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AlgaeToday.com to supply DIY algal photo-bioreactors

AlgaeToday.com to supply DIY algal photo-bioreactors

July 25, 2013 |

In Oregon, Solardyne.com founder, and inventor, Toby Kinkaid has expanded AlgaeToday.com to supply the Algae Industry with DIY Photo-bioreactor Algae Grow Kits. Kinkaid states, “Yet, basic hardware for growing algae at low-cost didn’t exist for these markets. In response to this need AlgaeToday.com produces the “Model-T” line of photobioreactors for the Algae Industry – when […]

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“Microbial who-done-it for biofuels.”

“Microbial who-done-it for biofuels.”

July 25, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: GrowthEnergy ICYMI Buis testimony before @HouseCommerce this week on #RFS, #E15, #Ethanol: NerdyCoupons Microbial who-done-it for biofuels chicken_supe No doubt about it: ethanol mandates hit food producers hard – The Hill’s Congress Blog

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Biofuels Digest Index edges down to 72.76 as ethanol equities drop

Biofuels Digest Index edges down to 72.76 as ethanol equities drop

July 25, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged down 0.25 percent to 72.76 as ethanol equities dropped. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) plummeted 10.11 percent to $4.00, while Syntroleum tumbled 7.32 percent to $6.08. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) recovered 1.81 percent to $2.82 . Overall, advances and declines were […]

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The Top 10 Jet Biofuels advances of the year

The Top 10 Jet Biofuels advances of the year

July 25, 2013 |

In jet biofuels, who’s doing what with whom? Here’s our Top 10. Here are the biggest pacts and advances, tests, investments and grants with the likes of Amyris, Total, Airbus, Solena Fuels, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, AltAir Fuels, the US Navy, Emerald Biofuels, Natures BioReserve and Fulcrum Biofuels, Virent, the US Air Force, Chinese Eastern Airlines, Boeing, Frontline BioEnergy, Cobalt Technologies, Mercurius Biorefining, BioProcess Algae, KLM, SkyNRG, Neste […]

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Alaska Airlines, Hawai`i BioEnergy sign jet biofuels pact

Alaska Airlines, Hawai`i BioEnergy sign jet biofuels pact

July 25, 2013 |

Hawaiian Island-based consortium of landowners pioneering production of bio-based fuels In Hawaii, Alaska Airlines and Hawai`i BioEnergy LLC announced today they have signed an agreement for the carrier to purchase sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. Founded in 2006, Hawai`i BioEnergy is a consortium of three of Hawaii’s largest landowners and three venture capital companies who […]

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NUS researchers developed world’s first water treatment techniques using apple and tomato peels

NUS researchers developed world’s first water treatment techniques using apple and tomato peels

July 25, 2013 |

In Singapore, National University of Singapore PhD candidate, Mr Ramakrishna Mallampati experimented with water treatment techniques using materials that are easily available, and came up with novel ways to purify water using apple and tomato peels. This is the first time that the peels of the two fruits have been used to remove different types […]

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“UK Ensus sale may have long-term implications for fuel ethanol.”

“UK Ensus sale may have long-term implications for fuel ethanol.”

July 25, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: ICISchemicalbiz UK Ensus sale may have long-term implications for fuel ethanol: LONDON (ICIS)–The sale of UK-headquarte… historysquared In 2015, the U.S. would need to use every gallon of fats and oils in the production of biodiesel to meet a mandate GovInslee: I met this morning with job creators in clean efficient energy—solar, tidal, biofuels: […]

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Biofuels Digest Index slips to 72.94 as advanced biofuels wane

Biofuels Digest Index slips to 72.94 as advanced biofuels wane

July 25, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, slipped 0.57 percent to 72.94 as advanced biofuels waned.  For the day, Syntroleum (SYNM) dumped 10.75 percent to $6.56, while Solazyme (SZYM) shed 4.27 percent to $11.22.  Among other equities, Syngenta (SYT) dropped 4.29 percent to $79.44 . Overall, advances led declines 9 to […]

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RFS, repeal and reform: the print-friendly version

RFS, repeal and reform: the print-friendly version

July 24, 2013 |

“You don’t have enough for repeal. You do have enough for some reforms. ” says key GOP lawmaker; 20-billion-plus requirement, with built-in flexibility proposed, as RFS opponents, supporters tangle on the Hill. Can the RFS survive? The Digest’s condensed guide helps you wade through the voices, the issues, and the outcomes. Background: Yesterday in DC, […]

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API’s Anti RFS Ad Campaign – Trick, or Treat?

API’s Anti RFS Ad Campaign – Trick, or Treat?

July 24, 2013 |

by Mary Rosenthal Executive Director, Algae Biomass Organization Halloween is not for another 3 months, but the costumes and scare tactics are already out in the form of a new ad campaign from the American Petroleum Institute (API). The goal of the ad campaign? To try to generate grassroots demand among the American public to […]

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