In California, Codexis appointed John J. Nicols as President and CEO. He served most recently as Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Catalysts, at Albemarle, a specialty chemicals company with a current market capitalization in excess of $5 billion. “John Nicols brings to Codexis a 20-year track record of success in commercializing new products in […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, fell 0.54 percent to 60.81 as advanced biofuels retreated. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) shed 5.04 percent to $5.28, while KiOR (KiOR) plunged 11.73 percent to $7.60. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) lost 8.27 percent to $2.33. (Overall, declines led advances 7 to 3 […]
Nothing new under the sun? Potrzebie! These biofuels feedstocks set records for ingenuity, sheer craziness and a liberal dose of “what, me worry?” Most of the stories we write at the Digest on the subject of biofuels feedstocks fall into the well-established realms of normal. But every once in a while, a feedstock emerges that is […]
In Malaysia, Bridgestone announced the development of new tire technologies that will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. These technologies, announced at the World Rubber Summit 2012 in Singapore are aimed at developing world-class tires made from 100% sustainable materials. To accomplish this, the Group is diversifying the regions in which it produces […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, plunged 2.31 percent to 61.14 on a global equities retreat. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) dumped 8.40 percent to $5.56, while Rentech (RTK) fell 7.98 percent to $1.73. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) plummeted 8.53 percent to $9.65. Overall, declines led advances 10 to […]
A major plant opening by Novozymes in Nebraska and a project announcement from ExxonMobil in Texas, highlight the opportunities and challenges for industrial biotechnology It was, fittingly, one of those “chamber of commerce” sunny late spring days in Blair, Nebraska, when the VIP-laden cars and buses rolled in to a town just north of Omaha […]
In California, the state Energy Commission today unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. The awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The program, created by Assembly Bill 118, provides approximately $100 million annually to […]
In Oklahoma, Syntroleum announced that it was sued for alleged patent infringement by Neste Oil regarding U.S. Patent No. 8,187,344. Syntroleum denied infringement and said it will defend vigorously against the allegations. In a statement, Syntroleum management noted that a similar ‘018 patent was invalidated and added that “the ‘344 patent…adds nothing new to the […]
In Texas, Waste Management has awarded its annual $100,000 Think Green prize in the Rice University Business Plan Competition to Mimas, an Illinois-based start-up that develops advanced nanomaterials from plastic waste. Mimas manufactures a suite of low-cost, high performance particles and carbon nanotubes using everyday post-consumer plastic waste, like the plastic bags you find in […]
In Germany, CAAFI and Aireg said that they are organizing a joint conference and exhibition to be held at the Berlin Airshow this September 12th. Four US government agencies (FAA, DOE, USDA and NASA) will join with their German counterparts and EC participants along with key private sector players from Germany, Europe and the U.S. to […]
