In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Grains Council submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative highlighting significant trade barriers facing exports of U.S. coarse grains, ethanol and co-products. “We believe that resolution of the broad range of trade barriers outlined in this report could bring about a correction in the coarse grain trade […]
In Washington, D.C., ethanol production scaled 2.1% higher, or 20,000 barrels per day (b/d), to a 32-week high (since March 20) of 961,000 b/d—equivalent to 40.36 million gallons daily, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Still, production remained 5.2% below the same week last year. The four-week average ethanol production rate […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that the incorporation rate of biodiesel in diesel fuel rose even higher in August. At 9.6 percent, it surpassed the previous 9.1 percent peak seen in May 2020. In August 2020, 282,600 tonnes of biodiesel were used for blending, which was down 2.2 per cent from the previous month. At the […]
In Minnesota, Calyxt reported third quarter 2020 revenue increases of 77% to $5.2 million year-on-year, significant progress on soybean product transition plan, a first trait license agreement with S&W Seed Company for alfalfa, and cash runway extended into the second half of 2022. Based on long-term U.S. sales projections, the license agreement could potentially generate […]
In California, Amyris reports another strong quarter in 2020 with Product Revenue (Consumer & Ingredients) of $31 million was up 58% compared with the prior year quarter, with year-over-year revenue growth in Consumer (+203%) and Ingredients (+21%). Amyris is also on track to deliver four molecules at scale. Cash operating expense of $43 million improved […]
“Hushed and grim, Atlanta turned painful eyes towards the faraway little town of Gettysburg, and a page of history waited for three days while two nations came to death grips on the farm lands of Pennsylvania.” – Gone With The Wind This past weekend, two armies once again came to death grips on the farm lands […]
In South Korea, Neste and LG Chem announced their aim to build a strategic long-term partnership to develop and grow the biopolymers and biochemicals market globally, and more specifically, in the LG Chem’s home market Korea. Thanks to the partnership, LG Chem will start replacing fossil feedstock commonly used in the manufacturing of polymers and […]
In France, Reuters reports Cristal Union says it was able to offset two-thirds of its fuel ethanol losses from the COVID-19 pandemic by shifting production and sales to sanitizers. Europe’s second-largest sugar producer won’t be able to maneuver its way out of heavy losses next year, however, because the EU ban on neonic pesticides has […]
In Finland, the Bothnia Bulk project has mitigated climate change and air pollution in the year-round supply of raw materials in the Bay of Bothnia. Total CO2 -emissions per transport work have reduced by up to 50% compared with conventional vessels in operation. Also, other harmful air emissions (SOX, NOX, and PM) have reduced significantly. […]
In Malaysia, on the heels of BP’s move that shook the oil industry, Platts reports that Petronas has announced it too wants to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company CEO said it will focus on “nature-based” solutions, undoubtedly doubling down on its biofuel investments, production and continued R&D, including keeping an eye […]
