In Iowa, Iowa Gov. Branstad said he would not be supporting Ted Cruz for the Iowa Caucuses and called on Iowans to support candidates that were pro-Iowa, specifically pro-rural and pro-biofuels. Following Branstad’s comments, America’s Renewable Future senior advisor Derek Eadon said that “America’s Renewable Future will continue to stand up for Iowa voters and […]
In Colorado, Gevo appointed of William H. Baum to its Board of Directors. Mr. Baum has worked in the chemical and biobased products and technology industries during his career, with a focus on business development and strategic alliances. He has worked in renewable fuels and chemicals for the past 18 years with Verenium Corporation, Diversa […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that global soybean oil production rises approximately 5 per cent, based on the 2015/16 record supply of feedstock. By contrast, production of rapeseed oil declines from the previous year. Smaller and, consequently, more expensive feedstock supply increases competition with other oils. The nosedive of mineral oil prices has put a heavy […]
In Iowa, in a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, the entire Iowa Congressional delegation urged the agency to set the next round of Renewable Fuel Standard volume levels in line with the statute – 15 billion gallons for conventional ethanol and an aggressive biodiesel target. The Congressional letter to EPA noted: “We appreciate your […]
In Germany, Clariant, won the 2015 German Innovation Prize for Climate and Environment in the process innovations category for its sunliquid cellulosic ethanol technology, prevailing against 14 competitors. The sunliquid technology convinced the jury of independent experts in the area of business, science, media and politics, chaired by Professor Klaus Töpfer. Biofuels and bio-based chemicals […]
In Illinois, the technology formerly belonging to Coskata has re-merged as the newly-minted Synata Bio, which was formed last year. Synata filed a Red D form with the Securities & Exchange Commission, detailing a $10 million investment, which sources have identified as coming from True North Venture Partners. Sure enough, True North partners Matthew Ahearn and […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, jumped 3.62 percent to 48.99 as advanced bio equities soared. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 12.72 percent to $1.95, while Aemetis (AMTX) upticked 11.21 percent to $2.38. Among other equities, Gevo (GEVO) soared 19.29 percent to $0.48. Overall, advances led declines by […]
Major refiner advancing on biofuels with Fulcrum BioEnergy, Virent, Ensyn. In Texas, Tesoro has unveiled its plan to foster the development of biocrude made from renewable biomass, which can be co-processed in its existing refineries, along with traditional crude oil. And the company has identified three new partners in the process: Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc.: Fulcrum […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, rebounded 0.87 percent to 47.28 as advanced bio equities rallied anew. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 6.13 percent to $1.73, while Global Bioenergies (ALGBE.PA) lost 11.65 percent to $24.19. Among other equities, Gevo (GEVO) jumped 10.17 percent to $0.38. Overall, advances led […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, rebounded 0.67 percent to 46.87 as advanced bio equities rallied. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) soared 16.43 percent to $1.63, while Biox (BX.T) went airborne to the tune of 27.27 percent up, to $0.70. Among other equities, Deinove (DNOVF) plunged 43.14 percent to […]
