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U.S. Biofuel Output to Miss Mandates

Shortfall should drive the price of cellulosic biofuel to nearly $3 per gallon and give fledgling producers some breathing room.
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Private Equity Eyes Brazilian Ethanol

Paladin Capital Group and others to invest more than $1 billion into Brazilian ethanol and energy.
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Cobalt Biofuels Grabs $25M

The biobutanol startup forges ahead despite powerful headwinds.
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Biofuels Coming to a Pipeline Near You

Major U.S. oil pipeline operator Kinder Morgan is set to begin shipping ethanol. Biodiesel on tap next.
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PetroSun Helps Turn Algae to Fuel in China

Arizona startup to license its algae-to-biodiesel technology to Chinese company, build massive farm.
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Ethanol’s Unsexy Dilemma

Backed by climate fears, government mandates, and venture capital, U.S. ethanol production will rapidly rise in coming years—but will there be any place for car owners to buy it?

Farmers Make Headlines with Corn

Yes, a bland crop can be exciting, especially when it’s linked to fuel prices.

Big Money for Biofuel

At least three companies focused on cellulosic ethanol now have amassed more than $100 million in financing.
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GM Jumps Into Biofuels

The carmaker will partner with a little-known startup to accelerate the rollout of next-generation biofuels.