http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/ Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change Tue, 22 May 2012 18:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-14503 BP & Martek to Ferment Biofuels « Energy Portfolio Managers Blog Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:17:18 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-14503 [...] Under this agreement, BP will provide the cash — up to million for just the first phase — and Martek will provide the research expertise in algae fermentation technology. The idea is to develop a cost effective method of converting basic sugars derived from biomass into lipids, or microbial oils, with fermentation microorganisms. Chemical and thermocatalytic processes would then convert the oils into various types of biofuels. [...] [...] Under this agreement, BP will provide the cash — up to million for just the first phase — and Martek will provide the research expertise in algae fermentation technology. The idea is to develop a cost effective method of converting basic sugars derived from biomass into lipids, or microbial oils, with fermentation microorganisms. Chemical and thermocatalytic processes would then convert the oils into various types of biofuels. [...]

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-13972 BP & Martek to Ferment Biofuels - Zidee.com Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:01:26 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-13972 [...] Under this agreement, BP will provide the cash — up to $10 million for just the first phase — and Martek will provide the research expertise in algae fermentation technology. The idea is to develop a cost effective method of converting basic sugars derived from biomass into lipids, or microbial oils, with fermentation microorganisms. Chemical and thermocatalytic processes would then convert the oils into various types of biofuels. [...] [...] Under this agreement, BP will provide the cash — up to $10 million for just the first phase — and Martek will provide the research expertise in algae fermentation technology. The idea is to develop a cost effective method of converting basic sugars derived from biomass into lipids, or microbial oils, with fermentation microorganisms. Chemical and thermocatalytic processes would then convert the oils into various types of biofuels. [...]

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-3624 Emerson Process Management’s Alan Novak Sets Optimistic Tone for Advanced Biofuels Industry : Gas 2.0 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:46:57 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-3624 [...] The bleak economic outlook reported earlier this year by large, first-generation ethanol producers like Archer Daniels Midland, who make biofuel from editable feedstocks like corn, has impacted the entire biofuels industry, as it has everyone. Nonetheless, that discouraging outlook does not necessarily reflect the overall state of affairs - and potential for growth - in advanced, second-generation biofuels using non-food feedstocks. [...] [...] The bleak economic outlook reported earlier this year by large, first-generation ethanol producers like Archer Daniels Midland, who make biofuel from editable feedstocks like corn, has impacted the entire biofuels industry, as it has everyone. Nonetheless, that discouraging outlook does not necessarily reflect the overall state of affairs – and potential for growth – in advanced, second-generation biofuels using non-food feedstocks. [...]

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 The Eco-Friendly Skies: Greening the Airline Industry : The Inspired Economist Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:10:06 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-3270 [...] for aircraft, they have come up with a new de-icer derived from non-petroleum sources — namely, corn and [...] [...] for aircraft, they have come up with a new de-icer derived from non-petroleum sources — namely, corn and [...]

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-3237 Nigel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:42:34 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-3237 Great information thanks heaps Great information thanks heaps

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/05/a-bleak-outlook-for-biofuel/comment-page-1/#comment-37894 Nigel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1147#comment-37894 Great information thanks heaps Great information thanks heaps

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