“Low-cost feedstock” is a common expression in the emerging bioeconomy. Years ago, restaurants paid to ship out the waste cooking oils and greases. Today those restaurants sell these wastes and greases to the markets. Since…
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Biodiesel Plant Sales
With COVID-19 and the concurrent drop in oil and biofuels prices, it is no secret that most biofuels plants, like most other businesses, are currently struggling. Some have attempted to push their plants harder to…
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Appraisals for the Bioeconomy
There are relatively few professionals with significant expertise in appraisals and valuations in bioeconomy businesses and assets. This is likely because the majority of bioeconomy valuations call for opinions on the value of operational or…
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CleanTech Experts
CleanTech experts, also known as “clean technology” or “Greentech” experts, include specialists in the processes that reduce adverse environmental impacts, minimize greenhouse gas generation and/or avoid air, water, and land contamination. “Clean technology” relates a…
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Sustainable Aviation Future
Can the sustainable aviation industry respond quickly enough to meet the demand for these alternatives to fossil fuels? With net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and airlines, airports, manufacturers, producers, and regulators committing to transition away…
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Renewable Diesel Outlook
Renewable diesel turns waste into clean fuel. As compared to fossil fuel (diesel), renewable diesel (RD) has great potential as it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over the lifecycle of the…
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What Feedstock will Meet Renewable Diesel Demand?
This is a good article covering whether there is enough feedstock available to meet the increased renewable diesel demand. Pete Rocha, EVP at Lee Enterprises Consulting, shares this illuminating slide guide on how more feedstock…
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Bio-Jet Fuel Expert
What does a bio-jet fuel, or sustainable aviation fuel, expert do? We must start with the understanding that aviation is a disproportionate contributor to the carbon footprint, making it a major target for greenhouse gas…
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Hydrothermal Carbonization
What is hydrothermal carbonization and what does a hydrothermal carbonization expert do? Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) is a process that is capable of converting organic matter into carbon-rich substances in the presence of water, at temperatures…
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Biofuels Experts
Biofuels experts work with biofuels as a replacement for petroleum-derived fossil fuels. They are derived from biomass and should be made via processes that meet lifecycle requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are currently…
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