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National Defense
October 2007
Michael G. Frodl |
USAF Synthetic Fuel Program Could Help Solve Unwanted Carbon Problem The Air Force is seeking to acquire 50% of its fuel needs from domestic sources by 2016, and half of that is expected to come from synthetic fuel, mainly made from coal.   |
Inc.
May 1, 2010
Lindsay Silberman |
Innovation: A Lean, Green Machine A machine that harvests algae to make it a viable source of fuel. |
BusinessWeek
December 3, 2007
Gail Edmondson |
Here Comes Pond Scum Power Algae biodiesel isn't practical yet, but startups and giants are enthusiastically exploring the possibilities. |
Chemistry World
November 18, 2008
Matt Wilkinson |
The promise of algae As the hype surrounding corn-derived ethanol fades, interest in liquid fuels harvested from an alternative biological source - algae - is rapidly increasing. Several companies' efforts are detailed. |
Chemistry World
July 15, 2009
Matt Wilkinson |
Exxon and Venter to create fuel of the future Oil giant ExxonMobil has finally entered the biofuel race and signed up biotechnology company Synthetic Genomics (SGI) to help produce next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae. |
IEEE Spectrum
November 2010
Pienkos et al. |
Betting on Algal Biofuels Algae could make the perfect renewable fuel. Major oil companies, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell, are studying this idea. |
Chemistry World
July 28, 2011
Mike Brown |
Tequila for Your Fuel Tank Researchers show that Agave - a plant used to make tequila and fibres for rope - is a handy alternative feedstock to corn or sugarcane in the production of bioethanol fuel. |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2008
Willie D. Jones |
The Power of Pond Scum: Biodiesel and Hydrogen From Algae A start-up may have the key to boosting algae's chances as a future fuel, and scientists see a path to hydrogen production from pond scum. |
IEEE Spectrum
September 2008
Sandra Upson |
U.S. Air Force Synthetic-Fuel Program in Limbo Latest flight tests demonstrate that synthetic fuels are safe, but the cost and the carbon may not be worth it |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2010
Bruce Bigelow |
ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Open Greenhouse for Algae Biofuels Development Searching for sustainable alternative energy sources. |
Popular Mechanics
May 29, 2008
Chris Ladd |
Algae Startups Confront Promise of Miracle Fuel With Big Summer Two years ago, there were less than a handful of companies chasing the next wave of so-called "pond scum" power. Today, there are dozens, many backed by big energy industry players. |
Fast Company
February 1, 2008 |
Is Bacteria Fuel the Next Big Thing? While LS9's research seems promising, bacteria fuel will have some competition to become the fuel of the future. Here's a look at how it compares with three other major players among alternative fuels. |
National Defense
May 2009
Sandra I. Erwin |
Military's Green Projects Could Benefit the Nation The Pentagon is better positioned than most other agencies to lead the way in renewable energy. |
Fast Company
November 19, 2011
Rachel Z. Arndt |
United Continental Pursues Sustainable Aviation With Biofuels Investors, researchers, and executives are discovering new ways to make and use biofuels. |
National Defense
January 2011
Grace V. Jean |
Air Force Tells Biofuels Industry to 'Bring It' The Air Force within the next five years wants to be able to go on a shopping spree to snap up several hundred million gallons of alternative fuels produced within U.S. borders. |
Popular Mechanics
January 13, 2009
Davin Coburn |
The Next Biofuel Frontier: Jet Engines In a test last Wednesday in Houston, Continental became the first U.S. airline to test synthetic paraffinic kerosenes -- otherwise known as jet biofuels. |
National Defense
May 2008
Breanne Wagner |
Market for Synthetic Aviation Fuels Off to a Shaky Start Makers of synthetic fuel are eager to offer their wares to the military as a lower cost and nationally produced alternative to petroleum-based products. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Chris Ladd |
7 Next-Gen Biofuels to Drive Beyond Gasoline Forget food crops. Future fuels will come from more practical feedstocks. Plus, each generation will use fewer resources and pack more energy than the last. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2009
David Lee Smith |
Is Exxon Going Green? Long criticized ExxonMobil is moving in new renewable energy directions. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2011
Travis Hoium |
Ethanol Steps to the Ledge A Senate vote to cut support to ethanol may mean the end for the fuel in the U.S. |
National Defense
September 2006
Sandra I. Erwin |
Energy Conservation Plans Overlook Military Realities Are skyrocketing oil prices just a temporary drain on the U.S. economy or a lasting national security threat? |
National Defense
December 2009
Sandra I. Erwin |
In the Race to Be Green, Navy Moves to the Front of the Pack The Navy is positioning itself to take the lead among the military services in the use of renewable energy and in planning for future contingencies that may result from climate change. |
Popular Mechanics
March 29, 2007
Amanda Leigh Haag |
Pond-Powered Biofuels: Turning Algae into America's New Energy Using a complex photosynthetic process, breakthrough innovators have developed biodiesel and ethanol from an unlikely source that can double its output overnight and just might help give alternative energy the bump it needs. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2008
Toby Shute |
Bill Gates' Intriguing Investment The software guru's going green. |
National Defense
November 2006
Lawrence P. Farrell Jr. |
Defense Leading the Way in Energy Savings Our enormous national appetite for energy at last has emerged as a national security issue. The Pentagon, fortunately, is now assuming a leadership role in areas spanning energy-saving technologies and alternative fuels. |
National Defense
February 2009
Sohbet Karbuz |
Defense Department Should Rethink Energy-Saving Tactics It is a pity that most of the Defense Department's efforts are concentrated on electricity, which accounts for less than 12 percent of military energy consumption, and not on oil, which comprises 78 percent. |
The Motley Fool
February 14, 2011
Travis Hoium |
One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Fuel? Turning trash into treasure is the business of these two energy companies. |
National Defense
May 2007
Breanne Wagner |
Air Force energy-saving plans face technical, financial hurdles The Air Force is proposing new measures to cut aviation fuel consumption by 10 percent within the next six years. Among the initiatives is to conventional fuel with synthetic alternatives. |
CFO
July 1, 2006
John Goff |
Power Source How a fresh crop of CFOs is propelling the alternative-fuels industry. |
National Defense
November 2014
Yasmin Tadjdeh |
New Energy Technologies Could Provide Military With Inexhaustible Power Sources The Defense Department will need renewable energy sources that can juice up soldier equipment, sustain weapon systems and power bases, all while reducing the department's logistical tail and reliance on fossil fuels. |
IndustryWeek
July 20, 2011
Frank Andorka |
With Ethanol Getting Clipped, What's Next? As the battle over ethanol heats up, the next generation of biofuels waits for its moment in the spotlight. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2010
Travis Hoium |
ExxonMobil Grows Organically... Literally ExxonMobil announces new research facility for algae-based biofuels |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2009
Toby Shute |
Peak Gasoline Is Here Here's how the refiners are responding to news that U.S. gasoline consumption peaked in 2007 and continues to trend downward. |
Chemistry World
April 30, 2013
Anthony King |
Lean green microbe machines For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a green and clean source of fuel, food and even drugs. What is the evidence? |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2008
Toby Shute |
Innovation Series: Biofuels The search is on for a cheap, renewable fuel. |
National Defense
June 2012
Lawrence P. Farrell Jr. |
New American Oil Boom: Will it Slow DoD's Renewable Energy Momentum? The Defense Department has been focused over two administrations on energy efficiency at the national and defense levels. |
National Defense
January 2011
Eric Beidel |
Navy Takes Biofuels Campaign Into Uncharted Waters The Pentagon of today has launched another campaign to look for homegrown solutions to its energy crisis. This crusade could have lasting impacts as the military tries to jumpstart an alternative fuels industry that needs a poster child. |
National Defense
April 2011
Eric Beidel |
Could Direct Solar Fuels Power Military Vehicles? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's counterpart at the Energy Department, ARPA-E, is funding a handful of initiatives aimed at creating processes to develop direct solar fuels. |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2011
Travis Hoium |
4 Companies With Tomorrow's Fuel With oil prices are up, it may be only a matter of time before alternative fuel sources become all the rage again. |
Popular Mechanics
October 13, 2009
Jeremy Jacquot |
5 Companies Making Fuel From Algae Now Companies here and abroad show off their strategies for advancing in this area. |
Popular Mechanics
September 17, 2008
Chris Ladd |
5 Clean Jet Fuels to Wean Planes Off Oil (& Make Tickets Cheaper) As cheap oil fades into memory, we get an update on research into new ways to power tomorrow's airplanes and lower the cost of riding them. |
National Defense
April 2010
Grace V. Jean |
Navy's Energy Reform Initiatives Raise Concerns Among Shipbuilders The secretary of the Navy's announcement last fall of several initiatives to wean the sea service off fossil fuels has generated excitement but also some trepidation among energy researchers and defense contractors. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2009
Paul Tolme |
Algae Farmer: This is My Job Farming algae is environmentally driven, but I also want to make money. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2009
Jennifer Bogo |
Why Texans See Green Gold in Renewable Resources As America's petroleum heartland, Texas isn't known for being environmentally sensitive. But its oil-boom, energy savvy attitude could put the state in a surprising position -- leading the charge to alternative energy in the U.S. |
National Defense
July 2010
Sandra I. Erwin |
Air Force: To Save Fuel, We Must Change How We Fly The Pentagon in recent years has launched umpteen projects to promote the use of renewable energy and lower consumption of fossil fuels. |
National Defense
September 2007
Lawrence P. Farrell Jr. |
U.S. Faces Global Competition for Energy For most Americans, the most visible sign that the nation could be headed for an energy crisis is the price of gasoline. But the challenges are much broader, and will require the United States to begin now to take the necessary steps to avert a future when energy will be less available and far more expensive. |
Chemistry World
September 25, 2012
Najafpour et al. |
Running on Sun We imagine a future where a substantial portion of our energy is met by solar fuels, leaving the task of food production to natural photosynthesis. This comes with the caveat that plants, algae and cyanobacteria be used to produce high value carbon compounds as well as biofuels |
National Defense
October 2015
Jon Harper |
Alternative Fuels Remain Costly for Military Services Alternative fuels remain expensive as the military services move to diversify their energy portfolios, the Government Accountability Office found. |
BusinessWeek
November 27, 2006
Adam Aston |
Wild Fixes For A Warming Planet Scientists are envisioning giant but risky engineering projects to undo climate change. |
National Defense
April 2009
Robert H. Williams |
Forget the Middle East, This Oil Comes From Algae General Atomics of San Diego is working on a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency project to acquire triglyceride oil and JP-8 jet fuel from a photosynthetic organism. |
