Biofuel

Agilent Presents Solutions Innovation Research Awards to Drexel University and Prairie View A&M University Researchers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).
  • The three honorees will receive separate awards for their research into materials to advance energy storage technology.
  • Environmental issues related to decades of fossil fuel use have sharply highlighted the need for more efficient and durable batteries.
  • These awards underscore Agilent’s commitment to facilitating university research and enhancing awareness of and access to its portfolio of analytical solutions.

The Global Market for Biofuels Report 2024-2035, with 200 Profiles of Leading Biofuels Producers and Technology Providers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The "Global Market for Biofuels 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Market for Biofuels 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Market for Biofuels 2024-2035 provides a comprehensive analysis of the global biofuels market and emerging alternatives through 2035.
  • Granular feedstock, process technology and application assessments provide insights for stakeholders to position across the evolving biofuels value chain.
  • Types covered include:
    Market analysis including key players, end use markets, production processes, costs, production capacities, market demand for biofuels including:

Ansa Biotechnologies Appoints Jason T. Gammack as CEO and Prepares for Launch of Rapid Enzymatic Synthesis Service for Complex DNA Sequences

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Ansa Biotechnologies, Inc. , a pioneer of next-generation DNA synthesis, today announced the appointment of Jason T. Gammack as its new chief executive officer.

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  • Ansa Biotechnologies, Inc. , a pioneer of next-generation DNA synthesis, today announced the appointment of Jason T. Gammack as its new chief executive officer.
  • Gammack is joining the company as it completes its early access program for complex synthetic genes and gene fragments and prepares for a full commercial service launch.
  • Founding CEO Dan Lin-Arlow, PhD, will remain with the company and transition to a new position as chief scientific officer.
  • Ansa’s proprietary DNA synthesis platform is based on precise enzymatic reagents that enable ultra-rapid and controlled single-base additions to a DNA molecule.

FUEL RETAILERS URGE EPA TO ISSUE WAIVER FOR E15

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Circumstances emanating from the war in Ukraine coupled with recent unrest in the Middle East risk generating shipping disruptions, which will lead to a volatile fuel supply market.

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  • Circumstances emanating from the war in Ukraine coupled with recent unrest in the Middle East risk generating shipping disruptions, which will lead to a volatile fuel supply market.
  • "These circumstances create ongoing supply chain challenges, including a volatile fuel supply market," the fuel retail industry said.
  • Access to summertime E15 sales will help to insulate the United States from these geopolitical threats by allowing additional, domestically produced biofuels to be blended into the fuel supply.
  • While current fuel supplies are adequate to meet demand, Americans drive much more during the summer months.

Sea6 Energy launches world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LOMBOK, Indonesia, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea6 Energy, a technology pioneer in the Blue Economy, has launched the world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off Ekas, on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.

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  • LOMBOK, Indonesia, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea6 Energy, a technology pioneer in the Blue Economy, has launched the world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off Ekas, on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
  • We are delighted that a company like Sea6 is committed to scaling up of seaweed cultivation and processing in Indonesia."
  • "We are honored to inaugurate the world's first mechanized tropical sea farm, a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability in the Ocean Economy," said Nelson Vadassery, co-founder and CEO of Sea6 Energy.
  • In 2023, Temasek Foundation provided a grant to support the pilot of the automation and mechanization of the tropical seaweed farm in Ekas.

Two Countries Racing to Solve Europe's $800 Billion Energy Crisis

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this moment, a fast-moving development is unfolding in Europe's energy industry that is gaining more attention by the day.  Europe's energy crisis, triggered by Russia's early 2022 invasion of Ukraine, put an end to decades of reliance on cheap natural gas supplies from Russia.  In the short term, this meant significantly higher energy prices throughout Europe, with energy costs rising by 40.8% annually within the EU as of September 2022.  Companies mentioned in this release include: TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE), Eni (NYSE:E), Equinor (NYSE:EQNR), BP plc (NYSE:BP), Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL).

Key Points: 
  • Europe's energy crisis, triggered by Russia's early 2022 invasion of Ukraine, put an end to decades of reliance on cheap natural gas supplies from Russia.
  • In the short term, this meant significantly higher energy prices throughout Europe, with energy costs rising by 40.8% annually within the EU as of September 2022 .
  • And one company is emerging as a potential leader in the race for home-grown solutions to energy crisis: MCF Energy (MCF.V; MCFNF.QX).
  • BP plc (NYSE:BP) stands as a beacon of innovation and adaptability in the global energy sector, notably within Europe's energy landscape.

Two Countries Racing to Solve Europe's $800 Billion Energy Crisis

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this moment, a fast-moving development is unfolding in Europe's energy industry that is gaining more attention by the day.  Europe's energy crisis, triggered by Russia's early 2022 invasion of Ukraine, put an end to decades of reliance on cheap natural gas supplies from Russia.  In the short term, this meant significantly higher energy prices throughout Europe, with energy costs rising by 40.8% annually within the EU as of September 2022.  Companies mentioned in this release include: TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE), Eni (NYSE:E), Equinor (NYSE:EQNR), BP plc (NYSE:BP), Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL).

Key Points: 
  • Europe's energy crisis, triggered by Russia's early 2022 invasion of Ukraine, put an end to decades of reliance on cheap natural gas supplies from Russia.
  • In the short term, this meant significantly higher energy prices throughout Europe, with energy costs rising by 40.8% annually within the EU as of September 2022 .
  • And one company is emerging as a potential leader in the race for home-grown solutions to energy crisis: MCF Energy (MCF.V; MCFNF.QX).
  • BP plc (NYSE:BP) stands as a beacon of innovation and adaptability in the global energy sector, notably within Europe's energy landscape.

Casterra Announces New Agreements with Seed Producers in Brazil and Africa to Meet Growing Demand for its Elite Castor Seed Varieties

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

REHOVOT, Israel, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Casterra Ag Ltd., an integrated solutions company for growing castor seeds for bio-based industries, such as biofuels, biopolymers, and a subsidiary of Evogen Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), is taking significant steps to strengthen its castor production capabilities. The company recently signed strategic agreements with existing and new seed producers in Brazil and Africa to increase its production capabilities of high-yielding, high-oil castor seeds.

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  • The company recently signed strategic agreements with existing and new seed producers in Brazil and Africa to increase its production capabilities of high-yielding, high-oil castor seeds.
  • Expanding the number of seed producers in various geographies with whom the company currently works is expected to lower production risks.
  • Casterra's high-yield castor seed varieties, developed with Evogene's GeneRator AI tech-engine, are rigorously tested to meet industry standards.
  • Casterra intends to continue to seek additional seed producers to engage with in 2024, to support ongoing seed production."

IFS announces winners of Change for Good Sustainability Awards 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced the winners of its third annual Change for Good Sustainability Awards. The awards aim to honour outstanding achievements in sustainability within the IFS global customer network, celebrating those who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and make a significant impact through the work they do.

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  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS , the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced the winners of its third annual Change for Good Sustainability Awards.
  • The awards aim to honour outstanding achievements in sustainability within the IFS global customer network, celebrating those who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and make a significant impact through the work they do.
  • A long-term IFS customer, they are using IFS technology to support their sustainability goals and help them deal with the challenge of managing data.
  • Sophie Graham, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFS, commented: "The Change for Good Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts our customers are making to integrate sustainability into their operations and their broader industries.

IFS announces winners of Change for Good Sustainability Awards 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced the winners of its third annual Change for Good Sustainability Awards. The awards aim to honour outstanding achievements in sustainability within the IFS global customer network, celebrating those who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and make a significant impact through the work they do.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS , the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced the winners of its third annual Change for Good Sustainability Awards.
  • The awards aim to honour outstanding achievements in sustainability within the IFS global customer network, celebrating those who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and make a significant impact through the work they do.
  • A long-term IFS customer, they are using IFS technology to support their sustainability goals and help them deal with the challenge of managing data.
  • Sophie Graham, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFS, commented: "The Change for Good Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts our customers are making to integrate sustainability into their operations and their broader industries.