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Microvi and Aquatech Break Ground on Large Demonstration System at Aerojet Site in Rancho Cordova

Microvi and Aquatech Break Ground on Large Demonstration System at Aerojet Site in Rancho Cordova

May 30, 2013 |

In California, Microvi Biotechnologies, in partnering with Aquatech International, has been awarded a contract for a demonstration system for degradation of perchlorate at Aerojet General Corporation’s site near Rancho Cordova, California. The demonstration system, which was installed in April 2013, is designed to treat 175,000 gallons of groundwater per day containing perchlorate, a component of […]

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Cereplast Compostables blown film resins receive European certifications for industrial compostability

Cereplast Compostables blown film resins receive European certifications for industrial compostability

May 30, 2013 |

In Indiana, Cereplast reports that Cereplast Compostable blown film series has received both DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte for meeting EN 13432, the European standard for industrial compostability. Compostable 3002, 3010, 3015 and 3020 are Cereplast Compostables® blown film grades, which are used for the manufacture of single-use grocery bags and trash bags. These grades also […]

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“Military #Biofuels are boosting local economies and creating 17k new jobs by 2020.”

“Military #Biofuels are boosting local economies and creating 17k new jobs by 2020.”

May 30, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: NiliMajumder RT @UNDP: #Brazil’s biofuels generate income for 100,000 families of smallholder farmers RevolveMagazine Infrographic on biofuels and cars competing for grain ACORE 21st Century #Defense: Military #Biofuels are boosting local economies and creating 17k new jobs by 2020

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VG Energy Enters into a Strategic Alliance with DAK for LipidMax Field Trials

VG Energy Enters into a Strategic Alliance with DAK for LipidMax Field Trials

May 30, 2013 |

In California, VG Energy, an agricultural biotech company, announced a strategic alliance with DAK Renewable Research to conduct field trials using LipidMax to increase the corn oil yield. DAK Renewable Research headquartered in Brandon, South Dakota brings agricultural innovations together with investors. It is primarily focused on developing viable and cost-effective green energy solutions.  DAK is providing […]

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Senators King and Collins introduce The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013

Senators King and Collins introduce The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013

May 30, 2013 |

In Washington, Senator Angus S. King, Jr. introduced legislation, cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins that would recognize and promote the economic and environmental benefits of biomass thermal energy. The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013, or BTU Act, would amend the federal tax code to incentivize biomass energy, as it already does for several other […]

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Biofuels Digest Index rises to 74.73 as advance biofuels gain

Biofuels Digest Index rises to 74.73 as advance biofuels gain

May 30, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, rose 0.46 percent to 74.73 as advanced biofuels gained. For the day, Syntroleum (SYNM) rocketed up 17.74 percent to $6.57, while Codexis (CDXS) lost 5.51 percent to $2.23. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) jumped 3.42 percent to $3.02. Overall, advances led declines 9 to […]

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Fulcrum BioEnergy: The Digest Interview

Fulcrum BioEnergy: The Digest Interview

May 30, 2013 |

A signature developer of fuels from municipal solid waste lands a high-profile grant from DoD for a drop-in military biofuels project. The technology, the economics, the progress – CEO Jim Macias and VP Ted Kniesche update the Digest. For much of the past two years, the intriguing projects of Fulcrum BioEnergy have been advancing to […]

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Special Report on Military Biofuels

Special Report on Military Biofuels

May 30, 2013 |

Military biofuels returns to the spotlight as DoD releases phase one of its program to source sub-$4 advanced, drop-in biofuels.  In today’s special report, reaction around the globe and a special close-up look at the Fulcrum BioEnergy project. As reported in the Digest on Monday, the DoD will award three contracts totaling $16 million to […]

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Koch, Southwest Research Institute move up in biofuels’ Hot Partners poll

Koch, Southwest Research Institute move up in biofuels’ Hot Partners poll

May 30, 2013 |

In Florida, voting is now underway in the 2013 Hot Partners competition, and will continue through Friday June 14 at 5pm EDT. In voting yesterday, Koch edged ahead of BASF in the Separation, Microharvest, informatics & catalysis systems and services category – while Southwest Research Institute pulled even with DuPont in Lab services. Voting is open […]

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European Bioplastics elects new Board

European Bioplastics elects new Board

May 30, 2013 |

In Germany, the General Assembly of European Bioplastics elected a new Board to represent the association and its members for the coming two years. François de Bie (Purac) was elected as Chairman. Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) and Stefano Facco (Novamont) are Vice-Chairpersons. At the beginning of his term as Chairman of European Bioplastics François de Bie, […]

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