News
Driving on bio-methanol: historic win and decision
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 11:15
The 'Nederland Rally' saw a unique winner of the Nissan 350Z Challenge: the FlexFuel version on BioMCN's bio-methanol! Kevin Abbring and Wim Koeten, displaying terrific speed and moves, made motor sport history, being the first to win a Dutch rally in a biofuel-driven car. The overall ranking was an impressive 17th place, the fastest two-wheel drive car of the rally. The car is a project of GUTTS, Bas Koeten Racing and HAN Automotive and runs on any mixture from 100% gasoline up to 85% bio-methanol (M85). On top of the great win, the KNAF (the Dutch motorsports federation) decided to allow M85 for the complete Nissan 350Z Challenge - making it possible for other cars to be 'driven by nature'!
Business relationship with Summit Energy
Friday, 09 October 2009 15:58
BioMCN has retained Summit Energy to facilitate their natural gas energy purchasing process. Although natural gas as feedstock is being replaced by glycerine, natural gas is still used as fuel gas for the bio-methanol production process. In addition, Summit Energy will provide BioMCN with energy risk advisory, tender support and market intelligence. Summit Energy is a provider of energy management services for business and industry, helping clients (ranging from aerospace and automotive to government, chemical to healthcare, and others) to plan and implement sustainability and energy management initiatives.
Successful ISO audit
Monday, 07 September 2009 11:07
Last year, BioMCN acquired two certificates at once: 9001:2001 and 14001:2004. This year, after an intensive surveillance audit, the auditors found that BioMCN still complied with both ISO certificates. Also, BioMCN meets the criteria for the 2008 version of ISO 9001, which will therefore be upgraded. ISO 9001 provides a set of requirements for quality management systems; ISO 14001 focuses on the environment and gives the provisions for organizations wishing to operate in a sustainable manner.
Greener fuel for British Hillclimb Championship
Friday, 24 July 2009 11:46
Bio-methanol is introduced in the British Hillclimb Championships. Deryk Young driving his Gould GR51 has teamed up with BioMCN to power his ex-F1 Judd EV. Deryk: “Motorsport should be a leader when it comes to automotive green issues, showing the public that competitors and enthusiasts alike want to do their bit when it comes to reducing carbon emissions and improving the environment”.
Successful start up new plant
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 13:20
After extensive testing and commissioning, BioMCN has successfully started up its 200 kton per annum bio-methanol facility. A proud Rob Voncken, CEO, says: “Although we are still ramping up to reach full bio-methanol capacity, the plant has been running well for a couple of weeks now. As with any large engineering project based on a new technology we are going through a learning curve. Nevertheless the project is well on track and market interest is high”.
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