Biodiesel Week

BNL develops plant modeling system to optimize oil production Researchers at DOE's Brookhaven National Lab have devised a computational model for analyzing metabolic processes in rapeseed plants. The model may help identify ways to maximize the conversion of carbon to biomass to improve biofuels production. READ MORE SHARE
Biox announces third quarter financials, discusses US expansion CEO Kevin Norton said the value of biodiesel is increasing as evidenced by growing Q3 sales. The price of the fuel is responding to demand from U.S. refiners and importers obligated to meet RFS2 requirements. Biox is also developing a U.S. project. READ MORE SHARE
	SG Biofuels to develop jatropha hybrid for Bharat SG Biofuels is working with a joint venture of India's second largest petroleum company to develop and deploy elite hybrids of jatropha for use as biodiesel feedstock in India. SGB will be developing the strains for Bharat Renewable Energy Ltd. READ MORE SHARE
Collective conference a big draw for small biodiesel producers The spirit of the small-scale biodiesel industry is alive and well as more than 40 experts, enthusiasts, supporters and interested beginners convened in Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Aug. 5-7 for the 2011 Collective Biofuels Conference. READ MORE SHARE
Investment group purchases NextDiesel plant, updating front end EnerVation Advisors is bringing the idle Adrian, Mich.-based NextDiesel plant back online. The company recently announced it oversaw the closing of the purchase made by a private investment group. The 9 MMgy facility was acquired via bankruptcy. READ MORE SHARE
Index warns US energy security risk dangerously high The U.S. Chamber's Energy Institute has made assessing energy security risks much easier with a recently released Index of Energy Security Risk that is based on 37 unique metrics including geopolitical, economic and environmental considerations. READ MORE SHARE
	Viral Genetics provides update on VG Energy Viral Genetics Inc. hosted recently hosted a conference call to update investors and other interested parties on the progress the company has made. This included information on its VG Energy subsidiary, which is working in the algae biofuels sector READ MORE SHARE
EurObserv'ER report characterizes European biofuel sector The EurObserv'ER has published its annual Biofuels Barometer, which measures progress made by the industry in the past year. Results show an increase in biofuel use in the E.U. over the past 12 months. READ MORE SHARE
Green Flight Challenge will include biodiesel teams The prize for this year's winner of the Google-sponsored Green Flight Challenge will total $1.65 million, the largest ever for the competition, which will feature teams fueled by biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Vanguard Synfuels to hold grand opening of La. biodiesel plant Vanguard Synfuels LLC has given the 15 MMgy biodiesel production plant in Pollock, La., a new lease on life. To celebrate the plant's reopening, the company will hold a grand opening Aug. 8 at the site of the newly refurbished facility. READ MORE SHARE