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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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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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