Qteros announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent for the fermentation of biomass by the unique, naturally-occurring anaerobic Q Microbe (Clostridium phytofermentans). Qteros, the exclusive licensee of the patent, demonstrated that their Q Microbe technology offers ethanol producers significant cost reductions by streamlining the biomass-conversion process, commonly referred to as “consolidated bio-processing” (CBP).
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Qteros receives patent for Q Microbe and consolidated bioprocessing system
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Why Cellulosic Biofuels Will Far Exceed the US Mandate in 2010
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Certainly one of the biggest changes to the advanced renewable fuel standard (RFS2) was the dramatic reduction of the mandate for Cellulosic Biofuels in the year 2010. This particular fuel category, which industry now refers to as Type C, entails both ethanol and diesel range products generated through cellulosic technology. EPA, after considerable deliberation, reduced the volumetric target from 100 million gallons this year all the way down to 6.5 million gallons (foot note that this is actually an energy content adjusted level and the actual volume projection by EPA, considering ethanol and diesel range cellulosic biofuels, was 5 million gallons).
EU – A major European Commission research initiative to improve and increase the sustainable use of biomass has been launched
Friday, March 5th, 2010Researchers and industry will work together to develop new ways to convert biological feedstock into energy and other valuable resources, using biorefinery technology.
The Commission is providing €52 million in funding over four years. Its 81 partners from universities, research institutes and industry in 20 countries will invest another €28 million.
Focused biopower conference at the World Biofuels Markets expo
Friday, March 5th, 2010The 6th international BioPower Generation Forum brings together leading market experts to identify the opportunities in expanding the uptake of utility scale power generation from biomass.
Obama Administration reorganizes US biofuels policy, leadership, rules in sweeping change
Monday, February 22nd, 2010In Washington, the Obama Administration issued a sweeping new set of rules and directives regarding US biofuels policy, including the release of the revised Renewable Fuel Standard from EPA, and a new set of “Lead Agency” assignments to support first-generation biofuels while driving the development and commercialization of advanced fuels, with a forces on drop-in fuels for aviation and ground transportation. (more…)
60 Second Interview with Richard Stevens, Director – Research & Product Development, CME Group, London
Thursday, February 11th, 2010CME Group is the world’s largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace, formed by the merger of the CME, CBOT and NYMEX, and plays a key role in helping producers, intermediaries and investors manage risk globally.
What has been CME Group’s involvement in the renewable fuels market? (more…)
New Revenue Opportunity for Biodiesel under CDM?
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The CDM EB adopted a ground breaking methodology (ACM0017) in 2010 which allows for biodiesel production (not consumption) to be registered as a CDM project (generating CER) under the UNFCCC framework. This is a break from previous regulations and big step forward in recognizing the potential role of biodiesel in combating climate change. Not surprisingly, biodiesel1 producers are optimistic about the positive impact of the new methodology in aiding the development of their industry. (more…)
60 Second Interview – Francis X. Johnson, Senior Research Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute who will be speaking on the session on Biofuels and Developing Nations
Monday, February 8th, 2010Questioning the sustainability of biofuels is never far from the headlines and hear we ask an informed expert on how he says the development of biofuels, especially upon Developing Nations.
What positive effects do you see for the use of Biofuels upon developing nations? (more…)
