In Germany, Agence France Presse reports that the International Panel on Climate Change is set to release a major report on Thursday that will change the conversation on biofuels from one of “win-win” to “trade-offs” between biofuels, food security and forests, saying that major land use changes to biofuel production and forests for carbon sinks […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post newspaper reports that biolubricants from palm oil products among other potential feedstocks could be a boon for the farming industry as part of the country’s growing focus on developing a strong bioeconomy. The use of palm oil as feedstock for biolubricants is also seen as another way to reduce the […]
In Arizona, with a $1.78 million grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health seek to determine the extent to which using alternative fuel mixtures can reduce exposure to hazardous components of diesel engine exhaust in underground mines to […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports that there is an internal fight between the agriculture ministry who wants to see import tariffs on US-origin ethanol remain in place while those from the economy ministry are open to removing them in favor of a wider trade agreement that would help the country overall. The current tariff regime against […]
Yes, it’s Carbon Re-Use Week, or, as the carbon atom said to the technology, Waltz Me Once Around Again, Willie. We have one big story from the Wonder from Down Under — Licella, that is — and we may just (wink, wink) have another one for you tomorrow. Licella signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
Ecostrat supplies millions of tons of wood fiber and organic feedstock in North America and globally with a proprietary Biomass Supply Chain Analytics suite that looks into feedstock availability, competition, future cost, supply risks and mitigation. Jordan Solomon, Managing Director & CEO President of Ecostrat, Inc., offered this enlightening overview of biomass supply chain risk […]
Global Bioenergies produces isobutene from sugars with a commercial plant in preparation. Their technology can transform isobutene into isooctane, ETBE, C12/C16 hydrocarbons and more, which makes it relevant for a wide range of markets including specialty fuels, green chemistry, cosmetics, jet fuels, car fuels, and more. Luc Mathis, Chief Business Officer of Global Bioenergies, offered […]
GranBio is focused on commercial deployment of technologies for the production of biofuels, biochemicals, and nanocellulose. Kim Nelson, PhD, CTO Nanocellulose of GranBio gave this illuminating overview of GranBio’s two distinct nanocellulose processes, the BETO project for jet fuel and nanocellulose co-production, the Thomaston Biorefinery which produces five different tailored forms of nanocellulose for various […]
On a recent Digest webinar, we heard all about biochar. The science. The markets. The technology. The results. The needs. And much more. If you missed The Digest’s webinar then check out the slides that cover all you need to know about biochar. Hugh McLaughlin, PhD, PE, Biochar and Activated Carbon Expert and part of […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that for the second time in two years, the EU oilseed crop is set to be smaller than the previous year and that weather conditions have led to a reduced 2019 EU rapeseed harvest, bringing production down to a 13-year low. The EU Commission estimates 2019 output at 31.7 million tonnes. […]
