The pulp and paper industry includes the production of paper and paper-based products, made from wood pulp and other plant fibers. This would include the production of paper, cardboard, tissue paper, and many other paper-based…
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What is the Bioeconomy?
While more than 40 countries have some “bioeconomy” strategy, there is really no worldwide definition. The term “bioeconomy” actually has different meanings to different people and governments. While most agree that the term includes things…
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Green Ammonia
What is green ammonia? Ammonia is a pungent gas that is widely used to make agricultural fertilizers. The process of making ammonia is generally not a “green” process, as it is most commonly made from…
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Collection of Landfill Gas or Biogas
Biogas results from the metabolic activity of microorganisms on organic matter. It is created in the biological processes in sewage treatment plants, waste landfills, and livestock manure management systems. Landfill gas is a type of…
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Carbon Capture Sequestration
This is a good article covering Carbon Capture Sequestration, the 45Q Tax Credit, LCFS Credits, and Surety Bonding/Insurance, from Ken Hallacy of our Strategic Partners at IMA Insurance. See also: Carbon Capture.
EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligations – 2022
This is a good article covering the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Volume Obligations, which determine how many gallons of cleaner-burning, renewable biofuels should be blended into each year’s fuel supply, from Mike McAdams, President…
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Renewable Fuels, Chemicals & Plastics
This is a good PowerPoint covering Renewable Fuels, Chemicals & Plastics – the markets and technologies, presented to our group by our friends at Axens. See also: Renewable Fuels & Chemicals Process Optimization, Plastic Waste Pyrolysis…
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Decarbonization Strategies in Bioenergy 2022
This is a PowerPoint covering Decarbonization Strategies in Bioenergy 2022, presented to Lee Enterprises Consulting by Dr. Valerie Reed, Director of Biotechnologies Office, Department of Energy.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Update
The is a PowerPoint covering Sustainable Aviation Fuels Updates as of January 2022, presented to Lee Enterprises Consulting by Steve Csonka, Executive Director of Commerical Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI). See also: Sustainable Aviation Fuels…
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Hot Prospects for Chemicals from Biomass
Chemicals from Biomass? A major theme of 21st Century industrial development will be replacement of fossil resources by renewable resources in the production of fuels and chemicals. Due to their massive scale and cost, the…
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