Biogas Production: Improve With Mixed Feedstocks in Anaerobic Digesters By John D. Forcier, P.E. Biogas Production. Anaerobic Digesters provide an excellent baseload renewable energy source. Cow manure has been digested in the cow’s four stomachs…
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The Business Plan as an Investor Sales Brochure
Business planning, and a business plan, is important for any business. Business planning provides managers the opportunity to systematically think through all aspects of their business: who their customers are, who their suppliers are, who their…
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4 New Opportunities for Ethanol Facilities, Thanks to Breakthrough Membrane Technology
4 New Opportunities for Ethanol Facilities, Thanks to Breakthrough Membrane Technology by Joel Stone A unique and affordable membrane technology exhibiting extremely low fouling rates can offer significant benefits to dry mill ethanol operations, especially…
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Federal Programs and Resources Available to Support the Bioeconomy
Federal Programs and Resources Available to Support the Bioeconomy By Bill Hagy, Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. A series of PowerPoint Presentations outlining key Federal Financial Programs and Assistance that are available to support the domestic…
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Biofuels Co-Products: From the Other Side
By Matthew L. Gibson, Ph.D., Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now” – Joni Mitchell I’ve been in the ethanol industry, directly, for about half of my career. The other half…
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International Trade Tracking: Market Intelligence Tool
Dr. Bogdan Comanita, Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. ABSTRACT BusinessCompass™ is an international trade tracking service offered by Lee Enterprise Consulting to SMEs in the bioeconomy space. INTRODUCTION As a former Executive in the world of…
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Industrial Biotech: What Does it Really Mean to “Begin with The End In Mind?”
By H. Brett Schreyer, PhD, Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. www.lee-enterprises.com In the industrial fermentation industry, many experts preach “start with the end in mind” with regards to bioprocess development. What does that exactly mean? …
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Good Boiler Management Saves Money and Promotes Longevity
By: Dennis Zeedyk, Lee Enterprises Consulting Glycerin Traders LLC’s flagship operation, based in Defiance, OH, takes in waste raw glycerin from biodiesel companies and acidulates it to remove the fats, methanol and some water that is…
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Appraisal and Valuation Considerations in an Acquisition
Understanding value and price is always critical in a business transaction. It is an important consideration for various stakeholders including financing partners, investors, or other key stakeholders. Appraisal and valuations can assist in negotiations and…
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Ethanol Price Relief Requires Further Production Cuts
The price of ethanol per gallon dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade on November 29th to $1.0928 (FOB Omaha). Based on monthly data from the USDA, the price of ethanol has…
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