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 […]
This presentation deck outlines a strategy for accelerating the global transition to a lower-carbon economy, focusing specifically on the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentation deck highlights the need for systemic-level changes to facilitate this transition, emphasizing the importance of regional feedstock, policy measures that encourage production and deployment, and innovative […]
By Jennifer Kaplan, LEC Partners Special to The Digest Imagine a bioeconomy where sustainability is a fundamental prerequisite. While we have made much progress on bioeconomy technology, the challenges of developing verifiably “sustainable” feedstock remains a challenge. The fact remains that to achieve the promise of a lower carbon bioeconomy, we will have to harness […]
This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol technology. The text then explores the evolution of biofuel technologies and the emergence of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that, 2024 SAF production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion liters), double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million liters) produced in 2023. SAF accounted for 0.3% of global jet fuel production and 11% of global renewable fuel. […]
