In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $10 million to five projects in California, Washington, Maryland, and Texas that will develop new technologies to convert biomass into advanced biofuels and bioproducts like plastics and chemical intermediates. These projects use innovative synthetic biological and chemical techniques to convert biomass into processable sugars that can […]
In Colorado, following a $15 million stock buyback program by Gevo, Piper Jaffray energy analyst Mike Ritzenthaler wrote: “We maintain our Overweight rating on shares of GEVO…we believe the share repurchase is a signal from management and the board that solid progress is being made on the production organism. “To be clear, the $15 million […]
In Tennessee, the Knoxville News is reporting on a farmer who planted 90 acres of switchgrass in Loudon County for the expected market in cellulosic biofuels, but is this year feeding the crop to the cows. In commenting on p;lans by DuPont to build a cellulosic biofuels plant in the state, using feedstock aggregated by […]
Germany, intends to assist Ukraine in establishing its own biofuel production in 2013, reports minagro.gov.ua. The statement was made by the representative of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Jurgen Keinhorst, at the joint Ukraine-Germany council. Keinhorst said that pilot projects in the sector may involve German investment. At the meeting Ukrainian scientists presented their draft projects […]
In New Jersey, Covanta Energy Corporation celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Clean World Initiative (CWI). The initiative brings sustainability to every facet of the company’s business, including facility operations, research and development, the advancement of solid waste management and community partnerships and programs. In conjunction with CWI’s fifth anniversary celebration, Covanta has released its […]
In California, iGozen announced that they have new odor-eliminator products scheduled for pre-launch use a plant-based enzyme to break apart the bonds of odor-causing compounds on a molecular level. In this manner, both the odors themselves and any harmful contaminants are permanently removed. The product is scheduled for release in 2013. iGozen reports that it […]
In Tennessee, the Shelton Group issued its biobased and sustainability predictions for 2013. On its list: Corporate Social Responsibility shifts into high gear; Sustainable packaging grows; Water issues pushed further into the light; Increased green legislation, and Improved definitions of sustainability. “There are a lot of buzzwords such as “carbon footprint” and “sustainability,” said CEO […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, was flat at 66.50, up 0.03 percent, despite a strong advanced biofuels jump. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) jumped 5.62 percent to $3.38, while Biox (BX.TO) dropped 10.96 percent to $0.65 after a big jump Wednesday. Among other equities, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) rocketed […]
Finding it hard to explain to taxpayers why the PTC is needed, for the jump to cellulosic biofuels lightspeed, or to ward off predatory fossil-fuel evildoers? Turns out, The Force may not be needed after all.  So, the fiscal cliff was averted in a last minute-deal by DC lawmakers. Sort of. For now. Or […]
Three key tax credits extended for cellulosic biofuels, biodiesel and renewable diesel; playing field leveled for algae; Farm Bill provisions extended, but mandatory funding eliminated for energy title. Well, the viziers and examiners have completed their go-through on the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – the fiscal cliff-averting bill that is now awaiting President […]
