In Washington, DTN reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose for the third week in a row to 977,000 bpd, the highest seen since March 20, helping to boost dwindling stocks. Stock levels reached a 10-week high of 20.159 million barrels thanks to higher production levels and lower blending demand. Gulf Coast and […]
In Iowa, Feedstuffs reports that Flint Hills’ Shell Rock ethanol plant began delivering NexPro protein last month following installation of Maximized Stillage Co-Products technology, the second of its facilities to do so. Fluid Quip Technologies’ MSC technology allows for producing higher protein, higher value products for the animal feed market compared to DDGS and corn […]
In the UK, as part of its ongoing decarbonization strategy, Rolls-Royce is to use 100% sustainable aviation fuel for the first time in engine ground tests on next-generation engine technology. The tests will aim to confirm that unblended SAF makes a significant contribution to improving the environmental performance of gas turbine engines. The SAF being […]
In Finland, the School of Forest Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland is a partner in a new Erasmus+ project of the European Bioeconomy University, EBU, which seeks to develop a mechanism to enhance bioeconomy students’ cross-sectoral mindset. Thanks to a shared platform for online learning and study tours, students will be able to […]
In Illinois, Law.com reports that United Wisconsin Grain Producers, Ace Ethanol and a host of other corn producers in the region have filed an antitrust suit against Archer Daniel Midland in Illinois Central District Court alleging the company manipulated ethanol prices. Over the summer, Green Plains filed a similar suit against ADM in Nebraska but […]
Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? Consumers and governments across the globe are putting increasing pressure on brands, retailers and the chemical industry to reduce their […]
If you missed yesterday’s DigestConnect webinar, check out the U.S. Navy’s new gambit and get an inside look at the U.S. Navy’s breakthroughs to produce renewable fuels from seawater using synthetic biology. How does the technology work? What’s the future? Find out what Dr. Patric Rose from the Office of Naval Research Gloal has to say.
In Italy, within just weeks after the launch of MyReplast trademark for Upcycling technology of recyclable plastics, Maire Tecnimont company for energy transition NextChem launches MyRechemical, a new subsidiary entirely dedicated to chemical valorization of non-recyclable plastics and “Waste to Chemical” processes. Thanks to this additional initiative, NextChem can offer a complete and integrated platform […]
In Sweden, for the first time, renewable raw materials are being converted to Swedish Environmental Class 1 diesel at Preem’s refinery in Lysekil. The aim is to annually produce up to 950,000 cubic meters of renewable fuel by 2024. This is part of a larger project that intends to rebuild the existing Synsat plant for […]
In Louisiana, Grön Fuels LLC is studying the feasibility of a renewable fuel complex at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. With expansions and associated projects, the complex could involve up to $9.2 billion of total investment over several phases. A final investment decision is expected in 2021, which will determine the final cost of […]
