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April 20, 2010
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Work Aims To Re-Engineer Algae For Biodiesel Production
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 20, 2010
A Purdue University researcher will lead a portion of a federally funded effort based at Iowa State University aimed at creating genetically engineered algae for environmentally friendly biodiesel production. Currently, hydrocarbon fuels such as diesel and gasoline require complex chemical processing to be manufactured and are made primarily from non-renewable fossil fuels, which are being depleted, whereas the single-cell algae use photosynthesis and are renewable resources, said John Morgan, an ... read more

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Energy Wasted Grinding Switchgrass Smaller To Improve Flowability
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Second Plant Pathway Could Improve Biofuel Production
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Expanding Options And Identifying Obstacles Of Cellulosic Ethanol
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Tools For Re-Engineering Biomass Composition
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Energy Crops Impact Environmental Quality
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Microbes Reprogrammed To Ooze Oil For Renewable Biofuel
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Chemistry Discovery May Revolutionize Cooking Oil Production
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Brazilian Sugarcane Ethanol Has Highest Emissions Savings
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More Economical Process For Making Ethanol From Nonfood Sources
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2,487.5 MPG Achieved At 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas
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UNICA Responds To Introduction Of Pomeroy-Shimkus Legislation
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Great Plains-The Camelina Company Teams With Accelergy On Clean Jet Fuel
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One Billion Gallons In Camelina Biofuel By 2025
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Virent And Shell Start World's First Biogasoline Production Plant
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The Center Of The Automotive Universe Is Going To Change
Westlake Village CA (SPX) Mar 29, 2010
The auto industry has undergone a major transformation during the past two years. More automakers are trying to become global at a time when some of the largest countries are struggling with their economy and worldwide new-vehicle sales are down. In addition, some of the largest automakers are facing financial and quality challenges. Where is the global auto industry headed? John Humphrey, ... more

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Qteros And UMass Amherst Announce Issuance Of Q Microbe US Patent
Marlborough MA (SPX) Mar 29, 2010
Qteros, Inc., and the University of Massachusetts Amherst has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 7,682,811 titled "Systems and Methods for Producing Biofuels and Related Materials" describing the novel creation of products, including biofuels, through the fermentation of biomass by a unique, naturally-occurring anaerobic microorganism. The patent ... more

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Shell, Virent launch biofuel plant
Milwaukee (UPI) Mar 26, 2009
Shell and Virent Energy Systems Inc. have launched production at the world's first bio gasoline demonstration plant. Located at Virent's facility in Madison, Wis., the plant is capable of producing 10,000 gallons of gasoline per year, the firms said in a news release. "Moving from lab-scale to a demonstration production plant is an important milestone for biogasoline,'' said Luis ... more

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Biofuels Summit To Explore Latest News On Biofuels Industry

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US firm queries Indonesian palm oil supplier


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First LM/USAF HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker Rolls Out

Lockheed Martin Delivers First JLTV Technology Development Vehicles For Testing

Northrop Grumman Launches Next Generation of Wheelbarrow Bomb Disposal Vehicle

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Medvedev renews warning on missile defense

Lockheed Martin Completes Live Tracking Aegis Exercise

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TALON Laser-Guided Rocket Production Configuration Verified

US summons Syria diplomat over Hezbollah arms transfer

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Israel mulls buying more F-15s, F-16s

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Death toll from contagious disease in China doubles in March

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Energy Composites Enters Biogas Industry
Wisconsin Rapids WI (SPX) Mar 25, 2010
Energy Composites has completed fabrication and testing of its first hydrogen sulfide scrubber vessel for use in desulfurization of biogas. The 54,000 gallon scrubber tank, manufactured for BioGasclean, A/S, the Danish leader in biogas technology, represents ECC's entry into this important and rapidly-growing segment of the cleantech industry. "We value our evolving relationship with BioGasclean," noted Sam Fairchild, Energy Composites' CEO. "We want to help drive their success in the North Americ ... read more

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China, Venezula in 36-billion-dollar energy deals

Oil Multinationals Face Global Investor Skepticism On Oil Sands

Africa should harness Chinese oil-interest: analyst

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US 'still interested' in nuclear fuel swap with Iran

Saudis to build nuclear, renewable energy centre

Russia shuts down last plutonium reactor: officials

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New Iceland ash cloud heads for Britain: air authority

Aerosols From Ash And Smoke Envelope Planet Earth

Volcano: health watchdogs vigilant but see no risk as yet

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Argentina-Uruguay row goes to World Court

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Indonesian leader adds illegal loggers to 'mafia' list

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Orange Corn Holds Promise For Reducing Blindness And Child Mortality

New CSIRO Soybean A Hit In Japan

Raytheon Installs Frost Protection System In Canadian Vineyard

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