Davy Process Technology and SEKAB announced at World Biofuels Markets that they are embarking on a collaboration to develop and market CelluTech, SEKAB’s lignocellulosic based biorefinery technology. The technologies that constitute CelluTech were developed by SEKAB E-Technology in collaboration with Swedish universities. International experts have rated the CelluTechTM process among the most advanced methods to […]
In the Netherlands, the 5th annual Sustainable Biofuels Awards were announced today at the World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition. The 2013 Winners Are: Breakthrough Innovation in Technology UPM Biofuels Sustainable Feedstock Innovation Genera Energy Green Shoots Award Renmatix Excellence in Leadership Guido Ghisolfi, Chief Executive Officer, Beta Renewables Global Deal of the Year POET […]
In Minnesota, Ascenix BioTechnologies will perfect and commercialize production methods to synthesize chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Ascenix predicts this new bio-based process, developed by University of Minnesota researchers, will be more economical and environmentally friendly. Although the process could be applied to the production of biofuels and myriad chemicals, the startup’s initial focus is on […]
Today on Twitter: NZStuffEditors Solid Energy lost more than $60m in biofuels AirportWatch General Wesley Clark accuses oil majors of trying to kill off biofuels industry – LHelferty Nice to see Domtar getting into biofuels, bioresins and bio-thermoplastics. future_timeline New-And-Improved Biofuels: Report Predicts Cost-Competitive Cellulosic Ethanol By 2016
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, slid 0.33 percent to 71.48 as enzymes and large caps dropped. For the day, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) rose 4.08 percent to $7.90, while Valero (VLO) fell 4.68 percent to $43.42. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) dropped 2.99 percent to $2.92. Overall, declines led […]
Compared to prior generations, CodeXyme 4 and CodeXyme 4X significantly reduce the cost of cellulosic sugar production for biofuels and bio‐based chemicals. In California, Codexis announced the launch of CodeXyme 4 and CodeXyme 4X cellulase enzyme packages for use in producing cellulosic sugar for production of biofuels and bio‐based chemicals. Codexis’ latest generation of advanced […]
ZeaChem announced that it has produced commercial-grade cellulosic chemicals and ethanol at its 250,000 gallons per year (GPY) biorefinery in Boardman, Ore. Among the first operational cellulosic biorefineries in the world, this demonstration facility showcases the scalability of ZeaChem’s biorefining process and serves as a key stepping-stone toward large-scale commercial production. “ZeaChem is developing the […]
In Iowa, DuPont Pioneer and Mendel Biotechnology have entered into a license collaboration to evaluate and commercialize new gene leads for increased water use efficiency and improved photosynthesis in corn. Under the agreement, DuPont Pioneer and Mendel will evaluate these new gene leads and test them for yield-enhancement traits in Pioneer® brand corn products. These […]
Today on Twitter: Gonzavera Aviation Industry Takes Positive Step in Ensuring Biofuels Deliver on Promise of Sustainability Sean_OHanlon Advanced #Biofuels from Non-food crops & Waste could be cost-competitive with petroleum by 2016 Camz99 “Second generation biofuels on verge of cost breakthrough” – – shared from @TaptuGreen Ecoplum KLM Launches First Weekly Transatlantic Flight Using Biofuels
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, rose 1.19 percent to 71.72 as ethanol and enzymes recovered. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) soared 10.53 percent to $0.42, while Codexis (CDXS) rocketed up 9.87 percent to $2.56. Among other equities, Biofuel Energy (BIOF) jumped 10.02 percent to $5.60. Overall, advances led […]
