Ethanol

Bay bacterium discovery could turn waste products into Ethanol

COLLEGE PARK, MD (March 10, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined a crowd of University of Maryland scientists and students in College Park to announce the discovery of a bacterium that could lead to the production of 75 billion gallons a year of carbon-neutral ethanol.    » read more »

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., March 4, 2008 — Latin American nations could become important suppliers of ethanol for world markets in coming decades, according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study released recently.

The report, "Biofuel Feedstock Assessment for Selected Countries," presents findings from research conducted in support of a larger study of "Worldwide Potential to Produce Biofuels with a focus on U.S. Imports" by the Department of Energy. The ORNL study highlights the importance of Brazil's dynamic sugarcane industry in future world trade in fuel ethanol.    » read more »

February 11, 2008 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today announced that ICM, Inc., a leading company in constructing and operating ethanol plants across the U.S., has identified St. Joseph as the location to build a new biofuels plant. The proposed plant will use diverse feedstocks, including agricultural residue of corn fiber, corn stover, switchgrass and sorghum, to manufacture biofuels.    » read more »

Sebelius praises Kansas company for landing federal grant for biofuels research project

January 30, 2008 -- Kansas continues to lead the nation’s evolution from grain-based ethanol production to ethanol derived from cellulosic sources, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius said today when she learned that the U.S. Department of Energy will award up to $30 million to ICM Incorporated of Colwich, Kansas, for a demonstration-sized plant to make renewable fuels from nonfood plant matter.    » read more »

January 22, 2008 -- “I applaud Commissioner Bronson for recognizing Florida’s potential to be a leader in ethanol and other biofuels. The Farm to Fuel grants announced today will help make that potential a reality. Florida is already a top agriculture state, and now, our sugar, citrus, and forestry can also make us a national leader in developing alternative fuels such as ethanol.    » read more »

January 3, 2008 -- LIBERTY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today visited the home of the Ford Hybrid Escape where he unveiled his proactive proposal to encourage alternative fuel use in Missouri.    » read more »

January 02, 2007 -- DES MOINES – Today, Iowa Governor Culver issued the following statement regarding oil prices reaching $100/barrel:

“Today, the price of oil reached $100 per-barrel for the first time. While this unfortunate milestone is not surprising, it is now more important than ever to renew our commitment to ethanol and biodiesel.

“Now is the time for our nation to cut our dependence on foreign oil and embrace innovative, clean-burning and American-made forms of energy.    » read more »

December 14, 2007 -- “I congratulate the United States Senate for yesterday ensuring the increased production and use of ethanol in our country. This legislation could give Florida’s sugarcane and citrus industries a tremendous economic opportunity to come to the forefront in ethanol production.

“I am always encouraged to see efforts that move our nation towards energy independence through increased energy efficiency. This bill’s effort to increase the fuel efficiency standards in our cars is a step in that direction.    » read more »

December 13, 2007 -- AUBURN – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today joined officials from Safe Handling at the opening ceremony for the first ethanol terminal in the state. The Governor commended Safe Handling for its environmental stewardship and leadership in support of alternative, clean, renewable energy.    » read more »

Plant to Produce Ethanol from Wood through Low-Impact, Environmentally-Friendly Approach

November 06, 2007 -- Soperton, Ga – Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced Georgia’s stake in renewable energy with Range Fuels’ groundbreaking of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant. Cellulosic ethanol is produced from pine trees and other plant matter. Colorado-based Range Fuels will create almost 70 new jobs and invest several hundred million dollars in the Treutlen County facility, which is expected to create an additional 350 indirect jobs.    » read more »

November 6, 2007 -- SOPERTON, GA - U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman today attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Range Fuels' biorefinery - one of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol biorefineries – and made the following statement.    » read more »

Groundbreaking For Range Fuels Set For Nov. 6

November 02, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the opening of the first E85 ethanol fuel pump in Metro Atlanta at the Texaco Food Mart located in Smyrna, Georgia at 4495 South Cobb Drive. Today’s E85 pump opening was made possible through a partnership between GM, CleanFuel USA and the state of Georgia.    » read more »

Fifth VeraSun biorefinery expected to boost production by 110MMGY; Three additional plants under construction

Brookings, S.D., Oct. 30, 2007 – VeraSun Energy Corporation (NYSE: VSE), one of the nation’s largest ethanol producers, today announced the startup of its fifth production facility located near Albion, Neb. Expected to produce approximately 110 million-gallons-per-year (MMGY), the Albion facility is one of three biorefineries VeraSun purchased from ASAlliances Biofuels, LLC in August.    » read more »

Grant will also bring alternative fuels to Corridor X and Corridor V

VESTAVIA HILLS – Motorists traveling on Interstate 65 in Alabama will soon have the opportunity to fill up their vehicles on cleaner burning fuels produced in America, Alabama Governor Bob Riley announced at a gas station in Vestavia Hills.

And with a new federal grant, the same opportunity will come to motorists traveling along Corridor X and Corridor V, Governor Riley said.    » read more »

Bill will ensure market keeps pace with ethanol boom; Builds bridge to next generation of biofuels

October 19, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) yesterday introduced a bill to immediately update the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) to require the production of 18 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2016 including 3 billion gallons of advanced biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol.    » read more »