In Tennessee, Genera Energy’s single pass forage harvest system, also known as a field chopping system, set new records this year for switchgrass harvesting efficiency. With this harvest, Genera continues to optimize its efficient year-round, just-in-time biomass harvesting and delivery systems. “We are very pleased with the success of this harvest and how our innovations […]
In Georgia, Lallemand Biofuels has been awarded a patent for its TransFerm Yield+ technology. This invention provides for novel metabolic pathways that reduce or eliminate glycerol production and thereby increase ethanol yield by yeast or other microorganisms. During the past three years, LBDS and Mascoma introduced TransFerm and TransFerm Yield+ yeasts into the ethanol industry […]
In Canada, Steeper Energy has received a $3m grant from the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) office. This funding is to be used for the development of an Industrial Scale Pilot Plant to commercialize its proprietary hydrofaction biomass-to-liquids technology platform. The SDTC funds will assist in the completion of Steeper Energy’s 100 barrel per day […]
Worldwide vegetable oil prices dropped at the end of February because of falling mineral oil prices. The high futures prices have discouraged buyers, further lowering prices. The UFOP reports: “Mineral oil traded on the NYMEX continued its downward trend as supply exceeded demand. As a result, the nearby slid below the mark of USD 50 […]
In Canada, Altranex has been issued a patent for its novel process which transforms bio-based oils and fats into high performance lubricants. In independent evaluations by international motor oil producers, their product Altra-BASE exhibits performance characteristics of synthetic motor oils, but can be produced from multiple low-cost renewable sources much cheaper than synthetic fuels. “Altra-BASE […]
In the US, ethanol production averaged 931,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 39.10 million gallons daily, down 16,000 b/d from the week before. This represents the lowest rate of output in 17 weeks. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 951,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 14.58 billion gallons. Gasoline demand for the week […]
In California, Lygos has successfully achieved pilot scale production of malonic acid from sugar. A versatile compound, malonic acid was identified by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of the “Top 30 Value Added Chemicals” to be produced from biomass-derived sugar, instead of petroleum.Lygos’ novel manufacturing technology decreases CO2emissions, eliminates toxic inputs and could […]
In Indiana, Growth Energy has welcomed Mycogen Seeds as a new premiere associate member. Mycogen Seeds is the national retail seed company of Dow Agroscience. “We applaud Mycogen Seeds for recognizing the role ethanol plays in strengthening American agriculture and for supporting our nation’s homegrown food, feed and fuel solution,” said Growth Energy CEO Tom […]
In Minnesota, Syngenta has introduced its Enogen Value Tracker, a new tool for its corn growers to simplify grain tracking. Beginning this year, the Enogen Value Tracker – a naturally derived, non-GMO purple tracer trait – will be included in select bags of Enogen hybrids. Syngenta intends to include the Enogen Value Tracker in all […]
In Israel, Evogene has announced its financial results for Q4 and 2014. The company announced that Evofuel continues to make progress toward commercializing its propriety castor seeds in 2016 with key achievements in strengthening its agronomic offering and commercial reach in Brazil. Ofer Haviv, Evogene’s President and CEO, stated: “This past year was a year […]
