The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 1.27 percent to 71.50 as advanced biofuels surged. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 4.72 percent to $9.77, while Amyris (AMRS) rose 5.50 percent to $4.41. Among other equities, Algae.Tec dropped 8.82 percent to $0.15. Overall, advances led declines 3 to 1 for […]
Er, taking the long view on building transportation industries and companies. Did it really take 1,631 US automotive failures to achieve the massive industry that ultimately emerged? There was an old joke in magazine publishing (and has since been adapted to many industries) that went like this: Q. How do you become a millionaire in […]
Now that Borregaard demonstration plant is operational — when will Norway’s biobased leader reach for scale? In Norway, Borregaard has received a commitment for US 3.01 million in support from the Research Council of Norway (NFR). The funds will be used for two different innovation projects based on biomass as a raw material. “This is […]
In Canada, Agrisoma Biosciences announced that John Plaza will join Agrisoma’s Board of Directors as Calyx Bio-Ventures’ nominee. Plaza is president, CEO and founder of Imperium Renewables in Seattle, Washington.
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, regained 0.47 percent to 70.60 as chemicals advanced.. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) surged 10.57 percent to $1.36, while Aemetis (AMTX) rebounded 3.78 percent to $0.28. percent to $0.22. Among other equities, BioAmber (BIOA) escalated 9.39 percent to $12.00. Overall, declines led advances 2 […]
Hydrotreating, catalytic cracking, pyrolysis, metathesis, supercritical, and catalytic reforming. It’s the big new wave heading for biofuels and biobased chemicals at scale. The secret word in the bioeconomy for 2014 starts with a C. Carbon? Chemicals? Cellulosic? Close, but guess again. Yep, it’s cracking. That is, breaking down the biobased feedstock with heat, pressure and […]
In Germany, Clariant, Haltermann, and Mercedes-Benz have joined forces to demonstrate the effectiveness of sunliquid®20 with 20 % ethanol from straw as high-quality fuel for optimal driving performance. Clariant is the the ethanol producer, using its sunliquid process. Haltermann then mixes the cellulosic ethanol with conventional fuel components to form the new fuel. The production […]
A reduced but still robust $881 million Energy Title is one of the highlights, as the Farm Bill emerges from a House-Senate conference and is set for passage. What’s in it? The Digest has a complete guide. In Washington, the US Senate and House of Representatives, in a joint conference report, reached a compromise that […]
Draws fire from biofuels, environmental groups for emphasis on fossil fuels, back-off on renewables; 110,000 sign VoteVets.org petition in support of RFS In Washington, US President Barack Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union speech, and declared that “the all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years ago is working.” The complete text of the […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, rebounded 0.76 percent to 70.27 as large caps steadied. For the day, KiOR (KIOR) fell 3.79 percent to $1.27, while Aemetis (AMTX) soared 19.96 percent to $0.27. Among other equities, OriginOIl (OOIL) shed 3.47 percent to $0.25. Overall, advances led declines 3 to 2 […]
