Biodiesel News

LSU AgCenter to Host More Biodiesel Workshops July 29-31

ssmith — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:09:03 -0400

Poisonous Seeds Can Be Turned Into Jet Fuel

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:51:13 -0400

The jatropha plant has traditionally been considered a weed, and it sure grows like one–it can thrive in marginal soil, requires very little water, and needs no fertilizers or pesticides.

Research Yields Pricey Chemicals from Biodiesel Waste

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:42:08 -0400

Biodiesel Powers Eastern Washington Railroad Locomotive

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:34:40 -0400

Most railroads have shown a reluctance to use a biodiesel blend in their locomotives, but the Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad has decided to test the concept this summer.

Kentucky Biomass to Biofuels Short Course Offered

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:18:55 -0400

Why You Should Care About Solazyme: It's Algae

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:14:39 -0400

Arkansas: New Fuel Plan for Little Rock's City Vehicles

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:10:01 -0400

Many individuals and organizations are seeking ways to reduce their “carbon footprint.” The City of Little Rock is doing this as well. One method is the use of bio-diesel fuel blends.

US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute Announces New Genome Sequencing Projects

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:48:12 -0400

ConocoPhillips Announces Collaboration with Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:23:31 -0400

Match Oilseed Variety to the Field

ssmith — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:19:54 -0400

Matching oilseed rape varieties to soil type and local conditions in the south of England could significantly boost a crop's potential says OSR breeder NK.

Biofuels Law Alert: EPA Guidance on Potentially Illegal RIN Trading Practices

ssmith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:40:44 -0400

Renewable Energy Group's acquisition of U.S. Biodiesel Group complete

ssmith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:37:49 -0400

(HOUSTON, TX)— Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group^® has received regulatory approval to complete the previously announced acquisition of a biodiesel production facility in

Gushan Environmental Energy Limited Opens Shanghai Biodiesel Plant

ssmith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:27:36 -0400

Sri Lanka Firm Ventures into New Territory: Biodiesel from Jatropha

ssmith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:14:25 -0400

A Sri Lankan company has taken this initiative to produce bio-diesel out of Jatropha, (Weta Edaru) for the local market.

Kansas: Station Widens Biodiesel, Ethanol Options

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:16:55 -0400

Lawrence -- An environmentally inspired station opened today to offer biodiesel and ethanol-enriched fuels to customers searching for alternatives that help cut transportation costs.

New Mexico: Center Among Competitors in Race for Turning Algae into Biofuel

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:15:21 -0400

CARLSBAD — The race is on, and Carlsbad's Center for Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management plans to be the first at the finish line in producing a biofuel from algae oil.

Texas: Biodiesel Age Dawns in El Paso

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:06:39 -0400

Country Western singer Willie Nelson had a lot to do with Carlos Guzmán and Larry Walter getting into the biodiesel business.

W2 Energy Inc. to Form Biodiesel Subsidiary

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:43:40 -0400

A Report on Biofuels & the Impact of Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the Global Energy Market

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:42:05 -0400

Rising Oil Prices and Environmental Concerns Make a Strong Case for Second and Third Generation Biofuels in Latin America

ssmith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:34:50 -0400