In Colorado, Gevo has formed a joint venture with Redfield Energy to retrofit Redfield’s existing ethanol plant into an isobutanol plant, with an expected production capacity of approximately 38 MGy. The retrofit is expected to commence by year end 2011, and Gevo expects to begin commercial production of isobutanol at the facility in the fourth […]
In Japan, JSR reports that they have made significant improvements in key properties and characteristics for its polylactic acid-based bioplastic, “BIOLLOY”. The material is showing good results in thin wall applications, which will enable lighter weight product and lead to reduced costs for end users. The newly-developed “BIOLLOY” has improved compatibility with petroleum-based plastic. JSR […]
In California, Genomatica announced that it has successfully produced Bio-BDO from its first demonstration-scale fermentation, on schedule. The fermentation was performed in a 13,000 liter tank in Decatur, Ill., at the facility of partner Tate & Lyle. This achievement comes just three months after the partnership agreement was announced. Continued success during the demonstration-scale stage […]
In California, Cosan and Amyris announced a Joint Venture Implementation Agreement as the final step toward the commencement of operations in Novvi, which will develop, produce and commercialize renewable base oils made from Biofene, Amyris’s renewable farnesene. Novvi plans to commercialize a line of synthetic, renewable base oils for the lubricants market, comparable to Group […]
In Minnesota, Danone has switched to Ingeo – a plastic from plants, not oil – for its Activia yogurt in Germany. The new yogurt pack is the result of a close cooperation between Danone and Ingeo producer NatureWorks. The switch to the technologically innovative material will improve the product’s packaging carbon footprint by 25 percent […]
In Minnesota, U.S. Water Ethanol Process Technologies, reported the development of COR, an enhancement additive proven to increase the removal of corn oil from mechanical separation systems at dry-mill ethanol plants more efficiently than other products in the market. According to the company, the implemented COR programs have been effective across the country increasing corn […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium has completed a $36M million financing round with new investors Sofinnova Partners, Aster Capital and De Hoge Dennen as well as existing investors Aescap Venture, Capricorn Cleantech Fund, ING Corporate Investments and Navitas Capital. In addition Avantium has secured a $7M subsidy and innovation credit, from the Dutch Ministry of Economy, […]
In Mississippi, Elevance Renewable Sciences announced that the company has acquired the Delta BioFuels facility in Adams County, and will invest more than $225 million in converting the facility to an integrated biorefinery and derivatives operation. The project, which will create 165 full-time jobs over the next five years, in addition to 300 construction jobs, […]
In Illinois, Elevance reported having completed one million-pound (approximately 500 metric tons) production run of specialty chemicals made from renewable feedstocks. This is a significant increase from its previous 40,000-pound production runs (approximately 20 metric tons). The one million-pound production run was conducted at toll manufacturing locations in the U.S. as Elevance finalizes construction at […]
What makes a top strategic investor? Who are the players at the top of their investment game in biofuels now? The criteria First of all, by definition, strategic investors are generally non-financial corporate entities for whom the investment represents a strategic initiative. Second, the deals and companies must be visible and credible. Third, investors must […]
