In California, Verenium announced the introduction of VEREFLOW alpha-amylase, a unique enzyme for the removal of filter cake in drilling operations. Effective over a wide temperature and pH range and with a safer environmental footprint compared to traditional chemicals often used in the process, Vereflow alpha-amylase provides the oilfield services industry greater operational flexibility. Verenium […]
A game-changing technology from Syngenta may drop billions to the biofuels industry’s bottom line Earlier this year, Syngenta received the OK from the USDA to commercialize its alpha-amylase corn. The news generated a smattering of interest amongst the broader biofuels community, which has been more engaged in thinking about tax credits, the future of the […]
In Wisconsin, Danisco has lost a summary judgment attempting to invalidate Novozyme’s patent on a competing alpha amylase enzyme used in ethanol production at high temperature. The case is now expected in court in October. More on the story.
