The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dropped 1.12 percent to 67.30 as enzymes slumped. For the day, Dyadic (DYAI) dumped 17.99 percent to $0.82, while Gevo (GEVO) rallied 10.00 percent to $3.74 on good news with Alaska Airlines. Among other equities, Syngenta (SYT) tumbled 4.29 percent to $89.59. Overall, declines […]
Production goes from pilot to demonstration scale as Coca-Cola “makes it happy,” showcasing its newest Plant Bottles at Expo Milan. News has arrived from Europe that Coca-Cola is displaying 100% bio-based content Plant Bottles produced using paraxylene produced at Virent’s Madison, Wisconsin demonstration plant — the first demonstration scale production of a PET plastic bottle […]
The Digest’s original series, Faces, releases 4 new episodes for online viewing — featuring Algenol CEO Paul Woods, Genera Energy CEO Kelly Tiller, Green Biologics president Joel Stone, and Verdezyne CEO Bill Radany In Florida, the Digest has released four new episodes of the one-to-one interview program Faces. The four episodes feature: Verdezyne CEO Bill Radany in episode #2, Algenol CEO Paul Woods […]
Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. DRI is the environmental research branch of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). We are involved in evaluating environmental concerns and consequences of biomass/biofuel systems, from cradle to grave. In addition, we apply analytical capabilities to characterize bio-feedstocks, intermediates, and products. Tell […]
Oil price predictions are all over the map. So, how are biobased businesses coping when no one quite knows what’s up with the incumbent? Amyris, Cellerate and Propel Fuels are three ventures showing the way(s) forward. If you think oil prices are on a rollercoaster this year, consider the world of oil price predictions. In […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, fell 0.38 percent to 68.06 on advanced biofuels profit-taking. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) gave back 13.49 percent to $3.40 after yesterday’s spectacular rally, while Biox (BX.T) retreated 4.55 percent to $0.84. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) surrendered 3.19 percent to $10.63. Overall, […]
Portrait of a breakout: Amyris, Cosan JV launches “next generation of revolutionary oils” touting “unmatched value” and “unbeatable economics” In California, Novvi unveiled two new 100 percent renewable base oil products, a 100 percent renewable polyalphaolefin (PAO) Group IV and a 100 percent renewable version of its NovaSpec Group III+ base oil. Both will be […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.49 percent to 68.32 as advanced biofuels surged. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) soared 26.77 percent to $3.93 on a late-day rally, on more than triple its average trading volume, while Biox (BX.T) advanced 3.53 percent to $0.88. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides financial assistance to establish and maintain […]
Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. We are a renewable energy integration firm, and we are working in the project “4T-FF”, 4 trees species for fuel & food, where we will produce 100% biodiesel plus food in the form of forage, milk and meat. Tell us about your role […]
