| Date: September 09, 2009 | Volume: XXI, Issue: 35 | PRINTER FRIENDLY |
TECHNOLOGY UPDATES‘Bio-Syntrolysis’ Seen More Effective for Converting Biomass to FuelA process called bio-syntrolysis has the potential to enhance the conversion of biomass into fuel, according to researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory. |
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTSUN Should Focus on Energy Research, Not Just Emission Caps: StudyThe Copenhagen conference on climate change should focus on how to provide the funds for new clean energy research, not just on capping emissions, according to a new study. Brazil on Target to Produce 27.8 Billion Gallons of Ethanol in 2009While many Brazilian sugar mills are upping their sugar production, that country is on target to produce 27.8 billion gallons of ethanol this year, according to a report from Conab. EU Offering Contract to Study Biofuels Impact on Refining, Fuels SpecsFor an upcoming European Union joint meeting with OPEC, the EU is soliciting a study on the impact of biofuels on oil refining and on fuel specifications. INDUSTRY & FACILITY NEWSIllinois Ups Biodiesel Mandate to 5%Illinois will now require state and local vehicles to use a 5% biodiesel blend under a law signed recently by Governor Pat Quinn. 8 Airlines Ink FT Diesel Supply Deal for Los Angeles InternationalBiomass-based Fischer-Tropsch (FT) diesel will be provided for airport ground service vehicles at Los Angeles International under a new deal signed by eight airlines and FT fuel maker Rentech. U.S. EIA to Issue Monthly CO2 Emissions DataTo meet the growing demand for data on energy-related emissions generated in the United States, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced that it would be issuing monthly data on monthly CO2 emissions as opposed to a yearly issuance. First United Ethanol Refutes Bankruptcy RumorsThe only corn ethanol plant operating in Georgia last week denied rumors that it planned to file for bankruptcy production. Growth Energy Launches U.S. Website on EthanolA new website to provide educational information about ethanol as well as listing E-85 stations and the names of Flex-Fuel Vehicles has been launched by Growth Energy. |
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