In France, TWB and Hamilton have launched a new bioprocessing platform with 24 integrated mini-bioreactors (50 mL), that will significantly speed up the process to develop industrial bioprocess solutions for a wide range of applications in green chemistry, including chemicals, enzymes, biopolymers, biofuels. The technology features in-depth characterization and culture optimization of microorganisms. The value […]
In Washington, the Brookings Institution released a report calling on the Federal Government to help capitalize and scale up the new state-level green banks by smoothing their access to relevant federal dollars. “Support requires no major change of policy,” the report authors say. “Instead, it requires mostly administrative action: clarifications of definitions, clarifications of eligibility, […]
In Washington state, state lawmakers passed a $15B transportation package by a 27-22 vote that includes a provision that “effectively prohibits a Clean Fuel Standard for Washington state,” according to the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition. The bill now proceeds to the Governor for his signature, which is expected. The “poison pill” provision in the bill […]
According to EIA data as analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production averaged 968,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 40.66 million gallons daily. That is down 26,000 b/d from last week’s all-time high. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 983,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 15.07 billion gallons. Stocks of ethanol stood […]
Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. IVIG is an institute of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and its mission is: Training and development of human resources to act mainly in the areas of science and technology, infrastructure, energy and environment, developing projects, methodologies, tools, assessment and management […]
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Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. RINAlliance was established in 2007 and in response to the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard. The program serves almost 200 petroleum marketers that bring renewable fuels to the public across the U.S. Our software based programs decrease compliance burdens (RFS and LCFS) and increase […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.23 percent to 64.24 despite an advanced biofuels dip. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) shed2.23 percent to $1.75, while Biox (BX.T) soared 28,42 percent to $1.22. Among other equities, Dyadic (DYAI) dumped 5.67 percent to $0.98. Overall, declines and advances were even […]
Plastics — we love the price, performance and versatility. But why not renewable and sustainable, too? We want it all! And you can have it, with 10 technologies that are changing the landscape. Let’s dive into the who and why. 10. Using plastic to make fuels One way to get plastics out of the landfill, where […]
Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. Farmatic is since 50 years an internationally successful biogas and waste water EPC and technology provider to customers from agriculture, industry and municipalities. With over 300 completed anaerobic digesters globally, Farmatic plants are technology leaders for distributed renewable energy and co-digestion of complex […]
