Category: Multi-Slide Guides

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to a Public Call for investments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-carbon shipping fuels

May 25, 2025 | Jim Lane

This presentation summarizes the key information presented by Artur Yabe Milanez regarding the BNDES’s Public Call for investments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-carbon shipping fuels. The initiative, launched in August 2024 with an initial budget of BRL 6 billion (approximately USD 1 billion), aims to promote the development and introduction of new industrial […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive

May 22, 2025 | Jim Lane

NCGA supports the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive to boost domestic manufacturing by converting renewable U.S. feedstock into high-value non-fuel/non-food products. It proposes tax credits (30% ITC or $0.10/lb PTC) to enhance investment and stabilize against commodity price swings. Credits are transferable via Section 6418. The goal is to create demand for expanding corn supply, leveraging […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ICF’s SAF and Carbon Outlook

May 21, 2025 | Jim Lane

ICF forecasts LCFS prices potentially hitting ~$100/ton by early 2026, trending toward $150 by 2032. They anticipate D3 RIN prices recovering, pushing above $3/RIN in 2026 once the 2023 Set Rule lapses. Policy issues include Treasury’s 45Z guidance, USDA climate-smart rules, and state waiver disputes. SAF trends favor Ethanol-to-Jet and e-SAF buildout. The loss of […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

May 20, 2025 | Jim Lane

Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG) and low carbon fuels in California. Their Biogas project includes 12 in-service dairy digesters, a 36-mile pipeline, and an in-service RNG facility connected to PG&E. A fueling station is expected in 2025. Funding involves $30M preferred equity, $23M CA grants, and USDA REAP debt (Funded $50M, $150M in […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Axens

May 19, 2025 | Jim Lane

Axens provides technologies for CCUS (DMXTM), Hydrogen transport (LOHC) using MCH, and e-Fuels (Gasel® FT). E-fuels are highlighted for energy diversification and meeting EU demand for e-SAF blending by 2055. Challenges include the need for low electricity prices. Opportunities lie in leveraging regions with low-cost CO2 and/or low-CI hydrogen. Axens emphasizes collaboration and utilizing existing […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Enabling Economical and Scalable Sustainable Fuels

May 18, 2025 | Jim Lane

Conor Madigan from Aether Fuels presented on enabling economical, scalable sustainable fuels. Key takeaways include their Aether AuroraTM technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and diesel, using a novel Fischer Tropsch route. This technology employs intensified and electrified processes and novel catalysts to reduce CapEx and feedstock costs. It offers intrinsic feedstock flexibility and targets […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Upgrading Lower Alcohols to Higher Alcohols & SAF

May 15, 2025 | Jim Lane

Terra Mater BV presented on their technology to catalytically convert lower carbon alcohols into higher carbon alcohols for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Key takeaways included the potential of their TM-ATJ-SPK fuel blend to improve properties like lower freeze point and higher energy density compared to conventional jet fuel. Their process offers lower CAPEX/OPEX compared to […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus

May 14, 2025 | Jim Lane

Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20. A central goal is standardizing carbon accounting, procurement, and market rules across all SFCM feedstocks and pathways, addressing challenges […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Reinvigorating Forest Economies through Biofuel Production

May 13, 2025 | Jim Lane

Daniel S. LeFevers of SunGas Renewables highlighted their S1000 technology for advanced biofuels production. Key takeaways included utilizing abundant, sustainably managed forest and sawmill residues as feedstock. This approach, combined with carbon capture and storage, offers a low-cost method for CO2 removal and supports carbon-negative fuels. SunGas is developing the large-scale Beaver Lake green methanol […]

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and the Future of the Bioeconomy

May 12, 2025 | Jim Lane

Alexander A. Koukoulas, Ph.D. from AFRY emphasized key factors for a successful bioeconomy, including feedstocks, technology, market knowledge/off-takes, and policy support. Strong market knowledge and off-take agreements are crucial for project bankability. The rapid expansion of advanced biorefineries presents immense scale opportunity. Advancing processing technologies, strengthening market signals, ensuring regulatory stability, and driving cross-sector collaboration […]

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