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Suds-be-gone: Novozymes launches world-first biological foam control for sugarcane ethanol
In Denmark, Novozymes launched Fermax, an enzyme protease that prevents foam development during the sugarcane ethanol fermentation process, while delivering improved control and replacing chemicals. In trials, partners also experienced a cost reduction of up to 20 percent when using Fermax, compared to using chemicals. Why foam? Foam develops during the fermentation process as the […]
Air BP, BP Ventures invest $30M in biojet producer Fulcrum Bioenergy; ink 500M gallon, 10-year offtake deal
In California, BP announced the creation of a strategic partnership between its BP Ventures and Air BP businesses with Fulcrum BioEnergy, a pioneer in the development and production of low-carbon jet fuel, in which BP will invest $30 million. As an equity investor, BP has secured a 10 year offtake agreement with Fulcrum for 50 […]
At the UN Climate Summit: Brazil, India, China, US and 8 other nations to launch Biofuture Platform aimed at decarbonizing transport
In Morocco, the Digest has learned that on Wednesday, November 16th,, at 5pm a large consortium of countries led by Brazil and including the US and China, intent on restoring carbon reductions in transportation as a centerpiece of global efforts on climate change, will launch the Biofuture Platform at COP 22 in Marrakesh. The launch […]
Rapeseed prices rise sharply: report
In Germany, UFOP reports that the average price farmers received for rapeseed was at just under EUR 380 per tonne free storage facility, a level not seen since May 2014. The factors that contributed to supporting the rapeseed price originated, first and foremost, from overseas. German rapeseed prices have climbed continuously since the 2016 harvest […]
Primordial Genetics, Bayer form new R&D collab for crop performance
At ABLC Next in San Francisco, Primordial Genetics and Bayer CropScience LP announced the establishment of a research collaboration to evaluate Primordial Genetics’ proprietary Function Generator technology. Bayer will provide multi-year funding for this project and will receive access to Primordial Genetics’ technology platform and expertise. Results of the collaboration have the potential to accelerate […]
Green Plains reports Q3 $42M in operating income, as revenues spike
In Nebraska, Green Plains reported Q3 net income of $7.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2016 compared with net income of $6.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015. Revenues were $841.9 million for the third quarter of 2016 compared with $742.8 million for […]
ADM reports sharply increased income, says operating conditions “improving”
In Illinois, Archer Daniels Midland Company reported Q3 net income of $341 million, or $0.58 per Share “After working through the challenging environment in the first half of the year, we capitalized on improving operating conditions in the third quarter and are positioned well for a solid finish to the year,” said ADM Chairman and […]
REG to jump Ralston, Iowa biorefinery capacity to 30M gallons
In Iowa, REG announced plans for its first biorefinery capacity expansion today -a $24 million investment to increase REG Ralston’s annual nameplate production capacity to 30 million gallons. The company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Tuesday, November 8 with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as the featured speaker. Once completed, the Ralston […]
Least Developed Countries group calls for “fair and ambitious action” at COP22 climate talks
In Morocco, the United Nations climate change negotiations will convene in Marrakech for COP 22. Chair of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) group, Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, said “COP22 will be an action and implementation COP. As the world’s poorest countries, the LDC group calls for fair and ambitious action. We must build upon the foundations set […]
