This presentation deck outlines the USDA Rural Development (RD) initiatives to bolster the bioeconomy. It highlights RD’s key priorities, including promoting equity, combating climate change, and expanding markets for rural communities. The presentation deck details how these priorities will be implemented through a variety of programs, specifically Rural Energy Loans & Grants (REAP), Business & […]
This presentation deck from Linde, a global gas and engineering company, focuses on the production of renewable Dimethyl Ether (r-DME) as a sustainable alternative to conventional Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The text highlights the advantages of r-DME, including its potential to reduce carbon intensity and its suitability as a drop-in replacement for LPG in engines […]
This presentation by Michele Demers of Boundless Impact outlines the company’s approach to using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) to evaluate clean technologies for investors. Boundless offers “Baseline LCAs” and “Full LCAs” that analyze the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle. They also conduct “Techno-Economic Analysis” which assesses the […]
Recently I had the always pleasurable experience of recording an hour of bioeconomy banter with one of Australia’s finest, the tech transfer guru Cameron Begley. In that podcast, which you can access here, I had a chance to share with him a formula for success in the bioeconomy. Everything begins with feedstock, and the formula […]
This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and emphasizes the shared ambition of these two industries to decarbonize. It then introduces SHV Energy, a major player in […]
This presentation deck highlights Valmet’s expertise in biomass conversion, particularly focusing on transforming green waste into valuable biofuels. Valmet, a global leader in this space, provides a range of technologies and services, including BioTrac pretreatment and automation solutions like their Valmet DNA Distributed Control System. The presentation deck details Valmet’s approach to efficiently treating green […]
This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon dioxide, water, and renewable energy into various products, including SAF. The presentation deck emphasizes the company’s commitment to a […]
This presentation, given by Jesse Colangelo of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), outlines the Agile BioFoundry, a consortium of seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories dedicated to accelerating biomanufacturing. The Agile BioFoundry focuses on developing biomanufacturing tools, processes, and partnerships to create sustainable fuels and chemicals, particularly sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable […]
In Washington, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has given the green light to four new genetically modified (GM) plants, concluding they present no heightened plant pest risk compared to conventional crops. The four are: 1. Pennycress (CoverCress Inc.): This modified version boasts reduced levels of erucic acid, fiber, and glucosinolates in its […]
This presentation deck is a company overview for Price Companies, a wood processing company established in 1965. It emphasizes the company’s proactive focus on sustainable growth by highlighting its innovative practices and commitment to responsible forestry. The presentation deck details the company’s long-term vision for the wood industry, emphasizing the increasing supply of wood due to […]
