In Washington, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is disputing the numbers from RFA’s recently released analysis, which shows how Big Oil stands to gain a $9.2-15.2 billion windfall from a possible reduction to EPA’s 2014 RVOs. Bob Dinneen, RFA President and CEO, commented: “AFPM are misunderstanding the very basic principles of supply and demand. […]
In Washington, the Bioenergy Technologies Office is seeking stakeholder feedback regarding bioenergy technology validation to accelerate the deployment of advanced biofuel, bioproducts, and biopower technologies. BETO is specifically interested in information technologies that are ready for technology validation at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 6 or higher. TRLs 6–8 generally correspond to pilot-, demonstration-, […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today estimated that the 2013 corn crop will achieve a new record of 13.99 billion bushels, 7% larger than the previous record and a whopping 30% larger than last year’s drought-shortened crop. USDA expects yield to average 160.4 bushels per acre, the second-highest yield on record. The report also […]
In Canada, CelluForce, the world leader in the commercial development of Cellulose Nanocrystals, is pleased to be recognized among the Global Top 30 in the prestigious Global Cleantech Cluster Association 2013 Later Stage Awards and the top three finalists in the lighting and energy efficiency category. “It is an honor to be part of this prestigious list of the […]
In California, CA BOTANA anounced their Sea Enzyme Botanical Hair Serum, a serum that promotes a healthy scalp and prevents hair loss. This next-generation cosmeceutical is the latest product to emerge from the recently established research collaboration between CA BOTANA International, Molecular Botanicals Ltd., and StemNext LLC. The serum is made using CA BOTANA’s in-house-developed […]
In France, Société Générale has set up its 33rd Standby Equity Facility, PACEO, with Deinove. Société Générale undertook to subscribe successive capital increases over the next 36‐months, up to 450,000 shares in aggregate (i.e. 9.0% of the current share capital). For each tranche, the issuance price will depend on the volume weighted average price of […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, rebounded 0.74 percent to 65.03 as ethanol equities advanced. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) jumped 11.11 percent to $0.20, while Biofuel Energy (BIOF) soared 12.50 percent to $1.80. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) recovered 2.99 percent to $2.41. Overall, advances led declines 4 to […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, closed at 54.55, down 0.91 percent, as advanced biofuels fell. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) dropped 6.51 percent to $3.59, while Syntroleum (SNNM) lost 7.79 percent to $3.79. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) plunged 9.64 percent to $1.78Overall, declines led advances 11 to […]
In South Africa, Sasol and General Electric together developed new water technology that will clean waste water, while also providing biogas as a by-product for power generation. This new technology, known as Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor Technology, will be further developed at a new demonstration plant at Sasol’s R&D Campus in Sasolburg. One of the by-products […]
In Singapore, DSM has has joined the LIPA-Team, set up to develop an industrial process for the manufacture of endless-fiber-reinforced advanced thermoplastic composite parts. LIPA stands for “Lightweight Integrated Process Application”. DSM will contribute with materials know-how and in-depth understanding of polyamide 6 applications. DSM is launching a range of carbon fiber reinforced composites based […]
