Alternative Transportation Fuels Today articles from November 2004

Alternative Transportation Fuels Today archives from November 2004

Westport HCNG Bus Demonstration Reveals Reduced Emissions.(Westport Innovations Inc., hydrogen and compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Westport Innovations, Inc. announced last week during the Society of Automotive Engineers' Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference & Exhibition in Tampa, FL the results of a demonstration project of hydrogen and compressed natural gas...

Rentech Awarded 18th U.S. Patent Related to GTL Process.(gas-to-liquids)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Rentech, Inc. recently announced that the U.S. Patent Office has awarded the company an 18th patent related to its Fischer-Tropsch (FT) gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology. According to Rentech, U.S. patent number 6,809,123, titled "Production...

Petrogas Introduces New Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant.(Petrogas Process Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Petrogas Process Systems, Inc. recently announced the introduction of its new biodiesel production modules, which sell for an average price per module of between $950,000 and just under $2 million. According to the company, the modules...

Embraer Receives CTA Certification for Ethanol-fueled Aircraft.
November 1, 2004... Commercial jet manufacturer Embraer recently announced that its subsidiary Industria Aeronautica Neiva has received type certification from Brazilian aviation regulating agency Centro Tecnico Aeroespacial (CTA) for its ethanol-fueled Ipanema...

GTI Successfully Converts Ethanol Into Hydrogen.(Gas Technology Institute)(Fuel processor)(Brief Article)
November 2, 2004... The Gas Technology Institute (GTI) recently announced that, after six months of testing, its two-step steam reforming-shift fuel processor has successfully converted ethanol into hydrogen. GTI said it hopes to utilize ethanol as the primary...

Central Iowa Renewable Energy Commences Plant Construction.(Brief Article)
November 2, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that the farmer-owners of Central Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC have begun construction on their new ethanol plant located near Goldfield, IA. According to RFA, the plant will process...

Illinois Ethanol Plant Project Wins USDA Funding.(United States Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)
November 2, 2004... The Illinois Farm Bureau (ILFB) publication Farmweek reported earlier this month that the Illinois Valley Ethanol project in Grundy County, IL, has been awarded a $287,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development...

Dynetek Europe Wins Orders for CNG Bus Systems.(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2004... Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder developer and manufacturer Dynetek Industries, Ltd. recently announced that its European subsidiary Dynetek Europe GmbH has received orders from two major bus manufacturers in Europe for the delivery of...

Husky Energy Holds Ceremony at Planned Ethanol Site.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2004... Canadian business Husky Energy, Inc. recently announced that it, together with federal and local government officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week at the company's planned 130-million-liter ethanol plant in Lloydminister,...

EESI Recognizes State, Local Alternative Fuel Initiatives.(Environmental and Energy Study Institute)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2004... The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) last week recognized six state and local bus fleet initiatives for utilizing alternative fuels and alternative transportation technologies to help reduce traffic congestion and improve air...

Agri-Energy Begins Construction of Kansas Ethanol Plant.(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that East Kansas Agri-Energy, LLC has begun construction on an ethanol plant near Garnett, KS that is expected to produce more than 35 million gallons of ethanol per year and employ 30 to...

Biodiesel Industries to Construct New Biodiesel Plant in TX.(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... The Dallas Business Journal recently reported that Santa Barbara, CA-based Biodiesel Industries plans to begin construction of a new $700,000, 3-million-gallon biodiesel plant in Denton, TX. According to the publication, the city of Denton...

Indian College Develops New Technology for CNG Storage.(compressed natural gas)(College of Engineering Roorke)(Central Research Institute for Special Machinery)(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Indian television network Sun recently reported that researchers at the College of Engineering Roorke have developed a new system for the manufacture of lightweight compressed natural gas (CNG) storage cylinders. According to Sun Network,...

U.S. Ethanol Industry Produces Monthly Record in August.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. ethanol industry set an all-time monthly production record in August of 250,000 barrels per day...

Westport Innovations Reports Second-quarter Financial Results.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Vancouver, British Columbia-based Westport Innovations, Inc., a leading developer of gaseous fuel engine technologies, recently announced its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, reporting a quarterly net loss of $5.8...

AMPM Environmental Services Opens New Biodiesel Plant in TN.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Local Tennessee newspaper the Fayette County Review recently reported that AMPM Environmental Services has nearly completed its new biodiesel facility in Moscow, TN. According to the paper, the new plant, which will collect used cooking...

New Natural Gas Filling Station Opens in CT.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Local Connecticut newspaper The Day recently reported that Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has opened a new natural gas filling station in Norwich, CT. According to the paper, the new station, which was financed in part by a $100,000 grant...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... WORLD ETHANOL 2004 & ETHANOL PRODUCTION WORKSHOP, November 8-10, 2004, Marriott Grosvenor Square, London, England ENERGY ADVANCEMENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, November 17-18, 2004, Reliant Center, Houston, TX TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LAND...

Colorado Town Approves Land Rezoning for New Ethanol Plant.(Great Western Industries)(Brief Article)
November 8, 2004... Local Colorado newspaper the Greeley Tribune recently reported that the Evans City Council approved last week the rezoning of 222 acres of land from agricultural to medium industrial for the construction of an $84-million, 56-million-gallon...

Westport Appoints COO as New Company President.(Westport Innovations Inc., chief operating officer, Michael Gallagher)(Brief Article)
November 8, 2004... Westport Innovations, Inc. recently announced the appointment of its chief operating officer (COO) Michael Gallagher as the company's new president. According to Westport, Gallagher, formerly a senior vice president with international...

Local Indian College Produces Biodiesel for Vehicle Trial.(Delhi College of Engineering)(Brief Article)
November 8, 2004... The Hindustan Times recently reported that a field trial commenced earlier this month in Delhi of a vehicle powered by biodiesel fuel developed by researchers at the Delhi College of Engineering (DCE). According to the newspaper, DCE...

Johnson Space Center Installs New E85 Fueling Pump.(Brief Article)
November 9, 2004... The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) recently announced the opening late last month of a new facility offering E85, a fuel blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent standard petroleum, at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) campus in...

Syntroleum Reports Third-quarter Financial Results.(Brief Article)
November 9, 2004... Tulsa, OK-based Syntroleum Corporation, the owner of a proprietary gas-to-liquids process for converting natural gas into synthetic liquid hydrocarbons, recently announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,...

Rentech, Royster-Clark Postpone Natural Gas Plant Purchase.(Rentech Development Corporation)(Brief Article)
November 9, 2004... Rentech, Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Rentech Development Corporation and Royster-Clark, Inc. have amended the letter of intent (LOI) between them to extend the exclusivity period that would have expired on November...

NCGA Enters Licensing Agreement With Pioneer Hi-Bred.(National Corn Growers Association, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2004... The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced last week plans to license technology developed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., that NCGA hopes will lead to a standardized system for measuring fermentation characteristics and...

TC&W to Use B2 Fuel in Locomotives on MN Rail Line.(Twin City & Western Railroad, Minnesota)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2004... Local Minnesota newspaper the Redwood Gazette recently reported that Twin City & Western Railroad (TC&W) has announced plans to begin using B2, a fuel blend of two percent biodiesel and 98 percent standard petroleum diesel, in its Minnesota...

Local CT Coalition to Pursue Alternative Fuel Initiatives.(Connecticut)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2004... Yale University student newspaper Yale Daily News recently reported that the Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition will receive funding for its alternative fuel and pollution reduction efforts through a $20,000 grant awarded by the...

Broin Announces New Ethanol Production Technology.(Broin Co.)(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... The Broin Companies recently introduced its new "Broin Project X" (BPX) process, a patented ethanol production technology that, through elimination of a cooking step and use of certain enzymes, saves energy and releases additional starch...

Chinese Province Introduces New Ethanol Fuel Mandate.(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... China Daily recently reported that Liaoning Province introduced new regulations this month requiring all gasoline sold in the province to contain 10 percent ethanol. According to China Daily, the new regulations, from which only military...

British Biodiesel Fuel Developer Reports Share Sales.(D1 Oils)(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... Reuters recently reported that British biodiesel fuel developer D1 Oils has revealed it sold 8.1 million shares at 1.60 pounds (about $2.95) each in a listing late last month. According to Reuters, the company said the share sale was...

Liquid Resources Announces New Bond Deal.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2004... Liquid Resources of Ohio, LLC recently announced a new public-private bond transaction worth $700,000 to finance equipment upgrades at the company's Medina, OH waste-to-ethanol facility. According to Liquid Resources, the deal involves a...

CH Energy Invests in New NE Ethanol Production Facility.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2004... CH Energy Group, Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation (CHEC) has committed to investing $10.7 million in a $78-million ethanol production plant in Lexington, NE. According to CH Energy, the...

Hewlett Foundation Awards Funding to IL Ethanol Coalition.(Governors' Ethanol Coalition)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2004... The Illinois Office of the Governor recently announced a new partnership between the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Governors' Ethanol Coalition aimed at accelerating the commercialization of ethanol production from nontraditional...

Weekly Update.(Calendar)
November 12, 2004... ENERGY ADVANCEMENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, November 17-18, 2004, Reliant Center, Houston, TX TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LAND TRANSPORT CONFERENCE, November 21-24, 2004, Michael Fowler Center & Wellington Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand ...

Local CA Fueling Station Opens New Biodiesel Pump.(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Local California newspaper the Alameda Times-Star recently reported that a new biodiesel fueling pump opened this past weekend at BioFuel Oasis in Berkeley, CA. According to the paper, BioFuel Oasis founders Jennifer Radtke and Sara Hope...

Iroquois Withdraws Public Offering for IN Ethanol Plant.(Iroquois Bio-Energy Company L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The Northwest Indiana Times recently reported that Iroquois Bio-Energy Company has refunded $4.5 million to 250 investors in its 40-million-gallon ethanol plant in Rensselaer, IN after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled that an...

Bushmills Begins Work on MN Ethanol Plant.(Bushmills Ethanol Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that Bushmills Ethanol, Inc. has commenced construction on a new 40-million-gallon ethanol plant in Minnesota. "The RFA congratulates the farmer-owners of Bushmills Ethanol," said...

MI Residents Seek Overturn of Ethanol Plant Rezoning.(Great Lakes Ethanol LLC)(Brief Article)
November 16, 2004... Local Michigan newspaper the Toledo Blade recently reported that a group opposing Great Lakes Ethanol, LLC's proposed ethanol plant in Riga Township, MI has filed three petitions with the township clerk calling for a special election aimed at...

Accessity Pursues Merger with Ethanol Interests.(Accessity Corp.)(Pacific Ethanol)(Brief Article)
November 16, 2004... Alternative fuels interest Accessity Corporation recently announced it will seek shareholder approval to use company stock to facilitate a merger with Pacific Ethanol, Kinergy Marketing and Reenergy. Accessity said it has sent a preliminary...

Local WI Residents Express Concern About Ethanol Plant Location.(Brief Article)
November 16, 2004... Local Wisconsin newspaper the Juneau County Star-Times recently reported that a community group in Necedah, WI has called on the Necedah School Board to urge the Juneau County Board to table approval of Agrifarms, LLC's proposed ethanol plant...

DynaMotive Sets Work Schedule for Ontario BioOil Plant.(DynaMotive Energy Systems Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2004... DynaMotive Energy Systems Corporation recently released a timeline for completion by December 5 of all remaining work at its West Lorne, Ontario BioOil plant and cogeneration facility. According to DynaMotive, the remainder of the plant...

Local NH Town Considers Biodiesel Production Facility Proposal.(Innovative Fuel Solutions)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that selectmen in Peterborough, NH have approved a proposal by area company Innovative Fuel Solutions to develop a new biodiesel production facility in the town. According to AP, the proposal...

Ugandan Ethanol Producers Seek Government Fuel Mandates.(Brief Article)
November 17, 2004... Local African newspaper the Monitor recently reported that Ugandan sugar producers are urging the government to introduce ethanol requirements for all gasoline products sold in the country as a means of boosting local production. According...

MEMS USA, Accelon Form JV to Build New Ethanol Plant.(MEMS USA, Inc)(Accelon Energy Systems)(Brief Article)
November 18, 2004... MEMS USA, Inc. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Accelon Energy Systems to form a joint venture (JV) to engineer, design, procure, build, own, operate and maintain a $150-million, 160,000-gallon biomass-to-ethanol processing...

Local IL County Board Approves Biodiesel Plant Project.(Mid-America Biodiesel, LLC)(Brief Article)
November 18, 2004... Local Illinois newspaper the Daily Republican Register recently reported that the board of commissioners for Wabash County, IL has unanimously approved a resolution supporting Mid-America Biodiesel, LLC's proposal for the development of a new...

Indian Sugar, Oil Companies Gridlocked Over Ethanol Prices.(Brief Article)
November 18, 2004... Local Indian newspaper the Hindu Business Line recently reported that the country's sugar mills and oil companies have not been able to reach an agreement on a set price of ethanol, thus stalling the ethanol-gasoline blending program introduced...

Local MD County to Convert Vehicle Fleet to Biodiesel.(Brief Article)
November 18, 2004... Local Maryland newspaper The Capital recently reported that Queen Anne's County, MD plans to convert its 180-vehicle fleet to operate on biodiesel fuel with the aid of a $100,000 Clean Cities grant awarded through the Department of Energy (DOE)...

Midwest Grain Begins Iowa Ethanol Plant Expansion.(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that Midwest Grain Processors has begun work on a major expansion of its Lakota, IA ethanol plant. According to RFA, the project, scheduled for completion in December of 2005, is...

Ace Ethanol Completes Expansion at Wisconsin Facility.(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... The Wisconsin Ag Connection recently reported that Ace Ethanol has completed an expansion project at its plant in Stanley, WI, allowing the facility to produce an additional 15 million gallons of ethanol yearly. "Everyone can take pride in...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 19, 2004... TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LAND TRANSPORT CONFERENCE, November 21-24, 2004, Michael Fowler Center & Wellington Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA 2004 CONFERENCE, November 29-30, 2004, Hilton Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia ...

Front Range Energy Considers CO Site for New Ethanol Plant.(Front Range Energy, LLC)(Brief Article)
November 22, 2004... Local Colorado newspaper the Greeley Tribune recently reported that Greeley, CO-based Front Range Energy, LLC has named a location outside the town of Windsor in Weld County, CO as a finalist for the siting of a new $54-million ethanol...

Rentech Announces Retirement of Two Board Members.(Brief Article)
November 22, 2004... Synthetic fuels manufacturer Rentech, Inc. announced last week that two long-time board members -- John Ball and John Diesel -- have resigned from the company "for personal reasons." According to Rentech, Thomas Bury, formerly with Western...

U.K. Chancellor to Announce Biodiesel Initiatives Next Month.(Brief Article)
November 22, 2004... Local U.K. newspaper the Eastern Daily Press recently reported that transport minister David Jamieson revealed to North Norfolk minister of parliament Norman Lamb during a conversation in the House of Commons that chancellor of the exchequer...

CFT Receives Weights and Measures Certification for E85 Products.(Clean Fueling Technologies)(Brief Article)
November 23, 2004... CleanFuel USA (CF-USA) subsidiary Clean Fueling Technologies (CFT) recently announced it has received National Weights and Measures certification for its E85 stand-alone dispenser products, as well as for its E85 up-fit of the Gilbarco Encore...

Illinois River Energy Begins Work on Ethanol Plant.(Illinois River Energy, LLC )(Brief Article)
November 23, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association recently announced that Illinois River Energy, LLC began construction last week on a new ethanol plant near Rochelle, IL. According to RFA, once completed, the facility is expected to produce approximately...

National Biodiesel Board Elects New Leaders.(Brief Article)
November 23, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that Darryl Brinkmann, who has been a board member since 1998, has been elected to serve as chairman of the nonprofit trade association. "Our industry is growing up, and as a result of...

Midwest Renewables Awarded Tax Incentive for IA Ethanol Plant.(Income Program)(Brief Article)
November 24, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that Midwest Renewables has been awarded an approximately $10-million tax incentive through the Iowa Department of Economic Development's New Jobs and Income Program for the construction of a...

Panhandle Energies Begins Work on Texas Ethanol Plant.(Panhandle Energies)(Brief Article)
November 24, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that Panhandle Energies of Dumas, LP has commenced construction on a new ethanol plant near Dumas, TX. According to RFA, once complete, the plant will produce 30 million gallons of...

IANGV Names New Natural Gas Vehicle 'World Champions'.(International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles)(Brief Article)
November 24, 2004... The International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV) recently announced that several new "NGV World Champions" were honored by the association at its recent global conference in Argentina. According to IANGV, the honorees included...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)
November 24, 2004... BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA 2004 CONFERENCE, November 29-30, 2004, Hilton Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia PACIFIC ETHANOL & BIODIESEL CONFERENCE & EXPO II: DEVELOPING AN ETHANOL & BIOFUELS INDUSTRY, December 1-3, 2004, Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok,...

Energem's Kenyan Ethanol Plant Commences Production.(Energem Resources Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 29, 2004... Energem Resources, Inc. recently announced that its 55-percent-owned ethanol plant in Kenya has completed hot commissioning, which started in July, and is now commencing buildup to planned first-phase daily production of 60,000 liters of...

Illinois Ethanol Plant Awarded Federal Ethanol Research Grant.(Brief Article)
November 29, 2004... Local Illinois newspaper the Belleville News-Democrat recently reported that Congress has awarded $395,000 in funding to support the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Plant at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Edwardsville, IL. ...

HCEP Presents Illinois Ethanol Plant Feasibility Study.(Henry County Economic Development Partnership)(Brief Article)
November 29, 2004... The Henry County Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) recently announced that the Henry County Ethanol Project (HCEP) has conducted a feasibility study that recommends the development of an $80-million regional ethanol facility. HCEDP...

Quantum to Acquire Starcraft Corporation.(Brief Article)
November 30, 2004... Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Starcraft Corporation in a stock-for-stock exchange valued at approximately $185 million,...

U.S. Ethanol Industry Posts Monthly Production Record.(Brief Article)
November 30, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that U.S. ethanol producers set an all-time record for monthly output in September. The RFA, quoting U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) numbers, said the industry produced...

Thailand to Increase Ethanol Production to Help Reduce GHGs.(greenhouse gas)(Brief Article)
November 30, 2004... Reuters recently reported that Thailand's Cane and Sugar Board chairman Pedetpai Meekun-iam revealed during the International Sugar Organization conference last week that the country plans to begin producing ethanol from sugar cane as a means...