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SEE ALGAE Technology to Present at Algae Biomass Summit

2012-09-21 06:22:20

VIENNA, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SEE ALGAE Technology GmbH ("SAT" or the "Company"), a leading developer of infrastructure for the commercial production of high-quality algae, will present at the upcoming Algae Biomass Summit in Denver. SAT will discuss the technical advantages of the company's algae photobioreactors in the industrial cultivation of micro-algae for use in the biofuels and livestock feed markets. "By bringing together the global leaders in the production,...

Ludlow Research Issues Opinion on InterCore Energy Based on Pending EPA Approval of Sorghum Ethanol

2012-09-19 02:23:05

MAHWAH, N.J., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InterCore Energy, Inc., (OTCBB: ICOR), a company focused on operations and investments in the areas of clean energy and clean tech, announced that Ludlow Research has issued a research opinion of the company based on pending EPA approval of sorghum for ethanol production, Ludlow Research issued their opinion based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) pending approval of 'grain sorghum' as an alternative feedstock to corn for...

Arizona State University to Lead First Ever National Algae Testbed; DOE Awards $15M Grant

2012-09-13 23:00:18

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Arizona State University led Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership for a $15M award for its Advancements in Sustainable Algal Production opportunity. Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) September 12, 2012 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Arizona State University (ASU) led Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership (ATP3) for a $15M award for its Advancements in Sustainable Algal Production opportunity. “This algae national testbed will...

World First: A DEINOVE Bacteria Transforms Biomass Into 2nd Generation Bioethanol

2012-09-13 02:27:58

PARIS, September 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DEINOVE (Alternext Paris: ALDEI) announced that its R&D team and its partners in the DEINOL program isolated and optimized a strain of Deinococcus bacteria able to generate ethanol from wheat-based biomass. With production of an alcohol content of more than 3%, DEINOL exceeded its goal for this proof of concept milestone. DEINOVE's Deinococcus bacteria can degrade complex biomass residues into simple sugars and...

Shanoop Kothari Joins Endicott Biofuels as Chief Financial Officer; Rod Hayslett Appointed VP Finance

2012-09-12 06:24:59

HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Endicott Biofuels II, LLC (EBF) announced today that Shanoop Kothari has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and that Roderick Hayslett has been appointed to the newly-created role of Vice President, Finance. Prior to joining EBF, Mr. Kothari served as Vice President of Credit Suisse in Houston where he was responsible for energy investment banking focused on oil, natural gas and renewable energy clients. Mr. Kothari's...

Lignol Announces Appointment of Stephen Morris as Director and Grants of Stock Options

2012-09-11 02:21:04

VANCOUVER, Sept. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Lignol Energy Corporation (TSXV: LEC) ("LEC" or "the Company"), today announced the appointment of Stephen Morris to its Board of Directors. Mr. Morris will also join the management team as Executive Director of LEC with responsibility for corporate development and investor relations. Mr. Morris is a majority shareholder of Jace Ltd which in August 2012 made a $500,000 investment in LEC. He is an investor and company founder with more than 25...

Envirotherm And ZeroPoint Clean Tech To Build New Biomass Power Plants

2012-09-10 06:24:00

POTSDAM, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Envirotherm, an Allied Technologies company, and ZeroPoint Clean Tech, the world's leading biomass gasification technology company, have announced they will join forces to build turn-key, biomass power plants. These combined heat and power (CHP) plants are the first standardized biomass gasification plants in the global renewable energy market to be fully EPC delivered with performance warranties. Two plants are currently operational in...

Lignol successfully completes enzyme optimization work with Novozymes

2012-09-06 02:25:42

VANCOUVER, Sept. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Lignol Energy Corporation (TSXV: LEC) ("Lignol" or "the Company"), a leading technology company in the advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals sector, today announced that it has successfully completed a major body of work in producing cellulosic ethanol at Lignol's pilot-scale biorefinery, in partnership with Novozymes Inc., a world leader in bio-innovation. The work involved optimization of process conditions for the use of Novozymes' latest...

Lignol Reports Fiscal 2012 Financial Results

2012-08-28 14:21:08

VANCOUVER, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Lignol Energy Corporation (TSXV: LEC) ("Lignol" or "the Company"), a leading technology company in the advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals sector, today announced its financial results for the year ended April 30, 2012 (all figures in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted). Fiscal 2012 Highlights: -- Awarded up to $2.2 million in additional funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada --...

New Federal Fuel Economy Standards Expected to Increase Popularity of Clean Diesel Cars and Trucks In U.S.

2012-08-28 10:20:46

"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards."- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administration officials will expand the opportunity for more clean diesel cars, light trucks and SUVs in the U.S., according...