In Houston, Argus projects that imported biodiesel volumes will double in 2016, stating that “as suppliers in Argentina and elsewhere boost volumes after the US government issued clearer rules for blending tax credits and volumes.” Argus pointed to the official 40% devaluation of the Argentine peso as another trigger — biodiesel had been traded only […]
In Switzerland, Evolva has achieved “another technical milestone” in its partnership with Cargill, Inc. relating to the commercialization of EverSweet, a next-generation, zero-calorie stevia sweetener. Reaching this milestone triggers the payment of USD 0.5 million by Cargill to Evolva, the company said, although the nature of the milestone was not disclosed. The company added that negotiations […]
In Massachusetts, Lux Research selected Fulcrum BioEnergy as one of its 10 top “companies poised to make a significant impact on their target industries,” out of 1,189 companies in total that the company profiled across 20 different emerging technology domains during 2015 Lux also highlighted Elevance Renewable Sciences with an Honorable Mention. Lux said that […]
In Israel, Evogene appointed Eyal Leibovitz as Chief Financial Officer. In his last role he served as CFO and member of the executive committee of N-trig Ltd., an electronic inking company. Prior to this, from 2007 to 2011 Mr. Leibovitz served as the CFO of Kamada Ltd. In Massachusetts, former Mascoma CEO Bill Brady has […]
In Washington, according to EIA data, US ethanol production averaged 973,000 barrels per day —or 40.86 million gallons daily. That is down 27,000 b/d from the week before. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 980,500 b/d. Stocks of ethanol stood at 20.4 million barrels. That is a 0.32% increase from last week. Gasoline […]
In Maryland, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued patent number 9,217,161 for a process to ferment biomass or gases directly to hydrocarbons like hexane and octane. The process belongs to the electrofuels family — technologies involving microorganisms that could use hydrogen or electricity to convert carbon dioxide to liquid fuels. In this process, the […]
In Washington, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton said that new tax incentives approved in end-of-year US tax legislation will “are about to drive a tremendous renewables transactions push for at least the next 5 years.” In a research note, the firm highlighted: Production Tax Credits — Extension for Qualifying Wind Facilities through 2019, and Extension for […]
In California, the National Algae Association highlighted the availability of a “turn-key Microalgae Cultivation Facility” located 10 miles inland in North San Diego County. According to NAA, the farm covers 4 acres and can be expanded to 6 acres if desired (the land is on a 10 year lease than can be extended). Currently 20 […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.27 percent to 52.06 as the Santa Claus rally concluded for the week. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) lost 6.81 percent to $2.19, while Evogene (EVGN) soared 9.02 percent to $7.57. Among other equities, BioAmber (BIOA) rallied 5.29 percent to $7.17. […]
At ABLC and other conferences this year, you’ve been asking, and the experts have been answering. Here are 17 of the most popular questions that get asked. Policy and messaging Q. How have the US elections and the regulatory situation in the US impacted development of biofuels for other countries, particularly Latin America? A. Not […]
