Tim Portz

Tim Portz is the Vice President of Content for BBI International and the Executive Editor of Ethanol Producer Magazine,
Biodiesel Magazine and Biomass Magazine. In this role, Tim is responsible for the agenda development process for all of BBI International’s conferences including organizing the call for abstracts, forming review committees, working with the review committees to rate all received abstracts and finally establishing the program agenda. He also works closely with the editorial teams at BBI International to determine the content of the online and print outlets of BBI’s media products. Prior to beginning his career in renewable energy with BBI International Tim worked both as an educator and selling professional. Tim was born and raised in central Iowa and holds a BFA from the University of Iowa.

Latest Posts by Tim Portz

May 21, 2013

A Trash to Treasure Alchemist

Converting an existing dry-mill corn ethanol plant to an advanced biofuel facility has accelerated Fiberight's commercialization plan. READ MORE

May 21, 2013

Yorkshire’s Game Changer

Upon completion of its ambitious conversion, Drax Power Station will be the world’s largest single-site producer of biomass-derived power. READ MORE

April 04, 2013

A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

Seth Ginther, executive director of the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association, discusses how European policy environment is driving impressive growth for his constituency. READ MORE

April 02, 2013

Plant Profile: Myriant Inc.

Renewable chemical company Myriant enters final commissioning phase READ MORE

April 02, 2013

Priming a Man-made Masterpiece

Fagen Inc. nears completion of American Renewables’ 100-MW woody biomass power plant in Gainesville, Fla. READ MORE