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RFS2 Implementation has Reduced GHG Emissions by 354M Tons: report

RFS2 Implementation has Reduced GHG Emissions by 354M Tons: report

November 22, 2015 |

In Washington, a new analysis by Life Cycle Associates found that biofuels consumed under the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) have reduced U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 354 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent since 2008. “The RFS2 has resulted in significant GHG reductions, with cumulative CO2 savings of 354 million metric tonnes over the […]

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ABFA, convenience stores oppose shifting blender’s tax credit to producers

ABFA, convenience stores oppose shifting blender’s tax credit to producers

November 22, 2015 |

In Washington, the Advanced Biofuels Association sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee leadership that expressed concern about changes to the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders tax credit. ABFA President Michael McAdams said “At this time common sense dictates that Congress should not be looking to revise an effective, long-term policy with changes to the biodiesel […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index dips 0.43 percent to 52.99 as advanced bio wanes

Digest Bioeconomy Index dips 0.43 percent to 52.99 as advanced bio wanes

November 22, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, dipped 0.43 percent to 52.99 as advanced bio waned. For the day, Biox (BX.T) dropped 4.11 percent to $0.70, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) rebounded 2.33 percent to $7.91. Among other equities, Codexis (CDXS) regained 3.31 percent to $3.74. Overall, declines led advances […]

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What a Weakened RFS Program Means for the State of Iowa and this Country

What a Weakened RFS Program Means for the State of Iowa and this Country

November 19, 2015 |

By Joe Hrdlicka, Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) Iowa’s investment in biofuels, driven by the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), has brought the state new business and job opportunities. Iowa is home to three of the first-in-the-nation cellulosic biofuel refineries that are producing the lowest-carbon fuels in the world. Iowa has also […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index slides 0.45 percent to 53.22 as large caps backtrack

Digest Bioeconomy Index slides 0.45 percent to 53.22 as large caps backtrack

November 19, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, slid 0.45 percent to 53.22 as large caps backtracked.  For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) dropped 5.30 percent to $3.93, while Gevo (GEVO) dumped 6.80 percent to $1.37. Among other equities, Dyadic (DYAI) gained 3.77 percent to $1.65. Overall, declines led advances by […]

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Pyromaniax update: Anellotech raises $7M from mystery investor, takes on key scale-up data task

Pyromaniax update: Anellotech raises $7M from mystery investor, takes on key scale-up data task

November 19, 2015 |

Will fund 25M high unit, Operational in 2016, to confirm viability of confirm viability Bio-TCat process for scale-up In New York, Anellotech revealed that it had raised $7M of its current $10M investment round from a single investor, described as a “new, multinational corporate strategic investor” but not otherwise identified.  The remaining $3 million in […]

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ABLC 2016: initial line-up announced for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Week

ABLC 2016: initial line-up announced for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Week

November 19, 2015 |

Bolt-ons, retrofits, aviation first commercials, cellulosic second commercials, protein & advanced feed, C4 chemicals and organic acids in focus this year. Bioeconomy leadership heads to Washington DC to consider commodity prices, financing, low-carbon policy and deployment-stage technologies. The Digest has announced that ABLC 2016 – the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference — will take place in […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index rebounds 1.65 percent to 53.46 as large caps improve

Digest Bioeconomy Index rebounds 1.65 percent to 53.46 as large caps improve

November 18, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, rebounded 1.65 percent to 53.46 as large caps improved. For the day, Syngenta (SYT) jumped 5.28 percent to $76.20 on continuing merger interest, while Evogene (EVGN) rebounded 8.24 percent to $7.09. Among other equities, Global Bioenergies (ALGBE.PA) dropped 7.07 percent to $31.00. Overall, […]

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New Biobased Projects Around the World

New Biobased Projects Around the World

November 17, 2015 |

Who’s building what, where, now. 29 projects in construction or in commissioning in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas  Despite low oil prices, first-gen biofuels and advanced biofuels continue to develop, and especially in the developing world.  In this report, we track 29 projects in construction or commissioning, or where firm […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index sheds 1.04 percent to 52.59 as ethanol equities decline

Digest Bioeconomy Index sheds 1.04 percent to 52.59 as ethanol equities decline

November 17, 2015 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, shed 1.04 percent to 52.59 as ethanol equities declined. For the day, Syngenta (SYT) rocketed up 9.21 percent to $79.06 on continuing merger interest, while Gevo (GEVO) dumped 7.24 percent to $1.41. Among other equities, Global Bioenergies (ALGBE.PA) dropped 5.34 percent to $31.58. […]

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