In Germany, UFOP reports that prices for rapeseed and soybean oil are converging again. Palm oil continues to be low-priced, but the price gap against the other vegetable oils has narrowed significantly in the wake of the past few weeks’ sharp price rise. Prices for soybean oil have returned to almost the level of rapeseed […]
In New York, Anellotech has been granted U.S. Patent Number 9,249,080 that describes a catalytic process for converting non-food biomass into a wide range of intermediates for the chemical industry. The 18 claims in the patent are particularly focused on the production of intermediates such as p-xylene, terephthalic acid, styrene, cumene, and adipic acid that […]
In Nevada, ElectraTherm has shipped a Power+ Generator 4400 unit to the United Kingdom, its second application in the country to utilize biomass to generate emission-free electricity. Slated for a spring 2016 commissioning, the site uses a combination of biomass and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology. ElectraTherm utilizes Organic Rankine Cycle and proprietary technologies […]
In New Hampshire, White Mountain Biodiesel has begun the expansion of its plant in North Haverhill, NH. The expansion, which will occur over the next two years, will include a 10,000 square foot addition to its existing facility and the installation of 1,186,000 gallons of additional processing and storage tanks. Upon completion of the planned […]
In California, a consortium of nine national laboratories is holding the Agile Biomanufacturing Industry Listening Workshop on March 15, 2016 in Berkeley, California, to increase understanding of industry needs for synthetic biology technologies to make renewable fuels and chemicals. Register at this link*. DOE National laboratories have developed deep and unique capabilities to build powerful […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 1.48 percent to 48.56 as ethanol equities surged. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) soared 11.88 percent to $1.79 , while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) sailed up 11.11 percent to $3.80. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) rebounded 5.37 percent to $1.57. Overall, advances led […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.27 percent to 47.85 as chemicals rose. For the day, Evogene (EVGN) rallied 6.83 percent to $7.4, while Gevo (GEVO) was up 4.19 percent to $0.39. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) lost 7.32 percent to $3.42. Overall, declines and advances […]
Whoops! Those inefficient processes and engines are blowing off more energy than we can spare. For many people, shower time is thinking time, and tomorrow morning a good topic is the idea of exergy. Exergy is the useful portion of energy. All energy conversion — such as a water heater for the shower — has some […]
At 12:05 pm Eastern time on February 25, The Digest passed the milestone of 2 million unique readers, according to Google Analytics. “Thank you, readers around the world, for your inexhaustible enthusiasm, critical comments and detailed debate,” said Digest editor Jim Lane. “ I hope that every reader who works directly or indirectly in the […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, was flat at 47.72 despite a chemicals drop. For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) fell 5.06 percent to $3.19, while Green Plains (Partners (GPP) lost 3.76 percent to $13.07. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) regained 6.65 percent to $3.69. Overall, declines and advances […]
