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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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Sunburst extracts cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin from several types of biomass more cost effectively than any other biomass pretreatment technology on the market today. Developing new partnerships for the conversion of cellulosic biomass is expected to continue to be a part of Gevo’s strategic plan.

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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. We are thrilled by the opportunity to be part of industrial consortia which focus on softwood residue streams valorisation in novel value chains and end-use markets.

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More than 500,000 Mercedes me Adapters activated

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Vehicles retrofitted with the adapter are now on the roads in a total of 33 markets in Europe and the Asian/Pacific region. With Estonia, Lithuania and Cyprus, three more markets will be added this year. The 500,000 th adapter was activated in Malaysia.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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Conversely, in Europe, diesel accounted for 40% of the petroleum refined versus about 30% for the Americas and Asia Oceania. The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. OECD = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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

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The project found its stacks were “ready for integration in any clean power-generating system and implementation in the energy market.” Companies and research organisations from Estonia, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and the UK were involved. Stacks were designed and assembled with optimized interconnections and seals.

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