Category: Thought Leadership

Here’s How the U.S. Can Outcompete its Competitors: Part 1

Here’s How the U.S. Can Outcompete its Competitors: Part 1

February 2, 2026 |

By CJ Evans, Co-Founder, Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition, Project Manager, Federal Funding Services Special to The Digest Editor’s Note: CJ Evans and his teams of subject matter experts have helped more than 250 companies of all sizes prepare applications for federal grants and loan guarantees over the past 20 years. He has seen far […]

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CO2 Sequestration, Values & Markets

CO2 Sequestration, Values & Markets

January 26, 2026 |

By Sam A. Rushing, President – Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. –  www.CO2consultant.us Special to The Digest The merchant CO2 industry is estimated to be around 22 million metric tons in size, otherwise stated in consumption terms; and the US accounts for about 40% of this value. The food and beverage industry is some 70% in developed […]

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Beyond Fats and Oils: Unlocking Biomass for the Next Generation of SAF

Beyond Fats and Oils: Unlocking Biomass for the Next Generation of SAF

January 13, 2026 |

By Stephen Toon, CEO, BioVeritas Special to The Digest The Feedstock Dilemma at the Heart of SAF After several decades working across industrial biotechnology, from greenfield plant startups to navigating more than a few cellulosic scale-up challenges, I’ve learned that the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hinges on something far more fundamental than technology: […]

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Time for Solidifying Gains

Time for Solidifying Gains

January 13, 2026 |

By Rick Gilmore, President, GIC Group Special to The Digest Biofuel production, end-use in the US, and exports all have registered steady gains from 2016-2025.  The track record of growth and production efficiencies has been impressive, but challenges lie ahead and verifiable carbon benefits can serve to enhance the industry’s competitiveness. CPC Inset, our new […]

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Analysis of CO2 from fermentation and other sources –  where and why?

Analysis of CO2 from fermentation and other sources – where and why?

January 8, 2026 |

By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics Ltd.  www.CO2consultant.us Special to The Digest CO2 quality begins with the raw feedstock, and even the ingredients and agents which go into this feed gas or feedstock – these agents can be substances such as the natural gas or coal which is combusted for flue gas, then downstream […]

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Will 2026 be a renewable fuel turning point? 
7 Areas to watch out for….

Will 2026 be a renewable fuel turning point? 
7 Areas to watch out for….

January 6, 2026 |

By 
Mikala Grubb, Sandra Winter-Madsen, Milica Folić and Sylvain Verdier

, Topsoe Special to The Digest The renewable fuels industry has reached a critical juncture. After years of incremental progress, false starts and regulatory uncertainty, the sector is entering a phase that experts describe with cautious optimism. The question is not whether the fuel transition will […]

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The Way Forward

The Way Forward

December 23, 2025 |

By Russ Freeman Special to The Digest Path Now Followed Phantom value with no real assets standing behind production and GNP numbers which devalue currency. The results: 1. Rapid devaluation of purchasing power,  2. A pipeline for wealth-transfer from citizens to billionaires.  3. Wealth-Concentration undermining governance through tax avoidance, especially for the wealthy, while ballooning […]

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Why Managing Fuel Consumption Matters for Every Trucker

Why Managing Fuel Consumption Matters for Every Trucker

December 12, 2025 |

By Asparuh Koev, CEO, Transmetrics Special to The Digest The Trump administration’s plan to scale back the Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards may trim compliance costs for manufacturers and even reduce the sticker price on new vehicles. Yet for fleet owners, any upfront relief is likely to be short-lived. Lower efficiency means higher fuel burn, and industry […]

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China has Accelerating Ambitions in Biotechnology – Time for the U.S. & E.U. Bio-Economies to Evolve – Together

China has Accelerating Ambitions in Biotechnology – Time for the U.S. & E.U. Bio-Economies to Evolve – Together

December 10, 2025 |

By Hendrik Waegeman, PhD, Head of Business Operations, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Special to The Digest As a frequent traveler to the U.S., I’m struck by how many biotech companies now ask me about partnerships and financing in Europe. In response, I often feel like I’m somewhere between Tocqueville and Borat — impressed by […]

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What New Federal Timber Directives Mean for Wood Processing, Bioenergy, and Domestic Feedstock Supply

What New Federal Timber Directives Mean for Wood Processing, Bioenergy, and Domestic Feedstock Supply

December 9, 2025 |

By Bill Hagy, Project Director at LEC Partners In early 2025, two federal actions signaled a notable shift in how the U.S. approaches forest management, timber production, and the utilization of restoration byproducts. While they don’t change market fundamentals overnight, they do create a clearer framework for how federal agencies will prioritize land use efficiency, […]

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