In the UK, Renovare Fuels has been awarded support by Innovate UK for aviation fuel testing through the Sustainable Aviation for Clean Growth program. The company has developed a technology that converts waste into a biofuel that could replace traditional fossil fuels. Fuel standards outlined by the British Ministry of Defense state that turbine-engine airplanes […]
In Colorado, taking a page from history, National Renewable Energy Laboratory researchers successfully produced 50 grams of bio-derived acrylonitrile (CAN). That capped the first phase of a DOE-funded program. The second phase, now underway, calls for the production of 50 kilograms of ACN that will be converted into carbon fiber and tested. The nitrilation process, […]
In New Zealand, the University of Victoria says building a biorefinery—probably at Marsden Point—geared towards aviation fuel, as well as bioethanol and biodiesel for blending with conventional fuels will aid the transition away from the country’s current heavy transport and aviation vehicle fleet, as well as feeding current and future hybrid electric vehicles. An aspect […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that an unidentified group of biofuel producers referred to just as “Producers United” has asked a federal judge to keep the Environmental Protection Agency from continuing to issue hardship waivers to smaller oil refineries. The complaint filed in US Appellate Court alleges that the EPA’s decision to retroactively grant waivers to […]
By C.J. Evans, Member, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest It is not enough to just have a game-changing idea, concept, or innovation. Nor is it enough to just add a top-notch team, detailed workplan, and sufficient inhouse and outside expertise to move through each of the nine TRL levels. You need to be […]
For many people, a key question in the advanced bioeconomy continues to be: “what is Amyris becoming, and when, and where and how?” Becoming a global leader in the health and beauty market, and self-funding operations in 2018 with at least $10 million in EBITDA this year — those are the targets appearing out of […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports that as part of its push to invest in the bioeconomy, Bangchak will invest in expansion of its biodiesel and ethanol production to 2.2 million liters per day by 2022 compared to 1.83 million liters per day currently. The company said it expects the bio-based business to comprise 40% […]
In South Korea, Platts reports that ethanol imports rose a whopping 63% in October compared to the month prior at 111,418 metric tons. Brazil supplied the majority of undenatured ethanol, followed by Pakistan, with total imports of 16,413 tons, nearly 159% higher than in September. Pakistan is typically the origin of choice of in South […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports that Toyota hasn’t had to spend a lot of money on “tweaking and some calibration” to get its hybrid vehicles to also run on flex-fuel, allowing for hydrous ethanol to fuel hybrid vehicles. The R&D is almost finished and the Latin American CEO for the company is ready to roll them […]
In South Dakota, investors of the POET ethanol plant in Groton are discussing whether to merge with the parent company in an effort to take advantage of economy of scale and the synergies that come with it, including additional access to capital to finance expansions. There are seven POET plants that have yet to merge […]
