Archive for 2019

Argonne researchers develop highly selective adsorbent material to boost bioproduction efficiencies

Argonne researchers develop highly selective adsorbent material to boost bioproduction efficiencies

November 13, 2019 |

In Illinois, researchers from two divisions at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory who have joined forces to develop a highly selective adsorbent material called EZ Select to tackle inefficiencies in bioproduct extraction. Combining the laboratory’s expertise in biosciences with its manufacturing know-how, the technology demonstrates the power of partnership. In bioproduct […]

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Manitoba canola farmers call for B5 nationwide to reduce exports

Manitoba canola farmers call for B5 nationwide to reduce exports

November 13, 2019 |

In Canada, the Calgary Herald newspaper reports that Manitoba canola farmers are trying to encourage Alberta to boost its biodiesel blending mandate to 5% from the current 2% in an effort to absorb some of the canola that is no longer exported to China as a result of a trade war that has so far […]

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Top 5 Tips How to Fund Your Project

Top 5 Tips How to Fund Your Project

November 13, 2019 |

By CJ Evans, Managing Director, American Diversified Energy Consulting Services and Executive Director, Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition Special to The Digest Let’s be honest.  It doesn’t matter how revolutionary or good your technology or product is if you cannot secure the funding for it.  FEDERAL FUNDING There is more than $54 billion available in funding […]

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40% Biomass Boost for Bioethanol: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Aequor’s Green Chemistry

40% Biomass Boost for Bioethanol: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Aequor’s Green Chemistry

November 13, 2019 |

A Wonder Woman Power Duo spoke at the recent ABLC NEXT in San Francisco and in case you missed it, this is one presentation you won’t want to miss. It’s got the goods on green chemicals and how we can replace toxic biocides and antibiotics in bioethanol production. How about a 40% boost in algae […]

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Hydrogen thru existing infrastructure: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to the conversion to Hydrogen

Hydrogen thru existing infrastructure: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to the conversion to Hydrogen

November 13, 2019 |

The Technical Association of the European Natural Gas Industry looked recently at the use of hydrogen using existing natural gas infrastructure and existing gas appliances.

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UNIDO rolls out 500,000 ethanol cook stoves in Tanzania

UNIDO rolls out 500,000 ethanol cook stoves in Tanzania

November 12, 2019 |

In Tanzania, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its partners initiated the roll-out of 500,000 ethanol cook stoves to households in various wards of Dar es Salaam. The roll-out is the first major milestone of the project funded by the 6th cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project is implemented in […]

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Formula 1 to go net-zero carbon by 2030

Formula 1 to go net-zero carbon by 2030

November 12, 2019 |

In the UK, Formula 1 has announced an ambitious sustainability plan to have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. This initiative will cover the Formula 1 cars and on-track activity and the rest of the operations as a sport. The plan comes after twelve months of intense work with the FIA, sustainability experts, Formula 1 teams, […]

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Malaysian hotel group teams with FatHopes Energy on UCO project

Malaysian hotel group teams with FatHopes Energy on UCO project

November 12, 2019 |

In Malaysia, Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality division of Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, partners with FatHopes Energy for the recycling of its used cooking oil into biodiesel, taking another significant step on its commitment towards a sustainable environment. Through this sustainability initiative, more than fifty percent (50%) of the participating Sunway Hotels’ used cooking […]

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NBB releases new study on economic impact of biodiesel tax credit

NBB releases new study on economic impact of biodiesel tax credit

November 12, 2019 |

In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a new report, “The Importance of the Biodiesel Tax Credit,” showing how the emerging biodiesel industry relies on the combined values of the tax credit and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) credits to compete with petroleum diesel in the current market. The report was written by John Urbanchuk, […]

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Dakota Spirit Ag Energy challenged by floodwaters to source local ethanol

Dakota Spirit Ag Energy challenged by floodwaters to source local ethanol

November 12, 2019 |

In North Dakota, local press reports that Dakota Spirit Ag Energy has had a hard time sourcing local corn for the ethanol facility due to the wettest conditions seen for the crop in at least 10 years. The county where it is located had an emergency declared in October due to flooding while high water […]

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