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![]() Madrid (AFP) Sept 20, 2010 Spain's government Monday approved the construction of the country's largest biomass plant, the renewable energy group Ence announced Monday. Government approval was necessary as the plant, to be built in the southern town of Huelva, will use state aid set aside for renewable energy projects. The factory will have a capacity of 50 megwatts and will supply green energy to some 400,000 people, Ence said in a statement. It represents an investment of more than 100 million euros (130 million dol ... read more |
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Rutgers-Camden Professor Engineers E. Coli To Produce Biodiesel![]() One mention of E. coli conjures images of sickness and food poisoning, but the malevolent bacteria may also be the key to the future of renewable energy. Desmond Lun, an associate professor of computer science at Rutgers University-Camden, is researching how to alter the genetic makeup of E. coli to produce biodiesel fuel derived from fatty acids. "If we can engineer biological organ ... more Construction Starts On Municipal Waste-To-Biofuels Facility ![]() Enerkem has held a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the start of construction of its municipal waste-to-biofuels facility with its partners, the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta. Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and Enerkem Chief Executive Officer Vincent Chornet participated in the event. Enerkem's advanced biofuels plant, which will be located in ... more Next Gen Scientists Join Forces To Support Biodiesel ![]() The next generation of thought leaders is gearing up to lead America's energy efforts. And biodiesel, our nation's only commercially available advanced biofuel, is front and center. Student scientists from Dartmouth College to Oregon State University are leading a new Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel initiative. The group has formed to demonstrate and grow support for biodiesel amo ... more |
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![]() Midland MI (SPX) Aug 24, 2010 Dow Corning's Midland manufacturing site is considering the installation of a biomass-powered energy facility to provide a renewable, reliable and cost-effective supply of steam and electricity necessary for the site's operations. Cirque Energy, LLC, which would build, own and operate the plant for Dow Corning, recently filed for appropriate environmental permits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, which is the first step in the process of installing the facility. ... read more |
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