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USDA announces state finalists for $100M Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership for pumps with higher ethanol blends

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive $100 million in grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to drivers in the US. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the US. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. South Dakota.

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USDA: $210M to be invested in renewable fuel pump infrastructure through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

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In May 2015, USDA announced the availability of $100 million in grants through the BIP, and that to apply states and private partners match the federal funding by a 1:1 ratio. USDA received applications requesting more than $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available.

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DOE to invest $32M in computer design of materials

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The teams are led by Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as well as the University of Illinois, the Pennsylvania State University, the University of Texas and the University of Southern California.

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Goodyear determines soybean oil can reduce use of petroleum in tires

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Prototype tires built in Lawton will be tested at Goodyear’s Proving Grounds in San Angelo, Texas in the coming months. If indicators remain positive, Goodyear expects consumers will be able to purchase tires made with soybean oil as early as 2015.

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$1.3B methanol plant slated for South Louisiana

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Austin, Texas-based Zero Emission Energy Plant Ltd. To secure the project, the state will offer an incentives package that includes a $5 million performance-based grant for infrastructure costs, and services of Louisiana’s workforce development program, LED FastStart. James Parish. ZEEP) and New Zealand-based Todd Corp.

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New catalytic process to convert lignin into jet-range hydrocarbons

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Through two recent grants funded by the US Department of Energy, both headed by Texas A&M University, he leads WSU’s effort to produce lipids and bioplastics created from lignin. Cort and Bin Yang (2015) “Biomass-derived lignin to jet fuel range hydrocarbons via aqueous phase hydrodeoxygenation” Green Chem. Tucker, John R.

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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies

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A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin will receive two grants totaling $15 million to study switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), with a focus on how it can become a sustainable source of bioenergy. Additionally, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a four-year grant of $4 million to Juenger and his team.

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