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Expert Witness – RINS and LCFS
In legal proceedings involving Renewable Identification Numbers (RINS) and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), expert witnesses play a crucial role in providing specialized knowledge...
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Expert Witness – Forestry, Pulp, and Paper
Understanding the Forestry, Pulp, and Paper Industry The forestry, pulp, and paper industry is a cornerstone of the global economy. It produces a wide range...
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Foaming During Fermentation
by Greg Benz, P.E. In aerobic fermentation, a frequent issue is the tendency for an aerated liquid to generate foam. In extreme cases, the foam...
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Challenges of Scale
By Tony Cartolano, LEC Partners In 2021, the US Department of Energy announced its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge.[1] The intent was to supply at least three billion...
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Needs Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture
By Mike Sticklen, LEC Partners Sustainable Aviation Fuel needs Sustainable Agriculture. Throughout my work with LEC Partners, I often get asked about producing renewable and...
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Bioeconomy Analytics Framework: Accelerating Decarbonization to Deliver on Net Zero Objectives
By Jeff Allen, LEC Partners The Bioeconomy – Investment Community Grand Challenge Introduction The pace of decarbonization and the success of net zero initiatives are...
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Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets are a way to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions produced from various activities, like driving a car, operating a factory, or taking a...
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Petroleum-Based Jet Fuel Production & SAF
By: Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. Introduction Conventional jet fuel is made in oil refineries by various processes that convert crude oil into intermediate streams that...
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Pulp and Paper Biorefineries: Old and New Challenges for a Circular Economy Leader
By David Peterson, LEC Partners Introduction When an industry faces significant challenges, which all industries will at some time, quite often the responses not only...
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Cyanobacteria in Sustainable Agriculture
By: Dr. Randy Simpson Cyanobacteria are a group of photosynthetic bacteria that can live in diverse environments, such as soil, water, and rocks. Handled properly,...
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Overview of the EPA RFS Final Rulemaking 2023-2025 RVOs
By: Jennifer LeRow, Project Director Introduction & Background The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially released the long-awaited Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers and other...
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The Future of Pulp and Paper
The pulp and paper industry has faced many challenges over the last 40 years. In the mid-80s dioxin was found in bleach plant effluent streams...
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Advances in Biofuels Technologies
The newest advances in biofuels technologies continue to focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sustainability. New technologies have the potential to continue to...
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Investing in the Bioeconomy: Risks & Rewards
As with any market, investing in the bioeconomy comes with risks and rewards. Bioeconomy investments often require a longer-term perspective than other investments, as much...
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Maximizing Profits with Sustainable Bio-based Chemicals
Maximizing profits when developing sustainable bio-based chemicals is primarily achieved by selecting cost-effective and sustainable feedstocks, implementing efficient and optimized production processes, and identifying and...
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Bioplastics Are Revolutionizing the Packaging Industry
Bioplastics are derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch, sugarcane, or potato starch, as opposed to traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. This renewable source...