Advanced BioFuels USA

Featuring Yossie Hollander, Co-Founder and Chairman, The Fuel Freedom Foundation in conversation with Karen Wayland, CEO of kW Energy Strategies, Hollander discusses oil markets, how we power the transportation sector, and America’s goal of energy independence. WATCH RECORDING  READ MORE Part one – Policy and the Future of Transportation Fuels

Despite disruptions to global supply chains (due to COVID-19), the long-distance transport sector (i.e. marine, aviation, rail and trucking) has played a vital role in maintaining the delivery of essential goods and services (e.g. medical supplies, food, energy, etc.). However, we now face economic challenges created by the pandemic that

With much of Canada’s current economic system reliant on hydrocarbon energy, it is more prudent than ever to examine how our hydrocarbon resources can be useful sources of opportunity and prosperity in a low-carbon future. Meanwhile, attracting capital is a major priority for the energy industry, a crisis made even

A special webinar about the opportunities for renewable chemicals & fuels, and we are delighted to be joined by the Port of Rotterdam for something we’ve wanted to do for a long time.  Stijn Effting, responsible for renewable activities in the port of Rotterdam, will take us on a digital

On June 2, 2020 S&P Global Platts published three proposals detailing possible future changes to the European suite of ethanol assessments: A proposal to increase minimum GHG savings in the Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam assessment to 60% A proposal to launch a differential for Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam minimum 80%

As the U.S. economy transitions toward mid-century decarbonization, cutting-edge direct air capture (DAC) technology can play an essential role to balance emissions across difficult to decarbonize sectors. Commercial DAC projects that remove carbon dioxide directly from the air are already under development in the United States. A new report from

Fred Ghatala, director for carbon and sustainability at Advanced Biofuels Canada, discusses his new Atlantic Council Global Energy Center report on sustainable aviation fuel policy in the United States. Please join the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center on June 22, 2020 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. EDT for a conversation with Fred Ghatala, author of the Atlantic

Join RSB’s experts to understand how RSB’s certification system works for the ICAO CORSIA mechanism for carbon neutral growth. In this webinar RSB will help you to understand how RSB’s best in class certification system will work to support the implementation of CORSIA for the aviation industry as a recognised

Interested to learn more about the Norsk e-fuel initiative? Register  for the Norsk e-Fuel Online Session: “Norsk e-Fuel: Leading the way to renewable aviation” on the 17th of June, 2 – 3 pm.   READ MORE

Join Farm Journal and a panel of industry experts for a live Farm Country Update discussion about the current state and future of America’s ethanol industry. Dan Basse President, AgResource Company AgResource offers accurate research and unmatched understanding of global agricultural markets. For 30 years now, AgResource has been the

Since 2017, the ADVANCEFUEL project has been exploring the social, economic, legislative and environmental barriers to the roll-out and uptake of advanced biofuels – those made from non-food crops, thus avoiding the food-feed dilemma. However, these fuels have their own concerns, including economic and technical viability, overall sustainability (from feedstock

From OurEnergyPolicy.org, government officials address changes in powering transportation, energy policy choices, and the Northeast’s Transportation Climate Initiative. The OEP Energy Leaders Webinar Series features well-known speakers from the private, public, academic, and nonprofit sectors offering their view on key energy issues in a format designed to foster participation and

This conference marks the fourth Toxic Substances Control Act Annual Conference, expanding upon TSCA: Three Years Later, TSCA Reform at 2 Years and TSCA Reform: One Year Later. Leading panelists will reflect on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stands today.

Part 2 of the 2020 DGTC Online Symposium! Opening remarks, DGTC Education & Outreach Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, Executive Director DGTC Moderator and Introduction to Speakers Mrs. Jackie Lissolo, Regulatory Affairs Manager ICM, Inc. The Evolution of Feed – From Ethanol Plant to Biorefinery Dr. Mallorie Wilken, Feed Technical Nutritionist, ICM, Inc.

Several states have established visionary goals to reduce their climate footprints, with many striving to achieve carbon neutrality within the next 30 years—including California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, and Massachusetts. The achievement of these ambitious goals will be challenging.   Join us for a 1-hour webinar to hear key findings

Join us on June 9th for a sixty-minute webinar on innovation and policy pathways to better enable farmers, ranchers and foresters to adopt CSA systems and practices and be rewarded for delivering solutions to food and nutrition security, climate and other sustainable development goals (SDGs). Featured speakers for this interactive

(Diesel Technology Forum) Exploring air quality, climate and energy profiles in key sectors of the region including transportation, ports, agriculture, construction, power generation and more. This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about trucks, construction and farm equipment use in Oregon and Washington State and the clean

The IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) comprises a world-wide network of experts in every aspect of the value chain of biomass for energy. Our mission is to increase knowledge and understanding of bioenergy systems in order to facilitate the market deployment of environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and cost-competitive, low

Move into or move up in a Green Career through this half-day workshop that guides you in developing your actionable Green Career Plan  An Online Workshop via Zoom Co-hosted by Leaders in Energy and Waterford, Inc. Our Green Career Workshop will provide you with insights on your career strengths and preferences and

This is the third webinar in the monthly Biocchar webinar series from the US Forest Service. Biochar from forest to the farm – (including animal bedding, irrigated lands, high value crops, and improving forest soil with biochar). Presenters/Authors: Jim Archuleta – USDA FS R6 Regional Wood Innovations Coordinator  READ MORE

As part of Phibro’s ongoing effort to extend new avenues of interaction during this unprecedented time, we have compiled a panel to discuss a topic currently impacting a large portion of fuel ethanol plants: shutdowns and slowdowns.  Register now so you can have the opportunity to ask our panel of

Learn more about the barriers and solutions for market uptake of advanced renewable fuels identified by ADVANCEFUEL and as best practice hear from Clariant’s sunliquid® technology producing advanced biofuels from agricultural residues. This webinar showcases latest results and good practices of biofuels innovation including expert discussions.  READ MORE

As the IMO 2020 marine fuel regulations took effect and the market braced for unprecedented upheaval, no one could have predicted a global pandemic would put oil markets into even greater disarray. After months of extreme volatility, market watchers are wondering when and where things will begin to return to

To explore the latest challenges and opportunities associated with Renewable Natural Gas [RNG] to vehicle fuel, make sure you join our next webinar on May 13 with BP, AMP Americas, California Bioenergy and The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition. You’ll be excited to hear thought leaders Andy Dvoracek (VP, AMP

This web conference and discussion will focus on the Midwest Clean Fuels Policy Initiative. The web conference will be held Wednesday, May 20 from 10-11 am ET (4-5 pm Paris/Brussels time).   Joining us to present about the Initiative and the two-year stakeholder engagement process that lead to the recent release

As sustainability becomes more important to regulators and your customers, your fuel may be one of the simplest ways to meet their demands — and yours. In this webinar with Renewable Energy Group, learn how biodiesel and a blend of renewable diesel and biodiesel cut emissions while providing the performance

If you’re considering transitioning into the green industry, now is an ideal time to explore how you can be a part of making our world a more just, equitable, and sustainable place. Join us for a special webinar session hosted by Green Jobs Network (greenjobs.net) and featuring Leaders in Energy

A new webinar on strategies for reducing carbon using advanced biofuels, which we’ll present April 22nd in partnership with Clariant. Carbon emissions are critical and, now more than ever, we need sustainable, affordable, reliable and available options such as advanced biofuels.  What are investors and project developers main concerns and how

Social Innovation Summit is excited to announce that we are transforming our two-day flagship summit into a larger three-day virtual experience, with the welfare of our attendees, speakers, and friends as our primary concern. This immersive event will deliver the same inspiring content, intimate networking opportunities, and powerful thought leadership

At the time of the first Earth Day, fifty years ago, the state of the environment in the United States was bleak. Air pollution blanketed our cities and rivers were so polluted that some represented a fire hazard. Generations of chemists and chemical engineers have made profound contributions to improving

To celebrate 50 years since the founding of Earth Day, the Wilson Center invites you to join us for a reflection on global cooperation for the environment through the lens of policy, technology, and action. The world has changed from the first Earth Day, with landmark wins balanced by new

Women across various offices at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) lead the agency in addressing America’s energy challenges. To highlight past, current, and future examples, an April 16, 2020 webinar from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. EDT will feature DOE leaders from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Valerie

We invite you to another special webinar: a meeting with great specialists in our sector, presenting the perspectives on the Sugar and Ethanol market: Price and Consumption Shock in Times of COVID-19 . Day: 08/04/2020, from 17h00 to 18h00. Since the beginning of March, the price of hydrated ethanol to

The Diesel Technology Forum will offer a free webinar on Monday, April 20 to review the current state of diesel technology and the benefits provided to vessel owners and local communities.  From America’s blue water ports to Great Lakes gateways and inland waterways, waterborne commerce plays a key role in

Presented by Adam Brown on Thursday 23 April 2020, 4-5pm CEST; 10-11am ET   READ MORE Decarbonising transport will require a range of bio-based fuels, especially fuels suitable for long-haul transport applications including aviation. A number of technologies to produce such fuels are being developed and commercialised. However so far, their

As sponsors, lenders and investors receive notices regarding potential supply chain or construction delays resulting from possible Covid-19 disruptions, there are a number of questions regarding how to facilitate successful development, reserve relevant rights and remedies, and create a protective paper trail during this time of uncertainty. This webinar will

From America’s blue water ports to Great Lakes gateways and inland waterways, waterborne commerce plays a key role in domestic and global goods movement. The wide variety of marine workboats and passenger vessels, pilot and service boats serving these ports rely almost exclusively on diesel technology for both propulsion and

A special webinar: a meeting with the main experts in the sugar-energy sector, discussing the implementation of RenovaBio in the COVID-19 crisis. Speakers: Aurélio Amaral , Former Director, National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels – ANP; José Mauro Ferreira Coelho , Director of Oil, Gas and Biofuels Studies, EPE- Energy Research Company;

International speakers from a number of countries with well-developed biogas sectors will share their biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) experience. Participants will learn about the history of, and lessons learned in, the biogas/RNG industry in specific countries and include for future perspectives. This symposium is made possible by the

Hydrogen Webinar being held on Wednesday, March 18 from 10-11 am CT. Our specialists will answer the following top questions about this growing market: How is hydrogen produced? How is hydrogen priced? What industries are using hydrogen as a fuel today, and what are some potential future uses? What role

Over the last decade the deployment of renewable biochemicals has been disappointing. While the production of ethanol has grown rapidly, the deployment of other renewable molecules has not shown the same rate of production growth. The webinar will give an overview of the current status of bio-based chemicals. It is

Efficiency and productivity can be greatly improved by successfully debottlenecking the bio-refinery process. In this new webinar, experts from Europe, the USA and New Zealand will discuss biomass and feedstock selection, their own experiences of bio-refinery development, offer insights into overcoming typical challenges and how best to take advantage of

Future Fuel Strategies’ next web conference for Future Fuel Outlook members will be held Thursday, January 23 from 11-12:30 p.m. ET (5:00-6:30 Paris/Brussels time) on the topic, “Future Fuels for Shipping.”  This is our second in a series of web conferences on the topic. This time, our speakers will be Rob Campbell, Vice President

Curious about how to get started as an environmental storyteller? The team at Island Press’ Urban Resilience Project (URP) is hosting a webinar on Friday, Nov. 22 to connect with students who want to learn more about journalism and environmental publications. URP helps environmental storytellers get their work published in

Register today for a complimentary webinar on Thursday, October 31 in collaboration with the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). As California looks to achieve its emission reduction, air quality, and clean energy goals, the state is grappling with increasing energy demands from the transportation, residential, and commercial sectors. How can California

Register today for a complimentary webinar on Thursday, October 31 in collaboration with the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). As California looks to achieve its emission reduction, air quality, and clean energy goals, the state is grappling with increasing energy demands from the transportation, residential, and commercial sectors. How can California

High-value protein production from ethanol facilities is here and FQT’s MSC™ 50% protein separation technology is leading the way. Ethanol producers are diversifying revenue and producing new feed ingredients for world markets. What is at stake and what are the value propositions for producers and end users? What questions should

(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative)  The evaluation and qualification process for synthesized jet fuel components (ASTM D4054) can involve four tiers of testing, two research reports, and three balloting junctions.  The extensiveness of this process has highlighted a need for early-stage, low volume, low cost, and rapid prescreening techniques outside the

The future of advanced biotechnologies: The DSM perspective and innovations Biotechnology is moving fast, and fast is getting faster. What is the very latest in value-additive biobased products and services – where is technology headed? What innovations can add the most value, now? A few months ago, we reported on

Let our panel of subject matter experts help you navigate the basics of the LCFS Verification regulations. We will cover how the program affects each fuel type and give you a basic understanding of the regulation itself. A Q&A on the regulations will follow the session.  A panel of subject

Get into the weeds with EcoEngineers as we present a webinar surrounding the D3 cellulosic RIN market. We’ll discuss factors and issues that impact RIN prices: the small refiner exemption (SRE) waivers, D3 RIN generation data, and the proposed 2020 D3 RVO. A Q&A session with our experts will follow

The International Energy Agency projects that markets for bioenergy will double in the next 50 years. Meanwhile we have investment shifts, policy initiatives and today there are almost 8 times as many gasifiers in operation today as 15 years ago. What are the 18 most common technology elements? What are

On Wednesday, July 31, join the Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium (ChemCatBio) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office for a webinar entitled, “Single-Step Catalytic Conversion of Ethanol to n-Butene-Rich Olefins and 1,3-Butadiene Chemical Coproduct.” Ethanol is an attractive feedstock for the production of fuels and chemicals as it is already

Conversion-Ready Feedstocks Webinar 2 will feature national laboratory and academia researchers and includes studies as diverse as recycling of biorefining chemicals and the impacts of drought on chemical and sugar yields of various feedstock resources, among other research topics. Presenters include Anne Ware from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), David

Conversion-Ready Feedstocks Webinar 1 will feature national laboratory and academia researchers and includes wet storage of algae feedstocks and dilute-acid pretreatment regimes for agricultural and forestry-produced biomass, among other research topics. Presenters include Lynn Wendt from Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Rebecca Ong from Michigan Technological University, Rachel Emerson from INL,

Recent advances in the fermentative production of 2,3-butanediol (BDO) from mixed sugars generated via pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass has positioned BDO as an attractive biochemically derived intermediate for advanced biofuels and chemicals production. Within ChemCatBio’s Catalytic Upgrading of Biochemical Intermediates project, research teams from multiple national labs

Bioenergy is being explored for the best ways to incorporate it into society, which may differ from location to location, depending on biomass resources available and industry demands. For Women’s History Month, BioenergizeME is featuring three prominent U.S. researchers who are addressing research challenges to make bioenergy a more significant

Bioenergy is being explored for the best ways to incorporate it into society, which may differ from location to location, depending on biomass resources available and industry demands. For Women’s History Month, BioenergizeME is featuring three prominent U.S. researchers who are addressing research challenges to make bioenergy a more significant

USDA Rural Development will conduct a listening session webinar to listen to questions and comments from the partners, stakeholders and customers who will be affected by the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. Topics will include new tools in the 2018 Farm Bill to increase access to rural broadband e-Connectivity,

Biofuels derived from microalgae at the commercial scale could, if efficiently produced, meet U.S. transportation needs while using a fairly small land area. Microalgae can be grown in brackish water on land not used for food. Breakthroughs are needed all along the supply chain to give algae-derived biofuel a significant

In Tennessee, a free webinar with speakers from MetGen, Metsä Fibre, and the University of Tennessee will take place Tuesday, February 26th on “”Maximum value from lignin”. The organizers note: “Enabling a paradigm shift from petroleum and change over to renewable biomass, the new fractionation technologies of lignin allow the

Perceptions and positions of stakeholders towards bioenergy vary widely, depending amongst others on the type of feedstock used, conversion technology and end-use, regional settings etc. In this webinar, we first present the viewpoints and positions of international stakeholders based on insights from over 200 questionnaire responses (on topics such as awareness, barriers, challenges,

Renewables 2018 provides detailed renewable energy analysis and forecasts (2018-23) for the electricity, heat and transport sectors. Modern bioenergy accounts for half of global renewable energy consumption yet its role in decarbonising the global energy system is not widely recognised. For this reason Renewables 2018 includes a special focus on bioenergy.

IEA Bioenergy invites you to participate in an international webinar entitled, “Biomass Production in Sustainably Managed Landscapes” presented by Oskar Englund and Uffe Jørgensen. This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 4:00 pm Central European Time / 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time / 2:00 pm Greenwich Mean Time. Presentation Summary:

Choose Between Two Regionally Focused Webinars… The global shipping world in 2020 will see a challenge no other petroleum-dependent industry has witnessed to date. The repercussions could prove to be a game-changer and, though many questions remain, set the stage for high fuel prices.  Join OPIS and IHS Markit for two

(American Biogas Council/Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council)  Maximize your revenue by learning more about RINs and LCFS credits. Join us to understand the developments in the RFS and LCFS market to secure a steady source of financial gains. Topics covered: Status and future trends in the RFS RIN market Status and future

We’ll be discussing these issues and more at the next Future Fuels Outlook web conference, “Re-Thinking the Global Bioeconomy: New and Improved Routes to Low Carbon Fuels, Chemicals and Materials that Are an Economic and Environmental Win-Win.” to be held 10 am ET on Tuesday, October 23. The webinar will feature presentations

IEA Bioenergy invites you to participate in a FREE international webinar entitled, “Decision Support Tools for Bioeconomy Transformation Strategies: Introduction of Natural Resources Canada I-BIOREF Software Platform” presented by Marzouk Benali, Ph.D. and Olumoye Ajao, Ph.D., and moderated by Murray McLaughlin, Ph.D. This webinar will be held on Wednesday October 17,

Join Kurt Van Allsburg and Frederick Baddour from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as they discuss CatCost, a catalyst cost estimation tool that has been developed to aid accurate estimation of catalyst costs early in catalyst development. CatCost incorporates industry standard estimation methods into a user-friendly spreadsheet and web tool

In this webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, Argonne National Laboratory will present an assessment of freshwater resource availability for U.S. production of bioenergy, as well as discuss its implication for non-bioenergy sectors. Topics will include: Assessment methodology, system boundary, and data sources Freshwater resources

IEA Bioenergy invites you to participate in an international webinar entitled, “Approaches to Gain Trust in Sustainability of Bioenergy Through Credible Governance: Results from Collaboration Within IEA Bioenergy and other Research Networks” presented by Inge Stupak and moderated by C.T. (Tat) Smith. This webinar will be held on Thursday September 13, 2018 at 4:00