Fuels based on Siluria’s technology projected to “dramatically reduce the cost, complexity and overall emissions” of transportation fuels. In California, Siluria Technologies debuted its development unit for producing liquid fuels from natural gas based on Siluria’s proprietary oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) and ethylene-to-liquid (ETL) technologies. Earlier this year, Siluria announced that it will build […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, rose 0.91 percent to 82.06 despite an advanced biofuels drop. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) surged 10.65 percent to $17.56, while Aemetis (AMTX) rocketed up 15.69 percent to $0.59. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) slumped 5.32 percent to $13.36. Overall, advances led declines […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, jumped 1.65 percent to 81.32 as ethanol equities surged. For the day, Biofuel Energy (BIOF) soared 21.01 percent to $4.11, while Aemetis (AMTX) climbed 8.51 percent to $0.51. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) rebounded 5.76 percent to $4.04. Overall, advances led declines 9 to […]
Urban waste: It’s nasty, here, inevitable and aggregated. The feedstocks are available at fixed, affordable prices and in long-term supply contracts from credit-worthy entities. Everyone loves the idea. So, where are the gallons? The Digest investigates. We reported earlier this week on a project underway for the Hampton Roads, Virginia area that will, if successful, […]
Renewable Energy Group is a leading North American biodiesel producer with a nationwide distribution and logistics system. Utilizing an integrated value chain model, Renewable Energy Group is focused on converting natural fats, oils and greases into advanced biofuels and on converting diverse feedstocks into renewable chemicals. With 257 million gallons of owned/operated annual nameplate production […]
Renmatix is a technology licensor that enables the production of petrochemicals from plants. The company’s water-based Plantrose™ process is the lowest cost method for converting a wide range of non-food biomass into cellulosic sugars, used in the global chemical and fuels markets. Renmatix’s supercritical hydrolysis technology deconstructs non-food biomass an order of magnitude faster than […]
Is it just coincidence that KiOR’s stock is down sharply as Aemetis has been on a tear? Just a lucky break for ethanol based on attractive “crush spreads”? Or something important about the strategy and how it has played out? The Digest looks at the companies and the results. On a clear morning last […]
SG Biofuels is a bioenergy crop company using molecular breeding and biotechnology to develop elite, hybrid seeds of Jatropha. The company has sold more than 250,000 acres of its hybrid Jatropha seed, including orders from two of the top 20 largest energy companies in the world. SGB’s JMax Jatropha Optimization Platform draws from the world’s […]
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 […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, fell 1.22 percent to 80.00 as advanced biofuels dropped. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) dropped 4.41 percent to $1.30, while Aemetis (AMTX) soared 9.30 percent to $0.47. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) dumped 6.37 percent to $3.82. Overall, declines led advances 3 to 1 […]
