The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.22 percent to 53.61 as enzymes rallied. For the day, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) shed 2.17 percent to $7.65 percent to $7.82, while Aemetis (AMTX) rebounded 9.65 percent to $3.41. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) dumped 5.25 percent to $6.50. […]
The waiting is over. Protec to distribute Algenol’s ultra-sustainable, low-carbon fuel, in E15 and E85 flavors. Some now, much more by 2017. Florida the initial focus. In Florida, Algenol and Protec Fuel have agreed to market and distribute ethanol from Algenol’s Fort Myers, Fla., commercial demonstration module. The two will also offer Algenol’s future 18 million […]
Rivertop Renewables is rolling, rolling, rolling down the river of opportunity— now, moving into water treatment. Why the momentum, and why now? Rivertop Renewables is proving that there’s a way to beat low-cost oil prices and do well in renewable chemicals: chase phosphate replacement rather than petroleum replacement. This week, the focus is on chelation — […]
USDA announces state finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership. Will it move the needle? The Digest investigates. In Washington, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America’s drivers. Since announcing the program in May […]
In California, Gov. Jerry Brown called the derailment of efforts to cut gasoline cosumption “a well-financed oil industry effort”, but Brown vowed to keep pushing on efforts to reduce the state’s petroleum usage. From California, the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition said it was “idisappointed to see the petroleum reduction aspect of SB 350 removed,” but […]
In Colorado, Gevo CEO Pat Gruber called the legal settlement with Butamax “arguably the most important development for our company since Gevo went public in early 2011. This is a win-win agreement for both Gevo and Butamax and now enables us both to get on with making isobutanol a commercial reality and a big business.” […]
In France, Global Bioenergies has joined aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany. The French industrial biology company, which is currently developing its demonstration plant in Leuna, Germany will soon be able to produce alternative jet fuel from sugars. Through their cooperation both organizations plan to expedite the market uptake of renewable, low-carbon […]
In California, Aemetis said that biodiesel produced by its Aemetis subsidiary in India has begun to be sold at retail outlets owned by one of the three major India Government oil marketing companies. The India government OMC’s supply more than 95% of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel in India. Beginning in August 2015, Government […]
In Colorado, Wayne Wajciechowski has accepted the position of director of business development with the energy division of Merrick & Company. With over 36 years of experience in the chemicals and allied products and bio derive products industries, Wajciechowski brings expertise in the areas of design, design-build, operations, and program management. More on the story. […]
In Washington, the USDA released its Agricultural Productivity Growth in the United States: Measurement, Trends, and Drivers. This report examines changes and trends in U.S. agricultural inputs (e.g., land and labor), output (e.g., crops and livestock), and productivity over the last six decades and the drivers behind productivity changes. The main findings of the report […]
