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Sea salt debit cards, lignin filler in tires, algae-based protein, biobased biotin, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of July 14th

Sea salt debit cards, lignin filler in tires, algae-based protein, biobased biotin, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of July 14th

July 13, 2022 |

A biodegradable debit card partially made of sea salt, a sea snail holding the key to biodegradable bullet-proof vests, Pirelli adding lignin as reinforcing filler in tires – some perfect summer time innovations. In today’s Digest, check out these bioinnovations as well as updates from Biosyntia’s biobased biotin, Evolved By Nature’s silk proteins, DIC Corporation’s […]

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A reflection on past 7 years of headlines from The Digest’s Managing Editor

A reflection on past 7 years of headlines from The Digest’s Managing Editor

July 10, 2022 |

  ‘Be the best version of yourself’ – It’s great advice and I’ve tried to live it during my 7 years with The Digest. Since 2016, I’ve been honored to work with Jim Lane and his team as Managing Editor and Writer – synthesizing thousands of press releases and news, conducting fascinating interviews with CEOs, […]

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Neste, MAN and Altens sign a partnership to promote biofuels in France

Neste, MAN and Altens sign a partnership to promote biofuels in France

July 10, 2022 |

In Finland, Neste, MAN and Altens signed a partnership contract aimed at promoting biofuels in France. France is a strong market for biodiesel and FAME, but many OEMs would like to see more renewable diesel, also known as HVO100, on the market. The objective of this partnership is to promote the common vision of Neste, […]

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High gas prices aren’t affecting ethanol demand

High gas prices aren’t affecting ethanol demand

July 10, 2022 |

In Illinois, ethanol prices haven’t risen as much as gasoline prices, consumption of the fuel hasn’t fallen as much and ethanol demand is surviving despite higher gasoline prices, which is also a good thing for grain prices, according to Allendale chief strategist Rich Nelson. U.S. gasoline prices have increased 53 percent since last year but […]

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California Ethanol + Power to build first sugarcane ethanol plant in North America

California Ethanol + Power to build first sugarcane ethanol plant in North America

July 10, 2022 |

In California, California Ethanol and Power is planning to build a $650 million plant on a 160-acre parcel in the Imperial Valley that will be the first-ever ethanol plant in the U.S. that uses sugarcane as feedstock. It’s part of a larger $1.1 billion project that also includes crafting agreements cumulatively worth more than $100 […]

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Aemetis acquires 24 acres for carbon capture and sequestration injection well

Aemetis acquires 24 acres for carbon capture and sequestration injection well

July 10, 2022 |

In California, Aemetis purchased 24 acres, known as “Parcel B” on the Riverbank Industrial Complex site, to develop a Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) injection well. The company plans to construct a characterization well to obtain required data and final injection well design information that will be used for the EPA Class VI CO2 injection […]

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Proman Stena Bulk takes delivery of second methanol-fueled tanker, Stena Pro Marine

Proman Stena Bulk takes delivery of second methanol-fueled tanker, Stena Pro Marine

July 10, 2022 |

In Switzerland, Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture (JV) between a leading global methanol producer Proman and one of the world’s largest tanker shipping companies Stena Bulk, delivered its second methanol-powered newbuild tanker, Stena Pro Marine. The announcement reaffirms Proman Stena Bulk’s early commitment to the maritime industry’s low-emission methanol pathway, following delivery of the […]

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Covestro breaks ground on two new production facilities in Shanghai

Covestro breaks ground on two new production facilities in Shanghai

July 10, 2022 |

In China, materials manufacturer Covestro today broke ground on two new plants in Shanghai to meet the rising demand for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and elastomers. These new facilities, which represent a combined investment of a mid double-digit million euro amount, will be located within the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai. “These projects will contribute to the […]

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Indonesia to implement B35 biodiesel by end of the month

Indonesia to implement B35 biodiesel by end of the month

July 10, 2022 |

In Indonesia, Reuters reports that Indonesia aims to implement a 35% palm oil mix in biodiesel (B35), by the end of July to help absorb excess palm oil supply, senior energy ministry official Dadan Kusdiana said on Friday. Dadan also told CNBC Indonesia that the ministry had run laboratory testing for biodiesel containing up to […]

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New farmer-centric research on biologicals launched

New farmer-centric research on biologicals launched

July 10, 2022 |

In Ohio, “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” a comprehensive market research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on the current use, issues and potential for biologicals at field-level was launched by Stratovation Group in close collaboration with the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), DC Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). “Most […]

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