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EcoSystem uses fly larva to make MAGFUELEcoSystem Corp. is working to develop a bioreactor technology that utilizes black soldier fly larva to convert food scrap waste into natural oils, which can be used as a feedstock for biodiesel production and specialty chemical applications. The natural oil that is produced has been trademarked by the company as MAGFUEL.READ MORE Studies look at biodiesel in OntarioThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. has awarded $13,750 to the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. to look at the feasibility of developing oilseed crops-such as canola and soybeans-for the production of biodiesel in the Sault St. Marie, Ontario, region.READ MORE  Biodiesel conference for college students, facultyThe Biodiesel Project at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will be hosting an intercollegiate biodiesel conference dubbed "Fueling the School" April 3-4 for students, faculty, and staff from academic institutions to learn about biodiesel production and research.READ MORE Massachusetts heating oil supplier to offer BioPureTownsend Oil & Propane Inc., a Boston-area fuel and energy services company, recently announced plans to begin supplying customers with biodiesel-blended home heating oil that contains between 2 and 5 percent biodiesel.READ MORE Sapphire Energy is told banks no longer loan moneySan Diego-based Sapphire Energy, a company working to convert algal oil into a synthetic diesel product known as "green crude" said it's still well-positioned to meet production goals but foresees financial issues if the federal government fails to provide financial assistance.READ MORE Greenline Industries partners with ENGlobalBiodiesel production equipment supplier Greenline Industries Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with engineering and project services provider ENGlobal to offer a single source to develop operational biodiesel production plants.READ MORE Nova Biosource Fuels reports first quarter lossIn a preliminary financial report for the first quarter of 2009, Montana-based biodiesel producer Nova Biosource Fuels Inc. states it has experienced a net loss of approximately 11.15 million. As of Jan. 31, company assets totaled approximately $109.6 million; liabilities totaled approximately $110.5 million.READ MORE Iowa, Arkansas consider biodiesel mandatesState legislatures in Iowa and Arkansas are considering bills that would require the use of B5. In Iowa, the bill would required all diesel fuel to be blended with 5 percent biodiesel starting July 1. In Arkansas the proposed legislation would mandate the use of B5 beginning Jan. 1, 2010.READ MORE Ofgem issues decision on ROCs for biodieselAccording to a decision document published by Great Britain's Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets, electricity generated through the use of biodiesel that was manufactured using fossil fuel-based methanol will not be eligible for Renewable Obligation Certificates. However, the certificates may be issued for electricity generated from biodiesel manufactured with biomass-derived methanol or ethanol.READ MORE Verenium, Alfa Laval market enzymatic degummerVerenium Corp., based in Cambridge, Mass., has signed an agreement with Alfa Laval to jointly market enzymatic degumming of vegetable oils using Verenium's Purifine PLC enzyme and Alfa Laval's engineering services and equipment.READ MORE |
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