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Acritaz Greentech taps Cool Planet system for commercial biorefineries in Malaysia

Acritaz Greentech taps Cool Planet system for commercial biorefineries in Malaysia

October 1, 2013 |

License model to be part of deployment for first international plant, a complement to Cool Planet’s build and operate model in the U.S. In Colorado, Cool Planet Energy Systems and Acritaz Greentech announced that they have signed an agreement to explore the building of multiple commercial facilities in Malaysia. The plan is to begin construction […]

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“Ant fungus gardens are a great model for #biofuels.”

“Ant fungus gardens are a great model for #biofuels.”

October 1, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: prn_radio Rethink Misguided Policy Of Promoting Biofuels, Says Scientist: Policymakers need to rethink the idea of promo… Attacephalotes:  #Ant fungus gardens are a great model for #biofuels. bioenergyKDF #algae has promise and profits in co-products & #biofuels. Learn more about BETO’s work in the field here:

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Biofuels Digest Index jumps to 68.66 as chemical equities soar

Biofuels Digest Index jumps to 68.66 as chemical equities soar

October 1, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, jumped 1.43 percent to 68.66 as chemical equities soared. For the day, Ceres rocked ahead 10.74 percent to $1.65, while BioAmber (BIOA) surged 19.18 percent to $5.84. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) was off 9.93 percent to $2.54. Overall, advances led declines 5 to […]

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The Chalice from the Palace: Canada’s NextGen Biofuels Fund backs Enerkem, Greenfield cellulosic ethanol project

The Chalice from the Palace: Canada’s NextGen Biofuels Fund backs Enerkem, Greenfield cellulosic ethanol project

September 30, 2013 |

After a long period of project development and project selection, the NextGen Biofuels Fund identifies what it believes is the “brew that is true” In Canada, sprightly news arrives from the north, that Sustainable Technology Development Canada, through its NextGen Biofuels Fund, could be investing just shy of $40 million in the Vanerco project – […]

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BIO, member companies urge Congress to Pass Five-Year Farm Bill, maintain crucial language for renewable chemicals

BIO, member companies urge Congress to Pass Five-Year Farm Bill, maintain crucial language for renewable chemicals

September 30, 2013 |

In Washington, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, along with fifty renewable chemical companies and associated trade organizations wrote to the chairpersons and ranking members of the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture, urging passage of a five-year Farm Bill that includes the Senate’s language on the Energy Title. The letter reads in part: “As leading domestic […]

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“Biofuels Market in China 2012-2016: Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth.”

“Biofuels Market in China 2012-2016: Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth.”

September 30, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: katerina_um @WorldBank Do serious research in biofuels & allow those who have ideas to put them into action. U should had done it a long time ago sugarcaneBlog Biofuels Market in China 2012-2016: Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth … – PR Web (press release) bulletinAtomic What Biofuels Can (and can’t) Do @slashdot

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Biofuels Digest Index flat at 67.69 as chemical equities retreat

Biofuels Digest Index flat at 67.69 as chemical equities retreat

September 30, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 67.69  as  chemical equities retreated.  For the day, Biofuel Energy (BIOF) dropped 4.20 percent to $3.65, while Solazyme (SZYM) declined 2.79 percent to $10.79. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) was up 6.42 percent to $2.82. Overall, declines led advances 3 to […]

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10 Hottest Tickets along Algae’s Broadway

10 Hottest Tickets along Algae’s Broadway

September 29, 2013 |

The lights go up for algae’s biggest gathering, the 2013 Algae Biomass Summit. Here are 10 must-sees amidst a bumper crop of top presentations this year along the Great Green Way. You’d like to think that, if algae ever evolve to the point of reading English, they might look back with great pride at the […]

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Proterro to commission renewable sugars pilot plant in Florida

Proterro to commission renewable sugars pilot plant in Florida

September 29, 2013 |

In New Jersey, Proterro has scaled up its novel photobioreactor design and is in the process of commissioning a pilot plant in Florida. “The modular photobioreactors, which are made from off-the-shelf materials,” said Proterro CEO Kef Kasdin, “including polyethylene, can withstand category 1 hurricane winds,” she explained, adding, “Because of the materials used and the […]

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Agricen sets dates for free “Maximizing Dry Fertilizer Programs” webinar

Agricen sets dates for free “Maximizing Dry Fertilizer Programs” webinar

September 29, 2013 |

In Texas, Agricen, an agricultural technology company delivering applied, biochemical-based solutions for efficient and sustainable plant nutrition, announced today a complimentary webinar, “Maximizing Dry Fertilizer Programs,” being held on October 2nd and 8th, 2013. Featuring noted agriculture professor Dr. Fred Below of the University of Illinois, the webinar will discuss best practices and technologies for making […]

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