IRENA’s latest report considers whether and how hydrogen may disrupt future energy systems, offers insights into how countries and stakeholders can navigate and shape hydrogen markets, and outlines policy considerations to help mitigate the geopolitical risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Last week, we were surrounded by a Ministry of All the Talents, as you might say, experts from the holy of holies, IHS Markit, yes, Dan Yergin’s fabled firm. Want to find out what was covered with Christoph Berg, Stephan Li and Kevin Lindemer? From biofuels policy and decarbonization initiatives to the latest developments in […]
In Nevada, the National Biodiesel Board changed its name and expanded its mission, becoming the Clean Fuels Alliance America, in an announce at the opening session of the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. On its 30th anniversary, NBB said it envisions the transformation to Clean Fuels as a way to further […]
Over the summer and fall, Zymergen’s Hyaline thin films project fell into crisis. There were reports of customer disappointment, expected revenues de-materialized, the stock price collapsed, two of the three co-founders left, and former Illumina CEO Jay Flatley stepped in as interim CEO. It was a year only Rough Riders could have enjoyed in Zymerland. […]
Did you know that most voters strongly support Clean Fuel Standards? Check out this slide guide from ABLC from Tim Zenk, Principle at Molecule LLC on how Washington state’s LCFS is a case study for clean fuels policy, how Clean Fuel Washington advocated for biofuels, what they learned from the Washington experience, and more.
By Mikala Grubb M.Sc., Ph.D., Director, Clean Fuels Technology, Haldor Topsoe Special to The Digest The global transition to sustainably produced fuels offers refiners, biorefiners, and investors a once-in-a-generation-sized opportunity. The key to taking it will be advanced feedstocks, as detailed in this column which uncovers how to make the most of the enormous […]
Did you know the Naval Air Systems Command is working on high-performance sustainable aviation fuels from biobased terpenes? Check out this illuminating slide guide from Dr. Benjamin G. Harvey at the Naval Air Warfare Center on why terpenes, RJ-4 from cellulosic feedstocks, biosynthetic terpenes in sea water, and more.
DOE funds $13.4M for next-gen plastics. The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and Advanced Manufacturing Office announced $13.4 million in funding for next generation plastics technologies that reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics! The seven selected projects will work to develop affordable solutions for “upcycling,” or transforming plastic films […]
Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? SBI is a leading innovator in clean alternative fuels. The core technologies are based on catalysis, with engineering and chemistry […]
Where are the opportunities for cover cropping? How can non-food, non-GMO, RSB-certified carinata make a difference? How can it be used for oil/fuel and high protein meal? Is it scalable globally? Check out this slide guide from Glenn Johnston at Nuseed.
