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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis – Using a Third Party

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis – Using a Third Party

January 15, 2020 |

This is Part 4 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide covers what the advantages are of using a third party, why it makes sense in terms of efficiency, objectivity and credibility, and more.

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FastOx Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sierra Energy’s Gasification Tech

FastOx Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sierra Energy’s Gasification Tech

January 15, 2020 |

The U.S. Army has a FHL installation and there is an FTL demo, but did you know Sierra Energy has an online gasification calculator tool that you can use too? Check out this Slide-Guide from Sierra Energy’s VP of Engineering, Daniel Dodd where he shares how they have overcome the limitations of conventional gasification with […]

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How the biofuels industry can go from underdog to golden child: A Resolution for 2020

How the biofuels industry can go from underdog to golden child: A Resolution for 2020

January 14, 2020 |

By Alison Matthews, Former Executive Director of Renewable Industries Canada, Sole Proprietor of AOM Consulting Special to The Digest Innovation is at an all-time high, but many pioneers of the North American biofuel industry are seemingly left behind. However, the conditions are right for a biofuels resurgence if we can find a way to bring […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Developers

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Developers

January 14, 2020 |

This is Part 3 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide focuses on techno-economics for technology developers, how you can demonstrate economic value, figuring out when is the right time to start modeling, and more.

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Biodiesel Economics: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to REG’s Biodiesel

Biodiesel Economics: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to REG’s Biodiesel

January 14, 2020 |

From GHG emissions and carbon savings to growing public policy support, REG is working hard on improving biodiesel’s LCFS value. Check out this Slide-Guide from REG’s Director of Government Affairs, Lindsay Fitzgerald’s presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco to get the latest on states with notable biodiesel policies, how RFS2 and RINs tie into […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Investors

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Investors

January 13, 2020 |

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide focuses on techno-economics for technology investors, the various tools available, how to use Tornado diagrams to help direct R&D efforts to the highest impact parameters, quantifying risk with Monte Carlo Analysis, and more.

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One Airport’s Path to Carbon Neutrality with SAF: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to San Francisco International Airport’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel

One Airport’s Path to Carbon Neutrality with SAF: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to San Francisco International Airport’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel

January 13, 2020 |

San Francisco International Airport has some lofty goals when it comes to zero net energy, zero waste and carbon neutrality, but it goes beyond that. Find out how SFO is working with airlines and fuel suppliers to get sustainable aviation fuel integrated into their terminals, pump stations, their supply chain, and more, with SFO’s Erin […]

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The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis

January 12, 2020 |

This is Part 1 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee Enterprises. This Slide Guide covers what exactly techno-economic modeling and analysis even is, how it works, cost estimation methods and accuracy, platforms, and more.

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From Woody Biomass to Renewable Fuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Red Rock Biofuels’ Lakeview Project

From Woody Biomass to Renewable Fuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Red Rock Biofuels’ Lakeview Project

January 12, 2020 |

Red Rock’s Lakeview site broke ground in July 2018 but what’s the status now? Just ask Red Rock’s Jeff Manternach, Co-founder and CFO, who gave this illuminating presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco. He shared the latest photos and details on their Lakeview site where they are converting 166,000 tons of waste woody biomass […]

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Digest Data Dashboard: A 2020 Snapshot Guide to bioeconomy fuel, carbon, equity prices, demand, margins

Digest Data Dashboard: A 2020 Snapshot Guide to bioeconomy fuel, carbon, equity prices, demand, margins

January 10, 2020 |

Exclusively created for Digest Readers, here is a Digest 2020 Visual Guide to the Bioeconomy based on the latest data out there. From biodiesel and ethanol operating margins to liquid energy commodity prices, RIN prices and volumes, low carbon fuel standard prices and credit data, commodity futures, and more.

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