Solazyme Appoints Mark Warner SVP of Engineering
Solazyme, Inc. has officially announced the earlier appointment of Mark Warner as Senior Vice President of Engineering. In this role since November, Mr. Warner’s responsibilities include the design and…
A Look Back…a Look Forward
As we head into a new year it’s always interesting—and enlightening—to reflect on the events of the past year and what they mean for the algae industry. Let’s take a look back. Many of you will remember that 2011 began with a discouraging report that claimed…
Dynamic Fuels and Solazyme Partner on Fuel for Navy
Dynamic Fuels, LLC, a joint venture between Tyson Foods, Inc. and Syntroleum Corporation, has been awarded a contract to supply the U.S. Navy with 450,000 gallons of renewable fuels. Solazyme…
Solazyme Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
Solazyme, Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 and recent key corporate highlights. “We are making substantial progress with the commercialization of our high value…
Solazyme Fuels First U.S. Commercial Passenger Flight
Solazyme, Inc. has announced that United Airlines flew the world’s first commercial aviation flight on a microbially-derived biofuel using Solajet™, Solazyme’s algae-derived renewable jet fuel…
AIM Interview: C.J. Warner and Tim Zenk—Page 2
What from your background in gas and oil applies directly to what’s going on right now at Sapphire? C.J.: Oh boy! I draw from it everyday—from project management and engineering construction…
AIM Interview: Sapphire Energy’s C.J. Warner and Tim Zenk
If it seems like there hasn’t been a lot of news lately coming from the algae industry’s largest algae-to-fuel gamble, Sapphire Energy, well, we’re happy to report that it’s not about trouble in paradise…
Solazyme and Unilever Update Agreement for Renewable Oils
Solazyme has announced the continuation and expansion of its relationship with Unilever, one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. The Commercial Development Agreement, which is funded…
Algae Business: Hydrotreating Algae for Jet Fuel
Way back on June 20, John Daly of OilPrice.com wrote an insightful overview of why so many players in the multi-sector air industry—airlines, airplane producers, national airlines, and militaries…
Solazyme Fastest Growing Manufacturing Company in U.S.
In case you missed the September issue of Inc. Magazine, Solazyme was named America’s Fastest Growing Manufacturing Company, with a three-year growth of 20,424%, and 2010 revenue of $38 million…
Solazyme Brings Algenist Line into JCPenney
Solazyme, Inc. has announced the expansion of Algenist™, Solazyme’s microalgae-based luxury skincare line, to include 146 Sephora inside jcpenney locations throughout the US. “We’re thrilled to introduce…
Solazyme Appoints Jeffrey Webster as COO
Solazyme has announced that Jeffrey Webster has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Webster will be responsible for leading and expanding operational infrastructure across Solazyme as…
New Report Shows $930 Mil from Investors into Alternative Fuels in 2010
A report recently released by Lux Research reveals that in 2010, investors gave $930 million to alternative fuels start-ups, a four-year low. However, investment has dramatically climbed to an all-time high…
Solazyme and Bunge Sign Agreement for Renewable Oil Plant in Brazil
Solazyme, Inc. and Bunge Global Innovation LLC, a global agribusiness and food company, have announced that they have entered into a framework agreement for the formation of a joint venture (JV) entity focused…
Solazyme Reports Q2 Financial Results
Solazyme, Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 and recent key corporate highlights. “We are focused on rapidly ramping up our capacity and operations to meet…
Solazyme Signs UK Distribution Deal for Algenist Products
Solazyme, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with United Kingdom beauty retailer, Space NK, to expand the sales network of the Solazyme’s luxury skincare line, Algenist™, to include all 60 Space NK stores…
Rogerio Manso Joins Solazyme as CCO
Solazyme, Inc. has announced that Rogerio Manso has joined the company as its Chief Commercialization Officer. Mr. Manso will lead the commercialization of Solazyme’s tailored oil platform globally…
Solazyme Expands Algenist Distribution to Canada
Solazyme, Inc. has signed agreements with Sephora Canada and the leading Canadian multimedia retailer, The Shopping Channel®, to launch Algenist™, Solazyme’s microalgae-based prestige anti-aging…
Solazyme Wins Cleantech and Sustainability Award
Solazyme, Inc. has won the San Francisco Business Times Cleantech and Sustainability Award in the Fuels, Chemicals and Specialty Products category. The awards recognize top industry leaders in green business…
Historic Helicopter Test Flight Uses Algal Jet Fuel Blend
Solazyme, Inc. has announced that the US Navy successfully demonstrated Solazyme’s 100% algal-derived jet fuel, SolajetHRJ-5®, in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter test flight in a 50/50 blend with…
