In Virginia, researchers at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have assembled the draft genome of a marine algae sequence to aid scientists across the US in a project that aims to discover the best algae species for producing biodiesel fuel. Further analysis revealed that with fairly straightforward genetic modification, N. gaditana should be capable of producing biofuel […]
In Washington, Senators John Hoeven, Roy Blunt, Amy Klobuchar, and Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation, the Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Among numerous provisions, the act looks to streamline the process so that all fuels, both traditional and renewable, can be stored and dispensed with common equipment. The bill requires the EPA to develop streamlined […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, dipped 0.16 percent to 74.21 as AMRS, SZYM struggled. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) fell back 3.92 percent to $15.56 , while Amyyris (AMRS) dropped 7.31 percent to $4.06. Among other equities, Codexis (CDXS) recovered 2.48 percent to $3.72. Overall, declines and advances were […]
Protect and defend the US Renewable Fuel Standard, says BP Biofuels chief “And then there was a game-changing event,” BP Biofuels chief Philip New told delegates at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference, “with a profound effect on the shape and the trajectory of the biofuels industry.” There was a stillness in the room, as a […]
By Douglas Faulkner Many have been watching the Republican presidential sweepstakes unfold from week to week and have been wondering what GOP voters want in a candidate. And, gasoline prices north of $4 per gallon, with rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, have just as many wondering what the same voters expect in a national […]
In Ohio, researchers at Allgaier Process Technology and Almo, which specializes in material processing, have released a white paper on “Biofuel and Organic Material Drying”. “The important challenge to biofuel availability is proper processing,” the team writes. “Extensive drying is typically necessary to remove moisture from the organic material before use.” The white paper can […]
In Massachussets, Myriant reports they have made progress towards the production of cost-competitive bio-acrylic acid made from renewable feedstocks. Myriant has filed for patent protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its bio-acrylic acid process and will immediately initiate scale-up activities to provide product samples to customers in the second half of […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, plunged 2.39 percent to 74.33 on a broad biofuels dip. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) fell back 2.93 percent to $15.56 , while KiOR (KIOR) plummeted 10.71 percent to $11.01. Among other equities, Codexis (CDXS) shed 4.47 percent to $3.63 Overall, declines led advances […]
What’s the buzz when 560 advanced biofuels delegates, including 120 C-level executives get together for deal-making, scuttlebutt, and comparing perspectives? Here’s our Top 10 from Day 2 at ABLC. Best line at ABLC? SynGest CEO Jack Oswald, comparing the opportunities between chemicals and fuels, opined “I pity da fuel.” Digest editor Jim Lane pulled some […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, gained 0.34 percent to close at 76.15, as advanced biofuels jumped sharply. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 12.02 percent to $16.03 on news of its Bunge JV, while Valero (VLO) fell 3.53 percent to $25.40. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) rose 3.81 percent […]
