In New Zealand, netcomposites reports that LignoTech achieved a breakthough with its bio-based thermoset resin extender, which is produced at their New Zealand pilot plant. They quote LignoTech’s North American Technical Specialist as saying, “The bio-based extender will offer composite companies a competitive advantage by changing to a green renewable solution that can lower costs.” […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, slipped 0.38 percent to 63.67 as large caps retreated. For the day, Aventine Renewables (AVRW) rocketed up another 28.57 percent to $1.80, while OriginOIl (OOIL) soared 12.63 percent to $1.07. Among other equities, Dupont (DD) slid 1.61 percent to $50.23. Overall, advances led declines […]
Biogas is on the comeback – just as the Toto launches a poop-powered motorbike and draws new attention to the question of what to do with all that sludge. Pike Research biofuels guru and noted Digesterati Mackinnon Lawrence marches us (gingerly) across the wastescape. Last month, Japanese toilet company Toto Ltd., debuted a first-of-kind poop-powered, three-wheeled […]
In Georgia, Georgia Gulf is partnering with InPro Corporation to support that company’s corporate sustainability goals. InPro is a manufacturer of door and wall protection, washroom systems and commercial surfaces, expansion joint systems, cubicle track and privacy curtains, and signage. Georgia Gulf has developed rigid and flexible vinyl compound products that are non-phthalate and heavy […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, jumped 1.12 percent to 61.93 as ethanol stocks soared. For the day, Aventine Renewables (AVRW) rocketed up 105.88 percent to $1.40, while Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) soared 6.25 percent to $5.27. Among other equities, Rentech (RTK) gained 3.03 percent to $2.38. Overall, advances […]
Launches subsidiary, Joule Fuels, led by oil and energy experts to advance global deployment of industry’s first direct solar-to-fuels platform. In Massachusetts, Joule announced the commissioning of its first SunSprings demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico, where the company will prove its scalable platform for solar fuel production – the first of its kind – […]
Is “all of the above” going to be “enough of the above”? Is the world heading for a politically untenable period of energy scarcity? As we observe 9/11, let’s look at seawater-based technologies and platforms that could provide alternatives to a looming Big Shortfall. Back in early 2010, SynGest CEO Jack Oswald pointed out that […]
In Massachusetts, Agrivida announced that it has raised $15 million as part of a Series C financing to advance the development and commercialization of its proprietary technologies. Bright Capital Partners led the round. Other Series C investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, DAG Ventures, Prairie Gold, Presidio, Gentry Venture Partners, Northgate Capital, Alexandria Real […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, slipped back 0.85 percent to 63.19 as ethanol stocks slumped. For the day, Biofuel Energy (BIOF) retreated 12.95 percent to $4.10, while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) ebbed 7.50 percent to $0.37. Among other equities, Biox (BX.TO) jumped 13.75 percent to $0.91. Overall, declines led advances […]
Closely-watched green gasoline producer collapses as Waste Management declines next financing round. What does it mean for companies like Fulcrum Bioenergy, Enerkem, Agilyx, Agnion, Renmatix, Genomatica, and InEnTec? The Digest looks at the inside story. In Texas, Terrabon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection; the company’s operations will cease and a trustee will be tasked […]
