As a greener planet and sustainable future would appear to be something everyone should agree on, the question becomes why biofuels project funding is not a given. Why do many bioenergy projects, even very good…
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Pyrolysis Oil – Commercial Markets are a Reality
Pyrolysis Oil – Commercial Markets are a Reality. Did you know that new commercial-scale pyrolysis oil plants have recently come into play? Did you know that customers are buying pyrolysis oil in Sweden, Finland, Netherlands…
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A Short History of Biofuels
Introduction History of biofuels? In the modern world, fuels are often equated with fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas. However, fossil fuels only came into their own during the 20th century. From the time…
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Expert Witnesses in Bioeconomy Litigation PPT
This is a good PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Consulting CEO, Wayne Lee, about hiring an expert witness in biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, biotechnologies, feedstocks, and other specialty areas within the bioeconomy. This type of litigation might…
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Biofuels Feed Co-Products – Minerals
Bio-fuel production generally uses a fermentation process to convert starch into a desired product – for example, ethanol, bio-butanol, as well as others. Corn and sorghum are the usual feedstocks for this source of starch. …
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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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Biobased Specialty Chemicals PPT
This is a good PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Expert Dr. Bogdan Comanita, who has been involved with the green chemicals market since the early 2000s when he joined the turn-around team of the largest furfural…
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Isobutanol: Now on the Radar for USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a comment period for the registration of the use of Isobutanol in gasoline. Why is this important? Because since the states banning of the use of MTBE and…
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10 Years After: Advanced Biofuels’ Status, Opportunities and Challenges
By Lorenz Bauer, Ph.D. This is the sixth in a series of articles prepared by the experts at Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) who will be speaking at the ABLC 2018 conference in Washington DC, from…
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Advanced Biofuels. Now? Later? Never?
By Terry J. Mazanec, PhD Advanced Biofuels. Now? Later? Never? Biofuels are not new, of course. Our earliest ancestors mastered fire in prehistoric times, and the use of wood for heat and light was established….
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