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The Fab Finns, the Top 20 Bioproducts from the bioeconomy’s forest heartland

The Fab Finns, the Top 20 Bioproducts from the bioeconomy’s forest heartland

January 8, 2024 |

We’ve long been fans of the Finns, their smart forest management practices, their innovative products and the complete lack of hype and bluster coming out of Helsinki.  It’s the Quiet Country, but really they are the Fab Finns, whose actions speak volumes. Here are the Top 20 bioproducts we’ve seen in Fab Finland, in alphabetical […]

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U.S. DOE Loan Programs Office taps $1.63B Texas Renewable Fuels loan for loan guarantee Part II app

U.S. DOE Loan Programs Office taps $1.63B Texas Renewable Fuels loan for loan guarantee Part II app

January 7, 2024 |

In Arizona, USA BioEnergy’s signature project, Texas Renewable Fuels, has been invited by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) to submit a Part II application for a proposed $1.63 billion loan guarantee under the Title XVII Innovative Clean Energy Loan Guarantee Program. The Part II Application is part of the LPO’s […]

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Gates to Success: Stage Gate Engineering for Bioenergy Projects

Gates to Success: Stage Gate Engineering for Bioenergy Projects

January 7, 2024 |

By Dean Weber, Lee Enterprise Consulting Special to The Digest The status of the bioenergy industry can change rapidly due to numerous factors, including technological advancements, policy changes, and market dynamics. These all create risks for investors and stakeholders. While rapid deployment of investments is critical to beat the competition, we still need to allocate […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Hydrogen and H2 Energy Group

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Hydrogen and H2 Energy Group

January 4, 2024 |

H2 Energy Group’s first major project in collaboration with Redding Rancheria is building a Green Hydrogen Corridor along I-5, aiming for a production cost of $1.50 using biomass as a source. H2EG CEO Jim McGinley presented these slides at ABLC Next 2023 on the company’s progress and prospects.

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF, the ICF Perspective

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF, the ICF Perspective

January 3, 2024 |

Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF presented these slides at ABLC Next on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected figures for the 2020s, expected openings of additional refinery capacity, how the SAF market has changed, where it’s going, and more.

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Comstock Fuels

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Comstock Fuels

January 2, 2024 |

Comstock Fuels highlights that its “ breakthrough cellulosic technology enables fuel producers to lead in fuel production efficiency and output while contributing to net zero mobility. Our proprietary cellulosic fuel technology converts woody biomass into C6 sugar and Bioleum, a unique blend of hydrocarbons.” Comstock Fuels COO Billy McCarthy presented these slides at ABLC NEXT […]

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Kraftstock, Feedstock, Comstock: the unleashing of kraft lignin as an abundant, affordable feedstock for drop-in renewable fuels

Kraftstock, Feedstock, Comstock: the unleashing of kraft lignin as an abundant, affordable feedstock for drop-in renewable fuels

January 2, 2024 |

Nine days ago, in the story “Molecules for Christmas,” Dr. Brian Westlake opined that “the answers to all your questions are in the forest” and further evidence of his prescience arrives this week from Virginia City, Nevada, where Comstock Fuels unveiled a remarkable partnership, investment and pathway to drop-in renewable fuels focused in this announce […]

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

January 1, 2024 |

In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2023 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones ahead, progress to date, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects, and the company’s expansion in RNG, advanced fuels and more.

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Elevating the EU’s Sustainable Energy Landscape: A Focus on Low-Carbon Ethanol and Innovative Solutions

Elevating the EU’s Sustainable Energy Landscape: A Focus on Low-Carbon Ethanol and Innovative Solutions

January 1, 2024 |

By Mr. Amol Sheth, Assistant Vice President – Business Development, Advanced Biofuels and Chemicals (Global Market), Praj Industries Special to The Digest The European Union is leading the way in sustainable energy solutions through structured policy initiatives to achieve its Net Zero goals by 2050 under the ambitious European Green Deal. The Net-Zero Industry Act, […]

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The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2024, nominations open

The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2024, nominations open

December 29, 2023 |

In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2024. Nominations can be made here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest and invited selectors. This year, votes will be weighted as follows: 50 percent based on votes received […]

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