In Canada, Calyx Bio-Ventures announced the proposed non-brokered private placement of up to 5,001,000 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of up to $750,150. Each unit comprises one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional common share of the […]
In New Hampshire, Sustainable Refining announced the launch of its renewable bio-based line of Cutting, Hydraulic and Bar & Chain Oils for industrial and commercial use. These non-petroleum based oils are manufactured using a 100% vegetable oil blend refined with proprietary additives giving them the lubricity, anti-oxidation, adhesion, flash point and pour-point characteristics sufficient to […]
Today on Twitter: plantexpansions #mfrtech | Strong Opportunity for Midwest Aviation Biofuels Industry ecoticiasRED: Abengoa inaugura la primera planta de demostración con tecnología Waste to Biofuels (W2B) MatthewDalyWDC Zichal: Ethanol and advanced biofuels “needs to be and certainly is part of our broader climate plan.”
In Washington, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced the award of nearly $2.5 million in grants to 10 small businesses and community groups for wood-to-energy projects that will help expand regional economies and create new jobs. The projects will use woody material removed from forests during projects such as wildfire prevention and beetle-killed […]
In San Diego, CleanTECH San Diego, the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation have been awarded a Regional Industry Clusters of Opportunity II (RICO II) grant from the California Workforce Investment Board. This $250,000 grant is funded by Assembly Bill 118, Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology […]
Forget Purple Haze. Let’s celebrate the wonders of Purple Slime, and tunicates. And while we’re at it, let’s look beyond the metabolic pathway and towards the fuelabolic pathway. Consider the tunicate. No, it’s not a garment you wear to a fraternity toga party. No, not what you use in case of a snake bite. It’s […]
In the Digest mailbag, we’ve been getting a fair amount of feedback to our coverage of Amyris’s advances in renewable jet fuel. In our article, we pointed out the growing gap between the price of sugar and jet fuel over the past ten years — giving credence to the use of sugar as a feedstock […]
Courtesy of Webalyzer, we’ve combed through the Digest stats to find the biggest reader hits — for those who missed them. Here, in a reprise, are the 20 Chart-Toppers for May 2013. 1. 63481 hits. Out of the Shell: Oil giant’s big biofuels ambitions 2. 41234 hits. Go bionic: Top 10 bolt ons retrofits adding […]
In Indiana, Cereplast gave an update on restructuring of its global operations, reporting that as of June 1, 2013, it has successfully completed the restructuring by relocating its corporate headquarters from California to its production facility in Indiana, as well as relocating its European headquarters from Germany to its offices in Italy. The closure of […]
In Kentucky, Eagle One, a brand of Ashland Inc. announced its new patented marine spray wax for use on wet or dry watercraft surfaces. Eagle One Marine Wax As-U-Dry is formulated specifically for boats and watercraft to protect against UV sun damage, corrosion and water deposits. Marine Wax As-U-Dry contains carnauba wax, which is a […]
