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 […]
’Twas the week before Christmas, and ’cross all the States, Not a refinery building, despite carbon tax rates. The bankers lay nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of bioprojects danced out of their heads. Two centuries ago, when Clement Clarke Moore wrote A Visit from St. Nicholas at his Chelsea estate on the […]
Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029 and achieve 1,650,000 MMBtu/year production. California facilities include a 65 mgy ethanol plant undergoing upgrades, such as […]
Why venture capital’s winning doctrine for software breaks at the factory gate—and why China’s phase-based approach is scaling the bioeconomy while the U.S. struggles. Stand at the gate of the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park and the argument makes itself. The scale is difficult to absorb all at once. Miles of pipe rack. Integrated utilities. On-site […]
WSU led the NARA project, which achieved the first commercial flight using jet fuel derived from wood in 2016. Utilizing forest harvest residuals, the Northwest region has a total potential SAF production of 6.5 million bone dry tons annually, equating to ~273 million gallons/year. This translates to about 42 gallons of biojet per bone dry […]
Integrated Dynamics focuses on next-generation biorefineries by leveraging rugged, naturally advantaged microbes known as hyperthermophiles. These microbes grow in temperatures above 85ºC, which implicitly excludes microbial contaminants—a critical advantage, as up to 10% of ethanol ferments are compromised. Hyperthermophiles offer extreme speed, with doubling rates approaching 30 minutes, suitable for industrial use. Integrated Dynamics reports […]
The good news first. Aether Fuels is moving forward with a new project in Singapore, extending its footprint in one of the world’s most strategically important aviation hubs. For a company focused on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from waste carbon streams, Singapore is not just another site — it is a signal. It suggests […]
Merrick focuses on scaling biomanufacturing projects across fuels, food, and materials, emphasizing design excellence to de-risk commercialization. Successful scale-up relies on structured steps, starting from bench trials to commercial process design. Using the Front-End Loading (FEL) process is crucial for risk mitigation. Effective front-end planning, as reported at a DOE workshop, yields average savings of […]
ekoa is a biocomposite manufactured from flax fibers and CO2-negative plant-based resin, addressing the issue that interior materials account for 37%+ of global energy consumption. Flax sequesters 1.4kg of CO2 per kg of fiber. The current production line yields $20 million in revenue with a 70% gross margin on a $1.25 million CAPEX. Sales are […]
After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At first glance, the instinctive reaction is the familiar one: uh oh. After all, Gruber has been […]
