World Bioenergy 2010: Brazilian prize-winning researcher saves natural forests with bioenergy [2010-05-26]

Eucalyptus as alternative to sugar cane cane for power plants

Supercharged grasses for a greener bioenergy future [2010-05-21]

Australian scientists develop new technology to produce more biomass with higher sugar content

Novozymes and Nedalco collaborate to improve biofuel production [2010-05-18]

New fermentation process to efficiently ferment C5 and C6 sugars

TAM to make Latin America’s first bio-kerosene flight [2010-05-07]

Demonstration flight with aviation biofuel from jatropha oil

EU plans measures to curb demand for natural resources [2010-04-12]

Potočnik: Measures for 2011 shall reflect true costs of natural resources in products and services

! Launch of the EU-Project BIOCORE [2010-04-01]

A biorefinery concept for the transformation of biomass into 2nd-generation fuels and polymers

1st European Convention on Sustainable Bioenergy: No competition between biofuel and food production [2010-03-22]

Exploration of land potential and double cropping for production of bioenergy

Biofuel from grass cuttings [2010-03-19]

Carbon Trust created consortium to convert municipal and wood waste into biofuel

Mitsui and Inbicon sign first licensing agreement to refine biomass into ethanol [2010-03-16]

Mitsui wants to apply the technology in the palm oil industry

Seafarers’ scourge provides hope for biofuel future [2010-03-12]

Scientists at the BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre research on gribbles to produce biofuel

New biorefinery project gets underway [2010-03-08]

EU-funded project EUROBIOREF to improve the performance of Europe's biorefineries

! European Commission steps up biomass use [2010-03-08]

Nearly € 80 million for biorefinery research

FREE nova-Institut partners in the BIOCORE project [2010-03-08]

Techno-economic evaluation in the Biocommodity Refinery

Opcon Powerbox: Green energy from wastewater [2010-03-02]

Pilot study was done at gas-fuelled power plant in Australia

nova-Buchbesprechung: Gasification [2010-03-01]

The current state-of-the-art in gasification technologies for engineers

Lignol & Novozymes target wood ethanol [2010-02-26]

Agreement on enzyme optimization for use in the cellulosic biofuel process

Gasification pilot and innovative wood products at the University of British Columbia [2010-02-26]

Nexterra gasification CHP system to demo at UBC

Major algae scientists from the EABA underline the important potential of algae biofuels in terms of GHGs reduction [2010-02-23]

European consortium AquaFUELs conducts assessment on sustainability and carbon efficiency

Orange peels, newspapers may lead to cheaper, Cleaner Ethanol Fuel [2010-02-22]

University of Central Florida: Plant-derived enzyme cocktails help to convert sugar into ethanol

A "shrimp cocktail" to fuel cars and trucks [2010-02-11]

China: Shrimp shell catalysts converted canola oil to biodiesel

IEA and GTZ Launch Study on Sustainable Production of Second-Generation Biofuels [2010-02-10]

IEA: First-generation biofuels have only a limited potential to provide sustainable fuels

FREE Bio-Mile planning moving forward [2010-02-03]

nova-Institut and Eco SYS offered interim update for a study on bio-based synthesis gas

Genetically improved enzymes to increase ethanol production [2010-02-02]

EESD project aims to promote biofuel

UK Nuffield Council on Bioethics: How green are new biofuels? [2010-02-01]

Call for people's views - deadline for responses is 15th March 2010.

US glycerine prices set to skyrocket on low biodiesel production [2010-01-07]

Renewable Energy Group (REG): Glycerine huge output of biodiesel industry

Making biogas and electricity from bagasse [2010-01-05]

Cetrel and Novozymes use waste from sugarcane production

US subsidies for black liquor use distort international competition [2009-12-11]

Pulp and paper companies benefits from an fuel tax credit scheme

Biofuel development in Germany not feasible with the tax rate [2009-12-10]

German biodiesel industry recommends policy changes

Switchgrass Produces Biomass Efficiently [2009-12-07]

Biomass feedstock nitrogen study compares four grasses and finds that switchgrass is most efficient

Green light for green patent [2009-12-07]

Ethanol and biogas from citrus waste

nova-Buchbesprechung: Outwitting the Dilemma of Scale [2009-12-02]

Cost and Energy Efficient Scale-down of the Fischer-Tropsch Fuel Production from Biomass.

Clean Conversion – Lurgi Meets the Challenge [2009-11-26]

Lurgi developed the bioliq® process together with the PTKA

Alberta's forestry waste becomes a bright light for clean energy [2009-11-20]

Project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes annually

Renewable diesel from carbon dioxide and sunlight [2009-11-16]

Joule Biotechnologies launched new technology at BIO Pacific Rim Summit

Ethanol production: Energy from U.S.W. [2009-11-11]

Patent for new method to exploit waste

Abandoned Mines to Grow Algae in Biofuels Project [2009-11-04]

Scientists want to grow algae under LED light

Biofuel Study: Increasing N₂O Emissions from Fertiliser Use [2009-11-03]

Indirect land use change major factor in biofuels' CO₂ emissions

Pathway to Synthetic Isobutene from Biomass [2009-10-27]

Proof of concept for bioprocess generating gaseous hydrocarbons

! UNEP Questions Sustainability of Biofuels [2009-10-19]

Report includes review of current research and expert input

Sludge to Fuel [2009-10-15]

Qteros teams with Israel’s ACT on a process for cellulosic ethanol from liquid municipal waste

UK Perennial energy crops good for carbon savings and wildlife [2009-10-08]

Good grades in sustainability for miscanthus and willow

USA: UOP-Technology to produce Renewable Jet Fuels [2009-10-07]

Navy and air force want biofuel from algae, animal fats and camelina for testing and certification

UK: Biomass Plant to Produce Electricity for 500.000 Homes [2009-10-07]

Permission includes sustainability clause

New Trade association for the BtL-industry [2009-10-06]

"Low Carbon Synthetic Fuels Association" to point out inequities

UK: One-Stop Online Portal on Anaerobic Digestion [2009-10-01]

Biogas info for farmers, local government planners and the public

WWF: Industrial Biotechnology May Save up to 2.5 Billion Tons of CO₂ [2009-09-21]

Biogas and biorefineries to form part of a "true green economy"

UK: Triticale – the More Efficient Energy Crop? [2009-09-03]

Lower greenhouse gas emissions than wheat

Research: Reject Watermelons Make Juicy Fuel [2009-08-31]

Fermentation into ethanol may yield 220 l per ha

Energy and Carbon Impact of Sweet Sorghum [2009-08-19]

IFEU investigates sustainability of promising energy crop

Meal from chicken feathers could make cheap biofuel [2009-08-18]

Researchers see no competition with food, but with animal feed

EU Commission Reflects on Sustainability Beyond Biofuels [2009-08-13]

Consultations adress indirect land-use change as a general issue of agricultural products

! Research: "Artificial Leaves" for Bioenergy and Building Materials [2009-08-12]

Dutch government spends 25 Mio. € on photosynthetic conversion of sunlight

! UNECE: Forest Products Markets Badly Hit by Crisis [2009-08-06]

Use of wood energy on the rise

BP Leaves Jatropha for Ethanol and Butanol [2009-07-31]

D1 Oils buys back shares in joint venture

European Industrial Bioenergy Initiative Forgets Bioheat [2009-07-29]

EU-proposal for multi-billion-euro research programme focussing on advanced biofuels

How to buy sustainable biofuels [2009-07-23]

Guide for public sector procurement

Peaceful Diet – Martial Mission [2009-07-21]

Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot to feed on twigs and leaves

! EU: Biodiesel Industry Growing despite Adverse Conditions [2009-07-17]

European Biodiesel Board: Statistics on production and capacities released

German Alliance for Industrial Biotechnology Debuts in Montreal [2009-07-16]

Germany Trade & Invest launches network of chemical parks, biotechnology start-ups and scientific institutes

Jatropha oil: Reference value for real market prices [2009-07-06]

Monthly indicator on the basis of rape seed oil and crude oil

Dow Plans Pilot Plant for Algae-based Bioethanol [2009-07-01]

Cooperation with Startup Algenol Biofuels

Global Biorenewables Research Society established [2009-06-30]

Input of scientific knowledge for policy-makers

Thirsty biofuels [2009-06-26]

Researchers calculate water footprint of bioenergy crops

Palm oil: Waiting for certified products [2009-06-25]

Neste Oil to use only certified palm oil as soon as available

UK: Bioethanol from ryegrass opportunity for grassland farms? [2009-06-23]

Research project "Grassohol" aims for commercial process

On-board recycling for biobased engine oil [2009-06-17]

Field tests for continuous replacement of used engine oil

Jatropha thriving in the cold [2009-06-16]

SG Biofuels claims to have cold-resistant cultivars

Beginner's Guide to Aviation Biofuels [2009-06-16]

Explaining the "biofuels age of flight"

China: Boost for the Bio-Economy [2009-06-12]

Government wants to attract technologies, talents and capital

! Monsanto, BASF Scientists Disclose Discovery of Gene Conferring Drought Tolerance in Corn Plants [2009-06-10]

Gene Provides Yield Stability During Periods of Inadequate Water Supply

Bio-oil from wood for UPM's power plants [2009-06-09]

Metso to start test production

Canada: Use Crop Residues, but with Moderation! [2009-06-03]

Long term trial shows effect of straw removal on soil quality and wheat production

Biofuels and Land Use in the next ten years [2009-05-29]

Land Use Impacts by Emerging Biofuels Markets

Rotterdam gets Europes largest production of Renewable Diesel [2009-05-20]

€ 600 Mio. investment for NExBTL plant

European Algae Biomass Association to connect the EU algae sector [2009-05-13]

European Biodiesel Board and University of Florence announce launching in June

Benelux aiming for leadership in biobased economy [2009-05-12]

"Bio Base Europe" in Flemish/Dutch border region to combine biofuel and biomaterial industries with professional training

Bioelectricity gives better mileage than ethanol [2009-05-08]

Bioelectricity bests ethanol on two fronts: land use and global warming

Camelina-based Renewable Jet Fuel 
Shows 84% Carbon Emissions Reduction [2009-05-08]

High oil content, low fertilizer requirements and co-product use combine to lower carbon footprint

Biofuels: Examining emissions [2009-05-06]

Biofuel Cities newsletter focusses on emissions of vehicles running on biofuels

Biodiversity: Woody crops less harmful than arable crops [2009-04-28]

Study finds that EU biofuel target reduces biodiversity

Algae Biofuels: Economic Viability [2009-04-27]

A Project-Based Perspective

UK study: Bio-electricity saves 90% greenhouse gases [2009-04-24]

Review of environmental, social and economic impacts of 25 bioelectricity technologies

Bioethanol in the EU: Strong growth amidst uncertainities [2009-04-22]

2008 fuel ethanol production

Nanofarming: Harvesting oil from live algae [2009-04-20]

Nano technology extracts biofuel oil without harming algae

FAO’s NWFP-Digest: World of Non-Wood Forest Products [2009-04-16]

Newsletter No. 3/09

Biomass: Good for the climate, but only with good practice [2009-04-15]

UK report highlights role of sustainable production and use

Forscher fordern Biomassestrategien mit nachhaltigem Ressourcenmanagement [2009-04-08]

Tagungsband: Biofuels – Environmental Consequences and Interactions with Changing Land Use

FREE 6th Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association: Wesseling, May 27 to 28, 2009 [2009-04-02]

The biggest event on industrial hemp in 2009 - world wide!

"First economical process” for biodiesel from algae [2009-03-30]

Continuously flowing fixed-bed method to be 40% cheaper than other processes

! Canada: Breeding Hemp as a Crop for Bioenergy [2009-03-24]

Stonehedge Bio-Resources to build hemp processing facility

BLT-Mitteilungsblatt "Nachwachsende Rohstoffe" März 2009 [2009-03-23]

Fachbereichsarbeitsgruppe des BLT in Wieselburg (Österreich)

Book presentation: The Handbook of Biomass Combustion and Co-firing [2009-03-10]

Solid grounding on biomass combustion, advice on improving combustion systems

FAO’s NWFP-Digest: World of Non-Wood Forest Products [2009-03-05]

Newsletter No. 1/09

Cellulosic biofuel technology for low-cost fuels? [2009-03-05]

"Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining" has published eight papers on biofuels from cellulose

Worldwide lobby organisation for biofuels established [2009-03-03]

Global Renewable Fuels Alliance calls for more biofuels in developing countries

50% des britischen Gasbedarfs könnten durch Biogas gedeckt werden [2009-02-25]

Studie zeigt Potenziale für Großbritannien

First commercially viable enzymes for cellulosic ethanol by 2010 [2009-02-25]

Novozymes on track with new enzymes

Denmark: Co-firing of coal and biomass to be practised in all Vattenfall plants [2009-02-19]

Plans for € 670 Mio. Investments

Paper industry waste for energy crops on mining fields [2009-02-17]

Scientists grow crops for biofuel feedstock on mine tailings

D1 oils makes Jatropha seedcake fit for animal consumption [2009-02-13]

Purifying process substantilly increases the value of by-product from oil extraction