Where’s the future? Well, as John D. Rockefeller discovered, it’s in waste. As elections loom, who’s got vision, who’s got game? You might have noticed that the weather has been changing. Or, rather, that the usual weather is happening in unusual places. Frankenstorms, droughts — the water hasn’t been arriving where it is supposed to […]
By Ed Hamrick Remember the one about the two guys in the woods who are seen by a hungry bear? They start running from the bear, and one guy says to the other guy “Why are we running? Everyone knows you can’t outrun a bear”. The other guy says “I don’t need to outrun the […]
By Mackinnon Lawrence As Americans head to the polls today, what appears to be a closely contested election is likely to turn on economic issues and competing visions for jumpstarting a tepid recovery since the 2008 economic crisis. With gasoline prices playing the role of bogeyman in the recovery, energy security continues to feature prominently […]
In Massachusetts, Metabolix reported a net loss of $7.7 million or $0.23 per share for the third quarter of 2012 as compared to a net loss of $9.6 million or $0.28 per share for the third quarter of 2011. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $40.9 million compared to $1.0 million […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, edged up 0.26 percent to 62.12 as large caps and enzymes recovered. For the day, Valero (VLO) gained 2.41 percent to $28.88, while Amyris (AMRS) jumped 4.12 percent to $2.53. Among other equities, Codexis (CDXS) soared 8.91 percent to $2.69. Overall, declines and advances […]
As with last year, we are making our list of the Top 100 People in Bioenergy together, but as with all Digest rankings and lists, we’d like you to participate. The nominations link is here. We’d like you to suggest as many people as you like, and in a few sentences explain why you think […]
KATZEN International chief says generation 1.5 ethanol is the key path to reaching RFS2 targets – with new feedstocks, advanced fermentation plants. Phil Madson, President of KATZEN International, has authored a new Ethanol Across America White Paper that makes a compelling case for removing barriers to the production of Advanced Biofuels by allowing a wider […]
Stoel Rives announced the publication of its new advanced biofuels guide. Titled The Law of Biorefineries and Advanced Biofuels, the guide provides entrepreneurs, investors, lenders and developers with an overview of the legal landscape in this rapidly developing biofuels segment. Topics covered include: • Early-stage financing and business models • Intellectual property • Regulatory and […]
In Iowa, The American Seed Trade Association and the Biotechnology Industry Organization recently completed the first phase of an industry Accord to establish a framework for post-patent single trait seeds. Chuck Larson, executive director of Americans for Choice and Competition in Agriculture said: “After five years of tireless negotiations among ASTA, BIO and industry stakeholders, […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, fell 1.29 percent to 61.96 as large caps retreated. For the day, DuPont (DD) dropped 1.89 percent to $44.15, while Solazyme (SZYM) shed 5.64 percent to $7.69. Among other equities,OriginOil (OOIL) jumped 7.06 percent to $0.91. Overall, declines led advances 2 to 1 for […]
