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Competitive Edge: Ionada’s carbon capture tech

Competitive Edge: Ionada’s carbon capture tech

April 29, 2021 |

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? Ionada is an environmental engineering company that was formed out of the desire to provide a more efficient and environmentally […]

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Enzymatic Depolymerization, Catalysts, Reactive Extrusion: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Circular Plastics

Enzymatic Depolymerization, Catalysts, Reactive Extrusion: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Circular Plastics

April 29, 2021 |

Enymatic hydrolysis, thermomechanical pretreatment, bioconversion and other ways to recycle plastic waste can change the way we look at plastics and polymers. Check out this illuminating slide guide from the University of Massachusetts on waste-to-energy, advanced recycling methods, and more.

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Structure, Key Steps, Requirements: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Financing Bioprojects

Structure, Key Steps, Requirements: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Financing Bioprojects

April 28, 2021 |

If you missed last week’s DigestConnect, check out this short but sweet slide guide from Tom Whitman of The Whitman Group for key details on financing bioprojects. As you’ve heard on the DigestConnect chat line, “Unique structure for project financing, no upfront fees, low interest rate,” – what’s it all about?

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Hydroflex Tech for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Haldor Topsoe

Hydroflex Tech for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Haldor Topsoe

April 28, 2021 |

Today we look at using Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology to transform almost any renewable feedstock into drop-in, ultra-low sulfur gasoline, jet fuel or diesel. Ready for greenfield projects, refinery add-os and conversions — how does it work. What’s the impact on economics, cetane, cold flow and volumes?

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Biosolutions for Ag, Industrial & Consumers: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes

Biosolutions for Ag, Industrial & Consumers: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes

April 27, 2021 |

Just released yesterday, this Novozymes Q1 presentation shows their microbes and industrial enzymes business is off to a good start with solid Q1 results with 3% organic sales growth and strong earnings. Get details on their closing of Microbiome Labs acquisition, new product launches, COVID-18 uncertainty, 2021 outlook, and more.

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Biodiesel, Ethanol, Sustainable Aviation & Maritime Fuels: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Renewables

Biodiesel, Ethanol, Sustainable Aviation & Maritime Fuels: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Renewables

April 26, 2021 |

The International Energy Agency published “Renewables 2020”, an analysis and forecast through 2025 of the impact of Covid-19 on renewables in the electricity, heat and transport sectors. We pulled the transport and biofuels pieces so you can find out what the IEA says about Covid-19’s effect on these key sectors, what the future may hold, […]

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ABLC Digital – Open Access Agenda and Access Links

ABLC Digital – Open Access Agenda and Access Links

April 26, 2021 |

Please click here to download your ABLC Digital Open Access Agenda and Access Links. These will give you access to every ABLC Digital session that is open to the general public: in all, 14 hours of presentations and forums on the Circular Economy, Re-engineering Nature, Policy, Bio-LPG, Bio-Design and Manufacturing, SAF, Finance and Investment, the […]

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Washington state passes low-carbon Clean Fuel Standard — establishing a ‘Clean Fuel Coast’ from San Diego to the Klondike gateway

Washington state passes low-carbon Clean Fuel Standard — establishing a ‘Clean Fuel Coast’ from San Diego to the Klondike gateway

April 25, 2021 |

In Washington state, HB 1091. the Clean Fuel Standard has been passed by the legislature and now heads to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature; it is a significant win for the Governor’s renewables agenda and for the clean fuels movement. From San Diego to the gateway to the Klondike, a clean curtain has descended […]

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Synthetic DNA & DNA Writing: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Twist Bioscience

Synthetic DNA & DNA Writing: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Twist Bioscience

April 25, 2021 |

The way of the future is here in terms of DNA writing on silicon from Twist Bioscience. What can this mean for drug discovery? Synthetic biology? Next-Gen sequencing? Data storage? How does Twist do it? What is their plan for a “Factory of the Future” in Portland?

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International Airlines Group commits to powering 10 per cent of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

International Airlines Group commits to powering 10 per cent of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

April 22, 2021 |

In the UK, IAG said it will purchase one million tonnes of sustainable jet fuel per year enabling it to cut its annual emissions by two million tonnes by 2030. This equates to removing one million cars from Europe’s roads each year. In addition, IAG will become the first airline group worldwide to extend its […]

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