What makes a top strategic investor? Who are the players at the top of their investment game in biofuels now? The criteria First of all, by definition, strategic investors are generally non-financial corporate entities for whom the investment represents a strategic initiative. Second, the deals and companies must be visible and credible. Third, investors must […]
Today, subscribers can begin to cast their ballots for the 30 Hottest Companies in Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials, for 2011-12. For a free Digest subscription, visit here. Balloting will be open to the registered subscribers of the Biofuels Digest, Biofuels Digest Asia, and Renewable Chemicals Digest e-newsletters, through July 20, 2011 at 5pm EDT. 33 […]
BioAmber Inc., a developer of bio-based succinic acid, has raised $45 million dollars in a Series B financing that will accelerate the commercialization of succinic acid and modified PBS (polybutylene succinate, a renewable, biodegradable polymer). The round was led by NAXOS Capital Partners and included Mitsui & Co, Sofinnova Partners, and the Cliffton Group. Proceeds […]
In California, Amyris announced the completion of the first industrial-scale production facility, in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil at a facility owned by Biomin do Brasil Nutriҫão Animal Ltda., a company focusing on animal nutrition. The production facility is located expects to begin Biofene production in May. Amyris feeds sugar cane syrup into three dedicated 200,000 […]
In Colorado, Gevo announced it has signed an engineering and consulting agreement with Mustang Engineering to convert Gevo’s renewable isobutanol to bio-jet fuel. This effort will focus on the downstream processing of isobutanol to paraffinic kerosene (jet fuel) for jet engine testing, airline suitability flights and advancing commercial deployment. Gevo also announced that its “fit […]
By Biofuels Digest columnist Tom Buis CEO, Growth Energy There is no greater hurdle to the expansion of the American biofuels industry than the artificial barriers to the market. Through flawed policy and outdated regulation, these barriers serve as a mandate for the American people that 90 percent of our fuel must be gasoline. It […]
In Washington, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a financial assistance initiative for gas stations who install E85 pumps. The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving to meet a goal set by President Obama: 10,000 new blender pumps in five years. USDA is issuing a rule to clarify that the definition of renewable energy […]
By Biofuels Digest columnist Mary Rosenthal executive director, Algal Biomass Organization At a time of rising gas prices and all-too-high unemployment, policy makers in Washington should be focused on advancing policies that create jobs, expand our nation’s domestic supply of renewable fuels, and decrease our dependence on imported petroleum. Instead, some in Congress have chosen […]
When we look at producing energy & fuel from the land or sea, usually we start with the economics. But many have raised moral questions – e.g. food vs. fuel. For sure, things may not be right, just because they make money. So we’d like to understand more about if you think there is should […]
In Washington, the top trade groups representing the advanced biofuels industry in the United States met today to continue industry-wide collaborative efforts begun last year aimed at improving communication among stakeholders while building a more cohesive industry to develop clean energy alternatives that strengthen our nation’s economy. 70 senior industry leaders attended the briefings. The […]
