In the Netherlands, Plantic Technologies announced a new commercial supply agreement with Profish Food to supply eco Plastic trays to the European retail fish pack market. Up to 80% of Plantic eco Plastic is made from commercially grown natural raw materials that are certified as bio-based renewable material. Profish is the first European fish company […]
Today on Twitter: sciencecodex Peach genome offers insights into breeding strategies for biofuels crops AryehsSharings More corn for biofuels means fewer grasslands and wetlands: Christopher Wright and Michael Wimbe… mkishoresarkar Are Algae Biofuels a Realistic Alternative to Petroleum? | Guest Blog, Scientific American Blog Network CarsonBerger @GeneralClark on @CNBC 3/22/13 spreading the truth about #BioFuels This is a great […]
In New Zealand, Kea New Zealand named LanzaTech co-founder and CTO Sean Simpson as 2013’s World Class New Zealander for science, technology and academia. Simpson was also named BioSpectrum Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year. More on the story.
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, fell 0.54 percent to 69.63 as advanced biofuels dropped sharply. For the day, BlueFire Renewables (BFRE.OB) dropped 50.00 percent to $0.05, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) lost 7.73 percent to $7.16. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) recovered 5.42 percent to $3.50. Overall, advances and […]
Show me the gallons? Where’s all the algae fuel, you ask? In Sapphire Energy’s case, it’s headed for Tesoro. In California, Sapphire Energy announced it has entered into a commercial agreement to sell crude oil from Sapphire Energy’s Green Crude Farm in Columbus, New Mexico to Tesoro. “The Green Crude Farm recently reached a new milestone: […]
Ah, advanced biofuels’ Montagues and Capulets are at it again, gentle reader. Two households, both alike in dignity In fair Digestville, where we lay our scenes, From ancient grudge break to new enmity, As IP woes drive civil suits re: genes. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d […]
Today on Twitter: intertek The aviation industry is at the center of the adaptation of biofuels. Why? Learn more: techno_Jon Are Algae Biofuels a Realistic Alternative to Petroleum?: Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Labo… cewburgEquip top: Benefits of beefed-up biofuels sector – Louisiana has been a national leader in energy for… algaeindustry Green Crude for Sale: What […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, was flat at 70.86 despite an ethanol advance. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) jumped 7.28 percent to $2.21 on favorable court case news, while Biofuel Energy (BIOF) soared 9.24 percent to $6.03. Among other equities, KiOR (KIOR) fell 4.76 percent to $5.40. Overall, advances […]
In Colorado, Gevo appointed Dr. Stephen P. Toon as its Executive Vice President of Operations and Process Development. In his new role at Gevo, Dr. Toon will report to Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technology Officer, and will have overall responsibility for Gevo’s Luverne, Minn. facility from startup through to commercial […]
Is ConocoPhillips unlawfully attempting to limit competition in the fuels marketplace? We’ll find out soon. In Florida, Biofuels Digest filed an antitrust violation complaint against ConocoPhillips with the US Department of Justice, regarding alleged activities in Lawrence, Kansas. According to material received by the Digest, ConocoPhillips’ activities may be in violation of the Sherman Antitrust […]
