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Strong Prospects for an Alternative Fuel Market in Commercial Aviation

Energy independence and rising crude price trends indicate strong prospects for an alternative fuel market in commercial aviation. The growing need for alternative aviation fuel is reflected in active initiatives undertaken by major aviation and energy companies either independently or collaboratively.

7 Apr 2008

Data Shows U.S. Ethanol Production Substantially Outpacing First Quarter 2007 Levels

BENTEK Energy, LLC, estimates that the United States' ethanol plant fleet has produced 1.9 billion gallons of ethanol through the first quarter of 2008. This outpaces last year's production in the first quarter by 517 million gallons, or nearly 37%.

4 Apr 2008

New Generation Biofuels Demonstrates Biofuel Technology in Power Generation

New Generation Biofuels Inc. announced today that it has entered into a Test Burn Agreement with FirstEnergy Corp. to demonstrate its proprietary biofuel technology in utility scale power generation applications.

2 Apr 2008

IFQC Ranks Countries Based on Sulfur Limits in Gasoline

The U.S. placed ninth overall in the recent global ranking of countries based on sulfur limits in their national clean gasoline standards.

2 Apr 2008

Scientists Evaluate Consequences of Ethanol Production on Water Quality

Grain-based ethanol production has increased dramatically in recent years as the cost and instability of oil has increased.

1 Apr 2008

Producing Hydrogen Gas from Algae

As gas prices continue to soar to record highs, motorists are crying out for an alternative that won’t cramp their pocketbooks.

1 Apr 2008

Company Begins Production at Eleventh Facility

VeraSun Energy Corp., one of the nation's largest ethanol producers, today announced the startup of its 110 million gallon per year (MMGY) production facility located near Bloomingburg, Ohio.

1 Apr 2008

Impact of Biofuels on Biodiversity Explored

Biofuels are widely considered one of the most promising sources of renewable energy by policy makers and environmentalists alike. However, unless principles and standards for production are developed and implemented, certain biofuels will cause severe environmental impacts and reduce biodiversity - the very opposite of what is desired.

1 Apr 2008

Only Vehicle Technology Option That Will Respond Effectively to Global Warming

Fuel cells and hydrogen fuel are the only motor vehicle technology option that will respond effectively to global warming during this century, according to a new analysis by a Washington expert in alternative fuels.

31 Mar 2008

Plans to Manufacture Biofuels in Central America

Gulf Ethanol Corporation, met last week with government officials, investors and industry partners in Central America to discuss plans to manufacture biofuels in Central America. Central America has abundant sources of biomass.

31 Mar 2008