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Super-Scale, Hoosier-Home’d, FRBO’d, Big Ferma: The Digest looks at Liberation Labs

Super-Scale, Hoosier-Home’d, FRBO’d, Big Ferma: The Digest looks at Liberation Labs

February 17, 2025 |

Last week, Digest editor Jim Lane sat down with Liberation Labs CEO Mark Warner for wide ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities in building and operating commercial-scale fermentation facilities, in light of Liberation Lab’s astonishing success in capital raising of late.  So, it’s a story of capacity, and scale. Imagine a race-car driver who […]

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Feedstocks & Advanced Agriculture

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Feedstocks & Advanced Agriculture

February 17, 2025 |

This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV assesses the current state of feedstock and advanced agriculture, noting high demand but a shortage of sustainable, affordable, reliable, and available sources. It highlights challenges like competition, regulations, and environmental concerns associated with conventional crops. The report emphasizes the need for alternative sources, such as […]

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech 

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech 

February 16, 2025 |

This presentation outlines Anellotech’s innovative plastic waste recycling technology, Plas-TCat®. The company, founded in 2008, leverages its established expertise in biomass conversion to create a robust solution for transforming mixed plastic waste into valuable chemicals. The presentation highlights the key features of Plas-TCat®, including its ability to handle diverse plastic feedstocks, its high scalability due […]

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Hydrogen Digest for 2/14

Hydrogen Digest for 2/14

February 13, 2025 |

Key Themes & Ideas: International Collaboration and Partnerships: A strong emphasis on collaboration between companies across different countries and sectors is evident. This suggests a global approach to accelerating the hydrogen economy. Siemens, Guofu Hydrogen, and RCT GH Hydrogen (Germany/China): These companies are partnering to advance the hydrogen value chain, focusing on electrolyzer development, manufacturing, […]

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the BDO Zones

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the BDO Zones

February 12, 2025 |

The presentation deck describes a program called BDO Zone Ratings, which is a standardized assessment for evaluating regions’ readiness for bio-based manufacturing. These ratings help attract investment in bio-based projects by highlighting areas with the best potential for success. The program aims to empower communities and create jobs by promoting the development of biofuels, renewable […]

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-carbon intensity marine fuels: The Nexant ECA view

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-carbon intensity marine fuels: The Nexant ECA view

February 11, 2025 |

This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the evolving landscape of “green” fuels, showcasing their expertise in areas like feedstock analysis, market trends, and regulatory compliance. NexantECA […]

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels Digest for 2/11

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Digest for 2/11

February 11, 2025 |

EU Regulatory Push for SAF Adoption: The European Union is actively promoting SAF through its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). A delegated regulation adopted in February 2025 outlines the support system for SAF, funded by the EU ETS. “The 2023 revision of the EU ETS Directive provides a support mechanism for the use of eligible […]

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Digest for 2/4

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Digest for 2/4

February 11, 2025 |

Newsflow SAF Adoption and Infrastructure Development: Budapest Airport: VINCI Airports has successfully implemented SAF capabilities at Budapest Airport, achieving ISCC EU certification, demonstrating a practical step toward the mandatory 2% SAF usage requirement by 2025. The CEO of Budapest Airport, Francois Berisot, stated, “The availability of sustainable aviation fuel at Budapest Airport is a very […]

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals & Materials

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals & Materials

February 10, 2025 |

This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV analyzes the renewable chemicals and materials sector. Consumer demand exists, but lack of government incentives hinders biobased production. While innovation is strong, challenges remain, including high costs, limited capacity, and financing difficulties. The presentation highlights the need for improved access to capital and suitable feedstocks, […]

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The Burning Need for BDO Zones: Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfires with Market-Based Solutions

The Burning Need for BDO Zones: Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfires with Market-Based Solutions

February 10, 2025 |

By Jordan Solomon, President, Ecostrat Special to The Digest We all watched as Los Angeles burned, destroying homes, businesses and lives. The total economic impact of the Los Angeles wildfires is staggering, with estimates ranging from $135 billion to over $250 billion. No one should have been surprised. In 2024, the town of Jasper, Alberta […]

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