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Affordable, drop-in hydrocarbons from wood: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to CRI/GTI’s IH2 process

Affordable, drop-in hydrocarbons from wood: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to CRI/GTI’s IH2 process

October 31, 2017 |

The IH2 process was developed by Gas Technology Institute (GTI) of Des Plaines, Illinois—a research, development, and training organization serving energy markets.  GTI experts invented, tested, and patented IH2 technology and are providing ongoing commercialization support. Twelve US and seven international patents have been issued on the technology. CRI Catalyst Company of Houston, Texas has been granted […]

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Beta Renewables in cellulosic ethanol crisis, as Grupo M&G parent files for restructuring

Beta Renewables in cellulosic ethanol crisis, as Grupo M&G parent files for restructuring

October 30, 2017 |

From Italy comes an industry shocker: “Italian newspapers reported over the weekend that cellulosic ethanol developer Mossi & Ghisolfi shuts down this week,” reported a source from Europe. “227 people of whom 121 from the Crescentino ethanol refinery are to stay at home. The Crescentino operation has 60 days to present a new survival plan. […]

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Waste Makes Haste: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Enerkem

Waste Makes Haste: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Enerkem

October 30, 2017 |

Enerkem’s technology converts non-recyclable municipal solid waste (i.e. garbage) into clean fuels and renewable chemicals. Enerkem Alberta Biofuels is the world’s first commercial biorefinery to use municipal solid waste to produce methanol and ethanol. This facility is the result of more than 10 years of efforts to scale up Enerkem’s technology from pilot and demonstration, to full commercial scale. Enerkem’s Tim […]

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Using CO2 for microalgae and biofuels: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to MicroBio Engineering’s algae overview

Using CO2 for microalgae and biofuels: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to MicroBio Engineering’s algae overview

October 27, 2017 |

MicroBio Engineering is a consulting and engineering firm specializing in the design and construction of algae ponds for wastewater reclamation, biofuel production, microalgae feeds and specialty products. Their clients? mainly Fortune 100 firms in industries such as water, petroleum, aviation, and agriculture. Expertise?  It extends from fundamental laboratory research through large-scale system engineering. We provide full […]

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The Hot 50, 2018: Nominations open for premier Advanced Bioeconomy rankings

The Hot 50, 2018: Nominations open for premier Advanced Bioeconomy rankings

October 26, 2017 |

Who will be #1 – who will get your vote? Expanded voting options via Twitter – special Photo voting In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy. Nominate companies here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest and […]

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Making Renewables Mainstream: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

Making Renewables Mainstream: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

October 26, 2017 |

  We reported on Amyris’ progress recently in “The New Colossus aims to unlock its Golden Door” and in Two Up: Amyris, Queensland gamble on farnesene for SE Asia. Meanwhile, Amyris President of R&D Joel Cherry presented these illuminating slides on the company’s progress at ABLC 2017 in San Francisco.

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Special Preview: ABLC 2018 announced, agenda, speakers for 5 conferences, 13 events

Special Preview: ABLC 2018 announced, agenda, speakers for 5 conferences, 13 events

October 26, 2017 |

In Florida, The Digest announced that the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC 2018) will be held February 28-March 2 at the Mayflower Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC, and outlined the agenda, themes and announced a first wave of event speakers. More about ABLC The event website, agenda and conference details including registration and the 2 […]

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Will the Lemonade Stand Era end in renewable fuels, sooner, later, ever?

Will the Lemonade Stand Era end in renewable fuels, sooner, later, ever?

October 25, 2017 |

A few weeks ago on the Digest’s tiny home island of Key Biscayne, we saw something along our one main boulevard not seen in quite some time: a lemonade stand operated by a trio of young kids. They weren’t selling much. Some time between this first enterprise and their next, these kids’ll learn about getting […]

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Carbon negative, compression ignition: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels

Carbon negative, compression ignition: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels

October 25, 2017 |

Oberon Fuels is facilitating the growth of the DME transportation industry by converting biogas and other hydrocarbon rich waste streams to higher valued commodities such as DME. Using its proprietary small-scale process, Oberon makes DME and methanol from various methane and carbon dioxide sources. In 2013, Oberon Fuels pilot plant, in Brawley, California, produced the […]

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Letter from Washington: The Grand Alliance flashes V for Victory in renewable fuels fight

Letter from Washington: The Grand Alliance flashes V for Victory in renewable fuels fight

October 24, 2017 |

It’s been a very busy week in Washington DC, the high point being a letter to seven senators sent late Thursday by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who took significant (and as of a few days ago, unexpected) steps toward strengthening the foundation for ethanol and renewable fuels. The truth? It’s a Trump Administration back-down. EPA […]

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