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SeQuential Biofuels opens second biofuel station
Oregon-based SeQuential Biofuels recently opened its second company-owned biofuel station.
Cellulosic biofuel requirements fall short in 2012 fuel standards
The amount of biodiesel and biofuels in the U.S. transportation fuel mix will increase again in 2012, but the amount of cellulosic biofuel, which is made from non-edible plant materials, falls short of original projections.
Beaverton gas station goes green with help from Eugene company
A Chevron station at the corner of Allen and Murray boulevards in Beaverton features an eco-roof, a geothermal system, a solar array, and a free electric-vehicle charging station. The owners bill the new station as the first of its kind for a major oil company franchise, and the green systems may point to a shift in the industry standard.
New bacteria strain transforms old newspapers into energy
Scientists at Tulane University in New Orleans announced they have discovered a new strain of bacteria than can break down cellulose, the difficult-to-tear-down fiber present in plants.
Biofuel producers express interest in ethanol research
Major biofuel producers are investigating research that recently came out of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The details are still confidential, but chemical engineer Yong Wang said a large company is looking into licensing and commercializing a new catalyst material that could replace the petroleum-derived chemicals currently being used in biofuel production.
Federal funds will help feed 2 Oregon biofuel facilities
Two biofuel producers in Oregon are part of federal efforts to develop renewable energy crops, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday.
Obama emphasizes alternative fuel in energy speech
President Obama was slated to speak on reducing oil imports and increasing domestic energy production at Georgetown University this morning. In addition to a spiel about reducing dependence on foreign […]
Obama emphasizes alternative fuel in energy speech
President Obama was slated to speak on reducing oil imports and increasing domestic energy production at Georgetown University this morning. In addition to a spiel about reducing dependence on foreign […]
Biofuel startup launches chemical side business
Corvallis start-up Trillium FiberFuels for the last five years has been developing cellulosic ethanol technology that uses xylose, a sugar contained in biomass. Trillium could purchase the thousands of liters of xylose it needs from a chemical company, but doing so would cost tens of thousands of dollars. So Chris Beatty, Trillium's president, founded his own company to provide xylose and a dozen [...]
Biogas facility approved in North Portland
A Northeast Portland facility that would convert food waste to electricity has been approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and regional government Metro.
Boardman bio-refinery a test run for big business
A Kansas City, Mo., company this month began construction on a demonstration bio-refinery for ZeaChem, which plans to use woody biomass from a nearby tree farm to make 250,000 gallons of ethanol annually.
Time is up for ethanol tax credit
2011 could be the end of the road for corn-based ethanol. Since 2004, the federal government has given a 45-cents-per-gallon tax credit to gasoline companies for blending their fuel with […]
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- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
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- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
