Performed properly, forest product operations provide for healthy forests, thriving wildlife habitats, energy independence, and strong rural economies. These operations provide a number of significant...
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An Owner Representative or Owner Engineer is an expert (or group of experts) hired to provide a range of services and advice to assist project...
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The pulp and paper industry includes the production of paper and paper-based products, made from wood pulp and other plant fibers. This would include the...
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What are the differences between CARB's newly proposed Carbon Intensity Target Alternatives?  During its series of stakeholder workshops held from July 2022 through February 2023,...
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What are the differences between the old definition of "renewable biomass" and the EPA's newly proposed definition?  The proposed changes to the definition of “renewable...
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How can renewable energy plants achieve maximum value under the new ITC (Investment Tax Credit) provisions?  For starters, one can take advantage of the IRA's...
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Bioreactors play a crucial role in the production of alternative proteins, which are plant-based, insect-based, or lab-grown protein sources that aim to replace traditional animal-based...
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By Mike Sticklen & Dr. Doug Rivers Lee Enterprises Consulting The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1) and mediocre returns on...
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By Glenn Farris & Dr. Greg Potter Lee Enterprises Consulting On September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order to Advance Biotechnology and...
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By Mike Sticklen Lee Enterprises Consulting Winning Business Strategy, Robust Technology with Great Team Currently, there are numerous new investments being made in bio-based industries...
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By Dr. Kent Goeking Lee Enterprises Consulting Biochar is the charcoal-like carbon product obtained when biomass is heated in an oxygen-deficient environment, i.e. pyrolysis. Biochar...
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Mark Robertson, PE., Lee Enterprises Consulting Abstract: Thermo-catalytic decomposition of methane (TCDM) converts methane directly into hydrogen and a useful solid carbon byproduct, with reduced...
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By Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. LEC Partners California leads the nation in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) implementation initiatives.  This is driven largely by the State’s...
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The global biofuels market was valued at $109.96 billion in 2021.  It is predicted to reach $201.21 billion by 2030.  Like in most industries, market...
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BPA (Bisphenol A), is a chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastics. Its strength, structural stability, and light weight have made it excellent for...
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