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Gen9 launches super-powerful synthetic DNA library platform 

Gen9 launches super-powerful synthetic DNA library platform 

November 8, 2015 |

In California, Gen9 announced the launch of a powerful DNA library platform that allows users to rapidly design variants and order synthetic DNA libraries. The new platform will be unveiled at SynBioBeta San Francisco, taking place November 4-6 at the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. The platform, available within Gen9’s online design and ordering […]

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Amyris reports 27% product revenue growth as operating expenses dip

Amyris reports 27% product revenue growth as operating expenses dip

November 8, 2015 |

In California, Amyris reported Q3 2015 revenues of $8.6M, compared with $16.3M for Q3 2014. The decline was driven by a large annual F&F product sale in Q3 2014. Our second F&F product sales, representing the initial sale under an annual supply agreement, is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year. Collaboration […]

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Gevo targets marine market, cuts isobutanol production cost 

Gevo targets marine market, cuts isobutanol production cost 

November 8, 2015 |

In Colorado, Gevo announced revenues for Q3 2015 of $8.0M compared with $10.1M for Q3 2014.During the third quarter of 2015, revenues derived at the Luverne plant were $7.6 million, a decrease of $1.6 million from the same period in 2014. This decrease was primarily a result of lower ethanol prices. The company also highlighted […]

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Ethanol reduces emissions: Clean Fuels Development Coalition

Ethanol reduces emissions: Clean Fuels Development Coalition

November 8, 2015 |

In Hungary, Clean Fuels Development Coalition Executive Director Douglas Durante said as a way for ethanol to find value beyond limitations of government imposed limits, both in the EU and the U.S., the focus should be on providing clean, low carbon octane to help meet health, climate, and efficiency goals. In the wake of continuing revelations regarding the […]

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US ethanol production dips to 14.61 billion gallon rate

US ethanol production dips to 14.61 billion gallon rate

November 8, 2015 |

According to EIA data as analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production averaged 969,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 40.70 million gallons daily. That is up 25,000 b/d from the week before and a 15-week high. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 953,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 14.61 billion gallons, just […]

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True or False? The 16 top news items, rumors, myths, trends — heard on the Floor at ABLC Next 2015

True or False? The 16 top news items, rumors, myths, trends — heard on the Floor at ABLC Next 2015

November 5, 2015 |

Rumors, rumors, rumors. So, what was up at ABLC NEXT this year? From our conning tower, here are some of the top news items, trends and rumours explained.

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Digest Bioeconomy Index falls 1.84 percent to 54.56 as ethanol equities decline

Digest Bioeconomy Index falls 1.84 percent to 54.56 as ethanol equities decline

November 5, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, fell 1.84 percent to 54.56 as ethanol equities declined. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) dumped 10.36 percent to $5.80, while The Andersons (ANDE) lost 8.52 percent to $33.71. Among other equities, Syngenta (SYT) surged 5.17 percent to $71.83. Overall, declines led advances […]

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Get Strong, stay strong in renewables: The Green Plains way

Get Strong, stay strong in renewables: The Green Plains way

November 5, 2015 |

As the renewables industry searches for effective business models, a strong one emerges in its midst. The Digest looks at Green Plains and its businesses. A recurring theme among the 300+ delegates at ABLC Next this week in San Francisco is the recognition that successful companies change the world — not science projects, or failed […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index is flat at 55.58 despite advanced bio equity gain

Digest Bioeconomy Index is flat at 55.58 despite advanced bio equity gain

November 4, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, was flat at 55.58 despite advanced bio equity gains. For the day, ADM dumped 6.76 percent to $43.15, while Cosan (CZZ) advanced 3,30 percent to $3,76.. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) gained 2.06 percent to $3.46. Overall, advances led declines by a 3 to […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index gains 1.15 percent to 55.63 as advanced bio equities surge

Digest Bioeconomy Index gains 1.15 percent to 55.63 as advanced bio equities surge

November 4, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 1.15 percent to 55.63 as advanced bio equities surged. For the day, Green Plains (GPRE) gained 8.52 percent to $22.66, while Amyris (AMRS) jumped 6.98 percent to $1.84. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) lifted 5.72 percent to $6.47. Overall, advances led […]

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