Today on Twitter: leanpath Marion approves deal for garbage-to-ethanol facility | TheGazette eriqTita The Ethanol Effect: When Alternative Fuels Go Bad: “Everything about ethanol is good, good, good,” crows Iowa… brendanmcl Tensions mount between CA, federal #biofuel programs. Can there be only one?
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, lost 1.19 percent to 67.25 as global equities sank due to concerns over Syria. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) fell 4.33 percent to $2.65, while Metabolix (MBLX) declined 4.36 percent to $1.32. Among other equities, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) dropped 3.99 percent to $14.68. […]
How do the winners do it to succeed in the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy or 30 Hottest Companies in Biobased Chemicals and Materials? Over the next few weeks, several thousand friends and supporters of various bioenergy companies will be voting, Tweeting, Liking and Photo Voting in behalf of their favorite companies — while a […]
In Washington, ethanol industry advocacy group Growth Energy has launched an advertising campaign called “You’re No Dummy” in an effort to help Americans better understand that the oil industry is trying to stop the growth of clean, green renewable fuels to protect their own bottom lines. “For far too long Big Oil has run a […]
In Texas, the National Algae Association announces a new commercial algae production cultivation system developed at NAA’s Test Center in The Woodlands, Texas.The new Algae Growth Cell (G-Cell) was developed by AlgaeEquip, LLC, an incubator company at the National Algae Association test center in The Woodlands, Texas. The new G-Cell is the world’s largest custom […]
In Colorado, ZEAL Optics has announced the release of its biodegradable, bioplastic sunglass, the Ace. Designed in Boulder, and by the renowned Italian powerhouse, Mazzucchelli. The bioplastic is Mazzucchelli’s M49 bioplastic uses cellulose acetate sourced from cotton. The cotton is grown in the US and shipped to Mazzucchelli, where it is processed into the frames. […]
Today on Twitter: joeygiggles Positive Experience with the Masterminds of Scipio Biofuels GrowthEnergy The truth about #BigOil’s opposition to the #RFS & #Ethanol? It’s all about the money: MayorInnovation MT @bbbeasternmich: #Detroit’s experimentation w/ green infrastructure, urban farming, reforestation, and biofuels
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, advanced 0.41 percent to 68.06 as chems recovered. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) soared 19.35 percent to $0.37, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) jumped 4.73 percent to $15.29. Among other equities, Syntroleum (SYNM) gained 5.02 percent to $5.65. Overall, declines led advances 5 to […]
In case you didn’t get the memo, the biodiesel industry is exploding. Thanks to a strong Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), the reinstatement of the $1/gallon biodiesel blender tax credit, and the State of Iowa’s record breaking production records, national biodiesel output is at an all-time high of 111.1 million gallons. This boom is great news […]
In Italy, Reuters reports that M&G Chemicals is looking to list in Hong Kong, with the hope of raising $500 million. The article further reports that the bioplastics unit of Mossi & Ghisolfi may float approximately 30% of the company, and the proceeds would be used to finance expansions overseas. The source for the story […]
