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Preview: the May/June issue of Biodiesel Magazine

The May/June issue of Biodiesel Magazine has been completed, and I would like to share some of its contents with you. The theme is Feedstock, and we’ve got an array of articles hitting that theme from several different angles. My featured article, “The … Continue reading

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DOE announces new funding for cost-effective algae biofuels

As part of the U.S. DOE’s efforts to diversify the nation’s energy portfolio and support America’s energy entrepreneurs and innovators, the department announced up to $10 million to help unlock the potential of biofuels made from algae. The funding will … Continue reading

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Algae as alternative source of fuel

Central to biofuel sustainability is the way in which feedstock is produced, particularly with respect to their carbon dioxide (CO2) balance, land and water use, and competition with food. In this respect, algae have the advantage of producing potentially high … Continue reading

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Jatropha, Wonder Biofuel, Continues to Crash and Burn in the Third World

In the fervent race to bring cost-effective biofuels to market, the three leading contenders are algae, Camelina and Jatropha. Jatropha’s promoters have been the fastest off the block, as substantial technological problems remain with algae, and Camelina’s per acre yield … Continue reading

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Sorghum goes epic, or is that EPEC? A primer on biofuels’ underdog feedstock

The Underdog feedstock is getting Big Mo’, getting’ its due, with sorghum-based ethanol making the grade under optimal conditions as an advanced biofuel pathway, and EPEC landing new investment. What’s up? What’s next? New pathways, plus country-by-country yield data. Sorghum. … Continue reading

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Algae Fuel Startup Company Aquatech BioEnergy Raises $800000 in Private Equity

Sioux Falls, S.D. – Aquatech BioEnergy, a developer of biofuels technology using aquatic weeds as feedstock, has raised $800,000 in private equity, the company disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 2009, Aquatech produces … Continue reading

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CJP to highlight nonfood biodiesel crops for sustainable aviation & transport fuel – eco

The 5th Global Jatropha Hi-tech Integrated Nonfood Biodiesel Farming Technology Training Programme is being held September 5-9, 2012 at Jaipur, India. The event will be a 5 day ’one stop shop’ assembling the various nonfood biofuel feedstocks value chains with … Continue reading

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20 Signs that 2012 is the Year of China

Why is China accelerating on industrial biotechnology, just as US pols preach unilateral disarmament on government efforts to foster commercialization? Does the sun rise in the east as it sets in the West? Yes, Digesterati, 2012 is supposed to bring, … Continue reading

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California Energy Commission to award Biodico project $2 million

Biodiesel Industries of Ventura LLC, a subsidiary of Biodico, has been named in a Notice of Proposed Award from the California Energy Commission for a $2 million grant. The grant proposal project will use renewable energy and innovative feedstocks to … Continue reading

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Algae Industry Experts Share On Projects, Technology And Developments At 4th …

The algae industry has been propelled onto the world stage with the use of microalgae as an alternative biofuel feedstock, gaining renewed interest from entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists and corporations around the world. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been pumped … Continue reading

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