The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, jumped 2.18 percent to 51.14 as advanced bio equities rose. For the day, Solazyme soared 23.60 percent to $1.99 as the company unveiled new capital, a name change and focus. Green Plains (GPRE) jumped 6.63 percent on oil price recovery, and Aemetis (AMTX) […]
In California, Verdezyne and Connell Bros. signed an exclusive agreement for sales and distribution of Verdezyne’s BIOLON DDDA (biobased dodecanedioic acid or DC12). BIOLON DDDA will be produced at Verdezyne’s commercial-scale plant in Malaysia and will be distributed in 17 countries throughout Asia-Pacific, including China, Japan and South Korea. CBC is the largest Marketer and […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, slipped 0.28 percent to 50.05 as advanced bio dipped. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) dropped 12.79 percent to $1.50, while BioAmber (BIOA) tumbled 4.12 percent to $3.96. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) was down 8.80 percent to $1.14 after Q4 earnings disappointed. Overall, […]
Despite a dismal beginning to earnings season, as Amyris, Arcadia disappoint, the Eco-Emirates of Emeryville look set for huge expansion in 2016. In California, Amyris reported Q4 revenues of $9.6mn and a net loss for Q4 of $41.9 million ($34 million after elimination of non-recurring items), well below Wall Street consensus estimates of $32.4 million. […]
In California, United Airlines will be using jet biofuels produced by AltAir using Honeywell UOP technology on up to 150 flights a day out of Los Angeles, the Digest has learned. March 11. A two week, 14-day Los Angeles to San Francisco service will launch United’s jet biofuels plan. After the first two weeks, “pretty […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 0.32 percent to 50.19 as enzymes rallied. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) dropped 9.95 percent to $1.72 , while Gevo (GEVO) tumbled 5.02 percent to $0.38. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) was up 4.17 percent to $1.25. Overall, advances led declines by […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, lost 1.82 percent to 50.03 as an oil price rally fizzled. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) rocketed up another 29.93 percent to $1.91 on good news in the bankruptcy negotiations, while Gevo (GEVO) dumped 10.81 percent to $0.40. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol […]
In Florida, The Digest announced the opening of reader voting for March Madness, a 20-webinar series running from March 15-April 15, in which readers choose the topics for the biggest free content and online industry event yet stages in renewable fuels, chemicals and biobased materials. Which 20, exactly? That’s where you come in. If you […]
In Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada awarded Comet Biorefining a CA$10.9 million grant for the construction of its first-of-a-kind advanced bio-based chemicals plant. Located in Sarnia, Ontario, the plant will use proprietary conversion technology to transform corn stover, an agricultural residue, into high-purity dextrose sugar. What does Comet make, and why is that important? Bottom […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 1.11 percent to 50.96 as oil prices closed above $40. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) rocketed up another 38.88 percent to $1.47 on good news in the bankruptcy negotiations, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) was up 4.36 percent to $8.38. Among other […]
