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World not yet ready for super algae

October 30, 2009 - by Dallas Kachan - An international consortium has a new strain of oil-producing algae that also produces large quantities of high grade hydrogen. But it’s a GMO, and that’s slowing trials. Full Story »

Back on track? Cleantech VC deals continue global growth

September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Cleantech sees second straight period of recovery in third quarter, as it takes biotech's crown as the dominant category for venture capital investment. Full Story »

BP, Martek collaborate on advanced biodiesel project

August 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Oil company invests $10 million to develop biodiesel from sugar feedstocks, using Maryland company's algae-based technologies and IP. Full Story »

Joule Biotech comes out of stealth with sun-powered fuel

July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Harvard expert calls New England startup's technology a breath of fresh air, but what's the likelihood the company's claim is correct? Full Story »

LS9’s clean diesel meets U.S., Brazilian requirements

July 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - South San Francisco-based advanced biofuel company said its UltraClean Diesel offers an 85 percent reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel. Full Story »

ExxonMobil devotes $600M to algal biofuel project with Synthetic Genomics

July 15, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Craig Venter's biotech startup could be paid half the funds if technological milestones are met in algae research with the world's largest public oil and gas company. Full Story »

Cars, energy storage and windy dealmaking

October 23, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Companies look to charge up with cash for plug-ins and batteries, as well as wind developers were among the 20 deals we saw this past week. Full Story »

Oil palm, jatropha genome work moves ahead

May 21, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - California's Synthetic Genomics and Malaysia's Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology announce progress on the biofuel feedstocks.
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The week's hot solar deals

June 21, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Three solar co.'s landed substantial rounds, as did co.'s in bioplastic, batteries, biogas and other sectors not starting with B. Full Story »
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