Hardy: Port authority ‘close’ to agreement with KiOR
The Lowndes County Port Authority board met Wednesday, holding most of its discussion about a potential land lease to KiOR behind closed doors because terms have not been finalized.
Next generation biofuels still years away
NEW YORK — The first trickle of fuels made from agricultural waste is finally winding its way into the nation’s energy supply, after years of
KiOR optimistic despite third-quarter loss
KiOR on Thursday reported a third quarter net loss of $43.1 million, or 40 cents per share. This is a $4.6 million increase in net loss from the year’s second quarter.
The third quarter ended Sept. 30.
Council OKs revised fee-in-lieu with KiOR
Two companies providing materials to KiOR’s Columbus plant will join the renewable fuel manufacturer in paying a fee in lieu of city ad valorem taxes.
KiOR receives financial backing for Columbus II
KiOR, which announced last month its intention to build a second biorefinery in Columbus, has secured the funding it needs to move forward with the plan.
KiOR to build second biorefinery
KiOR announced Wednesday that it is building a second biorefinery in Columbus but the Texas-based alternative fuel company says it’s too early to speculate on how many jobs will be at what is being called “Columbus II.”
KiOR plans Columbus expansion
Texas-based KiOR Inc. has announced that it doubled the production capacity at its biofuels production facility in Columbus.
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Trouble for KiOR’s biowaste-to-biocrude business
Problems are emerging for KiOR, the Texas-based alternative fuel company that began converting wood chips to fuel at its Columbus biorefinery earlier this year.
KiOR may add another plant in Columbus
KiOR officials say they are considering building a second plant next to the current facility in Columbus.
KiOR reports second-quarter loss
KiOR on Thursday reported a second quarter 2013 net loss of $38.5 million, or 36 cents per share. This is a 7.2 million increase in net loss from the year’s first quarter.
KiOR reaches a milestone
KiOR officials announced Monday that the Texas-based alternative fuel company’s Columbus plant’s Biomass Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit recently completed its first uninterrupted 30-day run.
KiOR makes first fuel shipment
Alternative fuel company KiOR announced Monday it has made its long-awaited first shipment of fuel from its Columbus facility.
Adams Co. gets funds for work at KiOR site
Adams County has received $3.9 million in grants from the state for work on a levee and new water system on the former Belwood County Club property, the future site of KiOR’s Natchez alternative fuel production facility.
Despite court ruling, EPA raises biofuel estimate
Days after a federal appeals court said the Obama administration is setting overly optimistic production quotas for the struggling biofuels industry, the government has issued new standards that raise production estimates for 2013.
Business brief: KiOR awarded
Biofuels Digest has awarded the 2012 Best Project in Thermochemical Award to KiOR of Columbus. The three factors determining the award were the project being
Miss. companies with $227M in aid employ fewer than 500
Mississippi has disbursed nearly $227 million in aid to six alternative energy companies since 2010 but so far has fewer than 500 jobs to show for it.
Adams Co. approves contract at KiOR site
Adams County supervisors have approved a $522,673 to relocate a sewer line on the former Belwood County Club property, the future site of KiOR’s Natchez alternative fuel production facility.
The Natchez Democrat reports that the contract went to T.L. Wallace Construction.
KiOR begins production
Local biofuel plant KiOR has started production and released its third quarter earnings.
KiOR in critical phase as it readies for production
According to company officials, KiOR has entered its start-up phase and expects to ship product by the end of the year. However, waining investor confidence has resulted in a falling stock price.