Jatropha continues to generate headlines around the world and in leading business, environmental and scientific publications as one of the most sustainable and economically viable feedstocks for biofuels. Keep track of our latest news and events, as well as news about Jatropha.
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SG Biofuels Named One of Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy
“This is another tremendous recognition for the efforts of our world-class leadership and science teams, and it is especially gratifying because we were selected by our peers in the bioenergy industry,” said Kirk Haney, President and Chief Executive Officer of SG Biofuels.
SG Biofuels will be officially recognized for its Top 50 honors at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference, April 27-28, 2010 in Washington D.C. Haney will be a featured speaker at the conference regarding the significant opportunities presented by Jatropha through science and crop improvements.
Earlier this year, the company was named by Always On to its GoingGreen Top 100 Companies list as one of the leading emerging companies in clean technology and renewable energy.
Jatropha curcas is a non-edible shrub that is native to Central America. Its seeds contain high amounts of oil that can be used for a variety of bio-based materials including biodiesel and feedstock substitutes for the petrochemical and jet fuel industries. It can be effectively grown on marginal lands that are considered undesirable for other crops.
SG Biofuels’ team of genetic scientists, led by Dr. Robert Schmidt, includes three members of the National Academy of Sciences. Through its Genetic Resource Center, SG Biofuels has assembled the world’s largest collection of Jatropha genetic material and is evaluating and testing more than 6,500 diverse accessions obtained from a range of geographical and climatic conditions. The company has generated hybrids among genetically distinct lines to address such issues as yield, cold tolerance and resistance to pests.
A complete list of the Top 50 can be found at www.biofuelsdigest.com.
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