I would have to disagree, the stock was a $4.00 a share stock until the financial system meltdown, it will definitely hit $4.00 again soon.
Most believe when VRNM/BP receive the DOE loan guarantee the funds will buy back in and this stock will soar to new hights above $10.00 a share.
In regards to BP buying VRNM, I doubt it, all the EPA permits are in Vereniums name, and all the enzyme contracts are in Vereniums name, BP is satisfied with the partnership.
Verenium has plenty of income coming from their enzyme sales, they will fight any buy out.