In the UK, the government plans to invest USD$16m over the next five years to fund synthetic biology research. The project plans to build a center to study early-stage processes in order to boost and coordinate investments in the field. “Synthetic Biology has the ability to revolutionize major industries in bioenergy and biotechnology in the […]
In Scotland, a whisky distillery called Tullibardine will be the first in the world to convert its waste into advanced biofuel. The company will be using the facilities at the Centre for Process Innovation and will scale up the process to 10,000 liters. Tullibardine has also signed an MOU with Celtic Renewables Ltd to develop […]
n Pennsylvania, the two percent biodiesel content blending requirement has been temporarily suspended in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The suspension will be in effect until Thursday of next week. “Hurricane Sandy has impacted the supply and demand of diesel fuel,” Agriculture Secretary George Greig said. “Temporarily lifting this requirement will keep trucks on the […]
In Texas, algae can now be harvested, dewatered, and converted into biodiesel in a one-step process using resins, thanks to a recent project at the University of Texas at Austin. The use of Amberlite anion exchange resins have simplified the process and may be able to significantly lower the costs of processing algae. Researcher Martin […]
Policy Panel 9:14 am: Some missing characters, as many have been stranded by Hurricane Sandy. 9:17 am: Brooke Coleman is up first, discussing progress over at the Advanced Ethanol Council 9:23 am: The “blueprint for success” is revealed, discussing the difference between one year extensions and comprehensive tax reform 9:29 am : Conservative player said […]
In New York, Raymond James investment advisors have sent a message on Solazyme: buy, buy, buy. Their analysis claims that the company’s low stock values should be incentive for investors to buy, asserting that the decline in stock is a result of multiple compressions comprising the lack of stories, the delays and troubles by other […]
In Montana, Rivertop Renewables has completed their semi-works facility, along with the renovation of their chemistry labs and office space. The project, which partners with the University of Montana and the Montana Technology Enterprise Center, was granted a $1.75 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant in order to expand their chemical production facilities. The project […]
In Illinois, ethanol futures have cut the longest streak of losses in six weeks as gasoline’s premium to biofuel reached 31.81 cents on the Chicago Board of Trade. The widening of the ethanol discount to gasoline made biofuel far more alluring to refiners. Cash market trading has ethanol unchanged in New York at $2.45 per […]
In Canada, BIOX has halted biodiesel production at their Hamilton, Ontario plant. Citing market conditions, the company intends to resume production in the 67 million liter facility after analyzing production volumes and pricing. The company’s stand-alone glycerin refinement system will remain in operation. “We remain confident in the long-term fundamentals of the broader biodiesel market, […]
In Brazil, Petrobras and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the production of biodiesel from residual fish oil. Brazil aims for expansion of fishing activity and trade to 2 million tons of fish by 2014. Petrobras is currently in a partnership pilot project conducted with Biopeixe fish […]
