The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, surged for the seventh consecutive session, rising 0.50 percent to 74.89 as enzymes and ethanol equities led. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) gained 1.59 percent to $3.20, while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) jumped 6.53 percent to $4.24. Among other equities, Gevo (GEVO) fell 1.84 percent […]
Speciality chems giant opts for the OPX Biotechnologies’ EDGE technology to slash development timelines and costs, and boost ROI. Making biobased work on price and performance. In Germany and Colorado, Evonik and OPX Biotechnologies have entered into an agreement to jointly develop a list of (undisclosed) bio-based specialty chemicals. Evonik is one of the world […]
Also, next-gen waste-to-biofuels biofuels pioneer expects to reach commissioning stage by summer at first commercial plant In Canada, Enerkem announced that the Canadian government will contribute $1.1 million to a project developing new catalytic processes for the conversion of waste into “drop-in” biofuels. These “drop-in” biofuels are fully interchangeable with hydrocarbon fuels, such as conventional […]
BioAmber IPO. In Minnesota, BioAmber announced the closing of its initial public offering of million units consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase half of one share of common stock at $10.00 per unit. Each warrant will be exercisable at an exercise price of $11.00 per whole share of common […]
In Canada, Brunette Machinery Company announced a partnership with Murray Latta Progressive Machine to purchase the assets of Brunette Industries Ltd, Brunette Industries Ltd, Brunette Industries Inc., and BDR Machinery Ltd. All branches will now operate under the new company name Brunette Machinery Company Inc. “This move strengthens Brunette’s position as a market leader in […]
In South Africa, Natural Products and Plandai Biotechnology have signed a distribution agreement which grants Natural the exclusive rights in South Africa to develop and market Plandai’s Phytofare Catechin Extract. Natural Products specializes in producing and selling Maxi nutraceuticals through an Internet client base and directly to pharmacists and wellness retailers in South Africa. As […]
In Italy, Sacom SpA debuted on Italian AIM market– the alternative capital market of Italian Stock Exchange for small and medium-sized Italian companies with high growth potential. Sacom is a very active Italian company specialized in green biotechnology linked to the production of microorganisms for plant nutrition and strengthening also in combination with common fertilizers. […]
In Michigan, researchers with Michigan State University published a study in the current issue of Science shows that the transmission of malaria via mosquitoes to humans can be interrupted by using a strain of the bacteria Wolbachia in the insects. In a sense, Wolbachia would act as a vaccine of sorts for mosquitoes that would […]
Today on Twitter: DuPont_ability: NEW Energy Whitepaper: A new science is needed to secure China’s energy future FuelsAmerica: Thank you @SenatorHeitkamp for supporting biofuels at today’s #FarmBill markup! RealLabRat Mighty algae could lead to biofuels breakthrough
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, surged for the sixth consecutive session, rising 1.89 percent to 74.52 as advanced biofuels and enzyme equities gained. For the day, Amyris (AMRS) escalated 3.04 percent to $3.05, while Codexis (CDXS) rocketed up 12.16 percent to $2.49. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) fell […]
