In Washington, D.C., Kilpatrick Townsend created a COVID-19 Reopening Guidebook as an online resource to keep companies up-to-date on legal and business risks, successful practices, and the ever-evolving landscape of reopening orders and guidance from all of the states — more than 35 already. Reopening a business or workplace in the face of COVID-19 threats […]
In California, Amyris, Inc.’s financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020 show strong gross margin and earnings growth from improved sales mix and lower costs, as well as a significantly improved balance sheet from reduced debt. Q1 Financial Highlights include performance in line with expectations with Sales Revenue of $29 million up […]
In Finland, Stora Enso and Cordenka signed a joint development agreement to develop precursors for bio-based carbon fiber. The co-development is driven by the need for high performance carbon fiber in transportation, construction and power generation. Stora Enso has been developing the technology for manufacturing carbon fiber from wood-based raw materials, i.e. dissolving pulp and […]
In Washington, D.C., ethanol production strengthened 11.4%, or 61,000 barrels per day (b/d), to 598,000 b/d—equivalent to 25.12 million gallons daily and a four-week high, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending May 1. However, production remains tempered due to COVID-19 disruptions, coming in 42.3% below the same […]
In Belgium, Biotalys NV, a food and crop protection company, shared results from more than 100 field trials with its first biofungicide, BioFun-1, which is on track to launch in the United States in 2022, followed by global market introductions, and can help farmers prevent crop loss and extend post-harvest protection. The 2019 field trial […]
It’s been only two years since the Environmental Protection Agency approved sorghum oil as an eligible feedstock under the Renewable Fuel Standard, but a lot has happened since then. The EPA’s announcement marked a significant step toward leveling the playing field for ethanol plants extracting oil from sorghum and provides new market access for the […]
Regardless of the Covid-19 pandemic, Neste’s just released Q1 financials show a solid start to the year and good results despite margin pressure. But how? Adaptation. Flexibility. Innovation. Efficiency. Neste’s renewable products segment led the way with a record-high production volume. Sure, there was high volatility in feedstock prices, especially with vegetable oil and animal fat […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the economic affairs ministry is looking at how it can continue to support its biodiesel industry in the face of reduced fuel demand from COVID-19 impacts. With B30 already in place and plans for B40 before the end of 2022, low oil prices have weighed heavily on the country’s capacity to […]
In the Netherlands, Neste acquired 100% of the Dutch Count Companies BV’s Count Terminal Rotterdam BV and its supporting entities, part of the First Dutch Group of Peter Goedvolk. The transaction was signed and closed on 7 May 2020. Count Terminal Rotterdam stores, refines and blends renewable waste and residue-based raw materials in the Rotterdam […]
In Pennsylvania, Reuters reports that CVR Energy is looking to convert some of its refining capacity to renewable diesel production. The company has claimed that its RIN exposure has negatively impacted its bottom line, so by producing renewable diesel it would reduce that exposure that was $19 million in Q1 2020, $6 million higher than […]
