Biofuels
Biofuels
A roadmap to cleaner fuels
South Africa’s fuel has a sulphur content of up to 500 ppm and, compared with some countries in Africa where there is a fuel sulphur content of up to 5 000 ppm, it is not classified as the dirtiest fuel in the world.
By: Natasha Odendaal
22 Oct 10
BIOFUELS
SA to look at using maize for biofuels – Minister
South Africa must review its biofuels policy to include maize to allow farmers to use their surplus crop for energy production, the Agriculture Minister said on Friday.
The government unveiled blending ratios for biofuels three years ago but said...
By: Reuters
08 Oct 10
Biofuels
Biofuel ready for commercial-scale production
Process technology supplier Honeywell UOP is ready to move its green jet fuel into commercial-scale production within the next two or three years, and has started the certification and licensing processes.
By: Natasha Odendaal
10 Sep 10
Biofuels
First general aviation engine powers light aircraft with biofuel
Local general aviation (GA) company Adept Airmotive has developed the first GA engine that is able to power a light aircraft with a range of environment-friendly alternative fuels, such as biofuels and liquid petroleum gas.
By: Natasha Odendaal
10 Sep 10
Biofuels
Potential for conversion to biorefineries in SA
South Africa has the potential to convert its carbon-based existing industrial refineries into biorefineries, which will benefit the country socially, economically and environmentally.
By: Natasha Odendaal
10 Sep 10
BIOFUELS
Biofuels technology firm seeks partners for cellulosic ethanol plants
Biofuels technology provider Stellenbosch Biomass Technologies (SBMT) is seeking both private and public investment partners to assist in the rollout of commercial cellulosic ethanol production plants in Southern Africa.
SBMT, which was launched...
By: Chanel de Bruyn
02 Jul 10
Biofuels
Sugar price volatility fears eased
Finance was a significant concern at the recent Kingsman Asia Pacific sugar conference in Singapore, reports market analyst and broker in the world sugar and biofuels markets Kingsman.
By: Eleanor Seggie
02 Jul 10
BIOFUELS
University unveils custom-made algal biomass reactor
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU’s) institute of chemical technology, InnoVenton, has launched its custom-made algae biomass liquefaction reactor, which successfully converts alga biomass into a bio-oil and other products.
11 Jun 10
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