In California, scientists at the University of California San Diego and Sapphire Energy have successfully completed the first outdoor field trial sanctioned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for genetically engineered algae. In a series of experiments funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the researchers tested a genetically engineered strain of algae in outdoor […]
In Washington, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Democrat Ron Wyden (Ore.) and colleagues introduced a clean energy tax reform package that includes a proposal for a technology neutral tax credit designed to encourage the development and production of advanced and cellulosic biofuels. Advanced Biofuels Business Council (ABBC) Executive Director Brooke Coleman said: “The Council and its […]
In Colorado, Gevo has entered into a Supply Agreement with HCS to supply renewable isooctane under a five-year offtake agreement. HCS is a leading global supplier of high-quality hydrocarbon specialty products. Haltermann Carless, a subsidiary of HCS and one of the oldest companies in the world of chemistry, is expected to be the direct customer […]
In California, TerraVia recorded revenue of $4.5M for Q1 2017 compared with $4.9M for Q1 2016. GAAP net loss narrowed to $22.6M for Q1 compared to $26.5M in Q1 2016. Excluding intercompany transactions, revenues from the 50.1% owned unconsolidated SB Oils JV totaled $2.9 million for the first quarter versus $1.1 million in the first […]
In Switzerland, Evolva has signed distribution agreements for its Veri-te resveratrol in Europe with BREKO and Natural. Finding well-matched distributors is a key strategy for driving sales of Veri-te. Both of these distributors understand high quality, branded ingredients, and work only with products backed by strong science. These new partnerships are already bearing fruit with […]
In Washington, according to EIA data as analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, US ethanol production averaged 986,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 41.41 million gallons daily. That is down 1,000 b/d from the week before. The four-week average for ethanol production decreased for the fifth consecutive week, landing at 988,000 b/d for an annualized rate […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that the current price gap between German farm prices of wheat and new-crop rapeseed amounts to around EUR 202 per tonne. In other words, the price advantage of rapeseed has increased further. Although pre-contract prices of rapeseed have declined slightly in Germany over the past few weeks, they are still attractive compared […]
In Virginia, Cogent Energy Systems was selected through a competitive application process to collaborate with the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Through this project, INL will optimize feedstock preparation and handling for Cogent’s HelioStorm gasification system, which is designed for small scale waste-to-energy applications. This partnership is made possible […]
In Illinois, Elevance Renewable Sciences said that Karl Schoene will succeed Tony Parnell as Elevance’s Chief Executive Officer. Parnell will transition to Executive Chairman of the board of directors. As CEO, Schoene’s initial priorities will be to continue the strong sales growth of 2016 and the introduction of innovative commercial products. He takes the reins […]
Now it is springtime and the water is high on the Crooked River in north central Oregon, but you’ll find the anglers there all the same. If they are not casting today on the most beautiful stretch of rainbow trout-heavy river in America, you can find them unlocking the secrets caches of the caddisfly, and […]
