The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, slipped 0.52 percent to 55.34 as advanced bio retreated. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) rebounded 28.16 percent to $2.64, while Gevo (GEVO) dropped 7.53 percent to $1.35. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) fell back 6.71 percent to $2.77. Overall, advances led declines by […]
In Kansas, INVISTA and LanzaTech have developed a metabolic ‘toolkit’ that has been successfully applied to generate novel metabolic pathways to bio-derived butadiene and key precursors, such as 1,3 butanediol and 2,3 butanediol, resulting in new direct and 2-step processes for butadiene utilizing gas-fermentation technology. A metabolic toolkit integrates detailed knowledge about a bacterium’s genetic […]
In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. This rule finalizes higher volumes of renewable fuel than the levels EPA proposed in June, boosting renewable production and […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, jumped 3.61 percent to 55.63 as ethanol equities zoomed following EPA’s announcement of US mandates for 2014-2016. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) rebounded 19.08 percent to $2.06, while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) soared 21.12 percent to $4.99. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) rocketed up […]
In France, President Obama and French President Hollande, along with a wide range of other top global leaders, are announcing today the launch of “Mission Innovation,” a 20-country initiative to dramatically accelerate public and private global clean energy innovation to address global climate change, provide affordable clean energy to consumers, including in the developing world, […]
In France, 28 business leaders and organizations launched the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, with Coalition chairman Bill Gates stating that “The existing system of basic research, clean energy investment, regulatory frameworks, and subsidies fails to sufficiently mobilize investment in truly transformative energy solutions for the future. We can’t wait for the system to change through normal cycles.” More […]
In Washington, as part of a series of linked announcements for the launch of the Paris Climate Summit this week, the Obama Administration launched the Clean Energy Investment Center to advance private, mission-oriented investment in clean energy technologies that address the present gap in U.S. clean tech investment. It will also enhance the availability of the Department’s […]
In Florida, early voting totals were released today for 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy, representing roughly 20% of the overall vote expected. The Digest noted some early voting trends. 1. These are “early precincts” reporting — not yet including the 50% of votes from the invited internatinoal selectors, PhotoVotes, and the final 6 weeks […]
Rubio takes lead in delegate counts; Sanders ties with Clinton. Trump, Carson, Clinton continue to lead polls by wide margin. In the Digest’s Mirror US Presidential Election, focused on bioeconomy voters in the weeks leading up to the actual Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary and the Washington state caucuses, while Marco […]
By Marcel van Berkel, Chief Commercial Officer, GFBiochemicals, special to The Digest There is a clear and growing need for new chemical building blocks. As the world readies for COP 21 in Paris, this is more evident than ever before. Civil society, policymakers and industry are all demanding new solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. […]
