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Global Bioenergies, Cristal Union in bio-isobutene JV
France-based Global Bioenergies is on a speedy roll when it comes to commercializing its bio-isobutene product. The company announced today that it has formed IBN-One, a joint venture with major European agro-industrial company, Cristal Union, to build and operate the first plant in France, with a capacity of 50 ktpa, that will convert sugar to … Continue reading
Virent bags EPA Registration for its BioForm® Gasoline
Virent announced it has successfully received fuel registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its BioForm® Gasoline in blends of up to 45%. As a registered fuel, Virent’s biogasoline can now be used in on-highway motor vehicles. Virent BioForm® Gasoline blended with conventional gasoline underwent testing at Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) with the … Continue reading
Biofuel news roundup
Too many biofuel news!! It’s driving me nuts. Thank goodness I don’t focus on this industry as much or I won’t get any work done on my consulting gig for Tecnon OrbiChem. Still, the technologies and feedstock between biofuels and biobased chemicals are always intertwined so the blog always needs to pay attention to this … Continue reading