What do “feedstock experts” do? In the “renewable” world, the term “feedstock” is used to mean any renewable, biological material that can be used directly as a fuel or converted to another form of fuel…
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Biomass Feedstocks To Help Derisk Biofuels Projects
Biomass feedstocks that have front-end material handling steps factored in can be a strategic solution for derisking biofuel projects, as they can reduce the complexity of the project and the associated risks. This is especially…
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Feedstock Evaluation & Risk Analysis
As feedstock is the single largest expense in any biofuel operation, feedstock evaluation and the risks associated with the different feedstocks are crucial considerations. As opposed to other types of agricultural-based operations, biofuels see new…
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Forest Product Operations in the Bioeconomy
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 and unique benefits. These operations provide significant tools and resources…
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Feedstock Costs
“Low-cost feedstock” is a common term in the bioeconomy, with many simply equating this to “waste”. There was a time when restaurants paid to ship out their waste cooking oils and greases. While most restaurants…
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Low Cost Feedstocks
“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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Algae Biofuels Expert
What does an algae biofuels expert do? Microalgae, commonly known as algae, are very small aquatic organisms that convert sunlight into energy. Some of these algae store energy in the form of natural oils and…
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What Makes Lee Enterprises Consulting Different?
As the bioeconomy expands and renewables of all kinds continue to garner greater attention, many investors, project developers, lenders, and other project participants often want to know if there is any well-established firm that can…
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Renewable Diesel Challenges
Renewable diesel (RD) is a hot renewable energy topic. Produced by converting cooking oil, animal fat, and other waste products into renewable fuel, RD doesn’t rely on fossil fuels and it burns cleaner than either…
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Renewable Diesel Projects
As of this 2022 writing, it appears to be a boom time for renewable diesel projects. The Energy Information Administration estimates that renewable diesel production capacity in North America will surge by up to 500%…
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