In Massacusetts, Lux Research reports its forecast that bio-based material and chemical (BBMC) technologies “have reached an inflection point with companies scaling to commercial production levels and growing revenues”, according to Lux Research. The leading growth category will be intermediate chemicals like adipic acid and lactic acid, with capacity growing from 2.0 million metric tons […]
In Virginia, researchers from Virginia Tech, Berkeley and other institutions have discovered that a process that turns on photosynthesis in plants likely developed on Earth in ancient microbes 2.5 billion years ago, long before oxygen became available. The research offers new perspective on evolutionary biology, microbiology, and the production of natural gas, and may shed […]
By Brent Erickson, Executive VP, Head, Industrial & Environmental Section, BIO It has been the winter of discontent for the biofuels industry, given EPA’s proposed RVO numbers for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS). But in the midst of the winter chill the sun broke through the clouds and providence shined down on the biorefining industry […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, tumbled 3.05 percent to 72.52 following a 3 for 2 stock split by The Andersons. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) plunged 21.43 percent to $0.22, while Ceres (CERE) was off 5.33 percent to $1.42. Among other equities, Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) dropped 4.23 […]
Reform, repeal or compete: the options laid out for ethanol by Big Oil by Marathon’s Product Supply & Optimization Director in a frank keynote at the National Ethanol Conference. The RFA’s Geoff Cooper and ISU’s Bruce Babcock respond. In his keynote at the National Ethanol Conference this week in Orlando, David Whikehart, Product Supply & Optimization […]
By Robert Rapier – You can find him here on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. This article was originally published in Energy Trends Insider, here: Solving the Midwest Ethanol Problem What Ethanol Problem? If you live in the Midwest, you are in the midst of a thriving ethanol industry. But the problem is that the Midwest does not control its […]
Photobioreactor is a key innovation in Proterro’s patented sugar-making process now deployed at the company’s pilot plant in Orlando, Florida In New Jersey, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice of allowance to Proterro, Inc., for a device patent that protects the company’s proprietary photobioreactor, a novel element in Proterro’s already-patented […]
Verdezyne is a privately held company developing and commercializing novel genetically engineered microorganisms for use as “factories” to manufacture chemicals, using renewable feedstocks. Verdezyne’s unique microorganisms permit greener, cleaner and more cost effective production of chemicals as compared with traditional methods. The Company is commercializing its technology through partnerships with leading chemical manufacturers. Rankings 30 […]
Company description: Algenol LLC is a global, development stage, industrial biotechnology company that makes biofuels and high-value industrial chemicals cost-effectively from abundant, renewable resources. Algenol uses hybrid blue-green algae and specially designed photobioreactors as a sustainable, proprietary platform for making its products from carbon dioxide, sunlight, and saltwater. The Company’s first product is ethanol for […]
By Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association What? What kind of a theme is that?! It’s a mixed metaphor for Heaven’s sake. Well, with the tumultuous market and turbulent political environment we find ourselves in today, a mixed metaphor seems somewhat appropriate. But more than that, I really do believe that Falling Walls and […]
