Biodiesel Week

Neste Oil launches joint algae research program The program with SYKE will focus on testing the lipid production capacity of different types of algal strains and analyzing how the quality and quantity of the lipids could be optimized by adjusting the conditions under which the algae are grown. READ MORE SHARE
Algae.Tec announces new Arrowhead valuation report According to the report, which was supplied to Biodiesel Magazine by Algae.Tec, Arrowhead said it believes that Algae.Tec has "enormous growth potential with a medium risk profile." A lack of patent protection and additional financing could be risky. READ MORE SHARE
	Jatenergy sells jatropha oil to Lufthansa The jatropha oil, which was sourced from its operation in Central Java, Indonesia, has been refined into biobased jet fuel for Lufthansa by Neste Oil Corp. Jatenergy CEO Phil Hodgson said there is a strong demand from airlines for biobased jet fuel. READ MORE SHARE
UK firm produces high-energy 'Hycadiesel' The enzyme process cancels out the need for dealing with glycerol waste, use of caustic alkali, methanol distillation recovery and the product wash steps needed with conventional biodiesel processing. The result is high-energy fuel with no waste. READ MORE SHARE
Fiji encourages investment in biofuels According to information released by the country's Ministry of Information, there are many opportunities for investments in renewable energy within Fiji, especially in the biofuels sector. Fiji produces only about 400,000 gallons of biofuel today. READ MORE SHARE
7 guilty in European biodiesel investment fraud Seven men are facing jail after being convicted at Ipswich Crown Court for their roles in a boiler-room fraud that pulled in more than $12.65 million. The Spanish-based operation targeted thousands of U.K. investors with high-pressure tactics. READ MORE SHARE
	Green River Biodiesel plant to be auctioned in October The former Green River Biodiesel plant in Moundville, Ala., is scheduled to be auctioned off by Sheldon Good & Co. on Oct. 11. The auction will take place in Birmingham at the Sheraton Hotel Birmingham. The site houses 18 brick and metal buildings. READ MORE SHARE
Obama on jobs: 'We have to out-innovate' U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech to introduce his American Jobs Act before Congress on Thursday night, a piece of legislation that he said will "put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working." READ MORE SHARE