In Illinois, scientists have spent decades genetically modifying the bacterium Escherichia coli and other microbes to convert carbon dioxide into useful biological products. Most methods require additional carbon sources, however, adding to the cost. A new study overcomes this limitation by combining the photosynthetic finesse of a single-celled algae with the production capabilities of the […]
In Illinois, a bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2025. Effective April 1, biodiesel blend requirements will increase from B14 to B17, marking another step toward advancing cleaner fuel options. The Illinois Soybean Association extends its thanks to the key […]
In Illinois, United recently announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in direct air capture (DAC) company Heirloom, adding Heirloom’s measurable, quantifiable carbon reduction technology to its already robust portfolio of decarbonization strategies. The Fund also entered into an agreement for the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide […]
In Illinois, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a sustainable process that has redefined and expanded oilcane’s product portfolio, adding value to this feedstock. In a traditional biorefinery, sugarcane is used as a feedstock to produce bioethanol fuel. Sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice, and that […]
In Illinois, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) jointly held the 1st Corn Sustainability Strategy Session last month to discuss the U.S. corn industry’s plans to leverage its sustainable practices and respond to market requirements across domestic and global supply chains. The conference, held in Chicago, attracted growers and […]
In Illinois, CME Group announced its new physically-delivered Ethanol futures and options are now available for trading. A total of five futures contracts traded on February 7, 2025. Ethanol futures are sized at 42,000 gallons, which is in line with CME Group’s benchmark RBOB Gasoline futures and NY ULSD Heating Oil futures. Ethanol futures offer […]
In Illinois, through partnership with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, Argonne National Laboratory researchers are developing a second fuel system that can be installed in existing locomotives to supply hydrous ethanol to engines. Rail transportation ranks second in creating nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions due to the use of older locomotives to move heavy cargo, according […]
In Illinois, WFIG Radio reported that The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that Illinois had a positive year for soybean production in 2024. The report noted that farmers in the state produced 688 million bushels of soybean, exceeding the previous record of 667 million bushels set in 2018. The average yield increased to 64 […]
In Illinois, WCIA reported that the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) stated that Illinois farmers produced 688 million bushels of soybeans in 2024. This beat the state’s previous record of 666.75 million bushels, which was set in 2018. The Illinois Soybean Association said, “exceptional yields” and a record “harvested acreage,” helped contribute to the record number […]
In Illinois, LanzaTech Global announced its intent to form LanzaX, a business unit dedicated to its wholly-owned synthetic biology platform. LanzaTech intends to spin out LanzaX from its core biorefining business as a joint venture with Tharsis Capital LLC in the coming months. The Company also announced the appointment of Justin Pugh as Interim Chief […]
