Miscanthus, sorghum, switchgrass, jatropha, camelina, carinata, and arundo. Who’s doing what to bring these crops to scale — and who are the potential big winners? Hot molecules, big markets, proven technologies, ready finance, supportive policy. Sometimes they feel miles away, sometimes right at hand. But none of them mean anything without sustainable, affordable, reliable, available […]
The “ethanol blend wall” can be overcome and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements can be met in 2014 and beyond through increased use of attractively-priced E85, according to a new economic analysis by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University. The analysis, titled “Price It and They Will Buy: How E85 […]
In Massachusetts, Metabolix reported it has formed a collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals. Mr. Eno, Metabolix President and CEO stated, “This quarter, we are pleased to have formalized a collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals to focus on expanding the global market for biodegradable polymers. New products we develop through this relationship are expected to benefit […]
Today on Twitter: brendanmcl @SitkaWriter Great piece! Interested in more about the biofuels “fork in the road?” check out @UCSUSA: DSMNutrition @DSM Hugh Welsh bets on #sustainable biofuels from cellulosic waste M00se1992 @SenTedCruz biofuels cause competition with oil, lowering prices.
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dropped 2.08 percent to 71.51 as advanced biofuels struggled. For the day, Syntroleum (SYNM) plummeted 10.90 percent to $64.36, while Biox (BX.T) plunged 21.13 percent to $0.56. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) shed 10.31 percent to $3.74. Overall, declines led advances 11 to […]
Cellulosic biofuels waived down to expected production; EPA says it will consider a broader waive-down in 2014 to address “E10 ethanol blendwall” concerns. In Washington, the U.S. EPA finalized the 2013 percentage standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard program. The final 2013 overall volumes and standards require 16.55 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be […]
In Maine, Environmental Leader reports that Tom’s of Maine is looking to use potato sourced PLA packaging. The article states that the company is working with the Sustainable BioPlastics Council of Main and the University of Maine to develop the package. The article reports that Tom’s has set a company goal of reducing landfill waste […]
Today on Twitter: LAPRESS Obama administration sets new biofuels requirements. Sen. David Vitter wants next year’s standards waived: Dav… Prudent_Living #Europe’s Transport Sector Sluggish in Adopting #Biofuels, Report Finds Oil_news1 UPDATE 1-U.S. EPA expects to reduce biofuels volumes for 2014
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dropped 1.11 percent to 73.03 as advanced biofuels slumped. For the day, Codexis (CDXS) fell 5.93 percent to $2.38, while Ceres (CER) shed 5.03 percent to $1.51. Among other equities, Verenium (VRNM) soared 37.12 percent to $3.14. Overall, declines led advances 7 to 3 […]
Carbon capture: much talked-about, less seen. Could biocatalysts and biofuels provide the kicker needed to make this class of technologies feasible? New news and data from Akermin suggests that bio may be just the ticket. In Missouri this week, Akermin, a biocatalyst company developing technology to improve the removal of carbon dioxide from industrial gas […]
