Archive for 2020

Yield10 Bioscience collaboration to develop advanced tech for Omega-3 oils in camelina

Yield10 Bioscience collaboration to develop advanced tech for Omega-3 oils in camelina

November 15, 2020 |

In Massachusetts, Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., an agricultural bioscience company, signed a collaboration agreement with UK-based Rothamsted Research to support Rothamsted’s Flagship Program to develop omega-3 oils in Camelina sativa. The technology developed by Rothamsted could enable the sustainable, plant-based production of omega-3 (DHA+EPA) nutritional oils that closely mimic the composition of southern hemisphere fish oil, […]

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Brightmark breaks ground on Sobek Renewable Natural Gas Project

Brightmark breaks ground on Sobek Renewable Natural Gas Project

November 15, 2020 |

In Florida, Brightmark broke ground on The Sobek Renewable Natural Gas project, which includes construction of new anaerobic digesters at two Larson family dairy farms in Okeechobee County. The digesters are anticipated to generate about 171,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas each year. The farms are owned by Larson Dairy, Inc. and JM Larson, Inc. […]

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Aemetis ethanol and high-grade alcohol sales up 11%, biodiesel up 216%

Aemetis ethanol and high-grade alcohol sales up 11%, biodiesel up 216%

November 15, 2020 |

In California, advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company, Aemetis, reported a strong Q3 2020 with sales of ethanol and biodiesel both up, revenues of $40.9 million, and big milestone of completing the first phase of their dairy digester cluster project. Some highlights: Ethanol and high-grade alcohol gallons sold increased 11% to 15.2 million gallons compared […]

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Cargill invests nearly $150M to expand biodiesel production in North Sea Port

Cargill invests nearly $150M to expand biodiesel production in North Sea Port

November 15, 2020 |

In the Netherlands, Cargill is pumping more than 125 million euros (nearly $150 million) into the construction of a new factory at its Ghent site to produce biodiesel from waste and residues. Cargill already produces biodiesel from oilseeds in Ghent at its subsidiary Bioro. This will be joined by a brand-new factory which represents a […]

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Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels in final discussions for sustainable aviation fuel project

Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels in final discussions for sustainable aviation fuel project

November 15, 2020 |

In Arizona, Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels is in final funding discussions to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for its sustainable aviation fuel project in Washington state, which will produce and supply 60+ million gallons of SAF annually for Delta Air Lines. “NWABF is currently holding serious, active investment discussions with top U.S. Infrastructure and Energy […]

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Biotalys biobacteriacides, biofungicides, ag biosolutions tackle 2 birds with 1 stone

Biotalys biobacteriacides, biofungicides, ag biosolutions tackle 2 birds with 1 stone

November 15, 2020 |

Biotalys is transforming food protection with unique protein-based biocontrol solutions, tackling two birds with one stone – reducing food waste and driving the sustainability of food production. But how? And why should we care? In today’s Digest, how Biotalys is creating nature-based protein products that protect food, ensure a safe, sustainable food supply, and reduce […]

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4 New Molecules, Record Q3 Sales: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

4 New Molecules, Record Q3 Sales: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

November 15, 2020 |

Even with the craziness of 2020, Amyris had above market growth rate with a YTD consumer revenue growth of +220% and a YTD product revenue of +72%. How? Maybe it’s the $60 million invested per year in R&D? Or its their deliverance of 4 new molecules at scale surpassing their target of 2 or 3? […]

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GPS to develop ethanol rail system for VARO to Port of Amsterdam

GPS to develop ethanol rail system for VARO to Port of Amsterdam

November 12, 2020 |

In the Netherlands, GPS will develop a rail handing system as well as dedicated ethanol storage for VARO. The expansion follows GPS-A having commissioned around 134,000 m3 of Class 1 storage for VARO in December 2019 and extends the relationship. The rail system will unlock important trading opportunities and a more environmentally friendly logistics alternative. […]

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Romanian oil giant looking to invest $291M in 2G ethanol plant

Romanian oil giant looking to invest $291M in 2G ethanol plant

November 12, 2020 |

In Romania, Economica.net reports the country’s main energy player OMV Petrom is looking to invest $291 million in a second-generation ethanol plant, allowing it to secure 35% of the total investment in European grant funding. The facility is expected to be co-located or located nearby the company’s existing oil extraction and refining facilities in Prahova […]

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Pandemic-hit UCO supplies bad news for oil refiners looking to switch to renewable diesel

Pandemic-hit UCO supplies bad news for oil refiners looking to switch to renewable diesel

November 12, 2020 |

In California, Bloomberg reports that oil refiners hopes to shift quickly towards renewable diesel production will soon run up against a COVID-19 induced feedstock supply challenge. With many restaurants around the country closed due to the pandemic, the supplies for used cooking oil as feedstock has shrunk considerably. The case is especially true for California […]

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