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What’s the latest in bioenergy R&D, DOE? The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to US DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office

What’s the latest in bioenergy R&D, DOE? The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to US DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office

May 2, 2018 |

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (establishes partnerships with key public and private stakeholders to develop technologies for producing cost-competitive advanced biofuels from non-food biomass resources, including cellulosic biomass, algae, and wet waste (e.g., biosolids). BETO works with a broad spectrum of government, industrial, academic, agricultural, and nonprofit partners across the United States […]

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Integrating biology and chemistry: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals

Integrating biology and chemistry: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals

May 1, 2018 |

CBiRC was founded in 2008 with funding from NSF, creating an Engineering Research Center focused on advanced manufacturing for sustainable biobased chemicals. The R&D program creates a multi-year, interdisciplinary, multi-institutional center that joins academia, industry and government in partnership to produce transformational engineered systems. Peter Keeling gave this illuminating overview of CBIRC’s work at ABLC […]

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BIO Showcases 100 Companies in New Renewable Chemical Platforms Report

BIO Showcases 100 Companies in New Renewable Chemical Platforms Report

May 1, 2018 |

By Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, BIO; head, Industrial & Environmental Section Special to The Digest The biobased economy encompasses the entire value chain of sustainable manufacturing – from the supply of renewable or waste feedstock, through biotech platforms, to production and use of biobased fuels and products. BIO is a global leader in advocating […]

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The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 2nd, 2018

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 2nd, 2018

May 1, 2018 |

The pace of invention and change is just too strong, we’ve realized, to highlight annual or even quarterly or monthly rankings and summaries of significant product and service advances. For now, we’re going to be tracking these on a weekly basis to keep pace with the changes. Here are the top innovations for the week […]

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The Undiscovered Furan Country: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Origin Materials

The Undiscovered Furan Country: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Origin Materials

April 30, 2018 |

Origin is a new kind of chemical company, focused on the future of materials science. By finding value in underutilized feedstocks like cardboard, wood waste and agricultural residues, they invent new and better materials for humanity. Origin’s Kim Raiford gave this illuminating overview of the company’s promise and progress at ABLC 2018 in Washington DC.

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Marathon Petroleum to acquire Andeavor for $23B

Marathon Petroleum to acquire Andeavor for $23B

April 30, 2018 |

In Ohio, Marathon Petroleum agreed to acquire Andeavor (formerly Tesoro) for $23.3 billion, based on MPC’s April 27, 2018, closing price of $81.43. ANDV shareholders will have the option to choose 1.87 shares of MPC stock, or $152.27 in cash subject to a proration mechanism that will result in 15 percent of ANDV’s fully diluted […]

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Isobutanol: Now on the Radar for USA

Isobutanol: Now on the Radar for USA

April 29, 2018 |

By Jess Hewitt, RIN and Isobutanol Expert, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a comment period for the registration of the use of Isobutanol in gasoline.  Why is this important?  Because since the states banning of the use of MTBE and other ethers in underground tanks, this […]

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Green Technology Born in Reality: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Chemicals

Green Technology Born in Reality: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Chemicals

April 29, 2018 |

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KnipBio, ICM hook up in search of single cell protein, via biofuels

KnipBio, ICM hook up in search of single cell protein, via biofuels

April 26, 2018 |

In Kansas, KnipBio and ICM, entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) and strategic collaboration to create a commercial-scale fermentation process for KnipBio’s premium single cell protein aquafeed,. It’s known as KnipBio Meal. Protein, Baby: The ICM backstory We reported last June that ICM is rolling out a new product category for the US ethanol […]

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Mater, want Jet to always love me: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to sustainable jet fuel and the Carbon War Room

Mater, want Jet to always love me: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to sustainable jet fuel and the Carbon War Room

April 26, 2018 |

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