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Welcome to the BioAlcohol Fuel FoundationNewsShell bets on ethanol in $21 billion deal with Brazil's CosanFebruary 3, 2010 - Published in reuters.com SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc plans to make the biggest-ever foray into biofuels by an oil major, striking a deal with Brazil's Cosan to create a $21 billion a year ethanol joint venture. 
Blender pumps dispense more ethanol choices
December 19, 2009 - Published in stltoday.com
MOSCOW MILLS ? For years, the only choices at the gasoline pump were regular, premium or mid-grade gasoline.
BP explores options, remains committed to cellulosic ethanolDecember 3, 2009 - Published in ethanolproducer.com BP plc?s alternative fuels sector may have expanded this year to include biobutanol, but the company?s primary focus continues to be cellulosic ethanol, according to BP Biofuels communications advisor Thea Sherer.
The Hottest 50 Companies in Bioenergy, as ranked by Biofuels Digest for 2008-09December 3, 2009 - Published in biofuelsdigest.com The Hottest 50 Companies in Bioenergy, as ranked by Biofuels Digest for 2008-09 are:
Are blender pumps in Minot?s future?
November 17, 2009 - Published in minotdailynews.com
With climate legislation making its way through Congress and researchers in the private and public sector conducting experiments on everything from switchgrass to hydrogen in an attempt to find a reliable, cost-effective renewable fuel source, biofuels have left the imagination of 19th century science fiction writers and into the gas tanks of American automobiles.
Key oil figures were distorted by US pressure, says whistleblowerNovember 17, 2009 - Published in guardian.co.uk The world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit, according to a whistleblower at the International Energy Agency who claims it has been deliberately underplaying a looming shortage for fear of triggering panic buying.
Sugar miller to set up Sh2.6b ethanol plantOctober 9, 2009 - Published in standardmedia.co The Western Kenya based sugar miller has unveiled plans to set up a $35 million (Sh2.6 billion) ethanol plant to produce an approximated 25 million litres of extra neutral spirits annually.
Canada's largest ethanol plant opens its doorsSeptember 13, 2009 Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt and GreenField Ethanol open Canada's largest ethanol production plant
Carbon Dioxide Higher Today Than Last 2.1 Million YearsJune 22, 2009 - Published in sciencedaily.com Researchers have reconstructed atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past 2.1 million years in the sharpest detail yet, shedding new light on its role in the earth's cycles of cooling and warming.
Production increasing as government mandates E-85 capability.June 10, 2009 - Published in Farm Futures USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service has confirmed that the Colombian government has issued a decree that beginning in 2012 all new vehicles must bear E-85 flex-fuel technology. Biofuels blend goals of E-10 and B-5 are expected to be reached by 2010 as mandated.
Colombia to set ethanol production record; will reach B5, E10 targets; mandatets flex-fuel vehicles by 2012June 10, 2009 - Published in BioFuels Digest In Colombia, the national government has issued a directive that, commencing in 2012, all vehicles must have E85 flex-fuel capability. The announcement comes as the government confirmed that it expects to reach its national VB5 and E10 targets in 2010. Production of both ethanol and biodiesel will set a new high this year and up to five new biodiesel plants are expected to open this year.
Brighter days seen for next-gen biofuelsJune 9, 2009 - Published in nytimes.com As the sector recovers from the 2008 financial market meltdown, insiders look for next-generation biofuels and solar technologies to start joining mainstream energy markets, while wind power continues to lean heavily on government support.
Ethanol to take over 75 pct Brazil car fuel marketJune 8, 2009 - Published in reuters.com - Sugar cane-based ethanol fuel is expected to take over 75 percent of Brazil's light vehicle fuel market, shrinking gasoline's stake to 17 percent by 2020, the head of the state-run oil company said.
Ethanol Test for Obama on Climate Change, ScienceMay 3, 2009 - Published in nytimes.com WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's commitment to take on climate change and put science over politics is about to be tested as his administration faces a politically sensitive question about the widespread use of ethanol: Does it help or hurt the fight against global warming?
Brazil's auto industry markets ethanol as greenApril 16, 2009 - Published in reuters.com SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The big four auto makers in Brazil joined forces with the Sugar Cane Industry Association (Unica) on Wednesday in a campaign aimed at expanding the use of cane-based ethanol in flex-fuel vehicles.
World will not meet 2C warming target, climate change experts agreeApril 15, 2009 - Published in guardian.co.uk Guardian poll reveals almost nine out of 10 climate experts do not believe current political efforts will keep warming below 2C
Biofuel producer with a blueprint for sustainabilityApril 7, 2009 - Published in climatechangecorp.com Can Sekab, a biofuel producer sourcing from one of the world?s biodiversity hotspots, claim that its fuel is sustainable?
Rising Fear of a Future Oil ShockMarch 28, 2009 - Published in nytimes.com Sharp reductions in investments and low oil prices could curb future supplies by almost eight million barrels a day within the next five years, according to a study scheduled for release Friday, the latest warning that the world could face a new energy shock when the economy picks up.
Biofuel initiatives in TanzaniaMarch 26, 2009 - Published in The Gardian Biofuel initiatives deserve more serius consideration
Shell to focus on biofuels and raises dividendMarch 21, 2009 - Published in Herald Tribune AMSTERDAM: Royal Dutch Shell, Europe?s largest oil company, said Tuesday that its alternative-energy strategy would focus more on biofuels than wind or solar energy but revealed that investments in the sector were still only a tiny fraction of its overall business
Prestigious Sustainability Award for SEKABMarch 19, 2009 - Published in bolagsfakta Swedish bioenergy company SEKAB was presented the prestigious "Sustainable Bioethanol Award" for its development of verified sustainable ethanol and the technology for bioethanol based on cellulose at an event in Brussels including the world's foremost leaders in biofuels.
The Next Industrial ImperativeMarch 4, 2009 - Published in strategy-business.com Facing up to climate change requires a revolution in business thinking.
Evaluating the Health Impacts of Ethanol Blend Petrol
February 24, 2009 - Published in environment.gov.au
The study measured decreases in particulate matter (PM) emissions from vehicles using up to 10 per cent ethanol blends (E5 and E10). In some individual vehicles, emission reductions were measured at up to 30 per cent. However, while this is a positive finding, these figures represent a small fraction (less than a half of one per cent) of the total PM emissions in the Sydney airshed.
BP and Verenium form leading cellulosic ethanol venture to deliver advanced biofuelsFebruary 23, 2009 - Published in checkbiotech.org CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - BP and Verenium Corporation (Nasdaq: VRNM) announced the formation of a 50-50 joint venture to develop and commercialize cellulosic ethanol from non-food feedstocks. The joint venture company will act as the commercial entity for the deployment of cellulosic ethanol technology being developed and proven under the first phase of the BP-Verenium partnership, announced last August. Together the companies have agreed to commit $45 …
Inbicon Introduces the New Ethanol
February 23, 2009 - Published in prnewswire.com
Danish biotech pioneer plans 20-million-gallon cellulosic expansions in North American grain-ethanol plants.
Ocean Less Effective At Absorbing Carbon Dioxide Emitted By Human ActivityFebruary 17, 2009 - Published in sciencedaily.com ScienceDaily (Feb. 16, 2009) ? In the Southern Indian Ocean, climate change is leading to stronger winds, which mix waters, bringing CO2 up from the ocean depths to the surface. This is the conclusion of researchers who have studied the latest field measurements carried out by CNRS's INSU, IPEV and IPSL. As a result, the Southern Ocean can no longer absorb as much atmospheric CO2 as before. Its role as a 'carbon sink' has been weakened, and it ma…
Total says oil output near peakFebruary 16, 2009 - Published in ft.com The world will never be able to produce more than 89m barrels a day of oil, the head of Europe?s third largest energy group has warned, citing high costs in areas such as Canada and political restrictions in countries like Iran and Iraq.
Orbital and Sygma Alternative Fuel Initiatives - BrazilFebruary 9, 2009 - Published in marketwatch.com Orbital's FlexDI(TM) has been selected as the most promising technology for a new family of high efficiency heavy duty Flex Fuel engines currently being developed by Sygma for VSE. The application will commence with an engine test and development program supported by Orbital with a total value of $A1.6m; also included in the scope is co-development of a spark ignited ethanol combustion system to be used in a demonstration program, and targeted fo…
France: Introducing in April an E10 gasolineFebruary 9, 2009 - Published in ogj.com The French government has further accelerated its biofuels program by setting a compulsory 6.25% energy content incorporation in gasoline in 2009, thereby anticipating the European Union objective by 6 years. This will entail introducing in April an E10 gasoline that incorporates 10% ethanol instead of the current 5%.
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