EPA comes down hard on CO2, with proposed rule calling for deep emission cuts, but opts for highly-flexible, state-by-state approach Carbon Capture and Use not deemed a key strategy, but algae advocates aim to change that thinking. In Washington, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy proposed a climate action rule that, by 2030, will cut carbon emissions […]
By Gregory T. Benz, Benz Technology International, Inc. Though most process tanks are agitated by means of a mechanical agitator, comprised of a rotating shaft and one or more impellers, occasionally process engineers will ask, Why can’t we just use a pump, instead of an expensive agitator? This paper attempts to answer that question by comparing […]
As many technologies pivot or delay, one train keeps chugging on its route to biosuccinic acid, and markets like BDO, resins and polyols. What is it about the business model that keeps on working? What can every integrated biorefinery learn from its approach? In Minneapolis, BioAmber just announced a contract to supply a minimum of […]
Algae has been touted as the ultimate platform for fuels, chemicals, nutraceuticals, proteins — even cancer therapies. There’s been a rate of progress that would impress any devotee of Moore’s Law — and a series of wacky claims that would impress any devotee of P.T. Barnun. So, what are the real trends? We’ve traveled several […]
As Matt Horton, CEO of Propel Fuels, relates the tale, he hears the 4 Monster Myths of Renewable Fuels, also known as the “conventional wisdom,” all too often. Turns out the conventional wisdom is, er, dead wrong. “Number one, there’s no brand loyalty in the fuel business, they’ll tell you right away,” Matt Horton explained […]
Are you missing out on great investment returns – is the Dow really headed for 20,000? Is the advanced biofuels rally for real? Why are investors sitting on the sidelines in the Valley of Disbelief? This year in the United States, despite awesome returns in the stock market and miserable bond yields, the Investment Company […]
What’s up with Australia and aviation biofuels? The kangaroos are flying, for sure, and perhaps only feedstock woes could get in the way. In the world of biofuels there is no sector as active as military and aviation biofuels in terms of willing customers. At the Low Carbon Fuel Conference, held over two days in […]
In Florida, AAA is reporting that a recent survey finds a strong likelihood of consumer confusion and the potential for voided warranties in the use of E15 gasoline. AAA reports, “An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed have not heard of E15, a newly approved gasoline blend that contains up to 15 percent ethanol. With […]
The Digest looks at the biofuels brand. Is green still important? What can green brand marketers do to better connect with consumers? For weeks, industry leaders have been shocked, dismayed and upset over all the negative press — tweets, Wall Street Journal editorials, articles and messaging — over what are supposed to be negative impacts […]
Shell and Iogen cancel their long-contemplated Canadian cellulosic ethanol project, and announce 150 layoffs. “Uh… had a slight weapons malfunction. But, uh, everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine. We’re all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?” In Canada, Shell and Iogen announced that they will not pursue the jointly owned 23 million […]
