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Biofuels Digest Index reaches 64.89 as equities rally before close

Biofuels Digest Index reaches 64.89 as equities rally before close

October 15, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.70 percent to 64.89 as equities rallied before close. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) soared 22.75 percent to $6.96, while KiOR (KIOR) dropped 11.55 percent to $0.06. Among other equities, Biox (BX.T) plunged 17.14 percent to $0.58. Overall, declines led advances 6 […]

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Biofuels Digest Index falls to 9-month low of 64.44 as enzymes retreat

Biofuels Digest Index falls to 9-month low of 64.44 as enzymes retreat

October 14, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dumped 2.69 percent to 64.44, a 9-month low, as enzymes retreated. For the day, Codexis (CDXS) reversed after a big gain Monday, down 16.26 percent to $2.42, while KiOR (KIOR) dropped 12.38 percent to $0.07.  Among other equities, Evogene (EVGN) plunged 7.39 percent to […]

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Where are we with algae biofuels? PART II

Where are we with algae biofuels? PART II

October 14, 2014 |

The state of R&D so far. 4 NAABB advances brought the cost of algae biocrude oil down to $7.50 per gallon.  3 roadblocks remain between today’s cost and $3.00. This is a two-part series. In Part I here, we look first at the breakthroughs that have radically changed the costs and outlook. In Part II today, we […]

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4 Minutes With…John Williams, President, Scoville Public Relations

4 Minutes With…John Williams, President, Scoville Public Relations

October 14, 2014 |

Tell us about your organization and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. We’ve played an integral role in the growth of the industry, handling PR for many of the industry’s leading players, including LanzaTech, Imperium Renewables, Algae Biomass Organization, Rivertop, Sustainable Oils and Propel Fuels. We’re proud to have helped these companies literally change the […]

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Where are we with algae biofuels?

Where are we with algae biofuels?

October 13, 2014 |

The state of R&D so far. 4 NAABB advances  have brought the cost of algae biocrude oil down to $7.50 per gallon. 3 roadblocks remain between today’s cost and $3.00. In our two-part series, we look first at the breakthroughs that have radically changed the costs and outlook. In Part II, we look at where the opportunities […]

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Biofuels Digest Index edges up to 66.22 as enzymes gain sharply

Biofuels Digest Index edges up to 66.22 as enzymes gain sharply

October 13, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.49 percent to 66.22 as enzymes gained sharply. For the day, Codexis (CDXS) soared 20.42 percent to $2.89, while KiOR (KIOR) dropped 11.11 percent to $0.09. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) plunged 6.01 percent to $5.63. Overall, declines led advances 3 to […]

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4 Minutes With…Svitlana Kroll, Senior Research Scientist, Southwest Research Institute

4 Minutes With…Svitlana Kroll, Senior Research Scientist, Southwest Research Institute

October 13, 2014 |

Tell us about your organization and it’s role in the Advanced Bioeconomy. With more than 65 years of experience in automotive and fuels research and development, SwRI is uniquely positioned as an international expert in the research, development and testing of renewable fuels. Tell us about your role and what you are focused on in […]

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The Hottest Companies: Vertimass Photo Votes for 2014-15

The Hottest Companies: Vertimass Photo Votes for 2014-15

October 13, 2014 |

Here are the photo votes received for Vertimass in this years’s competition for the Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy, Renewable Chemicals & Biomaterials. More on photo voting in this years’ rankings process, here.

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The Hottest Companies: Canergy Photo Votes for 2014-15

The Hottest Companies: Canergy Photo Votes for 2014-15

October 13, 2014 |

Here are the photo votes received for Canergy in this years’s competition for the Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy, Renewable Chemicals & Biomaterials. More on photo voting in this years’ rankings process, here.

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Earth to Cellulosic biofuels: Good to see you, buddy, what took so long? Part II

Earth to Cellulosic biofuels: Good to see you, buddy, what took so long? Part II

October 12, 2014 |

“The five years away forever” put to rest — but are there troubling waters still ahead? For whom, and why?  Part II of II Part I of our story is here. There’s a gigantic disconnect between two sections in the country as to whether the United States should be celebrating the success or the failure […]

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