Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., North America’s fourth largest ethanol producer, and BioProcess Algae LLC today announced plans for Phase II of its Grower Harvester™ algae project located at Green Plains’ Shenandoah, Iowa ethanol plant. Construction on Phase II is set to begin in the next two weeks with plans to scale the technology 20 […]
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Synthetic Genomics Inc and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Next Generation Biofuels Using Photosynthetic Algae
LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA– Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to address a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, announced today a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) to develop next generation biofuels using photosynthetic algae.
Department of Energy Announces $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the investment of up to $24 million for three research groups to tackle key hurdles in the commercialization of algae-based biofuels.
Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations and Companies Ask Congress for Parity with Other Renewable Technologies in Tax Policy
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advanced biofuels from cellulosic material and algae can reduce reliance on oil and create green jobs; sustained, diverse federal programs are necessary to help producers secure financing for construction of projects.