In Denmark, Novozymes has launched their Medley enzyme solution, a multi-enzyme solution for small and mid-sized detergent producers. Available in five versions, the solution is tailored to the specific stain removals most needed in different geographies such as Europe, Asia, China, and Africa. It’s the first blend of enzymes ever introduced for the broad market, […]
In New York, Raymond James energy analyst Pavel Molchanov writes of 2014’s third quarter for clean tech investment: Amid a rather sharp “risk-off” trade towards the end of the quarter, 3Q was not a pleasant time for most clean tech investors (well, unless you were on the short side). Of course, the same was true […]
In New York, The New York Times in writing about the Amyris-Total renewable jet fuel, said “fuels like farnesane hold the elusive promise of better energy security, reduced carbon emissions and lower fuel costs. The Times added: “The global aviation industry has also set ambitious goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, including slashing emissions by […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium has appointed Oskar Slotboom as its Chief Commercial Officer. Slotboom will be responsible for the commercialization and partnering of Avantium’s YXY technology and new development programs. “With Oskar we further strengthen the leadership team of Avantium during a critical time where the company is transitioning to the commercialization phase of its […]
In Missouri, Monsanto Company announced fiscal year 2014 results slightly above the high end of its guidance range on the strength of its global seeds and traits business, the biggest driver of growth for the year. This is the company’s fourth consecutive year of strong ongoing earnings growth. Executives noted that the balance of the […]
In Florida, Florida’s natural gas vehicle incentive program produced 1,820 jobs and $68 million in wages since its inception, reports the Florida Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition. Prior to the legislation, there were 18 Compressed Natural Gas (“CNG”) stations in Florida; there are now 61 active CNG fueling stations with an additional 29 planned. A report […]
In New York, according to Bloomberg, world clean energy investment will almost certainly bounce back from its two years of decline. In the first three quarters of 2014, investment was 16% ahead of the same period of 2013, at $175.1 billion. According to the analysis: “Third-quarter investment was $55 billion, up 12% from 2013, thanks […]
In Italy, Reverdia has announced that it is now licensing its Biosuccinium succinic acid, a building block for the production of polymers and chemicals including PBS, resins for paints and coatings, phthalate-free plasticizers and polyester polyols for polyurethanes. Reverdia’s low pH yeast fermentation process has best-in-class carbon performance as demonstrated by the published cradle-to-gate LCA […]
In Georgia, MHG, the holding company for innovative biopolymer entities Meredian Inc. and DaniMer Scientific, announced that Michael N. Mang has joined the company and will be taking on the role of Director of Materials Technology. Prior to joining MHG, Mang served as the Director of Product Technology and Application Development at Myriant Corporation, […]
In Sweden, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have now resolved the issue of what makes yeast thermotolerant, and with a simple mutation, the team can alter yeast to grow in higher than normal temperatures. The findings may result in ethanol being more effectively manufactured for vehicle fuel, as well as increase the possibility of […]
