What could be more alluring than a colossal opportunity in the biggest game of all — energy investing? So goes the siren song. But in the real world of chasing black swans, we may be overlooking the wonders of the white ones. In the world of venture capital, black swans are a big deal. For […]
In Texas, Rice University scientists have used synthetic biology to study how a popular soil amendment called “biochar” can interfere with the chemical signals that some microbes use to communicate. The class of compounds studied includes those used by some plant pathogens to coordinate their attacks. Study co-author Joff Silberg, associate professor of biochemistry and […]
Today on Twitter: environmentguru S. Africa Biofuels Seen Raising Sorghum Output: South Africa’s plan to source all grain needed for… OPISBiofuels: #Biofuels sources praise Zichal’s work with their industry. Should be noted she’s an Iowa native. JnthnMorse @peteh678 we don’t grow biofuels to save the planet, we want to show off our dumb politicians and subsidise our […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dropped 1.30 percent to 67.37 as ethanol equities tumbled. For the day, Metabolix (MBLX) shed 5.93 percent to $1.27, while BioAmber (BIOA) recovered 2.35 percent to $6.98. Among other equities, Syntroleum (SYNM) fell 5.83 percent to $4.20. Overall, declines led advances 5 to 1 […]
You just can’t beat the financing of renewable fuels for all-out zaniness. Tragicomedy, anyone? Consider the case of BlueFire Renewables. Sometimes, the financing of renewable fuels can start to sound a little like an Abbott & Costello routine. Allow us to summarize. You can finance a liquid renewable fuel as long as the market is […]
In Singapore, Royal DSM has signed a partnership agreement with PlastiComp, Inc., based in Winona, Minnesota, to develop new innovative bio-based Long Fiber Thermoplastic composite materials for the automotive and other performance-driven markets. Central to this partnership is DSM’s commitment to sustainability—in this case with its EcoPaXX polyamide 410, 70% derived from renewable resources—and PlastiComp’s […]
Today on Twitter: biomass_grnwash: Bio-mass curious? Subscribe to The Biomass Monitor newsletter: http://t.co/mx7rXsMlDV Tbe_globe How many sugars would you like in your Biofuel? http://t.co/8kXGUrJ8fb NCAgBiotech #AgBioShow >> Learn about Phytonix’s development of biofuels from algae and cyanobacteria http://t.co/0KLqDSeezR
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, gained 0.52 percent to 68.26 as chemical equities rose. For the day, Ceres (CERE) shed 4.46 percent to $1.50, while OriginOil (OOIL) settled back 17.14 percent to $0.29. Among other equities, Syntroleum (SYNM) tumbled 7.28 percent to $4.46. Overall, advances led declines 3 to […]
As Matt Horton, CEO of Propel Fuels, relates the tale, he hears the 4 Monster Myths of Renewable Fuels, also known as the “conventional wisdom,” all too often. Turns out the conventional wisdom is, er, dead wrong. “Number one, there’s no brand loyalty in the fuel business, they’ll tell you right away,” Matt Horton explained […]
In Florida, the Algae Biomass Organization announced the launch of The Algae Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization which will engage in and fund educational outreach, research, development, and other activities; find and support the development of future leaders of the algae industry through scholarships, grants and other financial and organizational support; and facilitates communication among […]
