Archive for 2019

SAF on the cusp of rapid expansion and replication: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to CAAFI

SAF on the cusp of rapid expansion and replication: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to CAAFI

July 29, 2019 |

Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) has sought to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability for aviation through the use of alternative jet fuels. CAAFI is a coalition of airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, energy producers, researchers, international participants and U.S. government agencies. Together these stakeholders are leading the development and deployment […]

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EPA says 2018 hardship waiver decisions to be ready in less than a month

EPA says 2018 hardship waiver decisions to be ready in less than a month

July 29, 2019 |

In Pennsylvania, Reuters reports that the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency said they are currently reviewing the 2018 applications for hardship waivers by small refiners with decisions expected in the next few weeks or a month at the latest. The agency has come under fire by both ethanol proponents for its seemingly lax standards […]

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CoBank sees more tough times ahead for ethanol producers

CoBank sees more tough times ahead for ethanol producers

July 29, 2019 |

In Colorado, CoBank’s latest ethanol outlook report says operating margins for ethanol producers will likely remain weak for the remainder of 2019 under the weight of abundant ethanol production. Declining corn production this year will also squeeze margins. Some ethanol plants will be forced to shut down or idle their production due to high corn […]

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3F BIO and partners secure EUR17 million from BBI JU for biorefinery project

3F BIO and partners secure EUR17 million from BBI JU for biorefinery project

July 29, 2019 |

In the UK, 3F BIO, along with a consortium of 9 other partners, announce the launch of a project (known as ‘PLENITUDE’) to build a first-of-its-kind, large-scale, integrated biorefinery facility to produce proteins for food from low-cost sustainable feedstocks. This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s […]

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New BIC study shows major macroeconomic effects of bioeconomy through 2016

New BIC study shows major macroeconomic effects of bioeconomy through 2016

July 29, 2019 |

In Belgium, a study conducted in 2016 by nova-Institute on behalf of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) showed for the first time which macroeconomic effects are generated by the bioeconomy e.g. turnover and employment for the years 2008 and 2013. An update of the study with 2014 and 2015 data was published in April 2018. […]

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Partnership launched based on conventional corn hybrids with higher oil content

Partnership launched based on conventional corn hybrids with higher oil content

July 29, 2019 |

In Missouri, Benson Hill Biosystems has entered into a partnership with Brownseed Genetics, a Wisconsin-based seed breeder of new corn hybrids that are higher in both oil content and essential amino acids. The new Brownseed hybrids have been developed through conventional breeding methods and offer significant added value for growers, livestock, and ethanol and biodiesel producers. […]

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Brazilian Center-South hydrous ethanol prices break July record high prices

Brazilian Center-South hydrous ethanol prices break July record high prices

July 29, 2019 |

In Brazil, Platts reports that hydrous ethanol prices have reached a record high for any July in the Center-South region since recordkeeping began in April 2014 at $560 per cubic meter, 6% higher than the week prior. Anhydrous ethanol prices also rose 4.5% to similar levels. July typically sees the highest levels of ethanol production […]

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Uppsala University produce butanol from cyanobacteria

Uppsala University produce butanol from cyanobacteria

July 29, 2019 |

In Sweden, researchers at Uppsala University have successfully produced microorganisms that can efficiently produce the alcohol butanol using carbon dioxide and solar energy, without needing to use solar cells. This has been presented in a new study published in the scientific journal Energy & Environmental Science. The knowledge and ability to modify cyanobacteria so they […]

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EPA to hold 2020 RVO public hearing on Wednesday

EPA to hold 2020 RVO public hearing on Wednesday

July 29, 2019 |

In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public hearing to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on July 31, 2019 for the proposed rule “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2020 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021.” The hearing will be held at the following location: Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 […]

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A Giant Leap for Fishkind: Veramaris facility in Nebraska starts commercial production

A Giant Leap for Fishkind: Veramaris facility in Nebraska starts commercial production

July 29, 2019 |

Just a few weeks ago we were remembering the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and one thing I can’t get out of my head from the Apollo program is Apollo 8 crew member Bill Anders talking about the sight of the Earth from the Moon — how small and beautiful and precious […]

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