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Genomatica gears for biomass feedstock
The use of waste-based feedstock is an important milestone for the renewable chemicals industry as it will further emphasize the industry’s sustainability and hopefully will lessen the cost of production in the long run (although market economics dictate that nothing is free if there is demand for it). Genomatica recently announced that it made significant … Continue reading
Lygos produces malonic acid in pilot scale
I am finalizing my schedule for the Plant Based Summit this week and it was tough trying to pick and choose which ones to attend as all of them have very interesting topics and speakers. I will also be moderating the last Plenary Session on Thursday. Follow my tweets at @DGreenBlogger #PlantBasedSummit. For now, I … Continue reading
KiOR ran out of fuel
Advanced biofuel company, KiOR, Inc. has finally waved the white flag and filed for Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after several months of dire warnings during earnings calls that the company has been running out of funds and still has over two hundred million dollar debts to pay to … Continue reading
Genera Energy Releases Biomass Infographic
I have to admit that I really have no clue when it comes to understanding the language of biomass but this infographic from Genera Energy could be a tremendous help. Genera Energy, an industry player in sustainable biomass feedstock supply advancements and supply chain improvements, released a new infographic featuring a visual overview of biomass … Continue reading
POIC biomass project launched in Malaysia
I had the pleasure of moderating a session featuring several presentations from some Malaysian agencies and companies at the BIO World Congress last May, and I learned about their plans on how to deal with their palm biomass through POIC (Palm Oil Industrial Cluster) Sabah Sdn Bhd, a company owned by the state government of … Continue reading
British Airways commits to 50 ktpa biomass-based jet fuel supply
The blog does not usually post much about biofuels but the technology involved in this project announcement is also associated with the developments of waste syngas-based chemicals. Yesterday, advanced biofuels technology developer, Solena Fuels, announced that it will build the world’s first facility, dubbed “GreenSky”, that will convert landfill waste into jet fuel, which will be located in … Continue reading
Solvay launches production of torrefied biomass
Solvay has launched the production of torrefied biomass at an industrial scale in the United States, run by the recently created Solvay Biomass Energy joint venture between Solvay and U.S. company New Biomass Energy NBE. The biomass is produced in Quitman, Mississippi at a plant that was built and developed by NBE. Solvay will provide … Continue reading