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BP cancels plans for Highlands cellulosic ethanol plant in US; investing in “more attractive projects”

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BP last week announced it was canceling plans to build a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Highlands County, Florida and refocusing its US biofuels strategy on research and development as well as licensing its biofuels technology. Earlier post.) —Geoff Morrell, BP vice president of communications.

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BP and Verenium Form Cellulosic Ethanol Venture to Deliver Advanced Biofuels

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This collaboration is intended to progress the development of one of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol facilities, located in Highlands County, Florida and to create future opportunities for leveraging cellulosic ethanol technologies. Earlier post.).

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DOE to Award $106M to Six CO2 Conversion Projects; $156M in Matching Private Funding

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Converting captured CO 2 into products such as chemicals, carbonates, plastics, fuels, building materials, and other commodities is an important aspect of carbon capture and storage technology, the DOE said. Converting CO 2 into other useful forms can help reduce carbon emissions in areas where long-term storage of CO 2 is not practical.