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New Energy Economics: Initial impact of E15 will be modest
by Cole Gustafson, Biofuels Economist For the past several years, the biofuel industry has been concerned with a blend wall that would arise if more ethanol was produced than could be sold as E10 (1...
Posted on 10/29/10 at 1:58 PM
Goehring urges corn producers to seek legal advice
BISMARCKAgriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is urging corn producers to consult an attorney if they receive a letter from a New York law firm telling them they must repay money they received from c...
Posted on 9/7/10 at 4:37 PM
Ethanol industry scrambles to keep incentives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The once-popular ethanol industry is scrambling to hold onto billions of dollars in government subsidies, fighting an increasing public skepticism of the corn-based fuel and wariness from lawmakers who may divert the money to other priorities.By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Writer , July 16, 2010
Energy policy: N.D. lawmakers review proposed state policy
BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers were presented Thursday with a proposed state energy policy for the future. The 28-page document highlights accomplishments, challenges and goals for all of the state’s energy areas, as well as for work force and infrastructure issues. The proposal was created by the EmPower North Dakota Commission, which is led by Commerce Commissioner Shane Goettle and includes 13 representatives from the state’s various energy sectors.By By Teri Finneman, Forum Communications Co. , July 09, 2010
N.Y. company sues N.D. ethanol plant
A New York company that says it invented a process to help manufacture ethanol is suing a North Dakota plant for patent infringement. GS Clean Tech Corp. filed the complaint in federal court against Blue Flint Ethanol LLC, which operates a plant at Underwood.May 29, 2010
NY company sues ND ethanol plant
A New York company that says it invented a process to help manufacture ethanol is suing a North Dakota plant for patent infringement.May 28, 2010
Ova: Interest growing in cellulosic refinery
Development of the proposed biomass refinery in the Spiritwood, N.D., energy park is moving along and interest in it is growing, CEO Connie Ova told Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board members Monday. Dakota Spirit AgEnergy will be the first biomass refinery in the country producing cellulosic ethanol and it’s getting attention within the renewable fuels field. Ova said a large industrial contractor specializing in renewable energy facilities is discussing the idea of building the estimated $300 million plant.May 11, 2010
Ethanol takes on big oil
By By Don Davis, Minnesota Capitol Bureau , April 13, 2010
Rise of ethanol leading to less grassland for prairie birds
A new report says government incentives for corn-based ethanol are motivating farmers to convert grasslands to cornfields, resulting in declining grassland bird populations in the Prairie Pothole Region, including Minnesota and North and South Dakota.By By Seth Tupper Forum Communications Co. , January 21, 2010
Problems fixed at Caselton ethanol plant
Equipment problems at the Tharaldson Ethanol plant at Casselton have been fixed and company Vice President Russ Newman says the plant should be running at full capacity within weeks.January 06, 2010
ND Gov. Hoeven annoyed by EPA ethanol delay
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven says he's disappointed the federal Environmental Protection Agency is delaying a decision on raising the ethanol content of fuel.December 01, 2009
Richardton ethanol plant getting busy
The Red Trail Energy ethanol plant at Richardton is getting busier as farmers are finally harvesting the delayed corn crop. Grain merchandiser Calvin Diehl said the plant has been operating longer hours, and also on Saturdays.November 28, 2009
Improvements planned at plant
Officials of Glacial Lakes Energy of Watertown say the ethanol maker is expanding its Mina ethanol operations. Glacial Lakes CEO Jim Seurer said a 6,000-bushel-per-hour corn dryer, a 320,000-bushel increase in on-site storage capacity, and the addition of another receiving pit are planned.November 19, 2009
Southwest N.D. ethanol plant officials expect profit
A southwestern North Dakota ethanol plant has overcome a year of financial struggles and is heading toward a profit, its top officials say.October 26, 2009
Discussion continues on biomass ethanol refinery
As Inbicon A/S and Great River Energy continue looking at the potential of a $200 million biomass ethanol refinery near Spiritwood, the next step locally is exploring biomass production capability in the region.October 13, 2009
Casselton ethanol plant shuts down
The Tharaldson Ethanol plant at Casselton is shut down because of equipment issues. Tharaldson Senior Vice President Kyle Newman said officials are determining whether they can get dryer equipment running properly or if it needs to be replaced.September 24, 2009
Anaerobic digestion plant being studied
A Minnesota company is exploring building a plant in central North Dakota that would use bacteria to turn lignite, manure and the leftover liquid from ethanol production into natural gas and fertilizer.September 24, 2009
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