Biofuels News

Chemists based at the University of California, Davis, have found several compounds that can boost oil production by green microscopic algae, a potential source of biodiesel.

Researchers at Michigan State University have engineered a plant with oily leaves. The plant has been designed to enhance biofuel production and lead to improved animal feeds.

Scientists have successfully engineered two strains of blue-green algae like bacteria (cyanobacteria) to produce a liquid fuel. The fuel is being declared as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Ribeauville - Beekeepers in Alsace in eastern France had a nasty surprise recently after discovering their bees were producing honey in shades of blue, green and chocolate brown. The source of the problem was traced to a nearby Mars factory producing M&M's sweets.

A waste product from the manufacture of biofuels has been developed to power fuel cells, which in turn can be used to generate low cost electricity.

Two startling new reports illustrate how policies advanced by radical environmentalists have resulted in the deaths of tens of millions, and may yet result in the deaths of millions more.

Rice University policy paper says U,S. needs to rethink its policy of promoting ethanol to diversify its energy sources and increase energy security.

With instability in the Middle East, the shrinking oil reserves, and global warming, many countries are turning to biofuels as the answer to their fuel needs of the future.

ExxonMobil announced an alliance with leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), to research and develop next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae.

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners announced Wednesday the first successful transport of biodiesel for commercial purposes. The pipeline is located in the southeastern United states and is owned by Plantation Pipeline Company.