In California, JBEI researchers have engineered an E.Coli bacteria to generate significant quantities of methyl ketone compounds from glucose. In subsequent tests, these methyl ketones yielded high cetane numbers (a diesel fuel rating comparable to the octane number for gasoline) making them strong candidates for the production of advanced biofuels. Harry Beller, a JBEI microbiologist […]
In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicated that the model Misfueling Mitigation Plan for E15 as submitted by the Renewable Fuels Association meets the requirements of EPA’s E15 waiver decision. In January 2011, EPA expanded upon its October 2010 decision and approved the use of E15 for light duty passenger vehicles Model Year 2001 and […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, moved up strongly, rising 1.48 percent to 74.77 on strong gains by recent IPO stocks. For the day, Ceres (CERE) soared 13.91 percent to $14.99, while Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 6.38 percent to $5.85. Among other equities, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) bumped up 6.06 percent […]
In the Netherlands, Ecofys released a report on the entry of European airlines into the biofuels market. “Biofuels are the most important option to sustain growth in aviation sector under carbon constraints for coming decades,” the report finds. “Focus on biofuels provide airlines an opportunity to by-pass traditional fuel suppliers and to opt for vertically […]
Gasoline – the 20th century’s Wonder Fuel, bashed for years over price, source and emissions – ready for a comeback, courtesy of 5 bio-based revolutionaries? In the rush to replace fossil (e.g. ancient algae) gasoline over emissions, and energy security concerns, most of the focus has fallen on technologies that replace the fuel or the […]
By Nadim Chaudhry, CEO of Green Power Conferences Representatives from up and down the value chain of the biofuels industry took stage this week at World Biofuels Markets to discuss issues regarding the state of the industry and several key issues impacting its growth. Having been involved in this space since 2003, I’ve seen a […]
Today on Twitter. Sean_OHanlon: World #biofuels demand has risen, but food prices have fallen. How do you sell the Food Vs Fuel myth now?! Oops… #WBM12 AGNBiofuels: Advanced Biofuels Offer Energy Independence 48eichorn: Sean Hannity Exposes Biofuels’ Impact On Worldwide Food Shortages SoDakDems: @SenJohnsonSD is questioning Dept. of Energy Secretary Chu about biofuels and the […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, fell 0.79 percent to 73.68 despite Solazyme gains. For the day, KiOR (KIOR) fell 3.56 percent to $9.22, while Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 3.26 percent to $14.90. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) fell 5.02 percent to $5.30. Overall, declines led advances 4 to 1 for […]
Intrigued by the prospects for advanced biofuels, but lack the time to wade through a 200-page industry forecast? Our 15-Minute “state of the industry primer” presented this week at World Biofuels Markets, may be just the right size. Yesterday at World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, delegates crammed into the standing-room only session on advanced biofuels, […]
In Illinois, Molex reports that they have received UL Environment ECV certification, confirming that their Stac64-e connector for automotive applications contains percent bio-based content in accordance with ASTM D6866-11. The resin used in the Stac64-e is derived from plant-based castor oil.
