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Gevo and Sweetwater Energy sign MoU for lignocellulosic feedstocks to produce cellulosic alcohols and sustainable aviation fuel

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Gevo was the first company to demonstrate conversion of cellulosic sugars to make sustainable aviation fuel meeting the ASTM D7566 specification allowing it to be used for commercial flights. The company expects it can be commercialized effectively when cost-effective sources of these sugars meet sustainability goals.

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Global Bioenergies to lead $24M REWOFUEL project to demonstrate the production of isobutene-derived gasoline and jetfuel from wood residuals

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The aim is to convert currently poorly valorized softwood residues into second-generation renewable isobutene for subsequent conversion into gasoline and jetfuel. Softwood conversion to hydrolysates by Sekab, using its CelluAPP® technology (Sweden). Bio-isobutene conversion to fuel components by Neste Engineering Solutions (Finland).

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EU NELLI project delivers new generation solid-oxide fuel cell; efficient and lower cost

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The design was patented during the project and is now commercially available from UK company Flexitallic. Companies and research organisations from Estonia, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and the UK were involved. These gaskets are resistant to high temperatures and extreme atmospheres. NELLHI received €1.6 million (US$1.9

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