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Bio Diesel News Sunday September 3rd 2006
Singing the praises of biofuel
The new gas station in Reynolds had its first B-20 customers Saturday as buses from the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Freedom of Speech '06 national tour pulled into town. For some people it was the chance to see the members of one of the iconic singing groups of the rock 'n' roll era. For others the event was a spotlight shining on what they believe to be the future of alternative fuels.
Oil Companies Question Biofuel Timetable
Oil companies say introducing biofuels to New Zealand on a commercial scale in two years is going to be a big challenge. The Government has agreed in principal to the idea of requiring oil companies to include a certain percentage of cleaner, non-fossil fuels in their annual sales from 2008. The Ministry of Transport expects to release a discussion document this month on phasing in the biofuels. However, BP spokesperson Diana Stretch says starting up a biofuels industry with New Zealand's existing refining and distribution infrastructure will be a real challenge.
Crossett Council Endorses Bio-Diesel Plant
A proposed bio-diesel plant for Crossett received the green light Monday night, August 21, from the city council to participate in the state's Tax Back Program. Participation will allow Pinnacle BioFuels Inc. to receive a refund of local sales and use taxes used to build a plant in the Crossett Industrial Park which will refine chicken fat oil and soybean oil into bio-diesel, known as B 90.
At Science City, toppers enjoy a bio-fuel joyride
Guess what last year’s district-level SSC toppers went chitti chitti bang bang on on Saturday? A car powered by bio-fuel jatropha to encourage them to hop onto inventors bandwagon. The invite was extended by Dr Pushpito Ghosh, Director of the Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, as part of a lecture series on ‘The Joys of Invention,’ at the Science City. About 100 toppers attended the lecture, the third of a 12-part series.
Biodiesel helps the Township fleet go green
A new fuel in Langley Township's fleet of vehicles is touted by experts to have significant public health benefits. The product is not only good for the environment, but good for the machines, says John McQueen, equipment manager for the Township of Langley. The Township is introducing Biodiesel, a new form of fuel that is more environmentally friendly on several levels.
Ghana to accelerate bio-fuel project-Veep
Ghana would tap the expertise of Thailand in the large scale production of bio-fuel for national consumption, Vice President Aliu Mahama said in Bagkok on Friday. He said although Ghana had set in progress the development of bio-diesel, the stride Thailand had made by way of research would illuminate the path of Ghanaian researchers. Vice President Alhaji Mahama made this known during a visit to the palace of the King of Thailand, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej. His remarks followed the announcement by the Deputy Director of the Royal "Chitralada" Projects, Ms Rosarin Smitabhim that the Asian State would be switching to the use of bio-diesel and gasoline next year.
Lawmakers considering sales tax reduction for off-road diesel fuel
Users of off-road diesel fuel in Arkansas - farmers, city and county road crews, construction companies and timber haulers - would receive a sales tax break on fuel cost under a plan being developed by lawmakers. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe and Republican opponent Asa Hutchinson say they support the idea of giving farmers and other off-road diesel fuel users a sales tax break, which advocates say is needed because of a dramatic rise in diesel over the past two years - from near $1 a gallon in 2004 to the current $2.80 a gallon.
The biofuel dream
James Bostwick grows sorghum on 5,000 acres near this Eastern New Mexico community. His lonely farm is a long way from the oil fields of the Middle East, but he believes people like him are key to America’s energy future. Bostwick sells his grain to an ethanol plant in nearby Portales, where the sorghum is distilled and mixed with conventional fuel to power American cars and trucks. Bostwick is a believer. “As long as it’s $70 a barrel for the petroleum, we can compete with that,” he says. “And it leaves the money at home rather than sending it overseas.”
Businesses urged to help cut diesel usage
The cost of utility service will be lower if the private sector collectively moves to reduce the Commonwealth's use of diesel fuel, according to the administration. Speaking at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce's Marianas Roundtable on Thursday, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Villagomez urged local businesses to examine alternative energy strategies available to them. Villagomez said that the short-term, low-cost options the private sector could examine are: reducing power demand through conservation, processing biodiesel, installing small private solar power systems, and utilizing micro-hydro power systems.