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Requirements for renewable energy at the state level will keep demand for biomass power strong, despite an expected decrease in tax credits from the federal government. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Biomass Power industry to its growing industry report collection. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2013 The Biomass Power industry has grown at a healthy rate in the five years to 2013. The federal government has propelled this growth with the...
VANCOUVER, Jan. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Lignol Energy Corporation (TSXV: LEC) ("LEC" or "the Company"), today announced that, pursuant to its stock option plan and subject to regulatory approval, it has granted an aggregate of 827,500 stock options to its independent directors. The stock options have an exercise price of $0.15 per share, will vest quarterly over two years and are exercisable for a period of five years. About Lignol Energy Corporation ("LEC") LEC (TSXV: LEC) owns 100%...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to waive the 2012 cellulosic biofuel mandate, citing a lack of domestic supply available for commercial use. Today's action marks the second year in a row that AFPM was forced to file a waiver petition for a non-existent biofuel that EPA has mandated under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). (Logo:...
KYIV, Ukraine, December 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Germany intends to assist Ukraine in establishing its own biofuel production in 2013, reports minagro.gov.ua. The statement was made by the representative of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Jurgen Keinhorst, at the joint Ukraine-Germany council. Keinhorst said that pilot projects in the sector may involve German investment. At the meeting Ukrainian scientists presented their draft projects for the pilot...
Forest Business Network's March 13-15 event adds new networking opportunities with pioneers of a wood-based biofuels industry, Asian wood product buyers, wood export leaders, and Softwood Lumber Checkoff representatives in attendance. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (PRWEB) December 27, 2012 The small logs are out there, the ideas about what to do with them are solid, but small-diameter timber utilization still needs to build a broader business footprint. And that is exactly what Small Log...
Conference registration is now open for the Northeast region's largest biomass heating event Saratgoa Springs, NY (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 Today, the 5th Annual Northeast Biomass Heating Expo officially unveiled its conference program for the April 3-5, 2013 event, to be held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The 2013 program emphasizes practical learning for developers, installers, and suppliers of biomass (wood and agricultural crops) heating and combined heat and power (CHP) equipment....
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Congress and the Administration have offered a clear endorsement of our military's use of drop-in biofuels as an important part of our national security and energy independence. With this support, the advanced biofuels industry will continue to grow and be an important part of America's energy future." -Michael J. McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association SOURCE Advanced Biofuels Association
GRANITE FALLS, Minn., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Congratulations to Nacogdoches Power, LLC of Nacogdoches, Texas, owned by Southern Company of Birmingham, Alabama. Fagen, Inc. of Granite Falls, Minnesota, is proud to have been the EPC contractor (engineering, procurement and construction) for the nation's largest biomass to power facility. The 100 MW facility will supply its power to Austin Energy. Fagen, Inc. is the world's leading full service EPC contractor for renewable...
Firefly Safe & Green Tiki Torch Fuel and Lamp Oil is 100% sustainable, non-toxic, odorless, smokeless and non-flammable. This new, eco-friendly fuel boasts extended burn times and consumer-safe packaging. Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 Firefly Fuel, Inc., a worldwide distributor of tiki torch fuel and lamp oil introduced today Firefly Safe and Green Fuel. “We’re extremely excited to bring a much needed green fuel to the market, which until now, has only been served...
The award will support the development of high-output, low-input energy beets, optimized for biofuel production. Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) December 11, 2012 Plant Sensory Systems, LLC today announced the award of $1.8 million in funding from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The award will support a three-year program to develop an enhanced energy (sugar) beet, optimized for biofuel production. The beets will be engineered to use fertilizer and...
