The problem of renewable molecules is not hard to understand. Molecules that are sustainable and affordable are not available. Those that are sustainable and available are not affordable. If they are available and affordable, they are not sustainable. So: sustainable, affordable, available, pick two out of three, or head to Congress and ask for a […]
By John R. Kirkwood, Christopher B. Berendt, Matthew R. Levy, Jason Deppen, Joshua L. Andrews, Aaron L. Szabo, Brian S. Fennerty, Bryan Michael Allen, Wendy Yan, Virginia M. Speck – Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Special to The Digest The next round of funding for the qualified advanced energy project tax credit — known […]
A recent DOE project aims to support Visolis, a biotech start-up company, to develop hydrogenolysis catalyst that can operate at low-pressures (≤ 5 MPa) and demonstrate conversion of a fermentation-derived C6 intermediate to a high value chemical monomer. The target is accelerated catalyst and process development to convert the bio-derived intermediate to a high value […]
By Russ Freeman, PE Retired Special to The Digest This discussion begins with a vision of a desired future where governance, finance and public opinion promote people: Realizing and sharing value created or derived through utilization of public assets; Becoming financially independent and free from unrewarding work as computers and machines perform mundane or repetitive […]
By Steve Weiss, co-founder of Grey Heron, and member of the Due Diligence Wolfpack Special to The Digest Want to get noticed by prospects, investors and press? And stand out from fifty companies using the same buzzwords? Win some awards. This article speaks to the art and science of where awards fit in your […]
A recent DOE project aims to Develop a technology pathway to convert woody biomass into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biogenic products via catalytic fast pyrolysis (CFP) and hydrotreating. This research opens pathways for SAF production from forest resources and woody wastes, of which there are 133 million dry tons per year. ChemCatBio’s Michael […]
Andrew Baxter, CEO of Sustainable Energy Solutions, provided this overview for the most recent episode of REenergize. It’s a look at cryogenic carbon capture and specifically, a low energy and cost retrofit technology, produces high-purity, liquid CO2 at very high capture rate and with integrated grid-scale energy storage
Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of their plants and projects? LJ CEO Jimmy Samartzis gave this illuminating update for the most recent episode of REenergize.
By Jeff Allen, Project Director, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest The Bioeconomy – Investment Community Grand Challenge The pace of decarbonization and the success of net zero initiatives are closely tied to financial returns. Bioeconomy technologies are now primed for mainstream investment, but a crucial missing piece is the bioeconomic analytics framework needed for […]
In Australia, at the initial meet-up of the global Bold Goals Action Group, leaders of the global bioeconomy, a “coalition of the willing”, established a draft of 25 Bold Actions that, if achieved by the various stakeholders in the industry, would realize Bold Goals for the Bioeconomy as outlined by the Biden Administration at a […]
