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The report shows that 6.5 million tonnes of food and feed co-products, including high-protein animal feed, produced by the ePURE members account for 85% of the EU’s installed capacity along with other European producers of renewable ethanol. In comparison, they produced 5.08 million tonnes of renewable ethanol. Additionally, the biorefineries captured 1.46 million tonnes of biogenic CO2, a key product used as a substitute for fossil CO2 in beverages and greenhouses. https://lnkd.in/emkHRsYX

Yesterday, I read 124 consultation responses on the UDB. It is powerful to see responses from the world's largest agricultural producers, energy companies and industry associations are supportive of the UDB as the tool to strengthen traceability and resolve the problem of fraud and unfair competition in biofuel supply chains. It is also clear that everyone needs legal certainty and support to implement it in their operations and supply chains. It is great to have commitment to UDB improvement and gradual implementation from EBOTA (European Bulk Oil Traders' Association) EWABA EBB European Biodiesel Board European Biogas Association FuelsEurope COPA COGECA EFPRA COCERAL ePURE: European renewable ethanol association Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (MVaK) FEDIOL and the Network of Voluntary Schemes. Bioledger has supported two oil majors, 45 biodiesel producers, Europe's largest UCO collector, agricultural co-ops and family waste collection businesses, certified by ISCC, REDCert and 2BS across almost 30 countries to implement UDB compliance into their normal business operations over the last 12 months. It is challenging but already possible by any competent biofuel sustainability manager who is already recording the same data for voluntary scheme certification. We hope the respondents asking for more time and support can find their way to [email protected] so that we can help them deliver on their objectives to eliminate fraud and reduce the burden of EU RED sustainability reporting.

In our series of "Anessa Asks" we posed the question 👀 Which is the best feedstock for biogas production? Most of you guessed it to be Option D, a mixture of feedstocks, which was correct. 😉 Here's a detailed answer. 👇 🐄 Cow manure contains beneficial nutrients but generates relatively low amounts of biogas because it is already a well-digested product. While it can contribute valuable nutrients to the digestion process, its biogas yield is limited compared to other feedstocks. 🛢️On the other hand, using fats, oils, and grease as the sole feedstock can lead to operational challenges. These substances are high in energy content but can cause acidification of the digester, leading to process instability and potential failure. Therefore, they need to be carefully managed and balanced with other feedstocks to prevent these issues. 🌱 Energy Crops, while a potential source of biogas, might present efficiency concerns when they are used as the only feedstock. Growing crops specifically for biogas can be resource-intensive, requiring significant land, water, and energy inputs. Additionally, the high total solid content of these feedstock can provide some challenges where they need to be pumped or homogenized. 🪄A more effective and sustainable approach involves using a mixture of different feedstocks. Combining different feedstock such as agricultural residues, food waste, and manure can enhance biogas production by balancing nutrient content, optimizing microbial activity, and improving overall process stability. This diversified feedstock strategy maximizes biogas yield, reduces the risk of operational problems, and supports a more sustainable and efficient biogas production process. #Biogas #RNG #feedstock

Driving Sustainability: Growth Prospects in the #Cellulosic #Ethanol #Market Get To More: https://lnkd.in/g-mNqFTn The cellulosic ethanol market is #poised at the forefront of sustainable #fuel production, leveraging non-food #biomass such as #agricultural residues, wood, and #municipal waste. Unlike traditional ethanol derived from corn or sugarcane, #cellulosic ethanol offers #significant environmental benefits by utilizing waste #materials that would otherwise be #discarded or burned. This not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also #mitigates waste #disposal challenges. Technological advancements have #played a #pivotal role in scaling up cellulosic ethanol production, overcoming previous hurdles related to cost and efficiency. #Innovations in enzyme technology and biochemical processes have improved the #conversion efficiency of cellulose into ethanol, making it a viable alternative to fossil fuels. As a result, governments and industries worldwide are #increasingly investing in research and infrastructure to support the #growth of this promising market. Despite its promise, challenges such as high capital costs and competition from other biofuels remain. However, ongoing research and development efforts aim to address these #barriers, driving down production costs and enhancing market #competitiveness. With continued support and innovation, the cellulosic ethanol market is expected to expand, contributing #significantly to sustainable energy goals while #reducing reliance on finite fossil fuel #resources. Key players in the Cellulosic Ethanol Market: 1. Raizen Energia 2. E. I. du Pont Home and Garden de Nemours and Company 3. GranBio Group 4. Novozymes A/S 5. Poet Dsm Advanced Biofuels Advanced Biofuels LLC #CellulosicEthanol #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuel #Biofuels #Biomass #GreenTechnology #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalSustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #Bioenergy #CleanEnergy #Agroresidues #WasteConversion #GreenEconomy

Optimizing Anaerobic Digestion: Addressing Challenges of Carbohydrate-Rich Substrates In the quest to maximize biogas production, carbohydrate-rich substrates like food wastes and cheese whey pose specific challenges that Gruner Renewable Energy is actively addressing through advanced scientific research and technological innovation. Carbohydrate-rich substrates such as saccharides from fruit and vegetable wastes, or the lactose in cheese whey, typically lead to rapid VFA accumulation. This rapid acidification can overwhelm the buffer capacity of the digester, leading to a drop in pH and inhibiting methanogenic bacteria. Recent analyses have identified that severe digestion imbalances can lead to the accumulation of not only acetic and propionic acids but also higher carbon chain acids (C4-C5) and their iso-forms. To combat these challenges, two distinct reactor configurations were implemented: 1. UASB (Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket) Reactors: These reactors facilitate the retention of anaerobic biomass which is crucial for managing high organic loads efficiently. This setup enhances the contact time between the substrate and microbial consortia, improving the breakdown and assimilation of complex sugars. 2. SBR (Sequencing Batch Anaerobic Reactors): By allowing for discrete batch operations within a single reactor, this configuration can effectively manage the stages of hydrolysis and methanogenesis separately, which is critical for substrates that quickly generate acids. Research conducted by Treu et al. and Fernández et al. under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions respectively, underscores the potential of these configurations to reduce VFA accumulation, particularly in the digestion of cheese whey. Moreover, the adoption of two-stage systems — where acidogenic and methanogenic phases are separated — has shown promising results in stabilizing the fermentation process and enhancing overall methane yield. Furthermore, the addition of nitrogen-rich substrates like manures and sewage sludge has been identified as an effective strategy to improve the buffer capacity of the system, allowing for a more stable pH during digestion phases. The scalability of solutions like two-stage digestion and targeted substrate mixing will play a crucial role in our ability to handle variable waste streams without compromising on biogas quality or quantity. #BiogasTechnology #AnaerobicDigestion #SustainableEnergy #WasteToEnergy #GrunerRenewableEnergy

✅Converts fats and proteins into energy-rich #biogas! 🔹The BIOPAQ® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) is specifically designed for the treatment of wastewater containing high concentrations of fats, oil and grease (FOG) and other biodegradable compounds such as proteins and starches. The BIOPAQ®AFR will reliably and efficiently convert these organic compounds, typically present in the range from 5-70 g/l of COD (with a max of 14 g/l of FOG) in e.g. the meat and dairy and food manufacturing industry. The COD is converted into valuable biogas, while producing a high quality treated effluent. 🔹Biomass retention using the biogas flotation unit prevents biomass loss and permits the decoupling of hydraulic retention time (HRT) from solids retention time (SRT). This allows HRT 's from 1-8 days with a SRT >50 days. At loading rates from 2-8 kg COD/m3/day and a high concentration of well mixed flocculent biomass, the BIOPAQ®AFR combines the high efficiency and compact footprint of a high-rate reactor with the stability and biogas production of an anaerobic CSTR. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXKJiwpe #wastewatertreatment #anaerobictreatment #usa #unitedstates

✅Converts fats and proteins into energy-rich #biogas! 🔹The BIOPAQ® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) is specifically designed for the treatment of wastewater containing high concentrations of fats, oil and grease (FOG) and other biodegradable compounds such as proteins and starches. The BIOPAQ®AFR will reliably and efficiently convert these organic compounds, typically present in the range from 5-70 g/l of COD (with a max of 14 g/l of FOG) in e.g. the meat and dairy and food manufacturing industry. The COD is converted into valuable biogas, while producing a high quality treated effluent. 🔹Biomass retention using the biogas flotation unit prevents biomass loss and permits the decoupling of hydraulic retention time (HRT) from solids retention time (SRT). This allows HRT 's from 1-8 days with a SRT >50 days. At loading rates from 2-8 kg COD/m3/day and a high concentration of well mixed flocculent biomass, the BIOPAQ®AFR combines the high efficiency and compact footprint of a high-rate reactor with the stability and biogas production of an anaerobic CSTR. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXKJiwpe #wastewatertreatment #anaerobictreatment #usa #unitedstates

✅Converts fats and proteins into energy-rich #biogas! 🔹The BIOPAQ® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) is specifically designed for the treatment of wastewater containing high concentrations of fats, oil and grease (FOG) and other biodegradable compounds such as proteins and starches. The BIOPAQ®AFR will reliably and efficiently convert these organic compounds, typically present in the range from 5-70 g/l of COD (with a max of 14 g/l of FOG) in e.g. the meat and dairy and food manufacturing industry. The COD is converted into valuable biogas, while producing a high quality treated effluent. 🔹Biomass retention using the biogas flotation unit prevents biomass loss and permits the decoupling of hydraulic retention time (HRT) from solids retention time (SRT). This allows HRT 's from 1-8 days with a SRT >50 days. At loading rates from 2-8 kg COD/m3/day and a high concentration of well mixed flocculent biomass, the BIOPAQ®AFR combines the high efficiency and compact footprint of a high-rate reactor with the stability and biogas production of an anaerobic CSTR. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXKJiwpe #wastewatertreatment #anaerobictreatment #usa #unitedstates

🍄🥩 Nosh.bio becomes one of the largest mycelium producers in the world. Nosh.bio, a biomass fermentation startup focused on B2B applications, has conducted successful production trials and is poised to produce "thousands of tons" of its mycoprotein ingredient annually. This achievement positions Nosh.bio as a major player in the mycelium production industry. The company's decision to retrofit an existing brewery into an alternative protein facility positioned it as one of the largest mycelium producers globally. Nosh.bio is currently focused on testing and refining its technology to improve process efficiency and achieve higher yields before commencing full-scale operations. In line with its commitment to sustainability, Nosh.bio has conducted a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that validates its mycoprotein's significant carbon emissions reduction and resource usage compared to conventional beef production. The company plans to further reduce emissions by transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency. Learn more in the full Cultivated X article: https://lnkd.in/e2JKCNFf ~~~ Nosh.bio ranked #366 in the 2023 FoodTech 500. Were so excited to see this huge development from the team! 🍄🟫🍄 #ForwardFooding #altprotein #mycelium #foodtech #sustainability #futurefood #FoodTech500