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Biofuels Digest Index flat at 79.44 despite enzyme equities jump

Biofuels Digest Index flat at 79.44 despite enzyme equities jump

August 17, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 79.44 despite an enzyme equities jump.  For the day, Dyadic (DYAI) gained 8.82 percent to $1.85, while Codexis (CDXS) soared 11.32percent to $2.36. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) jumped 4.07 percent to $9.45.  Overall, declines led advances 3 to 2 for […]

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Advanced Bioeconomy investment jumps 11% in past year; industry raises $430M in Q2

Advanced Bioeconomy investment jumps 11% in past year; industry raises $430M in Q2

August 14, 2014 |

Advanced Bioeconomy investing jumps, both direct and via strategics. The Digest has the data and the scoop in our 5-Minute Guide to the investment landscape In Florida, Biofuels Digest reports that 12 biobased ventures raised $430.0 million in new capital in Q1 2014. The industry raised $447M in Q1, $128.6M in Q4, and $463.8M in […]

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That dread US ethanol policy that reduced foreign oil, saved consumers $800 p.a., and produced more food

That dread US ethanol policy that reduced foreign oil, saved consumers $800 p.a., and produced more food

August 14, 2014 |

In Washington, USDA released its August World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The 2014 corn crop is estimated at 14.032 billion bushels. That is 172 million bushels higher than the previous record established in 2013 and new corn yield records are expected to be set in eleven different states. The report estimates 5.075 […]

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Biofuels Digest Index edges up 0.23 percent to 79.39 as ethanol equities jump

Biofuels Digest Index edges up 0.23 percent to 79.39 as ethanol equities jump

August 14, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.23 percent to 79.39 as ethanol equities jumped. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) gained 3.34 percent to $4.02, while Novozymes (NZMB) lost 6.27 percent to $46.78. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) plummeted 16.61 percent to $0.15. Overall, advances led declines 5 to […]

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Answers for your Questions about the Bioeconomy, biofuels, renewable chemicals and bioproducts

Answers for your Questions about the Bioeconomy, biofuels, renewable chemicals and bioproducts

August 13, 2014 |

Amazing questions get asked at industry conferences — and except for attendees, you generally don’t hear them, or the answers. With great sessions at conferences, delegates are usually keen to get a hold of the powerpoint decks. But how do you get a hold of the great Q&A that follows the presentations — or the […]

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KiOR: company warns of bankruptcy potential; strikes forbearance deal with Mississippi

KiOR: company warns of bankruptcy potential; strikes forbearance deal with Mississippi

August 13, 2014 |

KiOR, the struggling cellulosic biofuels producer, issued these statements as part of its most recent SEC 10-Q filing: During the first quarter of 2013, the Company commissioned the Columbus facility’s hydrotreater and fractionation units, and made the Company’s first cellulosic diesel and gasoline shipments in March 2013 and June 2013, respectively. During 2013, the Company […]

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Biofuels Digest Index recovers to 79.21 despite an advanced biofuels slide

Biofuels Digest Index recovers to 79.21 despite an advanced biofuels slide

August 13, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, recovered 1.19 percent to 79.21 despite an advanced biofuels slide. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) soared 21.72 percent to $9.36, while Algae.Tec (AEB.AX) dumped 7.78 percent to $0.08. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) plunged 28.03 percent to $0.18. Overall, advances led declines 5 to […]

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Virent receives EPA Registration for its drop-in, BioForm Gasoline

Virent receives EPA Registration for its drop-in, BioForm Gasoline

August 12, 2014 |

Registered Fuel Can Now be Used in On-highway Motor Vehicles in blends up to 45% In Wisconsin, Virent announced it has successfully received fuel registration from the EPA for its BioForm Gasoline in blends of up to 45%. As a registered fuel, Virent’s biogasoline can now be used in on-highway motor vehicles. Virent BioForm Gasoline […]

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Biofuels Digest Index dips to 78.28 as advanced biofuels fall

Biofuels Digest Index dips to 78.28 as advanced biofuels fall

August 12, 2014 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dipped 0.24 percent to 78.28 as advanced biofuels fell. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) rebounded 14.61 percent to $7.89, while Solazyme (SZYM) reversed 4,32 percent to $9.31. Among other equities, Green Plains Renewable Energy dropped 3.31 percent to $11.36. Overall, advances led declines 3 […]

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Aemetis gets a sucker-punch from Seeking Alpha

Aemetis gets a sucker-punch from Seeking Alpha

August 12, 2014 |

“There is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested”, so says the good book. So let’s see who’s right in the case of Short-Seller vs Aemetis, as the company reports Q2 earnings, and Seeking Alpha sets the house on fire. If there’s anything more annoying in the equity markets than paid agents touting a fly-by-night […]

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