Many Digest readers know quite a lot about the 15 percent ethanol blends (E15) which have been long proposed, and long opposed, for the United States. Even when higher ethanol blends are an everyday reality elsewhere around the world. You probably know the basics of E15’s appeal: It’s Sustainable. E15 reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It’s […]
DG Fuels presented its patented technology for high carbon conversion SAF production, boasting zero CI and low costs. Their Louisiana project is nearing FID in 2025, with presold capacity. DG Fuels aims for the lowest unit production cost globally, envisioning over 20 sites utilizing cellulosic biomass and hydrogen to produce significant SAF volumes.
CAAFI’s Steve Csonka discussed advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development through a revised Public Private Partnership. He highlighted the U.S. need for diverse energy and the ongoing interest of agencies like the DOE and USDA in SAF commercialization. The focus is on making SAF affordable through industry commitments and a new PPP effort supporting research […]
The bioeconomy is showing signs of symbolic fragility, high internal entropy, and fraying persistence structures. Large-caps remain structurally sound but are exposed to commodity volatility and climate risk. Smaller and earlier-stage innovators meanwhile, are showing intense pressure on narrative stability, capital flow, and symbolic coherence. Individual companies within the sector? Those who are too rigid […]
Synata Bio upcycles waste gases via proprietary gas fermentation into valuable commodities like fuels and chemicals. Their CCU system aims for incremental margin and reduces CO2 emissions. Their first commercial plant, the Sylonto JV in China, will produce 50,000 tons/year of ethanol from waste gases, with expansion plans. Synata Bio offers a turnkey “bolt-on” solution.
Comstock Fuels aims to establish a “New Standard in Oil” through its Bioleum technology, targeting energy security. They report record production of 21 billion gallons of renewable fuels in 2024 and rising demand, envisioning Bioleum derived oil and fuel infusing existing refineries. Their technology can yield 140 GGE per ton and 100 barrels per acre […]
Part 1 of this series is here By CJ Evans, Managing Director, American Diversified Enterprises and Co-Founder, Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition Special to The Digest It requires nine development steps, known as Technology Readiness Levels, or TRLs, and often as many as 10 to 15 years or more, for an innovation to advance from […]
Michigan State University, through Bruno Basso’s work, promotes a circular bioeconomy in grain production systems to lower the carbon intensity score. This approach unites circularity, emphasizing resource efficiency and waste minimization, with the bioeconomy, which displaces fossil fuels with bio-based products. The traditional linear agri-food system is resource-intensive and environmentally damaging. Transitioning to circular systems […]
By CJ Evans, Managing Director, American Diversified Enterprises and Co-Founder, Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition Special to The Digest Generating Revenues for the U.S. Treasury & Advancing U.S. Global Competitiveness Many promising ideas, concepts, and innovations that could improve, add to, and make game-changing breakthroughs in energy, manufacturing, and the bioeconomy – and create new […]
Marquis focuses on expanding markets, strengthening rural America, and achieving energy dominance through corn ethanol 2.0 and other green fuels including SAF.. They highlight the potential of ethanol (EtOH) as a marine fuel, with testing completed in Q1 2024 and volume ramp-up expected. Compared to other marine fuels like LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, ethanol […]
