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Bio Diesel News Thursday September 21st 2006
Local Biodiesel Conference
(WLNS) Leaders from across the nation are in Lansing discussing the future of bio-diesel. Discussions include developing ethanol and promoting more bio-fuel gas pumps across the state. Many also stressed the importance of making Michigan a leader in bio-diesel production. 
Oil companies request fiscal aid for biofuel
(Bucharest Daily News) Oil companies request fiscal aid for biofuel Mihai Istrate Petrom, Rompetrol and Lukoil have expressed interest in investing in the development of biofuel refineries if the Ministry of Economy and Trade (MEC) agrees to grant fiscal aid for this type of activity.
Nova Biosource planning Illinois plant
(Biodiesel Magazine) Nova Biosource Fuels Inc. is making headway with its ambitious biodiesel business plan. The Houston-based company announced it has signed a biodiesel sales agreement with ConAgra Trade Group Inc. for Nova's proposed 60 MMgy biodiesel plant in Seneca, Ill. Nova, which plans to build up to seven biodiesel plants within the next three years, has initiated engineering and procurement for the Seneca plant, according to the company.
Steel Fuel Tank Manufacturers Gear Up for a Comeback
(Autochannel ) In the 1970s, all fuel tanks were made of steel. Today, it is estimated that more than 90% of fuel tanks in Western Europe are made from plastic. The main factors driving fuel tank innovation are legislation, weight, packaging, safety and cost. Although steel industry sources acknowledge the benefits of plastic tanks, they believe that the tide is turning in their favour. They argue that, in the long-term, the environmental and cost issues will win back a larger share of the steel fuel tank business.
Governor's Ethanol Coalition Announces Grand Opening of ...
(Business Wire ) The Governor's E85 Coalition and the Denver Metro area are celebrating today's opening of two new alternative fuels' pumps at the Hill Petroleum Sinclair Oil Station, located in Arvada. The station will carry E85, a blended mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gasoline, and biodiesel.
Central 'eating uses up old oil
(The Sun) Green restaurants may soon be heated by recycling cooking oil. Franchise owner Ed Rich has installed a special boiler that burns waste vegetable oil to warm water at his Culver's diner in America. If the energy and money-saving scheme is a success, the company's chiefs will recommend it to all their franchisees. Environmentalists hope British restaurants will follow suit to cut pollution and reduce the damaging effects of waste oil. Many restaurants have to pay for their used oil to be taken away. But some pour it down the drains, clogging sewers.
Arkansas could be biofuels production center
(Delta Farm Press) Biofuels production in Arkansas has gone from zero last summer to 20 million gallons this summer, and it is projected to be 60 million gallons in 2007. In a few years, biofuels production could make "energy" a major new commodity for Arkansas farmers and foresters.
Biodiesel use growing
(Contra Costa Times) Contra Costa County deserves credit for joining other public agencies in switching its diesel-run vehicles to biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel could become a significant alternative to regular diesel, especially if oil prices remain high. Biodiesel is made from soybean oil and methanol or ethanol, all of which are produced in the United States. The fuel costs about the same as conventional diesel and there is little difference in the miles per gallon that vehicles get. Contra Costa estimates it would save about $30,000 a year once its fleet of trucks and other large vehicles switches to biodiesel.
Proposed biodiesel plant gets state aid
(Oil City Derrick) The proposed biodiesel fuel plant at the former Pennzoil refinery property in Rouseville got a huge financial boost Wednesday. A total of $2.3 million in state monies has been earmarked for the project, according to an announcement by state Sen. Mary Jo White (R-21st) of Franklin Obtaining the money paved the way for three objectives tied to the proposed fuel plant, White said. The project, she said in a prepared statement, will "create jobs, contribute to America's energy independence and put an old site to good use."
Bumps on the road for US ethanol vehicles
(Reuters Canada) Brad Beldon bought a 2007 flexible-fuel Chevrolet Suburban that runs on either gasoline or a mostly ethanol fuel blend, thinking it would be good for the environment. But Beldon, of San Antonio, Texas, can only find two service stations that carry E85, a fuel made from 85 percent corn ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Both stations are clear across town, and he said he doubts whether he'd ever buy another flex-fuel car.
Biofuel crops: power to the dryland poor
(Checkbiotech.org ) Developing nations are looking towards biofuels to help reduce their spiraling foreign oil import costs, and to mitigate pollution and global warming. The drylands, often neglected compared to more favorable areas, can contribute importantly to a bio-fueled future. Our challenge - and opportunity - is to ensure that the dryland poor are not left behind.
Biofuels could benefit farm preservation
(Virginia Farm Bureau) The recent boom in demand for biofuels could mean more than just new markets for Virginia farmers. It could also help keep farmland in agricultural production and slow the pace of suburban development.
Earthrace Boat Runs on Biodiesel
(WRCB-TV) It could be the wave of the future in boat engines. The Earthrace boat burns bio-diesel fuel which is made from vegetable oils derived from such plants as peanuts and soybeans. The boat is currently docked in San Diego as part of a 60-city, 18-month promotional tour trying to raise awareness about biodiesel and other alternative fuels.
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