This presentation deck, presented at the ABLC NEXT Conference, outlines the importance of downstream processing (DSP) in biomanufacturing, particularly for the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. The author, a lead bioprocess engineer, highlights DSP’s significant impact on project cost, quality, and overall success. It emphasizes that a “one size fits all” approach is not feasible […]
In New Zealand, Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million liters) of unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. It is the airline’s largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to date. The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at LAX and San Francisco international […]
By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd., www.carbondioxideconsultants.com, www.CO2consultant.us Special to The Digest In some world markets, biogas is the common source of methane, otherwise thought of as, and called natural gas. Such is used to heat our homes, supply industry with a combustible fuel, and a feedstock agent; and of course a supply […]
This presentation deck outlines the technology and business proposition of Vertimass, a company focused on producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. Vertimass has developed a proprietary technology called CADO, which is a single-step process for converting alcohols (like ethanol and methanol) into various renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable LPG, high-octane gasoline, and renewable […]
Radicle is a platform dedicated to promoting innovative and sustainable uses for corn. They have launched the Radicle Challenge, a global competition designed to identify and support entrepreneurs developing new technologies for corn. The challenge focuses on technologies across a wide range of categories, including bio-based chemicals, compostable materials, and sustainable aviation fuels. The presentation […]
6 awardees land Bioeconomy Investments in Feedstocks of the Future We’ve shared so many times in The Digest what bioeconomy leaders have been whispering for years: affordable feedstock is the bioeconomy bottleneck — elsewhere there are challenges, including processing technology and policy stability, but feedstock cost is the Godzilla of All the Challenges. Not everyone […]
This presentation deck from Gevo emphasizes the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by creating “carbon abatement” through their innovative processes. Their “Net Zero 1” project is a prime example, aiming to produce drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with net-zero or even negative carbon emissions across the entire life cycle. Gevo’s “Verity” system provides real-time […]
This presentation deck presents a plan to revolutionize the renewable diesel industry, focusing on combating climate change through the development of more sustainable and cost-effective biofuels. The presentation deck outlines the environmental and economic urgency for transitioning away from fossil fuels and highlights the significant role that diesel plays in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. […]
By David Minguez, Thomas S. Christensen and Sandra Winter-Madsen, Topsoe Special to The Digest The aviation industry’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 has placed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the center of its decarbonization efforts. While feedstock availability remains a critical challenge, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or biomethane is emerging as a promising feedstock. […]
By Jennifer Kaplan, LEC Partners, Special to The Digest In Part 1 of our series on next-gen feedstocks, we explored the exciting potential of agricultural byproducts in the bioeconomy. Now, let’s dive into the challenges, opportunities, and systematic approach used to analyze the viability of these innovative feedstocks. Challenges in Harnessing Next-Gen Feedstocks While the […]
