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Diesel vehicles will take the longest time to transition to a more sustainable fuel source. #Biodiesel plants are already closing down, which showcases a bigger challenge associated with biofuels in general. Trucks, tractors, and other big equipment will have a slower transition to new fuel like #Hydrogen or EV. The fact that #Chevron is closing plants this soon should be eye-opening. Ethanol is used more frequently as a consumer fuel, which will be more rapidly affected by consumer vehicles. What does this mean for US #agriculture? Almost 90,000,000 acres in the US are grown for Ethanol or biodiesel. All of this land needs to be repurposed to a new use case if we see prolonged market challenges. How can hemp fiber help farmers transition or repurpose their land? Using natural fibers in plastic and #construction can augment mining while enabling an efficient use of land. Using better fatty acids for chemical conversion will be a cornerstone of chemical manufacturing moving forward. The ability to acquire both feedstocks from a single acre of land is key. Three of the four major feedstocks for #natural chemistry come from industrial hemp production Fatty Acids, Cellulose, Lignin. Lets help farmers adapt to the changing markets, together.

U.S. #imports of used cooking oil, an ingredient used to make #renewablediesel, more than tripled in 2023. #China #fuel #diesel #renewableenergy #trucks #trucking #truck #biofuel #biofuels

Biodiesel can be made from vegetable oil, animal fats or recycled restaurant grease. For energy companies that want to reduce their carbon footprint, biodiesel is proving interesting. Check out this quick fact sheet from the Department of Energy for some more on biodiesel. #biodiesel   https://lnkd.in/gKdmySvY.

Explore how Incobrasa Industries is leading the charge in the biodiesel revolution Based in Central Illinois, Incobrasa Industries Ltd (Incobrasa) is a #soybean processing and #biodiesel manufacturing company. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, Incobrasa stands as a leader in the production of top-quality #oilseed products and #biodiesel fuel. Originally established in Brazil, the company’s relentless efforts and expertise in agriculture empowered its expansion into the US in 1982. Its longevity in the marketplace and continued success are attributed to the team’s extensive experience, hard work, and commitment to excellence. Kerry Fogarty, Quality Control Manager, tells us more about the company’s milestones. “Brazilian-owned since its inception in 1997 in Illinois, Incobrasa was established by our current owners’ father. At the time, it operated crushing plants in Brazil before expanding into the US, strategically picking a location in the heart of soybean country. The site is ideally connected to nearby railroads and an interstate system for transportation. Initially focused on crushing soybeans to produce crude soybean oil and animal feed, Incobrasa operated for about a year and a half before the plant shut down due to plummeting vegetable oil prices at $0.15 a pound. However, in 2001, we expanded by building a refinery to refine vegetable oil on-site and sell it in bulk to two nearby packaging facilities. In 2002, we changed our approach and began packaging our oil in-house. While the owners may not have initially considered biodiesel, in 2006, someone visited the plant and highlighted that we possessed feedstock for a biodiesel plant, encouraging us to investigate further. Thus, after consideration, we constructed a biodiesel plant on our premises, initially producing 30 million gallons per year. Sustainability strategy  Looking further afield, Kerry lays out his vision for Incobrasa’s long term future. “In the next five-to-ten years, we aim to already be operating from our new plant. While the plant is being built, we are also implementing a solar field to make it sustainable. Starting with a modest 50-acre field, we have room to add two more within the next ten years. I believe that if we implement all three solar fields, they could supply enough energy to make our plant electrically self-sustaining. Indeed, three 50-acre solar fields would generate about two-to-three megawatts apiece, which is approaching our expected usage when the new plant comes online. Additionally, we plan on doubling our #biodiesel capacity from 75 million gallons to 150 million gallons annually. However, this expansion relies on completing the construction of our new crushing plant, which will supply the #vegetableoil required for biodiesel production,” he ends. By upholding its dedication to #sustainablepractices and pioneering biodiesel, Incobrasa is set to further propel its growth in the years ahead.   #soybeanmeal #soybeanoil

This is an important example for all countries that aspire to decarbonize and depend on crude oil import. If done properly, benefits for the country and currency are huge. South Africa should consider the same and on a much larger scale.

So how does the future of electric vehicles in the US affect future US Sustainable Aviation Fuel ? In this article that I recently published for Stillwater Associates LLC I take a look at the implications of future US gasoline demand destruction due to EV penetration on the US's corn ethanol balances. The result? Potential post 2030 for significant ethanol surpluses that create a feedstock potential for Alcohol to Jet. With the new Trump administration there are a number of parameters still at play, such as the future of the EV Tax Credits. So does or should this create a new opportunity for the world's largest biofuel sector? Interested in your thoughts. You can also read that article on Stillwater Associates LLC website #biofuels #SAF #BEV #ethanol #Corn #US. https://lnkd.in/eWPyFJS3

#Biodiesel is the need of the hour, as it offers several significant advantages over traditional fossil fuels on the reduction of pollution. To utilize the bio-diesel, quality of the produced biodiesel is a key parameter to monitor. To monitor and control the biodiesel there are several standard methods available worldwide which uses #Gaschromatography (#GC) as a versatile tool. GC allows for the separation, identification, and quantification of various compounds present in bio-diesel samples.

Biosolutions can enable more sustainable fuel for transport Today is World Sustainable Transport Day, and for this occasion we want to share our most recent biosolution, Eversa® Advance, improving efficiency and sustainability in biodiesel feedstock processing. This biosolution was introduced recently in Brazil at ENOV2024, the largest annual event for oils and fats processors in the region, and at the EWABA General Assembly in Belgium. In recent years, biodiesel producers have increasingly adopted waste-based feedstocks to remain competitive and increase sustainability in a volatile market. However, due to the variable quality of the feedstocks, particularly with free fatty acid (FFA) content, they are faced with processing challenges that lead to operational bottlenecks. The new biosolution tackles the challenges of processing feedstocks with up to 20% FFA. The product helps biodiesel producers improve operational efficiency, reduce total pre-treatment operating costs by up to 45%, and lower their environmental footprint. "Biodiesel producers know that feedstock flexibility and sustainability has become a strategic imperative. The demand for renewable fuels, and thereby feedstocks, is increasing, while global policies promote the use of waste-based feedstocks. With Eversa® Advance, we help biodiesel producers increase their feedstock flexibility and unlock the full potential of their plants with little capital expenditure and low risk," says Hans Ole K., VP Marketing at Novonesis. Olfar is one of the largest industrial biodiesel groups in Brazil, and they are the first to implement this technology, using the Eversa® Advance biosolution. Their plant is now operating successfully and producing biodiesel. Marcelo Pauletti, Head of Biodiesel at Olfar, shared his thoughts: "At Olfar, we’re committed to producing energy for the world in a reliable and sustainable manner. To us, Eversa® Advance is a pathway to diversifying our feedstocks and more efficient processing of waste-based feedstocks as well as smoother operations and lower costs. Novonesis contributed with world class technology and a team of experienced and dedicated professionals to our project. Their collaboration was key to Olfar’s successful implementation of Eversa® Advance." Learn more about our latest biosolution in the video below or in the press release here: https://lnkd.in/eQnkb48D #biosolutions #worldsustainabletransportday #climateaction #biodiesel

EU #ethanol biorefineries produced more #food and #animal #feed than fuel in 2023, according to audited data by ePURE: European renewable ethanol association, the #European #renewable ethanol association. https://lnkd.in/eyKXk6C6 #biofuels #bioethanol #production #feedstock

#Biodiesel is the need of the hour, as it offers several significant advantages over traditional fossil fuels on the reduction of pollution. To utilize the bio-diesel, quality of the produced biodiesel is a key parameter to monitor. To monitor and control the biodiesel there are several standard methods available worldwide which uses Gas chromatography (GC) as a versatile tool. GC allows for the separation, identification, and quantification of various compounds present in bio-diesel samples.