Biofuels Digest reports that Chevron and Mascoma have joined into a cellulosic ethanol feedstock supply chain and processing agreement in New Hampshire. Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) will provide lignocellulosic feedstock to biofuels startup Mascoma which will then use its innovative technology to convert the feedstock into ethanol. Lignin is a by-product of Mascoma’s ethanol from [...]
Posts Tagged ‘partnerships’
15 Jul
ExxonMobil Commits $600 Million to Synthetic Genomics: Algal Biofuels Table Stakes are Raised!
Big news in the biofuels world today. According to Biofuels Digest, ExxonMobil has commited $600 million to Synthetic Genomics for research and development of algae-based biofuels. It’s gasoline and diesel – not ethanol – that ExxonMobil is after. And algae has the promise to deliver more per acre than any other land-based feedstock – some [...]
30 Jun
Why the Algenol – Dow Algae Joint Venture is a Big Deal
Biofuels Digest reported today that Algenol and Dow have partnered on a joint venture in Florida to build a 24 acre algae demonstration facility for bioplastics. I think this announcement is a big milestone for algae, biorefining and bioplastics. Here’s why: 1. Dow has deep pockets. With revenues of $57 billion, Dow ranked 38th on [...]
30 Apr
Panel Discussion: Creative Financing and Partnering for Advanced Biofuels Companies
Executives from five top biofuels startups discuss partnering strategies for incubating their companies from technology development to demonstration facilities to pilot plants and into large-scale production.
28 Apr
Establishing “Sustainable” Business Models for Advanced Biofuel Companies
Commentary and advice on strategies and tactics for funding advanced biofuels companies, including partnerships, government grants and venture capital/private equity by Richard Gilmore, CEO of The GIC Group.
28 Apr
From Farm to Fueling Station: The Challenges of Bringing an Integrted Cellulosic Ethanol Solution to Market through Joint Ventures
Jack Huttner from Dup
