Biodiesel Week

Algaeventure awarded loan for algae dewatering systems Algaeventure Systems Inc. has been awarded a $1.5 million loan from the Ohio development department's R&D investment loan fund to support the purchase of machinery and equipment to manufacture its algae dewatering systems. READ MORE SHARE
UFOP chairman speaks on dioxin scandal Representatives from the biodiesel industry met in Berlin for the “Fuels of the Future” congress to discuss a range of topics including a recent dioxin scandal that unfairly tarnished a German biodiesel producer. READ MORE SHARE
	Massachusetts high school wins grant for WVO biodiesel project Thanks to a $17,729 grant provided by the Concord Education Fund, students at Concord Carlisle High School in Concord, Mass., will soon be able to participate in a full-fledged biodiesel project in the fall when the new school year begins. READ MORE SHARE
HR BioPetroleum acquires Shell stake in Cellana After four years of loyalty to algae technology investment, Royal Dutch Shell PLC decided to relinquish its stake in Cellana, a joint venture between Shell and Hawaii-based HR BioPetroleum Inc. HRBP has now assumed full ownership of Cellana. READ MORE SHARE
OriginOil receives first commercial order for algae system California-based OriginOil Inc. has received the first commercial order to deploy its algae oil extraction system in an industrial setting. Australia-based MBD Energy Ltd. has commitment to purchase a unit for piloting at a coal power plant. READ MORE SHARE
Former Pfizer chemist gambles on small-scale biodiesel production Only months after officially opening Constitution Biofuels, a small-scale biodiesel facility in Groton, Conn., founder Doug Dickey said it is already receiving requests for product from several facilities. READ MORE SHARE
	Chu discusses clean energy agenda U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu hosted an online town hall meeting Jan. 26 as a follow up to President Obama's State of the Union address. During the event, Chu discussed the administration's clean energy agenda and answered questions. READ MORE SHARE
Diesel vs. gasoline: new study finds diesels are a better value A new study released Jan. 27 at the Washington Auto Show reveals that despite the higher price of diesel-engine vehicles, they are a better value compared to gas cars and trucks due to lower operating costs and higher resale value over time. READ MORE SHARE