The Renewable Fuels Association wants former Vice President Al Gore to know that he was right the first time about ethanol and other biofuels. RFA CEO Bob Dinneen has written a letter to Gore challenging the chapter about ethanol in his new book “Our Choice.” Full Release
EPEC Biofuels Names New Board Chairman
November 12, 2009 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)—EPEC Biofuels Holdings, Inc., a biofuels company focused on ethanol production from sweet sorghum feedstock, announced today the appointment of Steven Vanechanos to its Board of Directors. Vanechanos will also assume the position of the Chairman of the Board, replacing former Chairman Philip Herman who will remain on the Board of Directors and continue as …
New Company to Finance Biofuels Initiatives
November 10, 2009 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) DPG Investments, LLC (“DPG”) is proud to announce that it has entered into a joint venture with EPEC Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (“EPEC”) to form a platform finance company which will provide project financing for EPEC and select financing initiatives in the biofuels and renewable energy sectors. Full Release
HERO BX Receives $1.6 Million Grant
November 5, 2009 (Erie, PA – AgNewsWire) – HERO BX, the country’s largest producer of biodiesel, has been awarded a $1,640,250 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. HERO BX is matching the award amount with its own funds for a total of $3,280,500. The money will be used to complete the company’s expansion project – increasing their yearly output …
Lake Erie Biofuels Announces Name Change
September 8, 2009 (Erie, PA) –Today, Erie, PA based Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC, has announced their new name: HERO BX. “HERO BX stands for high-quality biodiesel and that is what we produce everyday using multiple feedstocks,” said HERO BX CEO, Leonard Kosar. “In the future, we will utilize our proprietary blending technology to determine what the most efficient and cost …