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Energy Transitions Commission report says biofuel demand could outstrip sustainable supply

Energy Transitions Commission report says biofuel demand could outstrip sustainable supply

July 7, 2021 |

In the UK, the Energy Transitions Commission’s latest report sets out how rapidly increasing demand for bioresources could outstrip sustainable supply, undermining climate mitigation efforts and harming biodiversity, unless alternative zero-carbon options are rapidly scaled-up and use of bioresources carefully prioritized. The report, Bioresources Within a Net-Zero Emissions Economy: Making a Sustainable Approach Possible, makes […]

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Canadian government grants extractX $1.19M for ethanol-based biomass processing

Canadian government grants extractX $1.19M for ethanol-based biomass processing

July 7, 2021 |

In Canada, the government awarded funding of up to C$1.48 million for extractX Inc. to develop a mobile, ethanol-based extraction lab for biomass processing. This funding helped extractX complete the final stages of research and development for its proprietary, fully-automated extraction technology. The company’s process uses ethanol, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to […]

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RFA report shows ethanol use reduces cancer risk

RFA report shows ethanol use reduces cancer risk

July 7, 2021 |

In Washington, a newly published review of top scientific literature suggests that ethanol-blended fuels widely available at gas stations as E10, E15, or E85 result in less toxic emissions from vehicles and present a lower risk to human health than regular gasoline. The study, a collaboration between The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota and the […]

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South Korean Agency for Defense Development develops palm oil-based SAF

South Korean Agency for Defense Development develops palm oil-based SAF

July 7, 2021 |

In South Korea, the Aju Business Daily newspaper reports that the Agency for Defense Development has successfully produced palm oil-based aviation biofuel following four years of research. The test facility can produce 5 metric tons of SAF annually using a solid catalyst. The research was driven by IATA’s push to increase the transition to SAF. […]

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Higher spot hydrous ethanol discount to anhydrous shows concern about supplies

Higher spot hydrous ethanol discount to anhydrous shows concern about supplies

July 7, 2021 |

In Brazil, Platts reports spot hydrous ethanol prices are trading at a 13% discount to anhydrous in the key center-south region, slightly lower than the 14% discount that has been seen throughout much of the current 2021/22 season but much higher than the average 11% usually seen. The higher discount means that buyers are likely […]

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Four new University of Illinois studies look at viability of energycane

Four new University of Illinois studies look at viability of energycane

July 7, 2021 |

In Illinois, four new studies from the University of Illinois explore chemical-free pretreatment methods, development of high-throughput phenotyping methods, and commercial-scale techno-economic feasibility of producing fuel from energycane in various scenarios.  The studies are part of the ROGUE (Renewable Oil Generated with Ultra-productive Energycane) project at U of I. ROGUE focuses on bioengineering accumulation of […]

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FAO and OECD report see Indonesia’s B30 driving biodiesel demand growth

FAO and OECD report see Indonesia’s B30 driving biodiesel demand growth

July 7, 2021 |

In Indonesia, Platts reports the FAO and OECD’s most recent joint Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 report says the agencies believe Indonesia will drive palm oil use as biodiesel feedstock throughout the rest of the decade because of its B30 blending mandate. The report attributes 2/3 of the 7% anticipated increase in biodiesel consumption through 2030 to […]

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Fulcrum BioEnergy completes Sierra BioFuels facility

Fulcrum BioEnergy completes Sierra BioFuels facility

July 6, 2021 |

In California, Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. has completed construction on the world’s first commercial-scale plant converting household garbage into low-cost, zero-carbon transportation fuels. Through Fulcrum’s revolutionary process, the Sierra BioFuels Plant located east of Reno, Nevada, will convert 175,000 tons of prepared municipal solid waste (MSW) into approximately 11 million gallons of zero-carbon syncrude annually, which will […]

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IEA Bioenergy Task 39 reports digs deep into present and future SAF technologies

IEA Bioenergy Task 39 reports digs deep into present and future SAF technologies

July 6, 2021 |

In Colorado, a new report prepared by IEA Bioenergy Task 39 provides an extensive analysis of the current and potential technologies for production of biomass based sustainable aviation fuels (Biojet/SAF). Sustainable Aviation Fuels will have to play a major role if the aviation sector is to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. However, to date, commercialization […]

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Carnarvon Petroleum creates JV with Frontier Impact Group for Australian biofuels

Carnarvon Petroleum creates JV with Frontier Impact Group for Australian biofuels

July 6, 2021 |

In Australia, Carnarvon Petroleum Limited has formed a joint venture with Frontier Impact Group who has been actively progressing a biorefinery business in Western Australia to produce renewable diesel and other highly valuable products. The joint venture plans to use internationally proven technology to process waste lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock and produce renewable diesel, high-quality […]

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