By Professor Martin Freer – Director of the Birmingham Energy Institute (BEI) Special to The Digest As the Bank of England predicts a decline in the UK’s economy with a shrinkage of 14%, the worst recession on record, with dramatic impact for UK jobs, there is a feeling of helplessness as the country emerges cautiously […]
Everything’s better with biology, so here’s The Digest’s newly released Top 15 case studies of today’s hottest technology and new markets for traditional oil and gas refiners. What are our top picks? Spoiler Alert: The top 15 may include converting oil refineries to biorefineries, something to do with algae, Eni’s conversion to renewable diesel production, The Paramount […]
COVID-19 has made us think about resilience, because some days it’s hard to get milk from the store, or get to the store, or hold a job to pay the bill at the store. Our economic system, to lean on the story of the Three Little Pigs, is looking these days like a house built […]
How will we develop hydrogen for industrial and transport objectives? That is the question The Digest’s Jim Lane looks at in this visual slide guide highlighting the demand potential, background on renewable gases and renewable hydrogen, drivers behind it, state of play, major players, and more. So what are the Top 10 hydrogen projects right now? Some […]
Neste’s MY Renewable Jet Fuel reduces GHG emissions up to 80% compared to fossil fuels. Produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials, it is offering aviation a solution in reducing direct carbon emissions of flying. Find out what the benefits are for airports, airlines, travelers, and all about Neste’s renewable jet fuel in a nutshell.
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? To provide innovative & cutting-edge technologies to add value in Food, Feed, Oleo-chemicals, Nutraceuticals & Renewable Energy sectors using R&D […]
Next-generation material platforms, sustainable feedstocks, and advanced design and manufacturing tools are bringing new materials and products to market faster – and with greater impact. These advancements are impacting everything from the competitive landscape to the range of viable partners to new, potentially disruptive business models. Lux has been tracking four themes in the materials space and […]
In California, Fulcrum executives assailed a report appearing this week in Spanish media alleging $100 million cost overruns and other difficulties in the Sierra Biofuels project near Reno, Nevada. It’s loaded with inaccuracies, Fulcrum vice president Rick Barraza told The Digest. “The cost overruns are not $100 million,” said Fulcrum VP and CFO Eric Pryor, […]
By Anu D. Vij and Mike Pawlowski, Ship & Shore Environmental Special to The Digest There is increasing emphasis on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) applications in today’s Green Economy. Technology is moving at a rapid pace for RNG. Refinement of streams from a variety of sources of methane into quality pipeline gas requires a certain […]
In California, the Algae Biomass Organization has tapped Jill Kauffman Johnson, Head of Global Market Development, Algae Ingredients at Corbion as the association’s new board chair, outgoing chairman Mark Allen said in an ABO blog post. Allen wrote: Jill brings exactly the kind of experience in science, product commercialization and public policy that can take […]
