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Coal    Shenhua CTL output aimed to reach 3 million tons by 2015   Sasol looks forward to China coal project review     China to restrict development of coal chemical projects in coal scarce regions   Natural Gas    Escravos gas project to begin phase three     Iran and Venezuela review methanol joint venture plans     Escravos gas project to begin phase three     Iran and Venezuela review methanol joint venture plans     Marjan methanol plant bid deadline is extended       Bio-based      Genomatica delivers pilot-scale validation for green BDO     ADM adds isosorbide to its industrial chemical product line     NEC develops advanced bioplastics from biomass     Cardia Bioplastics and SULO collaborate to offer household food waste recycling solutions     Gevo goes public to fund ethanol purchases      Renewable Fuel      Shell and Cosan sign JV     Petrobras and KL Energy to develop technology to produce cellulosic ethanol   Range Fuels produces cellulosic methanol       Renewable Energy    World’s largest solar cell manufacturing plant underway     New Jersey calls for 1100 MW of offshore wind energy     New waste to energy plant goes online in UK       Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Sinopec to build coal-based MTO project in China Linc Energy seeks a JV partner for its UCG/GTL project   Pucheng to build a DMTO plant in China   Natural Gas    Dow and Saudi Aramco revive plans   Sipchem starts-up VAM plant   Iran seeks cooperation in petrochemicals   Mitsubishi Gas Chemical begins methanol complex in Venezuela       Bio-based      Panasonic and Teijin co-develop PLA molding compound with 80% biomass Ratio   FKuR launches heat resistant biopolymers in North America   New rail spur in Seymour, Indiana extends freight access for Cereplast   Gevo to acquire Agri-Energy ethanol production facility to produce isobutanol     Renewable Fuel      Iowa lab becomes the first-ever BQ-9000 site   Procter and Gamble announces use of sugarcane based plastic   Potential Sewage-powered Volkswagen Beetle         Renewable Energy    Centrotherm photovoltaics AG designs polysilicon production facility in Taiwan   Solon SE partners with 35 degrees, Ltd to build UK’s first solar power plant   Ford to build 500 KW solar array at Michigan plant     Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Coal-based methanol projects China fear oversupply excess imports        JSPL anticipates MoU with Orissa government for CTL project        Solid Energy begin UCG project New Zealand       Natural Gas    Total and UOP begin MTP pilot plant        China’s natural gas industry to benefit from gas price reform        China JV to produce ammonia in Argentina            Bio-based      Bioamber and DuPont announce licensing agreement on derivatives of bio-based succinic acid        Petrobras and BIOeCON sign joint development agreement        Synbra Group in the Netherlands develops expanded PLA Beads        Trevira to manufacture IngeoTM fibers        Purac joins ‘feedstocks from waste’ consortium       Renewable Fuel      Inbicon biomass refinery producing cellulosic ethanol without problems        ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. advance algae biofuels program with new greenhouse        Argentina to double biodiesel blend requirement        Renewable Energy    German solar-power subsidy reductions passed by upper house of Parliament        Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego        Phoenix Solar connects first part of 18 MW PV Project   Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    CNOOC gets approval for Arckaringa project   China Coal Energy cancels coal-to-chemical project   Ban on Queensland UCG projects     Natural Gas    Methanol plants delayed in Iran     Gas shortage stalls diversification     Sojitz seeking to secure more methanol supply sources         Bio-based      Braskem obtains approval to operate the green ethylene unit     PTT, Mitsubishi Chemical to study feasibility of a new bioplastic plant     India starts its first manufacturing unit for biodegradable sheets & bags     Purac starts project to produce lactic acid from papermaking waste streams       Renewable Fuel      Süd-Chemie to build Germany´s largest plant production of biofuels from straw   Green Plains Renewable Energy and BioProcess Algae to break ground on phase II of algae project     Piedmont Biofuels and Novozymes to unveil new technology for first enzymatic biodiesel pilot plant in U.S.         Renewable Energy    MBM Holdings to build polysilicon plant   DOE backs Hawaiian wind power project   Enel Green Power, Sharp, and STMicroelectronics start work on thin film factory     Yingli and Innovalight sign collaboration agreement for technology and collaborative production     Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Government hopes Sasol and Shenhua CTL project begin this year     China advances coal-to-olefin projects       China Huadian plans energy projects in Xinjiang     Natural Gas    Shell seeks trials for optimized GTL vehicles    Salalah begins methanol production       Petrobras to build gas-chemical complex in Brazil            Bio-based      DSM and Roquette to begin bio-based succinic acid joint venture       Ford adds soy foam seat cushions to expand use of eco-friendly materials       Clariant launches new color additives for compostable bioplastics       Panasonic and Teijin co-develop PLA molding compound       Bunge to expand use of Cereplast resins in Brazil         Renewable Fuel      Poet acquires 90-MGY ethanol plant       Mission achieves first commercial scale jatropha crush       ZeaChem confirms ethanol biorefining process technology           Renewable Energy    Sharp to supply thin-film modules for 73-MW project         Pricing Analysis      Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego       Phoenix Solar connects first part of 18MW PV Project       Cost Indifference Analysis

AFS highlights from FlexPo 2010 in Beijing, China   Coal    China’s NDRC encourages domestic technology for coal-to-gas projects Solid Energy plans coal gasification plant in New Zealand   China develops its first CCS project     Shenhua Baotou completes construction of coal-to-olefin project     Natural Gas      Gazprom, Sibur, and Dow renew plans for a joint petrochemical complex     Mitsui interested in several projects with Gazprom     Methanex interested in expanding in China          Bio-based      Cereplast introduces 11 new grades and expects to sell 16 million Lbs in 2010   BPI certifies a series of starch-blend compounds from Teknor Apex     Plantic awarded grant to boost production efficiency     Lignol joins NSERC strategic biomaterials and chemicals research network     Renewable Fuel      Ineos Bio awarded grant for Europe’s first advanced bioethanol waste plant          NRC drives strategy to commercialize biofuel from algae     ZeaChem breaks ground on a cellulosic ethanol biorefinery         Renewable Energy        Total takes equity interest in AE Polysilicon     TSMC and Stion sign technology and supply agreement     Sanyo to Expand Solar Production Capacity                  Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Sasol and Tata anticipate coal-to-liquid plant to be operational by 2018     Sasol to decide on Indonesian coal liquefaction project by end of year       Yanchang Petroleum and China Coal Energy cooperate over coal-based petrochemicals complex       Natural Gas      China’s increase of gas prices may squeeze margins of chemical producers         CNOOC’s methanol project enters trial run         Brunei launches first methanol plant             Bio-based        ast expands business through distribution agreements        U.S. Pacific Nonwovens to be the exclusive agent for Natureworks' Ingeo™ spun-melt applications in Asia          BioSolar begins sales of commercial grade BioBacksheet™          Pactiv launches food service packaging products          Bunge to expand use of Cereplast resins in Brazil       Renewable Fuel      Novozymes, COFCO, and Sinopec sign MOU for cellulosic biofuels in China           Fiberright begins ‘Trashanol’ production in Iowa           Atlantic Energy Research on biobutanol sparks interest over bioethanol                 Renewable Energy      TEP signs 160 MW of renewable PPA’s         Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego            Biomass generates 32% of all energy in Sweden                  Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal          Xinjiang to prioritize development coal-to-gas industry     Dahua begins oxalic acid production with MEG unit     Sinopec ZPC begins construction on MTO project     Total Petrochemicals developing MTO technology with potential expansion in China       Natural Gas      Uzbekistan and Petronas to sign second PSA      Qatar looks to operate with synthetic jet fuel in four years      Taiwan’s CPC to increase methanol and MTBE capacity in Qatar              Bio-based      DuPont announces rapid commercialization of Applied Biosciences business      New technology for production of biodegradable plastic: an inorganic catalyst converting biomass     DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry      FDA approves Mirel® bioplastics grades for food-contact applications      FKuR develops bioplastics for deep freeze packaging             Renewable Fuel        U.S. ethanol producers' profitability curtailed by excess capacity and blend wall      NREL, 3M launch technology partnership      Sunoco ethanol plant to start-up in July         Renewable Energy      Solarfun accelerates capacity expansion plan   LDK Solar raises polysilicon capacity      BP Solar closes Maryland manufacturing site           Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Shenhua Group and Sasol complete feasibility study        Shandong Hengtong merges with Shandong Yangquan for coal-to-chemical plant        Coal-to-gas breakthrough in carbon emission reduction        Ambre Energy plans to produce coal based liquid fuel       Natural Gas        BlueChemical targets stake in CNOOC fertilizers        Kogas to import DME from Middle East        Minas Gerais government criticizes Petrobras’ fertilizer projects            Bio-based      Dupont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expanding Bio-PDO™ Production in Tennessee        Glycos Biotechnologies announces partnership with Malaysian Bio-XCell        Teknor Apex introduces a new blend of thermoplastic starch and biodegradable copolyester        Arkema and Toyobo to start alliance on high temperature bio-based polyamides     Snyder's of Hanover develops compostable packaging for multiple salted snacks        Cereplast provides update on algaebased Plastics        Metabolix, ADM begin Mirel bioplastic production            Renewable Fuel        Ford delivers on 2006 pledge to double flexible-fuel vehicle production in America by end of 2010        Global oil major TOTAL invests in Coskata, Inc.        POET announces plans for 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol in 2022          Renewable Energy      SunPower Launches New 19% Efficient Panel Line        Google Invests USD 38 million in NextEra Wind Projects        Phoenix to build 7.8 MW of PV SWT          Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Russia to build coal liquefaction plant     FAA reauthorization of funding for alternative aviation fuels     Blackham Resources to raise funding for CTL projects     Sasol’s wax project breaks ground   Natural Gas        Methanol adds to the strength of New Zealand’s oil and gas sector   U.S. Airlines and military form alliance on alternative aviation fuels      Novatek launches second methanol production unit        Bio-based      Purac starts construction of lactide plant in Thailand      Cereplast enters distribution agreement with ATSA CHILE SA      Braskem considers second green PE plant      Myriant Technologies receiving funds under DOE Award for succinic acid biorefinery project      Thailand urges bioplastic makers to use world standard labeling      Renewable Fuel        GM Partners with U.S. Department of Energy to develop jatropha-to-biodiesel project in India      Shell and Virent start world’s first biogasoline production plant      Ontario to invest in Woodland Biofuels’ cellulosic ethanol demonstration plant     Renewable Energy      Moser Baer commissions 1 MW thin film system     Reliance commissions 1 MW solar PV power plant     IBC Solar to advise the Chinese government in the expansion of renewable energy sources       Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Dow and Shenhus receive approval for coal based chemical project     Jindal Steel to sign MOU with Orissa government for CTL plant   Yankuang Group seeking profitability from coal chemicals     Coal-based projects drive acetic acid oversupply in China     Chitianhua raising funds for coal-based chemical project       Natural Gas        Modec announces GTL agreement with Petrobras and partners     Petrobras to build two new fertilizer units     PetroSA looks to import gas for GTL project     Bio-based      NatureWorks announces plans to market lactide intermediate     Cereplast enters distribution agreement with ATSA CHILE SA     LATI introduces a wide range of thermoplastic compounds based on PLA   BIOCOR forms new business to buy post-consumer PLA     Cardia Bioplastics and BASF SE sign supply agreement for ECOFLEX®   DNP Green Technology and GreenField Ethanol are partnering to build a biobased succinic acid de-icer plant       Renewable Fuel        Qteros, UMass Amherst announce issuance of U.S. Patent for Production of ethanol from a unique microorganism – the Q Microbe     Imperium Renewables resumes production of biodiesel     Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology to use landfill gas        Renewable Energy      Anwell Technologies starts production of thin film modules     Sharp starts operations at new thin film plant     BP Solar closes Maryland manufacturing site     Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Sasol awaits state support for Mafutha CTL   Shenhua and Sasol apply for CTL project approval      Sasol estimates its CTL plant in Indonesia to begin operations in 2017   PetroChina enters strategic cooperation with China Coal Energy        Natural Gas        Technip prepares feasibility study on Uzbekistan GTL plant   Methanex furthers involvement in gas exploration to secure feedstock   Escravos GTL plant cost increases again   Bio-based      IBM and Stanford University develop organic catalysts for improved environmental footprint       Mirel bioplastics plant opens in Iowa       NatureWorks announces plans to recycle PLA and sell lactic acid       Cereplast begins bioplastics production in Indiana     Arkema to lead research on bio-based acrylics       BioSolar plans to expand the line of BioBacksheets for photovoltaic modules     Renewable Fuel        U.S. Senate approves biodiesel tax credit reinstatement       U.S. Government awards DuPont with technology investment agreement for algae-to-bio-butanol research       Verenium and BP extend Galaxy joint development program       Albemarle to participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium          Renewable Energy      China Gogreen begins construction on 100 MW thin film plant       Kyocera plans 1 GW production capacity by 2013       Kyocera to manufacture solar modules in the United States         Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Sasol awaits state support for Mafutha CTL   Shenhua and Sasol apply for CTL project approval     Sasol estimates its CTL plant in Indonesia to begin operations in 2017   PetroChina enters strategic cooperation with China Coal Energy     Natural Gas      Technip prepares feasibility study on Uzbekistan GTL plant     Methanex furthers involvement in gas exploration to secure feedstock     Escravos GTL plant cost increases again     Bio-based      IBM and Stanford University develop organic catalysts for improved environmental footprint     Mirel bioplastics plant opens in Iowa     NatureWorks announces plans to recycle PLA and sell lactic acid     Cereplast begins bioplastics production in Indiana   Arkema to lead research on bio-based acrylics     BioSolar plans to expand the line of BioBacksheets for photovoltaic modules     Renewable Fuel      U.S. Senate approves biodiesel tax credit reinstatement     U.S. Government awards DuPont with technology investment agreement for algae-to-bio-butanol research     Verenium and BP extend Galaxy joint development program     Albemarle to participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium         Renewable Energy      China Gogreen begins construction on 100 MW thin film plant     Kyocera plans 1 GW production capacity by 2013     Kyocera to manufacture solar modules in the United States   Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

Coal    Sinopec signs MOU with Henan to develop coal-to-methanol-to olefin business     China’s MIIT releases stimulus plan     China’s glycol shortage to drive investment in coal-to glycols   Shell and Dow aim to increase investment in China     Natural Gas      Oman builds its petrochemical sector     Gulf Petrochemicals plans new ammonia/urea unit     Russia promotes GTL for associated gas utilization     Bio-based      DNP Green Technology acquires controlling stakes in Sinoven Biopolymers     OPXBIO closer to commercializing renewable bioacrylics     PMC Biogenix opens a new center renewable chemistry     Interplastic develops new ECO resins     Stanelco rebrands its biopolymers   KFC selects Cardia Bioplastics' compostable bags     Renewable Fuel      U.S. President announces steps to boost biofuels     Shell to join Brazil’s Cosan in ethanol joint venture     Valero Renewables completes purchase of Jefferson ethanol plant     National Biodiesel Board welcomes RFS2 rule     Renewable Energy      Calisolar acquires Ontario-based 6N Silicon     SunPower to acquire SunRay Renewable Energy     An update on solar subsidies in Germany      Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

 

Coal    Sasol/Tata plan for coal-to-liquids JV      Heshun Chemical launches urea project      CNPC hopes to pump SNG through pipeline network to supply China      China’s CBM production capacity increases      North Dakota coal to- fuel plant waiting for energy policy      Natural Gas      Qatar interested in olefins plant in China   Qatar/Shell Pearl GTL plant to begin operations in early 2011      Uzbekistan plans expansion of Shurtan gas-chemical complex and second gas chemical complex      Bio-based      Bioamber commissions its bio-based succinic acid plant      DSM invests in green chemistry company Segetis, Inc.      Germany based FKuR opens US office      DuPont’s Sorona® selected for Toyota's new SAI®      NatureWorks introduces high heat injection molding Ingeo™ bioresin      Stanelco launches bioplastics with improved heat resistance      Italian firm WIP commercializes diapers based on bioplastics      Renewable Fuel      DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol facility inaugurated      Potential ethanol pipeline in the US being studied      Greenergy Brazil launched to source and sell Brazilian bioethanol      Rentech and ClearFuels integrated biorefinery project awarded USD 23 million by U.S. DOE      Renewable Energy      Germany aims to delay solar incentive cuts      U.S. Department of Energy to invest up to USD 12 million to support early stage solar technologies      Dow Chemical spending USD 8 million on new extrusion line for solar films      DuPont investing USD 175 million in Ohio film line for solar applications      Pricing Analysis      Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	Arrow Energy and ONGC sign coal-bed methane MOU
	Carbon Energy commercializes UCG technology
	Consol Energy plans for coal-to-methanol/urea project
	India¡¦s inter- ministerial group finalizes recommendations for coal-to liquids
	Plans progress in Ohio coal-to-liquid plant
	Arrow Energy and Ephindo to jointly develop CBM
	Natural Gas
	Foster Wheeler awarded EPCM contract for chemical facility in Thailand
	National Gas to delay work on projects
	StatoilHydro to sell surplus uncontracted gas to liquid markets
	Xtract Energy announces drilling campaign for future GTL development
	Bio-based
	Cosun, Avantium team up to create bioplastics from waste
	JCI using canola in automotives
	Dow India and Royal Castor Products Ltd. join hands for research and innovation in Gujarat
	Dow and Süd-Chemie researching alternative routes to produce chemicals
	Lexus hybrid uses bioplastics
	NatureWorks LLC introduces new injection molding grade of resin: IngeoTM 3251D
	Rockwell gains compostable certification for Biopeel line
	Rohm and Haas steps up sustainability efforts for packaging lamination
	Toyota to increase bioplastics use in 2009
	U.S. Corn-Based products gain momentum in Taiwan
	Vital Products, Inc. commences production of Bio-Based packaging
	Renewable Fuel
	Protéus announces collaboration with Syngenta in next generation biofuels
	Verenium announces first commercial cellulosic ethanol project
	Government of Canada to invest in cellulosic biofuels
	US to promote advanced biofuels with USD 1 billion in funding
	New US Energy Chief to boost domestic oil and gas
	Renewable Energy
	Sanyo and Nippon Oil establish thin-JV
	SunEdison acquires Business Institute Solar Strategy (BISS) GmbH
	Petersen-Dean, Inc. acquires OCR & Roofing
	Toshiba to enter PV systems business
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	PetroSA abandons plans to build coal-to-liquid plant
	Lu'an Group begins production at coal-to-liquid plant
	Reliance receives U.S. grant for coal-to-liquid project
	SES begins commercial operations at coal gasification plant in China
	SMIRSC and CCTI agree to build a coal-to-liquid plant
	Shenhua Group produces fuel from coal liquefaction plant
	Natural gas
	Ghana to invest in gas-fired power and petrochemical plant
	India's sole methanol producer to lower operating rates
	GPIC to build fertilizer complex in Bahrain
	Japanese JV to ship its first DME output from its trial plant
	Linc extends MOU with BP
	Mitsubishi Rayon intends to build MMA plant in Middle East
	Sinopec begins construction of vinyl acetate project
	Bio-based
	Bioamber and Basic Solutions announce next generation Bio-based runway de-icers
	De-icing products from renewable resources
	Braskem Board of Directors approve green polyethylene project
	GS Caltex and Korean Research Institute produce glycerol carbonate & 3-hydroxypropionic acid from glycerin
	Cereplast signs distribution agreement with A. Schulman
	Renewable Fuel
	ZeaChem raises USD 34 million to build "Third Generation" cellulosic ethanol biorefinery
	HydroGenetics completes acquisition of Buffalo Biodiesel
	Air New Zealand test flight proves viability of jatropha biofuel
	Renewable Energy
	Sovello AG signs long-term sales partnerships
	Solar-cell maker halts construction plans for new plant in Hillsboro
	IFC invests in Chinese thin film start up
	Pricing Analysis

	Coal
	Air Force rejects proposals to build coal-to-liquid plant
	Spitfire Oil produces coalto- liquids
	Yankuang Group invests in coal-to-oil project
	JSPL to establish coal gasification plant in India
	Vinacomin to begin coal gasification project
	Natural gas
	Chemanol expansion in final stage
	Sipchem acetyls complex expected to come on-stream in mid-2009
	Energix Research successfully produces gas to liquids
	Ghana government finalizes gas processing plant arrangements
	Qatar Airways aims to be first to use GTL for fuel
	Bio-based
	Japan's Kaneka to commercialize 100% plant-derived biopolymer
	PURAC and Akzo Nobel develop additive technology for PLA
	NatureWorks LLC secures resin distribution with Quimicoplasticos and QP Inc in Colombia
	LCA confirms advantages of IngeoTM clamshells over rPET
	Cargill introduces C iCoatTM biopolymers to the market
	Roquette signs licensing agreement with Rice University for succinic acid
	Roquette - first pilot production of isosorbide diesters POLYSORB ID®
	Vital Products, Inc. marches forward in bio-based packaging
	Cereplast receives Society of Plastics Engineers' 2009 Environmental Award
	Renewable Fuel
	ADM says 21% of U.S. ethanol capacity idle
	U.S. agriculture secretary in talks to raise ethanol blend
	Obama administration calls for aggressive biomass spending
	Renewable Energy
	Sanyo and Nippon Oil establish thin-film JV
	SunEdison acquires Business Institute Solar Strategy (BISS) GmbH
	Petersen-Dean, Inc. acquires OCR Solar & Roofing
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	Queensland government announces new policy for UCG
	Yankuang implements construction of DMF project
	Central Petroleum identifies potential coal reserves for development
	15 sites in 9 counties proposed for coal gasification research facility
	West Virginia and China collaborate on CTL R&D
	Natural Gas
	LyondellBasell and Lurgi confirm development of MTP plant
	Petrotrin's gas-to-liquids plant facing start-up delays
	Shell and Bahrain seek to increase gas imports
	Bio-based
	Genencor joins forces with Goodyear for biobased Isoprene
	Sealed Air's Cryovac® NatureTRAYTMPackage receives biodegradable
	Bioplastics in Thailand needs funding and legislation
	Sweden's Xylophane raises USD 4 million for biopolymer factory
	Dow to showcase Innovative Polyurethane Systems Products at UTECH Europe 2009
	Renewable Fuel
	Toyota and other Japanese firms partner for bioethanol research
	Praj announces break-through in cellulosic ethanol at pilot scale
	US cellulosic ethanol capacity - Current and Planned
	Renewable Energy
	US Senate Committee evaluates renewable electricity standard
	Kyocera breaks ground on new PV module plant
	Centrotherm to construct 50 MW thin film manufacturing plant
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	Coal blocks awarded to Tata-Sasol JV and JSPL for CTL
	ZA Pulawy completes coal gasification feasibility study
	CTL plants based on Synfuel China's technology to begin operations in 2009
	Oil India cancels plan to build CTL plant
	Coal gasification-to-urea plant being built in Australia
	Natural Gas
	Japan to build mega fuel plant in Australia
	Chevron delays major projects in Nigeria
	GeoPark tests Yagan-1 gas in Chile
	CNOOC builds DCC project in Hainan province
	Bio-based
	NatureWorks achieves breakthrough in bioplastics manufacturing process
	Natureworks says bioplastic can be sorted out of recycling streams
	Plantic reports £4 million (USD 5.2 million) loss for 2008
	Billerud acquires Tenova Bioplastics AB
	JER announces development of EcoGTM Hi Impact biocomposite compounds for injection molding applications
	Vertec BioSolvents, Inc. introduces the ELSOL TM product line
	Renewable Fuel
	Genencor launches Accellerase 1500 to accelerate scale-up of cellulosic ethanol
	Honda to build new R&D facility to work toward establishment of bio-ethanol production technology
	Indian refiners drop plans to invest in Brazil ethanol plants
	Neste Oil's NExBTL renewable diesel plant in Singapore on-track
	Petrobras Biocombustivel to invest USD 2.4 billion in biodiesel and ethanol production
	Renewable Energy
	Wacker plans $1 billion polysilicon plant
	T-Solar begins thin film production
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	American Indian tribe gets initial approval to build CTL plant
	China to build more coal-to-liquid projects
	NDRC likely to approve Yankuang CTL project
	Yankuang Group unit to build methanol-ammonia project
	Yulin expected to commission coal-to-methanol project in 2011
	Xinjiang interested in developing downstream CBM market
	Sasol delays projects due to market concerns
	Natural gas
	Salalah awards contract to Honeywell
	New natural gas discovery in Tierra del Fuego
	Khanty-Mansiysk plans gas chemical complex
	Bio-based
	NatureWorks to assess second Ingeo¿ manufacturing location
	NatureWorks lays off workers due to slowing sales growth
	Arkema & HTE successful in glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion project
	Huntsman launches new bio-based glycerin carbonate product
	DSM and ROQUETTE to commercialize bio-based succinic acid by end of 2009
	Metabolix announces Bioverse as first aquatic market customer for Mirel bioplastics
	AkzoNobel, PURAC develops additives for processing PLA on standard processing equipment
	Cereplast to supply bioplastics to Absorbent Specialty Products
	Renewable Fuel
	Shell to move away from wind, solar, and hydro power in favor of biofuels
	Shell and Codexis deepen collaboration to speed arrival of next generation biofuel
	Enerkem announces plans to enter the United States with next generation biofuels
	U.S. biodiesel makers say EU fees will kill exports
	Renewable Energy
	National Semiconductor acquires Act Solar
	Total plans increased investment in solar energy
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	CNOOC and Datong Coal propose SNG project
	China Coal to suspend project in Heilongjiang
	Perdaman launches coalto- urea project in Australia
	Towngas to build methanol-to-DME plant in China
	Yitai Group¿s CTL plant succeeds in trial run
	Guanghui Industry to raise money for coal-based methanol and DME project
	Natural Gas
	First methanol plant in Brunei
	Iran to build two methanol plants
	Medco Energi stops methanol operations
	Methanex interested in projects in Vietnam and methanol market in China
	Repsol interested in petrochemical investments in Argentina
	Bio-based
	Stanelco considers growth options as it cuts losses
	Biodegradable bag based on BASF's ECOFLEXTM
	A fully compostable net bag using FKuR's Bio-FlexTM
	ZYTELTM debuts in automotive applications
	BioSolar's BioBacksheet - a cost effective alternative to TedlarTM!
	Renewable Fuel
	Gulf Ethanol evolves to Gulf Alternative Energy Corporation
	AE Biofuels announces strategic agreement with Merrick & Co.
	Northeast Biofuels obtains bankruptcy court approval for conducting a sale of strategically located ethanol plant
	Novozymes breaks ground for new production facility in Nebraska
	Renewable Energy
	Ascent Solar opens thin film manufacturing plant
	Showa Shell may buy Hitachi plant for solar project
	REC halts production at new polysilicon plant
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	Shell to postpone CTL project with Shenhua Group
	Sasol and Tata Group evaluate CTL plant in India
	JMAG's MTG project to begin
	ZA Pulawy considers participation in Bogdanka's IPO for coal gasification project
	Natural Gas
	Japan firms begin trial run on GTL plant
	Petronas signs agreement to build GTL plant
	Bio-based
	Northern Technologies awarded contract from State of Minnesota for Natur-Tec® compostable plastic bags
	Scratch-resistant varnish from renewable sugars and vegetable oils
	Cereplast to supply bioplastics to Warner Tool Manufacturing
	Cortec® Corporation's VpCI® Eco-Corr Film® for protection of parts and equipment
	Renewable Fuel
	Advanced biofuel companies ask congress to provide comprehensive biofuels policy and stimulate investment in advanced biofuels
	Algae-to-Fuel research enjoys resurgence at NREL
	AE Biofuels announces strategic agreement with Merrick & Co.
	Renewable Energy
	Advanced Solar Photonics to manufacture mono-crystalline solar modules
	P2 Solar receives government approval for 25 MW solar power station
	1.6 MW thin film solar project under construction in Czech Republic

	Coal
	Linc Energy finalizes UCG deal in Vietnam
	CNOOC group interested in coal gasification
	Cougar and Ignite seek UCG joint venture in Australia
	China DME sector hurt by low oil prices
	Natural Gas
	Sinopec Sichuan Vinyl Works and Linde to build gas plant in Chongqing
	Azerbaijani-Turkish Holding to build petrochemical enterprise in Iran
	Methanex's Magallanes production down 16.2% in Q1 2009
	China increasing offshore gas development
	Bio-based
	High barrier NatureFlexTM film for herbs and spice packaging
	Clear biodegradable plastics - EcoPureTM G2
	MANN+HUMMEL rewarded for innovative bio-polyamide based air filter system
	Braskem initiates work on world's first sugarcane-based plastic project
	Linde Group develops sustainable hydrogen production process
	Renewable Fuel
	Total invests in advanced biofuels company Gevo
	KL Energy Corporation announces expansion into Brazil
	Biodiesel plants in Spain running at 9% capacity
	Renewable Energy
	BP Solar signs module supply agreement with EWS GmbH
	Soleos and Suntech expand partnership
	Pricing Analysis
	Cost Indifference Analysis

	Coal
	China halts approval of new CTL projects in near future
	Yidong Coal begins construction on coal-to methanol plant
	Three firms join for CTL project in China
	Shanxi Antai expands coal-based chemicals business
	Natural gas
	Mitsubishi to invest in methanol and plastics business
	Medco Energi closes Banyu methanol project
	Methanex considers reopening Alberta plant and optimistic about other gas prospects
	Bio-based
	Coca-Cola Company introduces bioplastic bottle
	Mitsubishi Chemicals to build bio-based polycarbonate plant
	DNP Green Technology announces scientific partnership with NRC Biotechnology Research Institute
	Entropy Solutions announces eco friendly alternative to dry ice
	European centre for bio-based production kicks off
	Mirel TM bioplastic resins receives Vinçotte Certification for biodegradability in industrial and home compost
	Renewable Fuel
	Evonik continues to develop alcoholate business in the biodiesel market
	Novozymes Expands R&D site in California
	REG signs agreement with three biodiesel plants to consolidate
	Renewable Energy
	Suntech Power starts search for U.S. manufacturing location
	Yingli Green Energy enters into exclusive supplier agreement with AES Solar
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	Coal
	Donghua Energy begins construction of methanol project
	Gazprom to supply coal gasification technology to Vietnam
	Jiemei Fengyou begins fertilizer project in China
	Shandong Luxi to invest in five chemical projects
	Sichuan Chemical begins construction of methanol project
	Yankuang Cathay begins construction of acetic acid project
	Yankuang Group begins construction of methanolammonia complex
	Natural gas
	HCIL to invest in gas expansion projects
	MEO Australia's methanol project receives government approval
	Ghanaian government seeks investment for gas project business
	Bio-based
	DuPont commercializes expanded portfolio of renewably sourced polymers
	Georgia-Pacific awards major contract to Cereplast to supply bio-based resins
	New cellulose film production line at Innovia Films' Wigton site
	Novamont makes Terni plant hub for integrated biopolymer production
	Renewable Fuel
	Buffalo Biodiesel signs 4th contract with major biodiesel manufacturer
	Energy giant Valero invests in Qteros for cellulosic ethanol
	Renewable Energy
	Oerlikon in talks over solar technology supply deal
	Renewable Energy Holdings to buy Sicilian solar energy assets
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	Coal
	Shenhua to invest USD 59 billion in coal conversion
	Tianji Coal begins methanol production
	Lutianhua to build coalbased petrochemical plant
	Mitsubishi plans to build coal-based petrochemical factory
	PetroChina launches CBM development plan
	Natural Gas
	Uzbekistan looks to GTL plant to reduce oil dependency and gas flaring
	Azerbaijan plans to produce methanol
	SABIC and Sipchem sign agreement for new projects
	Bio-based
	Brazilian company wins award by using Cereplast¿s bio-based resins
	Italy's Novamont strikes bioplastic carrier bag deal
	Dow Performance Fluids Business introduces DOW TM SYMBIO Base Fluid & DOW TM SYMBIO Bio-Hydraulic Fluid
	Genomatica produces BDO from natural sugars
	KLM uses Natureworks polymer for biodegradable hot drinks cup
	First commercial use of renewablesourced Merquinsa´s Pearlthane® ECO in ski goggles
	LyondellBasell to start Bio-ETBE unit at Channelview in 2009
	Renewable Fuel
	Great Plains Oil & Exploration and Agragen form camelina partnership
	China introduces new policies to boost bio-industry
	Shell & Iogen sell cellulosic ethanol blend in Canada
	Renewable Energy
	Malibu opens thin film manufacturing plant
	Schott Solar streamlines North American production
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	Coal
	Shenhua Energy may acquire coal-to-oil project from parent Shenhua Group
	Shenhua Ningxia and Sasol's coal-to-liquid project to begin in 2010
	Petramina to construct a DME plant in Indonesia
	Huaneng Group begins construction of coal projects
	Coal-based PP project makes progress
	Natural Gas
	Qatar and Shell in talks for projects abroad
	Methanex purchases rights to future gas production in Chile
	Petrobras defines partnership models for Comprej
	Bio-based
	BioEnergy International, LLC announces formation of Myriant Technologies, LLC
	Cereplast unveils breakthrough biobased foamable resin
	Biograde is now Cardia Bioplastics
	Metabolix and Telles in the news
	Teijin boosts water resistance of its bioplastic product - BIOFRONTTM
	World's first PLA production foam extrusion die developed
	Renewable Fuel
	Verenium and Add Food Service announce partnership for Fuelzyme® and VeretaseTM enzymes
	Boeing and industry study shows biofuels perform effectively as jet fuel
	TRI successfully launches operation of its new thermochemical biorefinery demonstration unit
	Renewable Energy
	BP Solar and SolarEdge partner to develop power harvesting system
	Akeena to introduce AC solar panels
	Solar modules on new Toyota Prius
	Yingli Green Energy to develop next generation high efficiency solar cells
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	Coal
	Shenhua Group plans seven CTL conversion centers
	Energy companies seek coal cooperation in China
	Blackham signs MOU with Esperance Port for CTL exports
	China's coal-based olefins capacity to reach 1.7 million tons by 2010
	Natural gas
	Gazprom and Novatek in talks for joint LNG project in Siberia
	Golar and Thai PTTEP agree to develop gas project
	Magellan Petroleum explores methanol plant in Australia
	Bio-based
	Myriant Technologies, LLC announces commercial milestone for its renewable succinic acid
	BioSolar reports successful pilot run of new BioBacksheet-A for thin-film solar cells
	NatureWorks seeks growth in Latin America
	PLA maker Natureworks sees sales growth and reiterates need for new plant site
	Toyota Prius hybrid chooses to feature Ingeo¿ fiber
	AQUAMANTRA introduces the world's first 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable bottle
	Scion works to replace EPS with bioplastics
	DSM introduces EcoPaXX
	Renewable Fuel
	Exxon and Synthetic Genomics to develop next generation biofuels from algae
	Enerkem announces world-class advanced energy research center in Canada
	Automakers concerned about more ethanol in US gasoline
	Renewable Energy
	First Solar to construct thin film manufacturing plant for EDF
	Pramac Group starts up thin film production
	Yingli Green Energy expands its footprint in the China market
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	Coal
	Exxaro and Sasol plan coal-to-liquid project
	Nordic Oil and Gas to apply to build underground coal gasification project
	Xinwen Mining begins construction of coal gasification project
	Natural gas
	PetroRabigh awards contract for expansion feasibility and begins polymer exports
	Sibur delays projects
	Insufficient gas supplies pose a challenge for PetroSA
	Bio-based
	Teijin continues restructuring, exits NatureWorks PLA Bioplastic venture
	NatureWorks doubles Ingeo natural plastic supply availability
	NatureWorks' Ingeo bioplastics introduced in Brazil
	NatureWorks/Avantium: Collaboration
	Teijin breakthrough on PLA durability
	Nestle to sponsor research on bioplastics
	Thailand promoting biodegradable bag project
	Renewable Fuel
	DOE picks Verenium-BP cellulosic plant for loan guarantee
	GRFA says World Bank failed to support biofuels projects
	Algae-to-biofuels company secures USD 16.8 million in funding
	Renewable Energy
	Chinese group plans local solar panel hub in the US
	Phoenix Solar to construct PV system in Singapore's Changi airport
	Taiwan Government initiatives to stimulate green energy industry
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	Coal
	Celanese interested in building methanol plant in Vietnam
	China Coal to set up a joint venture for coal-tomethanol project
	Danhua Chemical to develop coal-based MEG project
	Xinjiang Qinghua begins coal-to-gas project in China
	Canadian firm enters agreement with Xinjiang government for coal-tomethanol project
	China Coal to increase investment in Shaanxi
	Samsung invests in Australia's coal-tourea plant
	Natural Gas
	Sipchem and Hanwha enter joint venture for olefin derivatives
	Linc Energy signs engineering agreement with Aker Solutions
	Methanex¿s Magallanes production down and new plant expected to come online this year
	Bio-based
	Braskem invests in renewable propylene
	Bioplastics producer Cereplast wins new funding
	Smith Optics and Arkema present the new "Evolve" sunglasses using Rilsan® Clear Rnew
	Hexion Specialty Chemicals partners with Tekle Technical Services to develop "green" building products
	Bio-based Products Coalition welcomes publication of 'USDA Certified Biobased Product' voluntary labeling rule
	Renewable Fuel
	DOE awards USD 377 Million in funding for 46 energy frontier research centers
	Carbonics acquires rights to algae bioreactor technologies
	Plankton Power and RTDC announce proposed algae-to-biofuels pilot facility on Cape Cod
	Renewable Energy
	Astronergy and Solco begin marketing thin film modules
	World Bank approves USD 130 million for solar systems in Bangladesh
	Suntech to build 100 MW PV power station in Lianyungang
	Bayer to receive grant for wind turbine development
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	Coal
	GE Energy licenses its coal gasification technology to China
	POSCO and SK Energy to invest coal-to-gas
	Datang forms a and chemical JV
	Shuangyashan Longmei begins methanol project
	Natural Gas
	Mitsubishi Rayon and SABIC enter JV for MMA plant in Saudi Arabia
	Sibur begins construction on Russian polyolefins plant
	Bio-based
	Braskem inaugurates two plants in Bahia
	Novomer secures USD 14 million in series B financing
	BioSolar files patent for BioBacksheet TM- A for thin film PV solar modules
	New green chemicals from Daimer Industries®
	Latvia's new legislative approach on bioplastics
	Renewable Fuel
	BP and Martek Biosciences enter a joint development agreement to deliver advanced biodiesels
	Airlines sign unique ongoing supply agreement with Rentech and ASIG
	Algal Biomass Organization comments on U.S. DOE's algal biofuels technology roadmap
	Renewable Energy
	Meridian Energy purchases Cleantech America
	Acro Energy signs LOI to acquire Energy Efficiency Solar
	A-Power Energy to acquire thin-film start up
	Shell exits solar venture with Saint- Gobain to continue focus on biofuel
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	Coal
	Shenhua to invest USD 4.4 billion to double output
	Datang Group begins construction on China's largest coalto- gas project
	CNOOC Blue Chemical to invest in fertilizer capacity expansion
	Hualu Hengsheng to expand coal-based acetic acid business
	Huaneng Ningxia approved for coal-to-olefin project
	Natural gas
	Indonesia gas producers enter domestic gas supply deals
	GDF Suez enters Australia's natural gas industry
	Methanex looks to wind farm to save natural gas
	Bio-based
	Plasma-coated PLA could challenge PET
	PolyOne distribution expands offerings to include Arkema's Pebax® and Rilsan® resins
	Cereplast granted patent for breakthrough Hybrid ResinsTM
	Fully biodegradable Ecoflex used in diapers
	Teijin develops world's first bioplastic eyeglass frames
	Bioplastics added to RTP Company's specialty compound product families
	Dow introduces enhanced RV winterization fluid
	Renewable Fuel
	FuturaGene to develop enhanced poplar for the Chinese biofuel and biopower markets
	Enerkem announces construction of Advanced Energy Research facility
	Renewable Energy
	Tata Group invests in Swiss CIGS startup
	MEMC ceases Ingot/Wafer production in Texas and Missouri
	UMC sets up subsidiary to invest in solar
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	Coal
	Eastman coal gasification plant delayed until 2014
	Yuanxing and China Coal Energy cooperate to build coal-based methanol project
	ENN Group's DME plant comes on-stream
	Shenhua and Shell cooperate for clean coal technology
	Wison Nanjing begins phase II project in China
	Mitsubishi Chemical devises a way to produce resin material from coal
	Natural gas
	JOGMEC and Irkutsk Oil Company plan to build GTL plant
	Shell plans to increase wax production at Bintulu GTL plant
	Bio-based
	BASF and CSM announce joint production development of bio-based succinic acid
	Cereplast announces nationwide expansion into the Brazilian market
	Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and PTT Consider Business Development of Biobased PBS
	All Nippon Airways to use natural plastic cups
	Renewable Fuel
	Chemrec awarded one of Europe's largest government grants for biofuels plant
	BioFuelBox deploys world's first waste-FOG-to-fuel plant
	Renewable Energy
	Enbridge to acquire Ontario solar from First Solar
	SolarWorld to expand module capacity to 350 MW in Oregon
	Sempra Gen aims to build, sell 500 of solar power
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	Coal
	China to cease approval of new coal based chemicals projects
	Coal India plans coal-to-liquid project in Orissa
	Shanghai Hualian begins coal-based project
	Pertamina to build coal gasification plant
	Shanxi Huayuan begins construction of CBM-based DME plant
	Natural gas
	Qatar Airways first to fly on natural gas based fuel
	Increased natural gas prices threaten China's methanol and fertilizer industries
	Mitsubishi Gas cancels plans to produce methanol in China
	Bio-based
	Cardia BiohybridTM multilayer films breakthrough for food contact market
	Plaxica secures funding to develop next generation renewable polymers
	DuPont launches first product using Plantic's material
	Johnson & Johnson Brand to use packaging made from Braskem's green PE
	Pebax® Rnew100 - High performance 100% bio-sourced thermoplastic elastomers
	Metabolix awarded USDA Grant to develop bio-based, biodegradable bottles
	Biocomposites based on Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
	Renewable Fuel
	ADM acquires Czech oilseed plant
	Government of Canada invests in Ontario biofuels
	Renewable Energy
	BP Solar announces agreement to manufacture solar modules in Poland
	PG&E signs second major solar deal with NextLight
	Suntech collaborates with AEDB to deliver solar to Pakistan
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	Coal
	Three China provinces announce stimulation programs for petrochemical industry
	SES demonstrates stable operations at Hai Hua on coal gasification
	West Virginia to issue permit for coalto- gasoline plant
	Shenhua to pursue carbon capture research with Virginia University
	Natural gas
	Methanex considers transferring methanol plant to Trinidad and Tobago
	Russian gas deal with China
	Uzbekistan to sign JV agreement with Petronas and Sasol for GTL
	Bio-based
	Cereplast to transform algae into bioplastics
	Metabolix field trials investigate bioplastic-producing crops
	MirelTM bioplastics in innovative hospital waste management system
	Teknor Apex develops polystyrene / bioplastic hybrids for molding applications
	UNH Licenses Green Chemistry Technology to Itaconix LLC
	Renewable Fuel
	Verenium and VPP sign agreement to test C5 cellulosic technology for the production of ethanol
	Coskata unveils semi-commercial feedstock flexible ethanol facility in Madison, PA
	Renewable Energy
	Sanyo starts production at Oregon plant
	MX Group establishes 100MW module manufacturing plant in New Jersey
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	Coal
	China sets M85 methanol gasoline standard for vehicles
	China to begin operations at MTP project
	Dow and Shenhua to cooperate in coalbased chemical project
	Sasol progresses towards alternative aviation fuels
	Natural gas
	GeoPark to invest in Chile Fell block for gas production
	Qatar proceeds with GTL kerosene operations
	Salalah commissions methanol project
	Bio-based
	FORD to develop wheat strawreinforced plastic
	Futerro bioplastics JV puts new PLA production idea to the test
	Myriant and Uhde join for renewable succinic acid plants
	BASF to offer Ecovio® FS for paper coatings and shrink films
	Cargill and Topchim developing biobased products for Brazil
	Coca-Cola reveals details on its PlantBottle program
	Plantic collaborates with Kesko GmbH
	Renewable Fuel
	Shell sells its stake in biofuel firm Choren
	TMO Renewables to launch ethanol technology
	Renewable Energy
	China's Solargiga Energy begins solar pilot project
	Procter and Gamble and SunEdison commence solar PV system
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	Coal
	CNOOC and Altona Energy to develop coal-based plant
	Jiangsu Sopo and DuPont sign final agreements for VAM technology for coalbased chemicals plant
	MEG and carbon fiber projects launch in China
	NuCoal to convert stranded coal into liquid fuel
	Natural gas
	Azerbaijan to produce DME for clean fuel
	JOGMEC sings MOU with Russia's Irkutsk to study gas-to-liquid project in Eastern Siberia
	Towngas to supply gas in Henan, China
	Bio-based
	BioSolar¿s biobased solar panel backsheet qualifies for commercial production
	Gemalto introduces bio-sourced degradable smart cards
	KAIST and LG Chem develop one-step production process for PLA
	PolyOne Corp. is moving ahead with efforts to commercialize its lineup of bioplastic compounds
	TetraPak signs agreement with Braskem for Bio-PE
	Renewable Fuel
	Delft improves bioethanol production from agricultural waste
	Sweet sorghum to ethanol produced in Tennessee
	Ceres and CHOREN cooperate for thermochemical production of biofuels
	Renewable Energy
	Bosch acquires 69% shareholding in Aleo Solar
	China Solar Power purchases ThinSilicon
	Sasol to invest in solar power
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