Podcasts about feedstocks

In this episode, we speak with Elvis Ebikade, Director of Strategic Market Development at Bioleum Corporation, about why the Global South should be producing SAF rather than just exporting raw feedstocks, how renewable fuels are becoming an energy security play, the technical challenge of getting aromatics into SAF, and what actually separates a bankable SAF project from a good-looking spreadsheet.Ebikade discusses:The case for Africa and Southeast Asia as SAF producers, not just feedstock suppliersWhy exporting feedstocks and reimporting SAF adds a carbon intensity penalty that undermines the product's core valueFeedstock diversity in Africa: HEFA, alcohol-to-jet, woody biomass, and e-fuelsThe energy security reframe: why renewable fuels change who sits at the tableExport vs book-and-claim: why there's no single model for Global South SAFWhat Bioleum is building: lignin-to-aromatics, cellulosic ethanol, and the Hexas Biomass acquisitionWhy most SAF today still needs to be blended with fossil jet fuel before it can be used to power aircraftWhat makes a SAF project bankable: feedstock, offtake, EPC, and a credible path to cost parityThe gap between financial models and operational realityIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Meg Gentle, Executive Director at HIF Global, about how synthetic fuels and waste-based pathways could reshape the economics of sustainable aviation fuel. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Bioleum Corporation Why the Global South could produce aviation's cheapest sustainable fuels - SimpliFlyingThe six-times markup that convinced a Kenyan entrepreneur to make his own SAF - SimpliFlying Could Cameroon become Central Africa's SAF gateway? - SimpliFlying The country that banned petrol cars is now betting on SAF - SimpliFlyingHexas: A sustainable solution to the food vs. fuel debate - SimpliFlying

Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comIn this episode, Tan Chong Yee, Chief Financial Officer of FlyORO Technologies, joins us to unpack the critical logistics and funding mechanisms needed to scale sustainable aviation fuel across the Asia-Pacific region. We explore how innovative distributed blending infrastructure solves last-mile supply chain bottlenecks and helps bend the jet fuel cost curve. Climate finance and business professionals will gain valuable insights into derisking capital execution, navigating fragmented regional policies, and structuring bankable corporate offtake agreements. Tune in to discover how the aviation industry is transforming high-risk climate bets into essential, scalable energy infrastructure.  Ref: FlyORO Technologies Pte LtdABOUT CHONG YEE: Tan Chong Yee is the Chief Financial Officer at FlyORO Technologies, bringing over 15 years of corporate finance and leadership experience to high-growth environments. He has a track record of rolling up his sleeves across fundraising, financial planning, and operational scaling, using data to drive real decisions rather than just reports. Chong Yee holds a BEng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and an MSc in Technopreneurship and Innovation, both from NTU. He is also a Six Sigma Green Belt certified by ASME and an Associate Chartered Valuer and Appraiser under IVAS.RECOMENDATIONSMaking Net-Zero Aviation Possible: A McKinsey & Company report that analyses the nature, timing, cost, and commercial scale of actions required to deliver net-zero emissions within the global aviation sector by 2050.The SAF Roadmap: A World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company publication that outlines cross-sector frameworks and investment pathways needed to break the commercial impasse and scale sustainable aviation fuel adoption by 2030.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli  |  MUSIC: Ep76 onward excerpts from Vivaldi's La Follia, played by Luca Jacobelli.

Biomethane currently supplies just 1% of UK gas demand. Could it reach 30% by 2050? Philipp Lukas, founder and CEO of Future Biogas, makes the case.The UK uses around 700 terawatt hours of gas every year. Even as electrification reduces that to 150–250 TWh by 2050, the gas that remains will be harder than ever to replace. Industrial heat, steel, glass, shipping, aviation.Biomethane, produced from organic waste and agricultural byproducts through anaerobic digestion, could supply 50–60 TWh of that demand. That's roughly 10 times what the UK produces today.In this episode of Transmission, Ed speaks with Philipp Lukas, CEO of Future Biogas. Philipp explains how the technology works, why the gas grid is the biggest battery in the country, and why turning it off would be a mistake. You can watch or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Transmission is a Modo Energy production. Your host is Ed Porter - Director EMEA & APAC at Modo Energy.Battery revenues, nodal spreads, trading strategies, Ko answers your most business-critical questions instantly, powered by Modo's IOSCO-aligned benchmark data. Try Ko for free now→https://modoenergy.com/sign-up?utm_source=podcast_apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=philipp_lukasWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y1pWt2-cKi4Chapters0:00 Introduction — the gas grid as a clean energy asset1:20 What everyone gets wrong about biogas2:00 How anaerobic digestion works (the basics)8:00 Ranking the top uses of biomethane10:00 The price gap: natural gas vs. biomethane today15:00 The future of the UK gas grid — 700 TWh to 200 TWh18:00 How much could biomethane supply by 2050?25:00 Why the gas grid won't be switched off29:00 Dunkelflaute and the case for backup gas33:00 Feedstocks: sewage, food waste, animal manure, energy crops37:00 Biogas vs. ethanol: land use and the rotation argument40:00 How biogas plants actually work (reliability, engineering)43:00 The subsidy journey and the obligation model47:00 Closing

Biomethane currently supplies just 1% of UK gas demand. Could it reach 30% by 2050? Philipp Lukas, founder and CEO of Future Biogas, makes the case.The UK uses around 700 terawatt hours of gas every year. Even as electrification reduces that to 150–250 TWh by 2050, the gas that remains will be harder than ever to replace. Industrial heat, steel, glass, shipping, aviation.Biomethane, produced from organic waste and agricultural byproducts through anaerobic digestion, could supply 50–60 TWh of that demand. That's roughly 10 times what the UK produces today.In this episode of Transmission, Ed speaks with Philipp Lukas, CEO of Future Biogas. Philipp explains how the technology works, why the gas grid is the biggest battery in the country, and why turning it off would be a mistake. You can watch or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Transmission is a Modo Energy production. Your host is Ed Porter - Director EMEA & APAC at Modo Energy.Battery revenues, nodal spreads, trading strategies, Ko answers your most business-critical questions instantly, powered by Modo's IOSCO-aligned benchmark data. Try Ko for free now→ https://modoenergy.com/sign-up?utm_source=podcast_apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=philipp_lukasWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y1pWt2-cKi4Chapters0:00 Introduction — the gas grid as a clean energy asset1:20 What everyone gets wrong about biogas2:00 How anaerobic digestion works (the basics)8:00 Ranking the top uses of biomethane10:00 The price gap: natural gas vs. biomethane today15:00 The future of the UK gas grid — 700 TWh to 200 TWh18:00 How much could biomethane supply by 2050?25:00 Why the gas grid won't be switched off29:00 Dunkelflaute and the case for backup gas33:00 Feedstocks: sewage, food waste, animal manure, energy crops37:00 Biogas vs. ethanol: land use and the rotation argument40:00 How biogas plants actually work (reliability, engineering)43:00 The subsidy journey and the obligation model47:00 Closing

Europe sources far less of its chemical feedstocks from the Middle East than Asia, meaning it is more insulated from the direct impact of the war. -          Europe naphtha markets much less dependent on Middle East than Asia-          Europe only gets 30% of its crude from the Middle East compared to 60% for Asia-          Opening of INEOS Project ONE ethane-based cracker may force closure of naphtha-fed crackers-          Oil product markets have tightened faster than crude-          Margins for oil refineries which can access crude oil are rising -          Alternatives to bypass Strait of Hormuz limited – maximum 5 million barrels/day compared to 20 million barrels/day before the conflict -          ICIS forecasts crude oil demand growth will plateau from 2028-          Petrochemicals, aviation fuel will drive demand growth-          Most advantaged refineries combine good feedstock supply, flexibility and market access-          Other refineries will have to adopt innovative strategies to survive and thriveIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS senior analysts David Jorbenaze and Paolo Scafetta.  

In this episode, Live from the AFPM Annual Meeting, Vic Scalco, Global Commercial Strategic Senior Manager, Gulftronics, discusses innovative technologies for refining industry profit enhancement, focusing on slurry clarification, dielectric separation and market applications.

When feedstocks are tight, think outside the box. That advice comes from Joe Bender, veterinarian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about the different biochar results that come out of using a variety of feedstocks.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Industry leaders should concentrate on cash, security of raw materials and trends which will drive chemicals demand as tough conditions continue in Europe.- Preserve cash, keeping debt under control in this tough environment- Focus on securing feedstocks amid upstream closures- Identify consumer trends, future customer needs- Tentative signs of improvement for Europe's economy- Expect more closures across the region- Oxford Economics forecasts return to growth from mid-2026- Southern Europe ports may get busier as more imports flow from Middle East, Asia- Sustainability has to be about affordability- Market talk of some aviation fuel buyers opting to pay a fine for undershooting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates due to the cheapness of conventional fuels

In October, 800 senior leaders and industry experts from the aviation and energy industries met in Houston, Texas to discuss how to decarbonize the aviation industry. The current plan is to switch the fuel supplies of the global jet fleet to agricultural feedstocks. Darrin Qualman of the National Farmers Union was at the conference to speak about the grave dangers that will pose to the planet's farmland base. Darrin Qualman is NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

In this episode of Assurance in Action, we explore the transformative potential of pyrolysis oil—a key innovation driving the circular economy. Liam Mills, an expert from Intertek Caleb Brett, breaks down the science behind pyrolysis, the variety of feedstocks it can process, and its current and future applications—from power generation to advanced chemical recycling. Tune in to understand how this technology supports sustainable waste management and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. For more information:Visit our website: Pyrolysis Oil TestingEmail us: cb.marketing@intertek.comFollow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.

In the 60th episode of CI Chit Chat, Continuum Ag's CEO Mitchell Hora recaps the recent event he went to in Washington, D.C., The Agri-Pulse Agriculture and Food Policy Summit, and talks about the importance of RightWay Soil Sampling and where he believes things are heading with 45Z. Check out the Table of Contents below for details of what you can find in this episode.TABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Introduction0:30 Carbon Intensity (CI) and 45Z1:15 45Z Awareness4:35 Current News of 45Z8:05 Greet Feedstock Calculator 8:50 45Z Overview 9:25 IRS Public Comment Section 11:47 IRS Draft doesn't speak to Feedstocks or CI Calculators17:15 Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTI) efforts and guidance for progress21:40 Webinar with EcoEngineers22:20 World moving with CI scoring for easier quantification of carbon footprint23:10 Typical process for tax credit to pass 23:40 45Z process with public support and communication with ideas and regulations25:30 Topsoil Summit - June 3rd in Riverside, Iowa 25:50 Haney Soil Health Test26:45 Conclusion 

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we've now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we've now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

In the latest All Things Aviation episode on the Platts Future Energy Podcast, Sarah Abu Bakar speaks with feedstock analysts Rob Hatchett and Wes Petkau along with biofuel research associate director Ji Yang Lum. The discussion highlights the implications of global biofuel policy uncertainty and the potential impacts that trade tariffs pose on feedstock flows, further complicating an already uncertain and fragmented market. The group takes a regional approach to briefly outline the current layout of key factors influencing SAF policy support. Links: Tallow Dlvd Chicago cts/lb ATALA00 UCO Dlvd Houston cts/lb UDSAG00 UCO Dlvd San Francisco cts/lb UDSAF00

In the latest All Things Aviation episode on the Platts Future Energy Podcast, Sarah Abu Bakar speaks with feedstock analysts Rob Hatchett and Wes Petkau along with biofuel research associate director Ji Yang Lum. The discussion highlights the implications of global biofuel policy uncertainty and the potential impacts that trade tariffs pose on feedstock flows, further complicating an already uncertain and fragmented market. The group takes a regional approach to briefly outline the current layout of key factors influencing SAF policy support. Links: Tallow Dlvd Chicago cts/lb ATALA00 UCO Dlvd Houston cts/lb UDSAG00 UCO Dlvd San Francisco cts/lb UDSAF00

In October, 800 senior leaders and industry experts from the aviation and energy industries met in Houston, Texas to discuss how to decarbonize the aviation industry. The current plan is to switch the fuel supplies of the global jet fleet to agricultural feedstocks. Darrin Qualman of the National Farmers Union was at the conference to speak about the grave dangers that will pose to the planet's farmland base. Darrin Qualman is NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

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This week, we sit down with Dani Charles, Veriflux, who talks through his fascinating journey from government tech to co-founding a pioneering company in the renewable feedstock industry. Dani reveals how Veriflux, since its inception in 2020, has grown to support over 350 companies worldwide by revolutionizing the tracking of used cooking oil and other feedstocks. His insights underscore the critical importance of accurate record-keeping for regulatory compliance and market differentiation, especially in distinguishing renewable fuels like Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).Ever wondered how US environmental policies and incentives come to life? Join us as we unpack the intricate legislative process including the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transport, Treasury and Securities and Exchange Comission. Through detailed examples like the renewable fuel standard and the Inflation Reduction Act, we shed light on the complex and often collaborative efforts required to enforce these regulations. We also examine the challenges stakeholders face with incentives such as Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits, emphasizing the complications that arise from varying guidelines.As eco-fuel production gains momentum, what hurdles do new entrants face? We delve into the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act credits expiring in 2027 and how this impacts the renewable energy industry. We discuss the benefits that incumbents hold over newcomers and the role state-level tax credits play in promoting local production. We also explore the updates to the IRA to include Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model and the transition from 40B to 45Z at the end of the year and what this means in practice. Additionally, we explore the transformative power of digitizing supply chains for sustainability, highlighting the necessity of robust data management to support ESG and net zero goals. Tune in to understand how comprehensive data collection not only substantiates environmental claims but also drives the future of renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuel.If you enjoyed this episode, check out our recent episode with Vianney Vales, Wastefront here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/15196527Host & Producer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor 

Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), says we've now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), says we've now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

Today we explore how one collegiate professor and DVM is trialing an unlikely source for stretching tight feedstocks: food destined for the trash.

In this first episode of this new podcast series, get some insights from last week's Argus Biofuels and Feedstock Conference in Singapore. Among the prominent topics were emerging regional mandates in Asia, particularly on SAF, changing trade flows and increased traceability for feedstocks, as well as some exciting updates on SAF blends. The team also share highlights from the Women in Biofuels breakfast panel which attracted a large audience at the conference. Listen to Josefine Ahlström, VP Business Development Europe, Sunita Sharma, VP of Oil Products, and Lauren Moffitt, deputy editor for Biofuels in this episode. Argus services cover refined oil products from around the world using transparent and market-appropriate methodologies. Find out more: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/oil-products  

Why can it be so difficult to scale up some of the more novel or ‘niche' feedstocks for packaging materials, what role can investors play and how can startups secure this investment? Victoria Hattersley explored these questions with Fredric Petit of Emerald Technology Ventures.Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

UC Davis researchers are sharing new findings on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials to convert them into new feedstocks, and the National Chicken Council's 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.

Vermicompost: Diversity In Feedstocks Is The Key #vermicompost #vermicomposting #wormcomposting #goodfortune The Soil Matters Troy Hinke @livingrootscomposttea #composttea #organic #biology #itsallabouthebiology Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHSM8yB0Qvs Today's Guest: Troy Hinke Your Host: Leighton Morrison Executive Producer: Ken Somerville #flowers,#plants,#nature,#gardening,#garden,#growing,#koreannaturalfarming,#naturalfarming,#jadam,#naturalfertilizer,#naturalfarminginputs,#permaculture,#regenerative,#foodforest,#biodynamic,#bioactive,#organic,#notill,#knf,#organicgardening,#urbangardening,#containergardening,#homegardening, Full disclaimer available on our website.

In this episode, H2Tech spoke with Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR, about Raven's organic waste-to-H2 project, its Steam/CO2 Reforming H2 production process versus steam methane reforming, the various feedstocks Raven's technology can process and fuels it can produce.

Airable Research Lab is equipped to research and develop new products that utilize soy-based oils and feedstocks to solve both industry and consumer challenges.In this Voice of Soy, Connor Young, an Airable Research Lab chemist shares some of the successes that have come from the lab and why soy is a good fit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Melissa Clough Mastry, Director, Global Technology and Technical Services, BASF, and Mark Schmalfeld, Global Marketing Manager, Refinery Catalyst, BASF, to discuss how the energy transition is affecting refiners and petrochemical producers, feedstocks, FCC co-processing and much more.

The European acrylonitrile (ACN) players are looking for insight to feedstock markets in order to aid planning into Q1. In this latest podcast, ICIS Deputy Managing Editor Jane Massingham talks to Senior Editor Nel Weddle on olefins and Managing Editor of Fertilizers Julia Meehan on ammonia-          Poor demand from all sectors -          Low run rates both up and down the chain-          Uncertainty and bumps in the road ahead

INTRODUCTIONWhat does «waste» mean to you? And what if it was mostly about resources?Our guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, states that we have everything in our hands with nature (as it is) to create packaging in a regenerative mode.The potential of new applications seems so evident with Paul's three decades of international experience in strategic brand and innovation consultancy!Be ready to feel a little push to practice absolute circularity,active transparency,and insetting (versus offsetting).Not familiar with those solutions, yet? With this episode, you will have a good idea of what it means for your business! I hope you will enjoy, as much as I did, the optimistic mindset of Paul and his faith in the next generation.  RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODEIf you want to rewild your garden like Paul, he suggested following Joel Ashton: https://www.youtube.com/c/WildYourGardenwithJoelAshtonThe book «Regenesis» of George MonbiotThe book «Wilding: The return of nature to a British farm» by Isabella Tree is about the Knepp Castle Experiment in West Sussex.The burning question came from Episode #12: When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout with Cody Irwin of ShareWares WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS INITIATIVESPaul Foulkes-Arellano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfoulkesarellano/Circuthon website: https://circuthon.com/The 3 circular initiatives:https://circularfootwearinitiative.com/https://www.circularfashioninitiative.com/https://circulardrinksinitiative.com/The Sustainable Design Alliance on twitter: https://twitter.com/sustainable_da ABOUT PAUL FOULKES-ARELLANO FROM CIRCUTHONPaul Foulkes-Arellano has worked in sustainability and innovation since 1989.Paul held senior positions at London's most respected agencies, including PI Global, Design Bridge & Seymourpowell.Paul is a regular speaker on sustainable design and new materials. In recent years he has been a vocal advocate of circularity, lecturing at universities and talking at industry events. He is a member of IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment). Paul has advised a number of NGOs on sustainability, packaging and the circular economy which led him in 2018 to found the Sustainable Design Alliance, an international alliance of sustainable design professionals working on global solutions for a healthier planet. http://sustainabledesignalliance.com/In March 2020 Paul founded Circuthon Consulting to accelerate his work on sustainability and circular economy projects across the globe. His area of expertise is raw materials, food & beverage, apparel and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibre recycling, composting, biomaterials, and new material development. Much of his work is mentoring businesses in the supply chain and disposal chain include reuse and novel materials. http://www.circuthon.com/Paul has launched a sector initiative each year since the inception of Circuthon Consulting, and these have now grown into global communities. PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

With the energy crisis looming over Europe, many industries fear they will have to reduce production, including petrochemical crackers. These consumers of feedstocks such as naphtha and LPG are sensitive not only to high natural gas prices but also to a lower demand outlook for plastic goods amid economic downturn and inflationary pressures. In this Oil Markets episode, S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Vinicius Maffei and Aly Blakeway explore with Francesco Di Salvo the impact of these pressures on European naphtha and LPG markets. Subscribe to Platts Dimensions Pro for access to assessments and premium content covering naphtha (PAAAL00), LPG (PMABA00), and much more.

As Q3 nears its end Global base oils fundamentals soften with growing supply and sluggish demand driving downward pressure in the US and European markets. ICIS editors Eashani Chavda and Amanda Hay discuss the latest market drivers for these regions with ICIS analysts Alessia Succi and Michael Connolly.*On Wednesday, Lubrizol lifted FM that had been in place since the February 2021 winter storm in the US, according to market sources.

Dr. Russell W. Jessup is the Associate Professor of Perennial Grass & Industrial Hemp Breeding of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on conventional, cytogenetic, and genomic strategies towards development of improved perennial grasses as biorefinery platforms for biofuels, turfgrasses, forage, ornamentals, phytoremediators and renewable bio-based products.  This includes developing molecular tools to assist marker-assisted breeding programs for value-added traits such as: net primary productivity, carbon sequestration, perenniality, photoperiodism, hybrid sterility, and apomixis.  Feedstocks are further selected for resource use efficiency, stress tolerance, and novel seeded-yet-sterile hybrid systems.He has developed the Industrial Hemp Breeding Program at Texas A&M where they are doing extensive research on genetics that can be grown in the Texas soil & climate. 

Wendy Owens, Founder & CEO of Hexas, joins Alex to talk about how regenerative, plant-based raw materials can ultimately replace wood and fossil fuel-based materials in a variety of sectors. With applications in energy, chemicals, packaging, textiles, composites, structural/non-structural products, bioremediation, and more, Wendy talks about Hexas' farm-to-fiber platform for the reliable delivery of their XanoFiber product.With multiple applications and the ability to grow crops fast and in a variety of climates and soil types, this early stage venture is catching the eye of major energy producers as well as industrials looking for alternative feedstocks for their materials. Show Links: https://hexas.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hexas-biomass/

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses industry growth and the diverse set of feedstocks ready to meet those opportunities. For more information visit cleanfuels.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses future opportunities for oilseeds that provide climate-friendly feedstocks and cover crops. For more information visit cleanfuels.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How exactly is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made? What feedstocks are used and through which processes?  Listen in as SAF market experts Bea O'Kelly and Giulia Squadrin go into more detail about how SAF is made, the different pathways and feedstocks that are most commonly used to produce the bio-jet and listen as they question whether there is enough feedstock production to meet the growing demand for sustainable flying.   

Doomberg, the anonymous author of the popular Substack publication on energy, finance, and the economy at-large, walks us through their recent piece titled "Farmers on the Brink." "Never have we been more certain in our beliefs while fervently wishing that we are wrong," is how Doomberg describes their prediction of widespread foot shortages following the "perfect storm" of record gas prices, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and skyrocketing costs for virtually every important farming input, such as fertilizers, herbicides, propane, diesel fuel, machinery, and even labor. Who will get hurt, who will be fine, and at what cost? Read Farmers on the Brink: https://doomberg.substack.com/p/farmers-on-the-brink Support Decouple on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/decouple

Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU Carbon Sequestration & GHG Mitigation in Carinata Cropping Systems Dr. John Field, R&D Staff Member, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Profile article | Twitter Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) can produce substantial amounts of aviation fuel and soil carbon benefits when grown as a winter crop in the southeastern US. Abstract The oilseed Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) has been proposed as a supplemental cash crop grown over the winter fallow season in the mild climates of the southeastern US and used as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with potential co-benefits for soil carbon and other ecosystem services. In this work we used a process-based ecosystem model to establish initial expectations for total regional SAF production potential and associated soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when carianata is integrated into existing annual crop rotations across its frost-tolerant range in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. We calibrated the DayCent ecosystem model based on carinata field trials in the region, and used it to evaluate the yields, soil carbon, and nitrous oxide emissions when carinata is integrated once ever third winter within those existing crop rotations. We estimate this could produce more than one billion liters of SAF annually and would be approximately neutral in terms of cropland soil GHG emissions. However, the adoption of climate-smart management techniques such as no-till establishment or organic amendments would result in a substantial soil carbon sink, significantly improving the overall environmental footprint of the resulting SAF. Related links: Southeast Partnership for Advanced Rewables from Carinata (SPARC) A regional inter-disciplinary partnership focusing on the development of a carinata-centered bioeconomy George, S., Seepaul, R., Geller, D., Dwivedi, P., DiLorenzo, N., Field, J., et al. (2021). GCB Bioenergy. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12828. PDF Speaker Bio Dr. John Field is a R&D Staff Member in the Bioresource Science & Engineering Group within the Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He studies the performance of bioenergy systems at the intersection of ecosystem ecology and life cycle assessment, using process-based ecosystem models to evaluate the effect of biomass feedstock production on ecosystem carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions. Feedstocks he has studied include switchgrass, corn stover, winter oilseed crops, and wood from trees killed by mountain pine beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains. Much of his work has focused on bioenergy landscape design, including how feedstock production could be targeted on marginal lands to maximize environmental benefits. He has a particular interest in carbon-negative bioenergy systems, including carbon capture and storage technology, and pyrolysis and gasification systems that co-produce biochar. John received his BSc from Case Western Reserve University and his PhD from Colorado State University. He was previously a research scientist at the Colorado State University Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory. GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

It's no secret that when it comes to biofuel, feedstocks are worth their weight in gold - or more - and have the potential to become even more valuable as new legislation prioritizes increased renewable fuel production.  In this episode, Sylvain discusses the feedstock market's present conditions and future possibilities with Maryro Mendez from Vitol, covering everything from 1st-generation feeds such as rapeseed oil to innovative 3rd-generation opportunities for example wood-based pyrolysis oil. 

Ammonia and propylene markets are being closely followed by acrylonitrile (ACN) players in Europe and while both are balanced to healthy supply wise and demand is still good, energy costs are spiralling.Listen in as ICIS pricing editors Jane Massingham asks Richard Ewing and Nel Weddle about the latest developments and what to expect in the short term    Spiking energy costs squeezing margins    Ammonia prices almost tripled in past year West of Suez   Costs to dominate propylene contract talks for Nov

Today's podcast centres once again around lowering the carbon footprint of chemicals used in the manufacture of all types of leather using renewable carbon raw materials. ILM is delighted to welcome back as our special guest, Michael Costello, Group Director of ESG for global leather chemical maker Stahl. In this episode Martin Ricker, Content Director ILM discusses some of Michael Costello's opinions around this topic and what the future for renewable carbon chemicals may look like. 

In this Driving discussions episode we take a look at the biofuels feedstock market within Europe and explore how it will develop under the EU’s recast Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), which will come into effect in June this year.

Dow's Thomas Reutter, Product Director for Packaging & Specialty Plastics in EMEA, and Panu Routasalo, Vice President at UPM Biofuels, talk about market growth for renewable feedstocks and how this fits with the industry's plans to reduce its carbon emissions. They discuss why approaches like mass balance are important in supporting market growth for bioplastics, as well as the industry's role in ensuring the growth of renewable feedstocks and the need to continue working together with others to find more sustainable solutions.Key discussion points include: What are renewable feedstocks?Potential challenges of feedstocks as an industry solution (8:28 - 8:47)

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom.