Archive for September, 2008
New E85 Fuel Station to Sell VeraSun Fuel in Maryland
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Properties officially announced the opening of its seventh fueling location in Germantown, Md., offering VE85, VeraSun Energy Corp.’s branded E85, according to a news release from VeraSun.
FESI Committed to Acquire Two Biofuel Plants in Fla., Pa.
Renewable Fuel Corp. Acquires Two Biodiesel Projects
Cellulosic Ethanol Company Keeps Going
Energy, Tax Bill on [...]
Comments on Friedman’s “Hot, Flat, and Crowded”
Submitted by BIOconversion Blog
Thomas Friedman has a terrific platform from which to interview energy experts globally, write opinion pieces that are distributed through the New York Times, and participate in the production of cable television documentaries. Occasionally he pumps out a book that coalesces all of his research and synthesizes his prescriptions for solving the [...]
VeraSun Retains Morgan Stanley for Stock Offering Advice
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
VeraSun Energy Corp. said in a statement that in light of strategic interest expressed by multiple parties during its current equity offering, it has retained Morgan Stanley to act in an advisory capacity to evaluate strategic alternatives. In addition, VeraSun suspended its previously announced equity offering.
Ethanol Makers Hit by Cash Crunch
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Ethanol Makers Hit by Cash Crunch
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Shares of U.S. ethanol makers took a beating on Wednesday as they wrestle with unpredictable corn prices and dwindling cash piles.
Ethanol Producer VeraSun Opens 20M Share Stock Offering
GreenHunter’s Houston Biodiesel Plant to Shut for 6-8 Weeks
Ethanol Plant Developer Greenbelt to Buy Back Co. Shares
GreenHunter Shutting Down Biodiesel Plant in Houston
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Ethanol Producer VeraSun Opens 20M Share Stock Offering
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Ethanol producer and marketer VeraSun Energy Corp. said in a news release that it has commenced a public offering of 20 million shares of its common stock, which is subject to market conditions.
GreenHunter’s Houston Biodiesel Plant to Shut for 6-8 Weeks
Ethanol Plant Developer Greenbelt to Buy Back Co. Shares
GreenHunter Shutting Down [...]
Pulp & Paper Industry: The “bird’s nest” of bioenergy?
Submitted by BIOconversion Blog
One prominent feature of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) is its renewable fuel standard that sets the trajectory for satisfying America’s newfound thirst for alternative fuels. 36 billion gallons per year production by the year 2022. Considering that the U.S.’ current annual production of biofuels is about 8 billion [...]
Global Warming Could Cut Corn Yields
Submitted by Biofuels Digest Blog
In an era when the U.S. corn industry is under increasing pressure to produce more for food, feed and biofuels, global warming could alter the way farmers farm and lead to further scrutiny of corn-based ethanol, some experts say.
Feds Prepare Biofuels Action Plan
Focus on Fuels 9-8-08
Ag Leaders Pan GOP Ethanol Stance
Former [...]
Feds Prepare Biofuels Action Plan
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Federal agencies, headed by USDA, have been working on the strategies needed to ensure the country can meet the renewable fuels standard.
Focus on Fuels 9-8-08
Ag Leaders Pan GOP Ethanol Stance
Former Valero President King Joins Range Fuels’ Board
EIA: US Ethanol Production Fell in June
Midwest Agriculture and Ethanol Industry Forms Coalition
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Focus on Fuels 9-8-08
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Global Economic weakness is a growing worry, according to DTN’s Man on the Floor of the CBOT and CME Gary Wilhelmi.
Ag Leaders Pan GOP Ethanol Stance
Former Valero President King Joins Range Fuels’ Board
EIA: US Ethanol Production Fell in June
Midwest Agriculture and Ethanol Industry Forms Coalition
Maryland to Build New E85 Pumps for [...]
