Tell us about your company and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. I am an independent consultant specializing in technology assessment and R&D planning through scale-up. My clients include DOE, EPA and National Labs. I also provide due diligence for private clients and technology seminars for research scientists, engineers and managers interested in learning more […]
Have low gas prices changed the equation for drivers looking to reduce pain at the pump? Who’s the best on cost? And, is there surprising news on emissions? We wrote in November 2013 that “times are hard and nobody ought to be spending any dollars at the pump that can be saved by buying smart,” and at […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.23 percent to 62.35 despite an advanced biofuels slide. For the day, OriginOil (OOIL) fell 8.89 percent to $0.09, while Amyris (AMRS) was down 5.82 percent to $1.78. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) soared 14.64 percent to $4.62. Overall, advances led declines […]
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences, DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such […]
By Stafford “Doc” Williamson The Biofuels Digest is a little treasure trove of goodies. I just found one that helps make the case that algae derived biofuels are closer than you think. I mean, economically viable algae-based biofuels. In an article published recently (Jan 12, 2015) in the Biofuels Digest with the unlikely title […]
How does the biofuels industry move from its roots in first-gen corn starch or cane sugar fermentation towards diversified products, more capacity and distribution, and new inputs like cellulosics? How are the economics now — and where is the market headed? Green Plains CEO Todd Becker — in speaking to analysts last week after annoucing […]
The Digest’s Dashboard is a convenient “news you can use” 5-Minute summary of current markets including key commodity prices, relevant futures, bioenergy-related stocks, and historical equities data. Latest prices – key commodities. Most recent commodity closing prices, and price changes, for NYMEX’s crude oil, Brent Crude, Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel, Natural Gas, RBOB gasoline, and Ethylene; ethanol […]
Solazyme, Inc. is a renewable oil and bioproducts company that transforms a range of low-cost plant-based sugars into high-value oils. Headquartered in South San Francisco, Solazyme’s renewable products can replace or enhance oils derived from the world’s three existing sources – petroleum, plants and animal fats. Initially, Solazyme is focused on commercializing its products into […]
Tell us about your organization and it’s role in the advanced bioeconomy. Our company is engaged in the research and development of new technologies and its integration in the given markets. We have what we believe are the best technologies for producing Biodiesel and sub products with very high added value that can subsidize the […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, slipped 0.64 percent to 62.21 as enzymes dropped. For the day, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) declined 4.99 percent to $8.57, while Dyadic (DYAI) tumbled 3.88 percent to $0.99. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) recovered 4.68 percent to $4.03. Overall, declines led advances 2 to […]
