In Idaho, researchers at the Idaho National Library are developing models that allow highly accurate simulations of the evolution of so-called geopolymers. Like all polymers, they are composed of small units, or monomers. These basic units can link together in a variety of ways, and different arrangements can result in polymers with very different properties. […]
In the UK, new forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and Government investment. Businesses are expected to jointly invest up to GBP149 million, alongside a GBP60 million government investment, to help fight the global battle against single use plastics. […]
Today’s top story is all about the renewable materials company, Stora Enso, and even better, we have their latest Q2 earnings slides just released to investors on Friday. Karl-Henrik Sundström, CEO, and Seppo Parvi, CFO, both of Stora Enso, shared this Q2 2019 presentation with investors on Friday and outlined their focus on cash flow and costs, […]
It was a big week for BIO with their annual World Congress last week in Des Moines, Iowa. If you want to get a quick overview of what BIO does, some fascinating statistics they have on the U.S. renewable chemicals market, both current and predicted, and more, check out today’s Multi-Slide Guide. Jim Greenwood, President […]
In Washington, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientists have developed a model that predicts outcomes from the algae hydrothermal liquefaction process in a way that mirrors commercial reality much more closely than previous analyses. They found that algae with higher lipid content is key to reducing costs, and that two factors—algae composition and capital investment—are the […]
In Washington, D.C., U.S. Grains Council reports that the first shipment of ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) made with U.S. corn-based ethanol arrived in Japan last week, marking the country’s new demand for U.S. ethanol-based products and a milestone in U.S. ethanol market development efforts. The sale of ETBE, a gasoline component, was made following a […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that the soy area in the EU has risen 4% compared to 2018 and even tripled over the past 10 years, with the most significant growth in Germany and with the most soybeans grown in Italy. According to Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI), the large increases in soy area in many EU regions […]
In Washington, D.C. ethanol production averaged 1.066 million barrels per day (b/d), an increase of 18,000 b/d, or 1.8%, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. This is equivalent to 44.77 million gallons daily However, the four-week average ethanol production rate decreased 0.4% to 1.066 million b/d, equivalent to an annualized rate […]
In Ireland, IEA Bioenergy released its latest report, “Technical, Economic and Environmental Assessment of Biorefinery Concepts — Developing a Practical Approach for Characterisation” which provides an overview on biorefinery assessments methods and results. Currently, there are two main challenges related to assessing the environmental and economic components of biorefining processes: data availability and stakeholder participation. […]
In Iowa, the American Coalition for Ethanol and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association hosted a tour in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council in Iowa recently to show nine decision-makers from key Mexican retail and supplier groups how ethanol blends have been successfully and profitably incorporated across Iowa. Tour leaders Ron Lamberty, ACE Senior Vice President […]
