The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 70.26 despite an advanced biofuels slide. For the day, Ceres (CERE) tumbled 15.03 percent to $1.47, while Solazyme (SZYM) dropped 4.34 percent to $9.93 Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) surged 33.33 percent to $0.24. Overall, advances led declines 2 to 1 […]
Grain sorghum’s fast-moving champion raises a wad of cash to accelerate its growth. Reflecting on what lies ahead in 2014 for Chromatin, CEO Daphne Preuss takes time with The Digest. In Illinois, Chromatin, Inc., an agriculture technology company, announced the first closing of its Series E financing round, expected to total $36 million. Wood Creek […]
Holmgren, Warner, Gruber, Chornet to address “Hot Companies: The Global Growth Perspective” on opening morning of ABLC 2014. In Florida, Biofuels Digest announced that LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren, Sapphire Energy CEO Cynthia “CJ ” Warner, Gevo CEO Pat Grubner and Enerkem CEO Vincent Chornet will present addresses on ABLC 2014’s opening morning — under the […]
In California, OriginOil announced it has agreed to supply its water management solutions to a new East Asian hydroponics venture backed by Orix Corp., Japan’s largest financial services and leasing company. Orca Vision, Japanese eco-solutions provider with sales in Japan, South Korea and China and a manufacturing facility in South Korea, will implement OriginOil’s EWS […]
In Minnesota, the Albert Lea Tribune reports that the Le Sueur anaerobic digestion plant is in its startup phase, and is expected to reach full production within two to three months. The plant will supply 8MWe, using manure and corn silage as feedstock. The plant was built at a cost reported to be approximately $45 […]
In Hawaii, natural algae astaxanthin manufacturers Fuji Chemical Industry Co, Algatechnologies Ltd, and Cyanotech Corporation announced that they will form the “Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association,” a trade organization dedicated to educating the public and dietary supplement industry about the health benefits of Natural Astaxanthin and the major differences between sources. These three founding members will […]
In Hawaii, Zilkha Biomass Energy is reported to be in preliminary talks with HECO regarding the use of Zilkhas wood pellets. According to an article in the Kansas City Star, Zilka is stating that the use of wood pellets could save the utility as much as 30% in costs compared to fuel oil. The article […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.25 percent to 70.25 as ethanol equities recovered. For the day, Biox (BX.T) jumpd 8.70 percent to $0.50, while Biofuel Energy (BIOF) regained 4.48 percent to $2.10. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) surged 7.06 percent to $4.40. Overall, declines and advances were even […]
Executive Director Mary Rosenthal opts to not make the move; ABO commences search for new leader as “proactive role in participating and shaping a policy agenda” becomes key to trade group’s future. In Minnesota, the Algae Biomass Organization announced that ABO headquarters will be moving to Washington, DC in the New Year. The goal, noted […]
So many great technologies, not enough chairs. Or cash, rather. And so the music stops, and cellulosic biofuels pioneer TMO Renewables finds itself entering administrative receivership in the UK. What happened, what’s next. One-off or trend? The story of TMO Renewables is like many in the cellulosic ethanol game. A highly regarded microorganism, a dedicated […]
