UFOP new report “Biodiesel & Co” 2013
German UFOP (Union zur Förderung von Oel-und Proteinpflanzen) has republished the sections of its 2012/2013 annual report that dealt with biodiesel and biofuels as…
Category: Biofuels
Ukraine will simplify licensing procedures for bioethanol production
The Ministry for Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has drafted a bill to simplify the licensing procedures for bioethanol production, which should cancel…
Beta Renewables biorefinery plant inaugurated in Italy
The world’s first commercial-scale plant for the production of bioethanol from non-food biomass sources was officially inauguratedin Crescentino (Vercelli – Italy) on 9 October.…
European Parliament backs cap on 1st gen. biofuels and switchover to advanced biofuels
Today in Strasbourg the EU Parliament has approved the draft proposal for the amendment of the renewable energy directive, calling for a cap on…
First bioethanol plant in Indonesia
On 27 August the Indonesian Government, launched the development of its first bioethanol plant in Mojokerto, East Java. “It is our first molasses–based ethanol…
Stump to Pump project to investigate liquid biofuels from forestry waste in New Zealand
In New Zealand the Stump to Pump innovation program has received a co-funding of $6.75 million by the Ministry of Primary industries to develop…
Chemtex and Murphy-Brown sign agreement for biomass supply at Project Alpha cellulosic ethanol facility
Chemtex International, Inc. and Murphy Brown LLC signed today a long-term agreement for the supply of purpose grown energy crops and residues to be…
Advanced bioeconomy can create growth and new jobs in rural areas
A growing advanced bioeconomy will not only increase the production and development of new sustainable bio-based fuels and other advanced products. It can also…
Irish EU Council presidency expects no deal on ILUC before 2014
In this interview by European Affairs journalist Peter O’Donnell broadcasted by viEUws the EU policy broadcaster,Tom Hanney, Irish Ambassador to the EU, said in the…
Second generation and advanced biofuels industry calls for solid biofuels regulation
The Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels met the European Parliament in Brussels on the 8th of May 2013. The meeting was hosted by the ITRE…