In Washington, according to EIA data as analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production averaged 961,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 40.36 million gallons daily. That is up 3,000 b/d from the week before. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 955,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 14.64 billion gallons. Stocks of ethanol […]
Here are the winning Photo Votes for the week in this years’s competition for the Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy. “There’s nothing like a photo vote to help a company,” said Digest editor Jim Lane, “in the strange and microscopic world of industrial biotechnology — to visualize its creativity, company spirit, and communicate a fun, positive […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, dumped 2.02 percent to 53.75 as advanced biofuels declined sharply. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) plunged 10.48 percent to $2.82, while Biox (BX.T) plummeted 16.67 percent to $0.95. Among other equities, Abengoa (ABGB) shed 7.58 percent to $5.12. Overall, declines led advances 4 […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 0.83 percent to 54.86 as enzymes rallied anew. For the day, Dyadic (DYAI) rebounded 7.61 percent to $0.99, while Aemetis (AMTX) surged 9.24 percent to $3.72. Among other equities, Abengoa (ABGB) shed 3.99 percent to $5.54. Overall, declines led advances 7 to […]
Groups like Eni, Beta Renewables, Wilmar, Novomont, Reverdia, Blue Sphere, GF Biochemicals or the many consortia? The key takeaways; the mandates and national targets; the key producers; process technology R&D; feedstock & supply chain development. All in one concise guide. Mandates and national consumption Key takeaway: Italy is part of the EU and its overall Renewable […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.24% to 54.41 as enzymes advanced. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) gained 5.46 percent to $5.77, while Codexis (CDXS) surged 7.81 percent to $3.82. Among other equities, BioAmber (BIOA) shed 2.33 percent to $5.45. Overall, advances led declines 3 to 2 […]
Mandates and national consumption Key takeaway: France is part of the EU and its overall Renewable Energy Directive, and is ramping up national targets. But think chemicals as well. France is the EU’s 2nd largest producer, with 15% of EU sales. In December 2014, we reported that the national oil body UFIP had agreed to […]
In California, Oberon Fuels. Ford Motor Company, and FVV have partnered on a 3-year, €3.5M project to research, analyze and test the potential of dimethyl ether and OME fuel in passenger cars and heavy-duty truck engines, and ultimately build the world’s first production passenger car powered by DME for on-road testing. New car based on the Ford […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, rose 1.25 percent to 54.28 as ethanol equities surged. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) rallied 4.71 percent to $3.11, while Gevo jumped 6.16 percent to $2.24. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) rebounded 5.54 percent to $6.86. Overall, declines led advances led declines […]
Mandates and national consumption Key takeaway: Spain is part of the EU and the overall Renewable Energy Directive; the country has struggled to meet its targets, but is ramping up national targets. Consumption in 2014 hovered around 1.16 million tons. In July 2015, we reported that the government has announced a new plan to reach […]
