The MAHA Commission has cracked a few eggs. Its recent report calls for sweeping changes in the U.S. diet, including a reduced role for widely used seed oils in the food system. Industry reaction has been swift and sharp — with oilseed processors, farmers, and nutrition scientists warning of market disruption, higher costs, and questionable […]
SAF is crucial for aviation decarbonization, needing >400 billion litres by 2050 (currently <1%). While HEFA is commercial, its feedstock is limited, thus all 11 ASTM-approved pathways must be pursued. Challenges include slow commercialization and feedstock logistics. Key opportunities: diverting jet fuel from existing renewable diesel facilities (15-50% SAF) and co-processing in refineries for rapid […]
Biofuel production faces hurdles from slow technology and supply chain uncertainties. This study uses an innovative Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) approach to simulate farmer behavior and land allocation for biomass. ABMs show producer adoption impacts biorefinery supply radii (shrinking from 90 to 22 miles) and steady-state feedstock mixes. The model indicates optimizing biorefinery ecosystems could reduce […]
I confess at the outset that the morning’s post left me in a fog. The hearth was banked low at 221B, the London light was the colour of dishwater, and the breakfast table groaned under the weight of newspaper reports, addressed, “John H. Watson, MD, 221B Baker Street, London,” from Texas, Egypt, China, Cornwall, Oman, […]
Biogas engineering offers five key roles: emission mitigation, renewable energy, fertilizers, environmental protection, and soil improvement. A newsworthy aspect is Biogas with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (BGCCS) for negative emissions. China demonstrates immense biogas potential from agricultural waste, projecting significant contributions to natural gas needs and methane reduction. The “Great Cycle” concept integrates these benefits. […]
Digestate processing aims to reduce quantity or purify biogas byproducts, driven by high transport costs and legal restrictions. The key innovation is producing high-value bio-fertilizer products like struvite, dried pellets, or ammonium sulphate solution. While direct land application remains common, establishing robust markets for these standardized bio-fertilizers is a critical bottleneck, necessitating legal clarity on […]
The conversation about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has long been about altitude — bold goals, lofty aspirations, and the race to climb as fast as possible. But in aviation, pilots know that altitude isn’t enough. Attitude — the orientation of the aircraft, the crew’s mindset, the instruments in front of them — determines whether you’re […]
In United States & international, XCF Global, Inc. has unveiled plans to invest nearly US $1 billion by 2028, to build a modular network of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production plants. Its flagship New Rise Reno facility is already producing with ~$350 million invested, generating ~60 engineering and management jobs in Nevada. The U.S. pipeline includes three new sites—New Rise Reno 2 (2027), plus facilities in Fort Myers, […]
In Canada (Quebec), Pyro Green‑Gas Inc., a subsidiary of PyroGenesis, has expanded its supply agreement for the Varennes Carbon Recycling (VCR) project by US $1.1 million, raising total involvement to US $3.6 million. The contract covers engineering and delivery of thermal swing adsorption (TSA) and nitrogen loop systems to dehydrate and purify oxygen for the VCR facility. The broader Varennes plant—led by Enerkem with […]
In Australia (Queensland), University of Queensland researchers have reported that 15 invasive weed species around Ipswich—including Brazilian Nightshade and Climbing Asparagus—contain high lignin contents (~25 %), making them promising feedstock for compacted biomass pellets. The initiative aims to convert environmental nuisance species into sustainable feedstock for biodiesel and renewable diesel, promoting circular economy innovation. While early in development, the […]
