Researchers with the U.S. DOE's Joint BioEnergy Institute have reported the first demonstration of a one-pot, wash-free, process for the ionic liquid pretreatment and saccharification of switchgrass, one of the leading potential biofuel feedstocks.
A fungus and E. coli bacteria have joined forces to turn tough, waste plant material into isobutanol. University of Michigan research team members said the principle also could be used to produce other valuable chemicals such as plastics.
GranBio, a Brazilian biotechnology company, and Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, have signed an agreement to create a partnership dedicated to the production of bio n-butanol. Bio n-butanol is made from sugar cane straw and bagasse.
Solazyme Inc. recently released financial results for the second quarter of 2013, reporting progress in the development of its commercial production facilities. The company reported total revenue for the quarter of $11.2 million.
Amyris Inc. released financial results for the second quarter of 2013, reporting revenues of $10.8 million. All six fermenters at its farnesene plant in Brazil are operational, and the company entered into an agreement for $60 million in funding.
The 7th Annual Algae Biomass Summit, taking place in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 will showcase the rapid advances in the algae industry during the Innovation on the Road to Commercialization track.
Gevo Inc. has released financial results for the second quarter of 2013, reporting revenues of $1.9 million. During a call to discuss the results, Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber provided an update of progress at the company's Luverne, Minn., facility.
Minnesota-based Biogenic Reagents announced it has begun commercial production of new biobased Ultra-Adsorptive Carbon products at its Marquette, Mich., facility. The company also recently attracted investment from MVC Capital Inc.
The USDA awarded Microvi Biotechnologies a grant to develop its breakthrough technology that improves the yield and performance of biobutanol processes by overcoming the toxic and inhibitory effects on butanol producing microorganisms.
Metabolix Inc. has released financial results for the second quarter, reporting that the company is formalizing its collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals. The company also reported quarterly revenue of $1.7 million, up significantly from 2012.
The U.S. EPA has updated its RE-Powering Mapping and Screening Tool, which is part of the RE-Powering America's Land Initiative. The tool lists thousands of potential sites for bioenergy and biofuels on contaminated land, landfill and mine sites.
The Algae Biomass Organization has announced the kick off of its second annual "Summer of Algae," a national campaign sponsored by the ABO and implemented by member companies to raise awareness about the promise of commercial algae production.
Ethanol from corn and other plants could become the sustainable, raw material for a huge variety of products, from plastic packaging to detergents to synthetic rubber, that are currently petroleum-based.
Gevo Inc. announced it brought its second 1 million liter fermenter and Gevo integrated fermentation technology (GIFT) separation system online at its facility in Luverne, Minn. The company expects to bring the third fermenter online later this year.
Sapphire Energy Inc. has announced it has paid off the entire $54.5 million loan guarantee awarded to the company to develop a commercial demonstration facility by the USDA in December 2009 through the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
The National Science Foundation has presented Colorado State University researchers with $2 million to investigate biofuels derived from cyanobacteria, which will be modified to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons through photosynthesis.
Newly trialed native algae species provide real hope for the development of commercially viable fuels from algae, a University of Queensland scientist has found. The fast-growing, hardy algae are being tested at a pilot plant in Brisbane, Australia.
Gevo Inc. has begun supplying the U.S. Coast Guard Research & Development Center with initial quantities of finished 16.1 percent renewable isobutanol-blended gasoline. The fuel is being used for a long-term operational study on marine engines.
Ceres Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, reporting revenues of $1.4 million. The company also provided an update on its Brazil operations, including achievements in the fuels and power sectors.
The U.S. Senate has voted to approve Gina McCarthy's nomination to lead the U.S. EPA by a vote of 59 to 40. President Obama nominated McCarthy as the EPA administrator in March.
Sapphire Energy Inc. and The Linde Group have announced they will expand their existing partnership to commercialize hydrothermal treatment conversion technology used upgrade algae biomass into crude oil. The expansion spans a minimum of five years.
BioNitrogen Corp. has announced an agreement to acquire approximately 245 acres of land in Pointe Coupe Parish, La., near a port for $2 million. The company has also selected the CCC Group Inc. to build its first plant in Hardee County, Fla.
The European Commission and members of European industry will invest more than EUR 22 billion ($28.70 billion) over the next seven years under the Horizon 2020 research initiative. A portion of that investment will support biobased innovations.
Lux Research recently released its top-10 list of innovative companies profiled during the second quarter of 2013. The list includes two biorefining companies, Ascenix BioTechnologies and AlterNRG Corp.
The Biomass Research and Development Initiative Technical Advisory Committee appointed Kevin Kephart as the new co-chair. He will assist the committee in the research, development and production standards of biomass-derived fuels and materials.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a stripped down of the Farm Bill on July 11. Members of Congress voted 216-208 to approve the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, or H.R. 2642.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., recently introduced legislation that aims to allow renewable chemical producers access to production tax credits. The bill, S. 1267, was introduced June 27 and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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