biofuel industry News
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Washington`s C-Suite Peek Into Biofuels
Washington now has a peek into the C-Suite of the nation's top advanced biofuels companies as the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) launches a new online video series, Biofuel STAT. The series gives viewers a unique perspective on the state of America's domestic biofuels industry from its challenges, to its success and its future. The first episode at ...
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Statement on the Passing of Gord Brown, MP
Statement on behalf of Renewable Industries Canada on the passing of Gord Brown, Member of Parliament Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau LakesIt was with great sadness and shock that we learned today of the passing of our friend, Gord Brown. Gord has been a dedicated Member of Parliament since 2004. He was a champion for Canada's biofuels industry. But over and above that, ...
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TODAY: EPA Administrator McCarthy to Address Growth Energy Conference
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will address Growth Energy’s sixth annual Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. today at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Administrator McCarthy will speak about EPA’s commitment to the biofuels industry and the important role of biofuels in cutting carbon pollution, creating jobs in rural America and reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil. WHEN: ...
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Biofuels industry showing positive signs of growth
The biofuels industry is showing confidence in the future of the sector, with a 77% increase in bookings for World Biofuels Markets over previously recorded records. More than 220 speakers have committed to sharing their insight during the conference, and with the exhibition hall nearing capacity, World Biofuels Markets 2010 promises to be the largest biofuels networking event ever. “2010 ...
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Indian Government Making Policies for a Flourishing Biofuel Industry
According to a recent report on “Indian Biofuel Industry” published by RNCOS, environmental safety, together with security and diversity of energy supply, are the principal aims of the Indian Government for the Biofuel industry. These factors are working as the main impetus for the growth of the Biofuel industry. The Indian government has recently instituted its policies to promote the ...
By RNCOS
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Advanced Biofuels A Matter of National Security - InfoGraphics Series Launched
The Advanced Biofuels Association, ABFA, released this morning the first in a series of InfoGraphics titled Advanced Biofuels – A Matter of National Security on its website, http://tinyurl.com/6wfcu4u. The ABFA series comes at the start of a milestone-making couple of weeks for America's domestic biofuels industry that will have ABFA President Michael McAdams testifying before the House ...
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What`s the State of America`s Biofuel Industry?
As President Barack Obama prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union Address, leaders of some of the top biofuels companies in the country are offering their thoughts on the state of America's biofuels industry in a special episode of the Advanced Biofuels Association's Better Fuels Moment online video series. http://youtu.be/kHl_mXpX_1Q The episode features Joel Velasco, senior vice ...
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CRFA Welcomes New Report Promoting Biofuels in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of a new report detailing a vision for the future of biofuels in Atlantic Canada. The report, "Fuelling the Future: Atlantic Canadas Bioenergy Opportunities Project"proposes that a biofuels production industry in Atlantic Canada could stimulate significant economic growth, increase provincial tax revenues, and create jobs. "More ...
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Fluor Honored with Innovation Award at World Biofuels Markets Conference
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded the Best Biofuels EPC Innovation Award at the World Biofuels Markets conference in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in late March. The award recognized Fluor’s commitment and innovation to the biofuels industry as an engineering, procurement and construction company. “Fluor is honored to receive ...
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Advanced Biofuels Powers U.S. Naval Carrier Strike Force In Pacific Exercise - Advanced Biofuels Association`s McAdams Aboard USS Nimitz
ABOARD THE USS NIMITZ IN THE PACIFIC – The full power of a U.S. Naval Carrier Strike Force fueled by advanced biofuel is undergoing its first operational test today in the waters of the central Pacific. Calling it a "significant achievement for America's domestic biofuels industry" Advanced Biofuels Association President Michael McAdams is aboard the USS Nimitz for today's naval exercise ...
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Declaration: Biofuels industry to leaders at COP21
Advanced Biofuels Conference, Stockholm, Sweden (16 - 17 September) Support the declaration by clicking here. Read the full declaration by clicking here. Summary Biofuels mitigate emissions from the transport industry and now is the time to act! The Biofuels Industry is ready to demonstrate actions to meet the 2°C target in the upcoming climate meeting (COP21) in Paris in December 2015. ...
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U.S. Senators Join Forces in Bipartisan Bill Supporting Biofuel Producers
On May 21, 2020, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a bill directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary to establish a renewable feedstock reimbursement program. Aiming to support biofuel producers that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, this bill can be cited as the Renewable Fuel Feedstock Reimbursement Act of 2020. ...
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Biofuel industry sends letter on RVP to senate environment and public works committee
On June 12, 2017, 28 companies representing the advanced and cellulosic biofuel industry sent a letter to the members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee requesting their support for the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517), which is scheduled to be marked up in the Environment and Public Works Committee before the August recess. The letter claims that the Act, which ...
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EU Ethanol Industry Pushes Back Against EC’s Low-Emission Mobility Strategy
On September 21, 2016, Pannonia Ethanol, a Hungarian biofuels company, spoke out against the European Commission's (EC) Low-Emission Mobility Strategy . The strategy recognizes the importance of biofuels in reducing road emissions, and plans on replacing ethanol that is currently being blended into traditional fuels with advanced biofuels. This has spurred concerns for the ethanol industry, as ...
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Vivergo Fuels Bioethanol Plant Proposes Ceasing Production
Today, we regret to announce that given the continued difficult trading environment and delays in the implementation of E10 in the UK over time, Vivergo Fuels Ltd proposes to cease production. Mark Chesworth, Managing Director, Vivergo Fuels Ltd, commented: “I am extremely disappointed at having to announce the proposed cessation of production as of the 30 September 2018 at the Vivergo ...
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Letter to Congress From U.S. Biofuels Leaders: Don't Mess With RFS
Sending a significant signal of industry unity to Capitol Hill, the leading advocates of the U.S. biofuels industry sent Congress a message today that urged lawmakers "to stand firm in the face of calls to waive or repeal the groundbreaking biofuels provisions included in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), including the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)."The message was ...
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Big oil’s money gives biofuels industry a boost
The biofuels industry is getting a boost from an unlikely set of investors – the traditional oil companies whose products biofuels are meant to replace. In response to the growing number low-carbon policies popping up in developed world, major oil companies have started to look at biofuels producers in a new light. “The oil companies…see a world of restrictions coming on high-carbon fuels, and ...
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Fuels America Sends Letter To Trump On The RFS Program
On December 15, 2016, Fuels America sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on behalf of the nation's renewable fuels sector encouraging Trump’s continued commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. Fuels America stated that the RFS Program has promoted the growth of the American biofuels industry and has helped to correct the imbalance that exists in the global oil ...
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World Biofuels Markets announce former Prime Minister of the Netherlands as keynote speaker
World Biofuels Markets today announced that Ruud Lubbers, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, will appear as a keynote speaker at next year’s congress. Billed as the premier industry networking event for leaders of the biofuels world, World Biofuels Markets will take place from 15 - 17 March 2010 and is being held for the first time in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. World Biofuels ...
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SEaB Energy feature in BioCycle
BioCycle is a magazine, which actively forwards composting, renewable energy and sustainability. David Wriggle highlights the progression of the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Biofuel industry, with particular reference to SEaB Energy’s award wining MUCKBUSTER/FLEXIBUSTER technology. To read the article visit – ...
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