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“Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod.”

“Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod.”

October 23, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: BioenergyIntl: Indonesian PME producers to turn to US if EU anti-dumping duties get nod – Platts MSSmallBz [MS Biz Journal] KiOR secures #funding to increase #bio#fuels production bN3WS [Forbes] Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields

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Biofuels Digest Index flat at 68.05 despite an enzymes surge

Biofuels Digest Index flat at 68.05 despite an enzymes surge

October 23, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 68.05 despite an enzymes surge. For the day, Novozymes (NZMB) jumped 3.86 percent to $40.4, while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) shed 2.22 percent to $3.52. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) recovered 6.55 percent to $1.79. Overall, advances led declines led advances 3 […]

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FHR to expand use of Edeniq’s Cellunator technology

FHR to expand use of Edeniq’s Cellunator technology

October 23, 2013 |

In California, Edeniq announced that Flint Hills Resources Renewables has confirmed that the Cellunators have achieved the desired increase in ethanol production at its Fairbank, Iowa facility and the company will install Cellunators at two additional locations. Flint Hills has been an investor in Edeniq since April 2012 and a customer since July 2011. Edeniq’s […]

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Industrial biobased ventures raise $364M in Q3 2013; 5-Minute Guide to the bioinvesting landscape

Industrial biobased ventures raise $364M in Q3 2013; 5-Minute Guide to the bioinvesting landscape

October 22, 2013 |

Biobased investing continues surging, both direct and via strategics. The Digest has the data and the scoop in our 5-Minute Guide. In Florida, Biofuels Digest reports that 9 biobased ventures raised $363.8 million in new capital in 2013, compared to $435 million in Q2, and $434 million in Q4 2012 and Q1 2013. Overall, the […]

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Akermin wins $3 million for biobased CO2 capture technology

Akermin wins $3 million for biobased CO2 capture technology

October 22, 2013 |

In Missouri, Akermin announced that it has received a $3 million cooperative agreement to support development of the technology for post-combustion CO2 removal from power plants.  The work under this program will build off of Akermin’s current field pilot that has now accrued over 2,800 hours of operation, consistently capturing over 80% CO2, with no […]

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“Retailer says zero complaints from E15 use.”

“Retailer says zero complaints from E15 use.”

October 22, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: BioFuelsChat: Retailer says zero complaints from E15 use -> apeterka On E&ETV today: API’s Greco discusses industry efforts to challenge 2013 renewable fuel targets doe_jgi Brewing up some nonfood biofuels at @jbei_

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On the Move in Biofuels: Stoel Rives, Oak Ridge, MBI

On the Move in Biofuels: Stoel Rives, Oak Ridge, MBI

October 22, 2013 |

Jon Wellinghoff, Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), will join Stoel Rives upon completion of his service at FERC. Wellinghoff submitted his resignation to the President on May 28, but no date has been announced for his departure from FERC. Jack D. Fellows, who oversaw a $110 billion federal science portfolio under two […]

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Biofuels Digest Index slips to 68.17 as advanced biofuels fall

Biofuels Digest Index slips to 68.17 as advanced biofuels fall

October 22, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, slipped 0.25 percent to 68.17 as advanced biofuels fell. For the day, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) dropped 4.14 percent to $12.97, while Green Plains Renewable Energy dropped 2.35 percent to $15.78. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) dropped 6.67 percent to $1.68. Overall, advances led […]

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Biofuels Digest Index flat at 68.34 despite an advanced biofuels retreat

Biofuels Digest Index flat at 68.34 despite an advanced biofuels retreat

October 21, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 68.34 despite an advanced biofuels retreat. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) fell back 4.53 percent to $11.37, while KiOR (KIOR) slid 5.77 percent to $2.45percent to $2.60. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) dropped 4.76 percent to $1.80. Overall, advances and declines […]

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Bill Gates, Vinod Khosla up the ante in cellulosic biofuels pioneer KiOR

Bill Gates, Vinod Khosla up the ante in cellulosic biofuels pioneer KiOR

October 21, 2013 |

In Texas, KiOR announced the execution of $100 million in committed equity related financing in two separate private placement transactions to support the Company’s recently announced expansion of production capacity in Columbus, Mississippi, called  the Columbus II Project. Once completed with the planned technology enhancements for both Columbus facilities, the Columbus II Project is expected to achieve overall positive cash flow from operations […]

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