In Washington, D.C., while much of the world has spent the last couple of months sheltering at home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic, grain trade has continued supplying nations with needed commodities, mostly unhindered, according to the U.S. Grains Council. As many parts of the world are on the verge of reopening, U.S. Grains Council […]
In California, Pacific Gas & Electric recently shared plans to rebuild a more reliable and safer power grid system following the wildfires of 2019 and one aspect is to replace the network’s traditional mineral oil transformers with safer and more efficient natural ester units. PG&E started this conversion before the fires and rolling blackouts, but […]
In Washington, D.C., according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending May 15, ethanol production accelerated by 7.5%, or 46,000 barrels per day (b/d), to 663,000 b/d—equivalent to 27.85 million gallons daily and a six-week high. However, production remains tempered due to COVID-19 disruptions, coming in 38.1% below the […]
In Missouri, Pluton Biosciences was selected to join The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) to test technology that will optimize pest control with Danforth Plant Science Center. The selected companies share a focus on developing technologies that support the agricultural sector while reducing environmental impact. The IN2program is funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and […]
In California, Amyris launched “Baby Cream to Powder”, a talc-free alternative to baby powder made with 100% sugarcane-derived squalane, just as Johnson & Johnson announced they will stop selling talcum-based baby powder in the U.S. and Canada. The talc-free baby powder was launched under its Pipette baby brand. As with all Pipette products, 100% sugarcane-derived […]
A startling reality has surfaced from the coronavirus health crisis: Pollution has been significantly reduced in recent weeks during the shutdown. Whether in New Delhi, Kansas City, New York, or Beijing, less driving has resulted in cleaner air. Vistas that previously were only foggy images have burst through as crystal clear pictures of what clean […]
Especially during difficult times, it’s important to have a nest egg and companies that had cash and smart plans in place are definitely having an easier time with the latest challenges. Last week in Finland, Neste reported their Q1 financials and Neste President and CEO Peter Vanacker answered questions about the company’s first quarter 2020 […]
Alot has changed since February, but what exactly in terms of the energy sector and financial impacts from COVID-19? Dive into this detailed assessment by The Brattle Group on COVID-19’s path and macroeconomic projections and outlook for the future, oil and natural gas demand and prices, electric energy markets, renewables demand and investment drivers, regulatory […]
In Washington, D.C., Airlines for America, an industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines, applauds the addition of a seventh annex to ASTM International’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specification, D7566, which will further enable the use of SAF by the U.S. airlines. “Even as the U.S. airlines work to address the COVID-19 crisis and aid […]
In California, Amyris, Inc. reports that its first health and nutrition ingredient received a validation by a unanimous Panel of Medical Experts as Generally Recognized As Safe (“GRAS”). Following this successful validation, Amyris will submit an application for FDA GRAS approval of this ingredient (currently not being named due to partner’s requirements), which has the […]
