Archive for 2020

LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, others chosen by U.S. Dept. of Energy for 8 bioprojects totaling over $5M

LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, others chosen by U.S. Dept. of Energy for 8 bioprojects totaling over $5M

July 12, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy selected eight projects totaling over $5 million to conduct research and development needed to accelerate the U.S. biomanufacturing sector, including projects from C16 Biosciences, LanzaTech, White Dog Labs, Invaio and others. DOE has selected the following projects: C16 Biosciences, of New York, NY, will work with Pacific […]

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Takeaways: 10 Big Bioeconomy Trendlines at ABLC for fuels, chemicals, materials, food and feed

Takeaways: 10 Big Bioeconomy Trendlines at ABLC for fuels, chemicals, materials, food and feed

July 12, 2020 |

Here are the Top 10 Trendlines we saw and heard from the 8000+ delegates and viewers at ABLC 2020. 1. The thundering herd. One informed firm that does extensive amounts of technology scouting, due diligence and market price forecasting referred to a thundering herd of investors that are poised to enter the industry with a […]

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Renewable Fuels in Engines: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel vs. Renewable Diesel

Renewable Fuels in Engines: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel vs. Renewable Diesel

July 9, 2020 |

One of Advanced Biofuels USA’s most popular publications, “What’s the Difference between Biodiesel and Renewable (Green) Diesel?” has been expanded to answer the question, “What Renewable Fuels Can Be Used in Compression Ignition Engines?” The Digest culled key charts, graphs and other visuals from the paper as it explores advanced renewable, sustainable fuels that are currently […]

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Heard on the Floor at Day 3 of ABLC: 2,834 attendees, Food, Fuel, Fun at ABLC Digital

Heard on the Floor at Day 3 of ABLC: 2,834 attendees, Food, Fuel, Fun at ABLC Digital

July 9, 2020 |

Yes, we said fun. These days hanging out with friends online chatting about food, fuel, fiber, and more is certainly a great way to spend the day. Once again, a day full of content on day 3 of ABLC Digital from 29 speakers that shared the latest news and updates with 578 registered delegates – […]

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Lithuanian terminals see huge jump in biofuel transshipping due to RED

Lithuanian terminals see huge jump in biofuel transshipping due to RED

July 9, 2020 |

In Lithuania, Bunkerspot reports that national terminal operator KN says biofuel throughput has been 37,000 metric tons this year so far compared to just 5,000 tons during all of 2019. KN Klaipėda Oil Terminal transships ethanol and biodiesel and is among only three ports in the Baltic region handling biofuels, which also includes Ventspils and […]

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Edeniq slims down to just 10 people as it seeks to wait out COVID-19

Edeniq slims down to just 10 people as it seeks to wait out COVID-19

July 9, 2020 |

In California, the Visalia Sun Gazette newspaper reports that Edeniq has shut down its long-time headquarters and laboratory, moving to a much smaller facility with just 10 people on staff instead of 50. The COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed demand for the company’s products even though California requires low carbon intensity fuels. Its lab equipment has […]

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DBA Bilbao Port wants to boost boost biofuel transshipping by 500%

DBA Bilbao Port wants to boost boost biofuel transshipping by 500%

July 9, 2020 |

In Spain, Diario El Canal reports DBA Bilbao Port has presented to the port of Bilbao a project to build a new port terminal for the storage of renewable energy, such as bioethanol, biodiesel, HVO and hydrocarbons on a 46,000 square meter plot in Punta Sollana (Zierbena) adjacent to its current facilities. The project would […]

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European T2 ethanol prices highest since pre-pandemic

European T2 ethanol prices highest since pre-pandemic

July 9, 2020 |

In the Netherlands, Platts reports European T2 ethanol prices rose to Eur639.75/cu m FOB Rotterdam, the highest since before the COVID-19 pandemic, as a result of tightening supplies. Production has dropped as a result of the pandemic but also a lot of fuel ethanol has been diverted for hand sanitizers and disinfectants to battle the […]

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Brazilian ethanol production down 17% on year during H2 June

Brazilian ethanol production down 17% on year during H2 June

July 9, 2020 |

In Brazil, Reuters reports that UNICA data shows ethanol production fell 17% on the year to 1.95 billion during the second half of June as mills switch production to favor sugar where there are currently better margins. Less than 53% of the crush during the period went towards ethanol, a major shift compared to the […]

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Ethanol spot prices rising as demand jumps in states with high COVID infection rates

Ethanol spot prices rising as demand jumps in states with high COVID infection rates

July 9, 2020 |

In Texas, ICIS reports that after suffering a slight dip and then flattening out, spot ethanol prices are rising again in line with increased gasoline demand as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease up. Prices still haven’t recovered to pre-COVID levels but supplies remain tight, so the support is there for prices to continue higher. Even though […]

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