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US hikes ethanol blend in gasoline amid outcryWashington (AFP) Oct 13, 2010 The United States on Wednesday raised the allowable limit on ethanol content in gasoline for newer vehicles amid an outcry from critics over pollution and federal subsidies for corn ethanol. In response to a request from the ethanol industry, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced it would now permit a gasoline blend with up to 15 percent ethanol, up from a previous limit of 10 percent - known as the E10 standard. The new E15 limit only applies to cars and light trucks built since 200 ... read more |
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Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Sept 23, 2010An industry body for sustainable palm oil on Thursday accused Indonesian giant Sinar Mas of breaching its principles, and warned that it could face expulsion. Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology (SMART) has been struggling to repair its image after Greenpeace alleged the Indonesian firm was devastating rainforests and habitats for endangered species like orangutans. The name-and-sham ... more 
Johannesburg (AFP) Sept 21, 2010South African petrochemical giant Sasol on Tuesday flew the world's first passenger aircraft using the company's own developed and internationally approved fully synthetic jet fuel. "The fuel, produced by Sasol's proprietary Coal to Liquids (CTL) process, is the world's only fully synthetic jet fuel to have received international approval as a commercial aviation turbine fuel," the compnay s ... more 
Madrid (AFP) Sept 20, 2010Spain'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 peo ... more |
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Metabolic Process For Synthesis Of Biofuels And Biochemicals From Fatty AcidsHouston TX (SPX) Sep 17, 2010 Glycos Biotechnologies has created the first ever microbial platform for the efficient synthesis of biofuels and biochemicals from fatty acids. This revolutionary advancement builds on GlycosBio's microorganism platform and further diversifies the set of feedstocks and co-products the company offers enabling greater cost savings and product flexibility for producers. This research was done in collaboration with GlycosBio's Scientific Advisory Board Chairman Prof. Ramon Gonzalez, Ph.D, P.E. and his ... read more |
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