Bio isobutanol has been subjected for generic use now

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has declared approval for the generic use of bio isobutanol for equipment dispensing and storage of gasoline. Producers of the product Gevo and Butamax announced that generic use of up to 16 percent isobutanol in UL 87A pumps is completely safe. One can find full report on this in http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/01/03/bio-isobutanol-approved-by-ul/.

87A pumps with ASTM specifications can be used as new pumps by dispensing with isobutanol blended gasoline. According to the producers of this excellent bio fuel, for the first time UL decided to use bio isobutanol while Gavo and Butamax were working on this project for several years. 

As per the statement of the Butamax, this outstanding bio fuel will work well for dispensing of isobutanol blend gasoline in state and federal authorities. The proposal is soon to be subjected for final approval. The commercial production of isobutanol can start by 2015. Yet, the company has announced establishment of phase 1 of the first retrofit facility at Minnesota. On the other hand, Gevo is already engaged in production of gasoline blend isobutanol in the construction phase. Also, the company revealed a successful use of bio isobutanol. They announced that the US army has experienced a successful flight of the Black Hawk helicopter by using this bio fuel. As a result of the Gevo’s contract of 16000 gallons with the US army, this successful experiment was carried out. 

Progress in commercial production of cellulosic ethanol – next milestone achieved in advanced biofuel technology

In a recent suggestion made by two federal government witnesses, present distribution systems and engines can safely handle the alternatives produced by next-generation transportation bio-fuels which are still under research. Since the demand for gasoline has reduced considerably and Renewable Fuel Standard has further signaled the asking rate of corn-based ethanol, this step will definitely remove the blend wall which recently hit US. This was clearly mentioned in the report submitted to Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee and US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Future progress in the fuel industry is completely dependent on the research work and development of advanced biofuels like cellulosic-based alternatives, http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/volume-111/issue-12c/general-interest/advanced-biofuels-could-remove-blend-wall-senate-panel-told.html confirmed this news from the office of Chris Grundler.

From Steven Chalk, deputy assistant secretary of DOE renewable power, bio-energy community and the Department of Energy are emphasizing more on the development, demonstration and research successes of cellulosic ethanol research so that algal ‘drop-in’ and cellulosic biofuel technologies become capable of replacing all types of petro-based diesel, jet fuel and gasoline. More and more investment, RD&D support from different departments has paved the way to yearn for improved basic knowledge about cellulosic ethanol development and production at universities and national laboratories. It should be noted here that five bio-refineries for commercial production of cellulosic ethanol are in progress.