The expert witness in biodiesel-related litigation is a very specialized role with a select group of professionals. As the term “bioeconomy” encompasses many areas of expertise – bioenergy, biofuels, renewable chemicals, biotechnologies, feedstocks, and more…
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What Can Ethanol Plant Owners do to Thrive in the Ethanol Business Today?
By Mike Sticklen & Dr. Doug Rivers Lee Enterprises Consulting The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1) and mediocre returns on capital (Fig. 2). There are several strategic opportunities available to…
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Current and Future California SAF Pathways & Supply
By Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. Lee Enterprises Consulting California leads the nation in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) implementation initiatives. This is driven largely by the State’s aggressive fuel decarbonization goals and the Low Carbon Fuel…
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Biomass Derived 2G Sugars to Lipids for SAF
Biomass-derived 2G sugars can be converted to lipids, which can bolster the HEFA feedstock reservoir for SAF production. This conversion process is known as lipid synthesis, and it involves the conversion of 2G sugars into…
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Bio-Jet Fuel via Fischer-Tropsch
Sustainable transportation is making great strides and bio-jet fuel via Fischer-Tropsch is coming onto the scene. Electrification of the automotive and public transport sectors is reducing emissions and allowing increased use of renewables. This has…
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Biomass Feedstock Expert
What does a biomass feedstock expert or biomass feedstock consultant do? A Biomass Feedstock Expert is an essential part of biomass project financing: the expert acts as a credible, recognized independent 3rd party to help…
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Biofuels Market Studies
Biofuels are substitutes for conventional fossil fuels like petroleum, propane, coal, and natural gas, and market studies for the alternatives are valuable to anyone dealing with them in any capacity. These studies outline the sources…
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Carbon Capture Sequestration
This article covers 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. Carbon Capture Sequestration
What Can New Biobased Businesses do to Build & Operate Investments Successfully?
By Mike Sticklen Lee Enterprises Consulting Winning Business Strategy, Robust Technology with Great Team Currently, there are numerous new investments being made in bio-based industries including renewable hydrogen and renewable hydrogen derivatives, renewable diesel, new…
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Hydrogen Applications
Hydrogen applications and uses are many and varied. As countries and companies move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy, hydrogen is increasingly the solution of choice. Green hydrogen from renewable sources…
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