In many American cities, nothing quite marks the end of the holiday season (or the beginning of the New Year) like gutters strewn with discarded Christmas trees. But for the past 25 years, the city of San Francisco has been … Continue reading →

Just in time for the New Year, Propel is making new friends in the fleet world, including our latest fleet customer, Econation – a global ground transportation company that exclusively employs the use of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in its … Continue reading →

Consumers don’t often consider full-size options when on the hunt for fuel efficient vehicles; however, there is a new class of roomy sedans boasting better fuel economy than previous generations. Motor Trend put three of these super efficient sedans in a … Continue reading →

Two commercial airlines are taking biofuels to the skies, and with a bit of competition in the air, biofuels for aviation are becoming a reality. Just this morning, United Airlines launched the first commercial US flight operated by biofuels. Powered … Continue reading →

We are happy to announce the launch of Propel Mobile. Visit propelfuels.com from your smart phone to get started. The new Propel Fuels mobile site has everything you need to find and fill with Propel renewable fuels. In addition to … Continue reading →

Here at Propel, we love a renewable-fueled tour bus. But what we love even more is a renewable-fueled tour bus that loves us back. Enter: Love, the Bus. Love, the Bus is a cross-country charity project incepted by Maine natives Tyler … Continue reading →

Most drivers like the power, price and renewable benefits of E85, but are looking for ways to increase MPGs. Engines designed with gasoline as the primary fuel are not maximizing ethanol’s potential, which can often lead to mileage penalties. However, … Continue reading →

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Hopewell launched the algae demonstration project in November. Until at least September, algae will be used to clean wastewater from nitrogen instead of conventionally engineered solutions. This new technology is a more cost-saving, green approach to nutrient removal, which results in cleaner waters in Virginia's rivers and in the Chesapeake Bay. Excess nitrogen in the

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Energy Quest, Inc, an emerging leader in alternative energy and the development and production of hydrogen-enriched alternative fuels in an environmentally responsible manner announced today it is to begin construction on a turn key biomass (Wood Waste) to Power/Algae Energy plant producing 26.8 megawatt (24 net). The plant will consist of four 6.7 megawatt (6.0 net)

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Qatar Airways are trying to develop a biofuel that will enable them to keep on flying and become carbon neutral.The project will be a joint affair between Qatar Airways, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Qatar Petroleum. The trio has established the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform which will focus on devoloping economically viable and sustainable biofuel production

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Climate change mitigation-related stories were among the top ten most read science stories from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2009.Los Alamos National Laboratory team-up with Solix Biofuels Inc. to use the laboratory’s sound wave technology in optimizing production of algae-based fuel ranked as the seventh leading story for 2009.Acoustic focusing – the use of sound

You are at: Oilgae Blog.The AgCenter announced in mid-December that it had received "conditional approval" from the state Board of Regents to establish the LSU AgCenter Biofuels Research Center, and it now has "one year to get the institute up and running," said John Russin, associate vice chancellor of the LSU AgCenter.Timber processing leaves behind tons of branches, bark and debris -- biomass

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Meghan Starbuck, an assistant professor of economics at New Mexico State University, is working on a way to turn microalgae, and millions of their tiny, slimy friends, into a successful fuel industry for the state."Algal biofuel can be refined into a variety of fuels, including gasoline. I would run my car on algal-based gasoline, if I could get my hands on a couple of

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Growdiesel Climate Care Council announces the International Workshop on Algae Biofuel on the 12th & 13th of April 2010 in India.  The workshop is focused on next generation of Biofuels using Algae as a main feedstock. The workshop offers an excellent opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs, Biofuel companies, renewable fuel experts, their associates and academia to share

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Press Release:Proposed Algae Production Certification Program 3 day intensive training courseTo all Algae Producers, Researchers, Equipment Companies and Economists:The National Algae Association has written the first algae production certification program for the algae industry. Starting in the first quarter of 2010, the NAA will be offering an intensive - 3 day course

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Press Release:To all Algae Producers, Researchers, Investment Companies and Team Leaders:Due to the continuing volatility in oil prices, the lack of jobs in the US and the funds already dedicated to research, commercializing the algae industry is now on the fast track. The NAA has challenged the industry to build the first 100 acres to prove out costs and economies of

You are at: Oilgae Blog.The article is found interesting as it deals with the negative aspects of biofuels from microalgae. The energy balance which is an essential factor influencing sustainability of biomass production is discussed. It can be determined that at first glance, microalgae appear to be an attractive source of biomass.A more detailed consideration of energy requirements, however,

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Money from the state tech fund is also going to two South Texas businesses. Houston-based ScanTech Sciences, which is developing a food sterilization process through electronic pasteurization, was awarded $2 million. Another $1 million is going to Brownsville-based Photon8 Inc., which is working on producing bio-fuel from algae. The grants are to help with the development

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Endicott Biofuels, LLC, a Houston-based, next-generation biodiesel producer, and TransAlgae, Ltd., an algal biotechnology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of algae as a potential transportation fuel and renewable chemical feedstock source. TransAlgae’s mission is to develop

You are at: Oilgae Blog.Fort Collins, Colo.-based Solix Biofuels is producing a steady stream of algae-based biofuel from its six-month old demonstration facility, CEO Doug Henston told the Cleantech Group.Solix, which developed a process using photo-bioreactors to make algae-based biofuel and chemicals, is sending the biofuel to potential partners for testing, Henston said.Solix’s Web site says