Category: Thought Leadership

Target opportunities for valuable CO2 revenues from today’s ethanol and allied CO2-emitting projects

Target opportunities for valuable CO2 revenues from today’s ethanol and allied CO2-emitting projects

October 28, 2025 |

By Sam A. Rushing, president, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest       At one time, from a few primary sources of raw by-product CO2 which are refined and liquefied for the merchant CO2 industry, the primary source of commodity chemical manufactured with a CO2 by-product was anhydrous ammonia. The lion’s share of […]

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Ethanol sourced Carbon Dioxide and the Energy Sector

Ethanol sourced Carbon Dioxide and the Energy Sector

October 14, 2025 |

By Sam Rushing, President, ADVANCED CRYOGENICS, LTD. Special to The Digest In the U.S., ethanol by-product carbon dioxide, is a dominant form of CO2 off-gas from all CO2 processes and source types; and this carbon dioxide is significant in the supply to energy – related projects. This (fossil fuel) energy related sector will remain in […]

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A ‘green’ perception of CO2 – when derived from biofuels and other sources

A ‘green’ perception of CO2 – when derived from biofuels and other sources

October 6, 2025 |

By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing number of industries. Further, it is often difficult to […]

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Carbon-14 Analysis Validates the Biogenic Content of Biofuels

Carbon-14 Analysis Validates the Biogenic Content of Biofuels

September 15, 2025 |

By Jordan Turner, Marketing Coordinator, SGS Beta Special to The Digest The global market for biofuels is expected to grow to USD 207.87 billion by 2030 as demand for clean fuels grows and regulations are implemented.1 Keeping up with this growth and regulatory developments requires renewable bioenergy industry professionals to employ accurate, well-established scientific tools […]

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The Carbon Black Caper: Ecolomondo’s Tire-to-Treasure Story

The Carbon Black Caper: Ecolomondo’s Tire-to-Treasure Story

September 8, 2025 |

The velvet rope parts, the crowd presses in. Today, the master cutter will make his move. Somewhere behind us, Inspector Clouseau barges forward, notebook at the ready. “Zis is ze original cutting of ze Pink Panther, yes? I must investigate ze el sceno de crimo!” The guard frowns. The cover is lifted… and instead of […]

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Enduring the Blast Furnace: Utility Global Runs the Long Hydrogen Race

Enduring the Blast Furnace: Utility Global Runs the Long Hydrogen Race

September 8, 2025 |

The weather in Eugene, Oregon, in late September 1969 is unseasonably cold. Upper 40s, a sharp bite in the morning air. Fog lies heavy in the Willamette Valley, pressed down by a temperature inversion, cool air trapped beneath a warmer ceiling. The moisture condenses into a gray curtain, a veil between the runner and the […]

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How to Craft Investor-Worthy LOIs

How to Craft Investor-Worthy LOIs

September 2, 2025 |

By Steve Weiss, co-founder and CEO of Grey Heron, and long-time member of the Due Diligence Wolfpack Special to The Digest Getting your prospects to sign meaningful LOIs is your gateway to lots of benefits: getting other partners to move forward with you, getting investors to sign up – and simplifying final agreements with the […]

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Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More Than Ever

Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More Than Ever

September 2, 2025 |

Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on my experience in commodity-based technologies, I see biomethanol providing the same kind of transformational shift in shipping and chemical feedstocks. […]

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Following the science: Why bioenergy needs a seat at the SBTi table

Following the science: Why bioenergy needs a seat at the SBTi table

September 1, 2025 |

By Michael Goldsworthy, VP, Climate Impact at Elimini Special to The Digest For many years now, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has led the way in setting the standard for corporate climate commitments. At the heart of SBTi is a simple ethos: follow the science. This ethos has played a large part in the […]

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CO2 as a Laser Gas

CO2 as a Laser Gas

August 18, 2025 |

By: Sam A. Rushing, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd, www.CO2consultant.us Special to The Digest CO2 lasers were one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed. The development occurred in 1964 by Bell Labs, and remains one of today’s most useful lasers; which some claim to be one of the most powerful continuous lasers available as of […]

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