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Changing off-take to achieve take-off: Sea-Tac, SkyNRG, Carbon War Room partner to shake up renewable jet fuel supply chain

Changing off-take to achieve take-off: Sea-Tac, SkyNRG, Carbon War Room partner to shake up renewable jet fuel supply chain

November 1, 2016 |

In Washington state, the Port of Seattle, SkyNRG and Carbon War Room have signed a partnership to investigate long-term financing mechanisms that could supply all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with sustainable aviation fuels. Sea-Tac is the first airport in the world to initiate this step to provide an airport-wide sustainable aviation fuel supply for […]

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National Biodiesel Board taps Donnell Rehagen as new CEO

National Biodiesel Board taps Donnell Rehagen as new CEO

October 31, 2016 |

In Missouri, the National Biodiesel Board has named Donnell Rehagen as the trade group’s chief executive. Rehagen was named interim CEO in June after serving 12 years as NBB’s chief operating officer. Now, when someone like Aquaman is first asked to join the Justice League of America, it doesn’t entirely catch the fans by surprise, […]

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REG delivers high performance musk ingredient; first commercial product for Life Sciences unit

REG delivers high performance musk ingredient; first commercial product for Life Sciences unit

October 31, 2016 |

In Iowa, REG Life Sciences reports that it has delivered its first commercial product, a specialty fatty acid. REG developed, produced and delivered approximately one metric ton of the renewable, multi-functional chemical to Aroma Chemical Services International. ACS will use the specialty chemical for the production of a high performance musk ingredient for sale into the […]

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S2G BioChem, Mondelēz to collaborate on new sweetener process

S2G BioChem, Mondelēz to collaborate on new sweetener process

October 30, 2016 |

In Canada, S2G BioChem has entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Mondelēz International — a leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy and powdered beverages — to help commercialize a sustainably-sourced supply of the food ingredient xylitol using a proprietary co-production technology. Commercial-scale production of the sustainably-sourced food ingredient xylitol is expected to begin […]

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NBB urges action on Biodiesel tax incentive

NBB urges action on Biodiesel tax incentive

October 30, 2016 |

In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board sent a letter to House and Senate tax committee leaders urging extension of the biodiesel tax incentive before it expires on December 31st. The letter was sent on behalf of U.S. biodiesel producers nationwide. “We strongly urge you to extend the biodiesel tax credit and take this opportunity to […]

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Ohio Soybean Council, Logos Technologies to Advance Biosurfactant Production

Ohio Soybean Council, Logos Technologies to Advance Biosurfactant Production

October 30, 2016 |

In Virginia, Logos Technologies announced a partnership with the Ohio Soybean Council to further develop the production process of NatSurFact, an environmentally friendly biosurfactant for personal care, household and industrial cleaning products as well as other applications. The joint project, which aims to convert hundreds of liters of soy oil into similar quantities of NatSurFact, […]

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below50 renewable fuels group launches in South America

below50 renewable fuels group launches in South America

October 30, 2016 |

In Brazil, Below50, an initiative that brings businesses together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) to promote the best-of-breed of sustainable fuels has launched in South America. The companies and organizations driving the initiative include ABBI, Arizona State University, Audi, BSR, […]

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Experts on Carbon Capture and Use launch “Include CCU in RED” petition in EU

Experts on Carbon Capture and Use launch “Include CCU in RED” petition in EU

October 30, 2016 |

In Germany, a group of experts are petitioning European decision makers involved in the revision of the Renewable Package to include six crucial mechanisms in the legislation. The authors argue that Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) technologies will play a crucial role in the future renewable energy system and for climate protection. CO2 is not […]

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Prices for vegetable oils surge: report

Prices for vegetable oils surge: report

October 30, 2016 |

In Germany, UFOP reports that spot prices for vegetable oils  rose significantly in the wake of the rally for palm and soybean oil. Having risen to a three-year high at EUR 830 per tonne, rapeseed oil is more expensive than sunflower oil. Prices for rapeseed oil picked up especially sharply as their surge was additionally […]

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On the Move in the Bioeconomy: Growth Energy taps news Communications chief, Lee Consulting adds 5

On the Move in the Bioeconomy: Growth Energy taps news Communications chief, Lee Consulting adds 5

October 30, 2016 |

In Washington, Growth Energy announced today the appointment of veteran D.C. communicator, Christopher Hogan, as the trade association’s new Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, effective November 28. In his new role, Hogan will oversee all aspects of the organization’s efforts to raise awareness of ethanol’s importance as America’s leading source of clean, affordable, […]

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