Verenium and Marubeni Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Asia
THAILAND - Verenium Corporation, a pioneer in the development of next-generation cellulosic ethanol and high-performance specialty enzymes, and Marubeni Corporation are to open a 3...

G8 Conference to Focus on Biofuels
JAPAN - It has been decided that the biofuel policies of wealthy countries is to be the main topic of Japan's G8 conference.

Biofuel Agreement Between Japan and Brazil
JAPAN - Japan and Brazil made an agreement yesterday to enhance cooperation on biofuels and trade amid a sharp rise in prices of natural resources worldwide.

Japanese Companies Enter into Biofuel Research
TOKYO - Idemitsu Kosan Co. and Mitsubishi Corp. are ready to join in a project to examine the feasibility of mass-producing biofuel made from crops not used for food.

U.S. craze for bioethanol pushes up corn, hurting dairy farms in Japan
JAPAN - This spring, Japan will see its first milk price hike in 30 years. In addition, the dairy industry is reeling under increased feed costs. Blame it all on soaring crude oil ...