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MaxWest Reports Successful Start-Up of Second Generation Biosolids Gasification System

MaxWest Environmental Systems, a provider of gasification systems for the wastewater treatment industry, has announced that the MaxWest Biosolids Gasification System has been mechanically completed. The system is the company’s second generation gasification technology and has commenced operations.

31 Aug 2012

Industrial Biotechnology Journal Publishes Research Articles on Biomass Characterization Technologies

The Mary Ann Liebert published “Industrial Biotechnology” journal presents a compilation of articles elucidating advanced analyzing techniques adopted by leading research institutes to study the structure, chemistry and interaction of biomass materials.

30 Aug 2012

Scheduled Test Drives Begin for Battery-Powered 2012 Nissan Leaf

At San Antonio, Texas-based Ingram Park Nissan, the 2012 Nissan Leaf was launched and has been attracting global customers with its extraordinary features, ever since.

30 Aug 2012

Acclaimed Movers + Storage Deploy Green Fleet of Biodiesel Trucks

Acclaimed Movers & Storage based in Simi Valley, California have done their bit towards environmental preservation by deploying a green fleet of trucks powered by biodiesel.

30 Aug 2012

Energia Technologies Analyzes Alternative Biofuels Using Systems from Bruker CAM

Imagine being able to grow sustainable transportation fuels? Thanks to analytical technology from Bruker CAM, Energia Technologies, Inc., is one step closer towards addressing the emerging need for alternative liquid transportation biofuels.

29 Aug 2012

WELTEC BIOPOWER to Build 2.4 MW Biogas Plant in Poland

WELTEC BIOPOWER, a Vechta-based manufacturer of biogas plant, will start construction on a 2.4 MW biogas plant in Dar¿yno located in the province of Pomerania, Poland in September 2012.

From WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH 27 Aug 2012

Republic Services to Recover Biomethane Gas from North Shelby Landfill

Republic Services, a non-hazardous solid waste operator, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, a supplier of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, for recovering renewable biomethane from its landfill in Tennessee. Landfill gas is a natural byproduct of decomposition.

27 Aug 2012

Algae Biomass Organization Kicks Off Summer of Algae II Campaign

On August 20, 2012, the first of a sequence of events focusing on algae will be started as part of ‘Summer of Algae II,’ a countrywide campaign to demonstrate the assurance of the algae industry in the generation of domestic fuels, food and feed products and jobs.

20 Aug 2012

United Airlines Becomes Member of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group

United Airlines has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a consortium promoting the development and commercialization of biofuels for the aviation industry. This move shows the commitment of United Airlines towards sustainability and the environment.

20 Aug 2012

Navy Responds to Criticism on Biofuels Strategy

The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 international maritime exercises were recently completed by the U.S. Navy. The exercises featured the Navy’s “Great Green Fleet” which runs on 50% biofuels blend. These exercises were conducted despite criticism from various quarters including the Congressional Republicans.

10 Aug 2012