In New York, emissions from forest fires and other biomass burning has a greater impact on global warming than previously understood, according to a new study. Carbonaceous aerosol emissions from forest fires and other biomass burning have long been known to include both dark particles that absorb heat, known as black carbon, as well as lighter […]
Rainy summer day got you down? How about some breakthroughs with bacterial microbes you might find in the house or yard? 6 Monster Microbial Breakthroughs for Biofuels You probably heard the old saying about home maintenance. If it doesn’t move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn’t, use duct tape. Well, […]
In Maryland, W. R. Grace has signed a multi-year agreement with Braskem to develop process technologies and catalyst solutions to produce green chemicals. The agreement is intended to advance the commercialization of a process to convert renewably sourced feedstocks into value-added products. Grace is a global supplier of catalyst technologies with a leading position in […]
Today, in the United States the bands and bunting will be on display, because it is Independence Day. But is freedom really sustainable, without energy independence too? It would be a sweeter thing, political independence, if it were accompanied by more energy independence. For examples, choices at the pump that didn’t involve wealth transfers to […]
In Germany, BASF signed a contract to transfer the Chitosan marine biopolymers business to the Norwegian company Seagarden. Chitosan marine biopolymers are used in personal care products and as pharmaceutical ingredients. The transaction is expected to be formally completed by August 2012. The divestment of the Chitosan business from former Cognis results from the portfolio […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, jumped 0.78 percent to 64.48 as large caps rallied. For the day, Cosan (CZZ) gained 2.19 percent to $13.06, while KiOR (KIOR) surged 4.74 percent to $9.95. Among other equities, The Andersons (ANDE) added 3.27 percent to $43.64. Overall, advances led declines 2 to […]
Domestic, diversified military fuels or affordable fuels? “False choice!” says Obama. Want to know all about the Administration’s ambitious, multi-agency program for cost-competitive military biofuels, but haven’t the time to plow through the mountain of documents? The Digest’s 10-Minute Guide gives you the news you can use. It’s finally here. The Obama Administration has laid […]
In China, after more than 10 years of research and development, YFY announced that it has moved NPulp from green chemistry concept to reality. Through biopulping – a proprietary enzymatic process that eliminates the use of harsh chemicals when converting straw to straw pulp – YFY Corp. plans to take advantage of the more than […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, edged up 0.27 percent to 63.98 as enzyme stocks rallied. For the day, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) jumped 4.31 percent to $7.75, while Codexis gained 1.89 percent to $3.78. Among other equities, Verenium (VRNM) rebounded 7.35 percent to $3.36. Overall, advances and declines were […]
Wondering where biofuels are going in a world of low-cost natural gas and titanic battles over renewable fuel standards? We look at the latest on gas-biomass hybrids, and even further down the line at 5 pathways that may emerge as winners. In April, we took a look at falling natural gas prices and the bio-based […]
