The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.76 percent to 81.03 as large caps gained. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) jumped 4.02 percent to $28.20, while Aemetis (ATX) soared 16.09 percent to $9.38. Among other equities, Gevo (GEVO) dropped 5.15 percent to $0.92. Overall, advances led declines 3 to 1 […]
Exits as BIO’s industrial biotech policy guru to become an Algae Czar. Today, there are hundreds of biologists, engineers and commercial gurus leading algae to new heights in the labs, pilot plants, demonstration plants — even commercial-scale fermenters. Algae – the underlying source of a myriad of “available today” products from Omega-3 supplements to biodiesel, health and […]
From Finland, VTT and the Government Institute for Economic Research advise The Digest that have completed a study commissioned by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy and the Ministry of the Environment, assessing the impact of the EU’s 2030 Climate and Energy Framework on Finland’s energy system and national economy. The increased use of […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.70 percent to 80.42 as advanced biofuels rallied. For the day, OriginOil (OOIL) jumped 5.00 percent to $0.21, while Aemetis (ATX) settled back 4.94 percent to $8.08. Among other equities, Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) added 3.21 percent to $32.46. Overall, advances and […]
The Digest has heard from California that Calysta has successfully produced lactic acid – a key building block for industrial bioplastics – from methane at lab scale for NatureWorks. NatureWorks is one of the world’s largest makers of bioplastics – used worldwide for industrial and consumer products. Calysta uses natural gas as a feedstock to create […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.87 percent to 79.86 as advanced biofuels rallied. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) rebounded 9.68 percent to $8.50, while Amyris (AMRS) jumped 5.17 percent to $3.66. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) rocketd up 6.17 percent to $12.04. Overall, advances and declines were even […]
Renewable Jet Fuel Developed by Total & Amyris Meets Newly Updated ASTM Standard for Jet A/A1 The Digest received news from California that ASTM has revised the D7566, the Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons to include the use of renewable farnesane as a blending component in jet fuels for commercial aviation. […]
From Washington, The Digest has learned that Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Carbon War Room, a nonprofit organization founded by Sir Richard Branson, in an effort to accelerate low-carbon jet fuel production worldwide. This is part of the global carrier’s commitment to environmental accountability, transparency and carbon emission reduction. The organizations, which have […]
Last year in the Digest, we reported the break-up of Solazyme Roquette, a JV aimed at producing a new range of food ingredients made from renewable plant-based raw materials with exceptional nutritional potential. Happily, Solazyme has subsequently reached commercial scale at Moema, and news reached the Digest this week that Roquette, a global leader in […]
It’s been known as a source of fiber, and tequila. But exotically high per acre yields and sugar content, and adaptability for low-water and marginal land prompt a key hook-up between Byogy and AusAgave. Can agave transform the economics of sustainable aviation biofuels? The Digest investigates. From California, news has arrived from Byogy Renewables that […]
