Biofuels and biomass news articles 
New report warns fuel poverty increases in London
Fuel poverty affects almost a fifth of London households and contributed to 2,500 excess winter deaths last year - and the problem is getting worse, a London Assembly report warns. ‘In from the cold’ by the Assembly’s Health and Public Services Committee says despite efforts by the government, the Mayor and a range of targeted initiatives and incentives, the number of households affected by fuel poverty increased by more than 19 per cent in ... [more]
Butler Sherborn launches a new service Butler Sherborn energy
With increasing concern about the cost of fuel and global energy resources, Cotswolds property specialists Butler Sherborn are launching a new service for homes, businesses, farmers and land owners - Butler Sherborn Energy. “However you heat and provide power to your property - gas, electricity, oil or solid fuel - the cost is increasing, and with growing demand on global resources, this situation is only going to become more critical,” says R... [more]
Latest news from Renewable Energy World Europe 2012 : 'Integrating the renewables sector' shapes conference programme
Renewable Energy World Europe has announced details of this year’s conference programme and plenary discussion. ‘Integrating the renewables sector’ will be the central theme for this year’s conference, which will once again be co-located with POWER-GEN Europe. The event will take place from 12-14 June 2012 at the Köelnmesse, Cologne. Industry experts will deliver an unequalled programme of strategic, technical, keynote and plenary sessions acr... [more]
HENDRIX/KERITE CABLE OFFERS 34.5 kV TRXLP INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLE WITH FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES
34.5 kV Cable is Ideal for Wind Power Applications Milford, NH- Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind power industry. Hendrix manufactures all cable in the USA, which is made and tested to ICEA/AEIC Standards and is dry-cure, triple-extruded. The 34.5 kV cable... [more]
European biofuel industry declines due to overcapacities
Probably 40 new production plants for biofuels will be constructed in Europe in the next five years – regardless of the existing import pressure and national overcapacities. This is the result of a current analysis by ecoprog GmbH. In early 2012, about 380 biofuel plants with a production capacity of 1,050 petajoules were operational in the European Economic Area. This number of plants is the result of an unprecedented construction boom. More t... [more]
Other Biofuels and biomass news and reviews
Groups Ask Congressional Armed Services Committee Leaders to Support Production of Advanced Aviation Biofuels
The Advanced Biofuels Association, the Algal Biomass Organization, Airlines for America, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and the National Farm Bureau Federation today wrot
Algae.Tec Announces Commencement of Australian Advanced Biofuels Facility Commissioning
PERTH, Australia, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Algae.Tec (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR, OTCQX:ALGXY), an advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield enclosed algae growth and harvesting system today ...
Better Plants for Biofuels
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - An article in F1000 Biology Reports published today argues that recent advances in knowledge mean that plant-derived biofuels could meet about 30% of the global demand for liquid ...
Brazilian biomass boon
ARE the market fundamentals deterring potential Australian investors in biomass energy any different in Brazil?
Energy leaders weigh benefits of biofuels
PARIS, May 3 (UPI) -- Biofuels can help meet rising energy demand because it's compatible with existing infrastructure at retail gasoline stations, a Shell executive said.
Algal Biomass Organization Announces 2012-2013 Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-- - The Algal Biomass Organization , the trade association for the U.S. algae industry, today announced the election of eight members to its Board of Directors for the 2012-2014 term. John ...
Rainforest microbe can handle ionic liquids: New find could help reduce biofuel production costs
Researchers have identified a tropical rainforest microbe that can endure relatively high concentrations of an ionic liquid used to dissolve cellulosic biomass for the production of advanced biofuels. They've also determined how the microbe accomplishes this, a discovery that holds broad implications beyond biofuels.
Houston to Host National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo in November
HOUSTON, TX-- - BBI International announced this week that it will host the 2012 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo at the Hilton Americas - Houston, Nov. 27-29, 2012. The event will unite existing ...
90,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility in Georgia Significantly Increases Capacity for Vega Biofuels
NORCROSS, GA-- - VEGA BIOFUELS, INC. today announced plans for its 90,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Cordele, Georgia.The South Georgia facility pictured here will be the new home of Vega Biofuels. ...
Bacteria seen as biofuel production key
LIVERMORE, Calif., May 14 (UPI) -- Understanding the makeup of a bacterium found in the soil of a tropical rainforest may lead to more efficient production of biofuels, U.S. researchers say.
