Conversion, Oil Prices and Resource

Researchers show mixotrophic fermentation process improves carbon conversion, boosting yields and reducing CO2

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

Consequently, first and second generation bioproduct manufacturing processes are economically challenged, particularly in light of recent low oil prices. One way to mitigate high feedstock cost is to maximize conversion into the bioproduct of interest. Jones, Alan G. Fast, Ellinor D. Carlson, Carrissa A. Papoutsakis & Bryan P.

Conversion

Conversion Carbon CO2 Oil Prices

PNAS study finds Vertimass CADO efficient way to convert ethanol to biohydrocarbons; 40 to 96% reduction in GHGs, based on feedstock

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Unlike prior processes for converting alcohols into hydrocarbons with multiple steps for dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation, the Vertimass consolidated alcohol dehydration and oligomerization (CADO) conversion is accomplished in a single reactor system using a metal exchanged zeolite catalyst. GJ in the near future.

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Convert Conversion Water Juice

Purdue analysis finds H2Bioil biofuel could be cost-competitive when crude is between $99–$116/barrel

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JUNE 5, 2012

Their analysis is published in the journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. The break-even crude oil price for a delivered biomass cost of $94/metric ton when hydrogen is derived from coal, natural gas or nuclear energy ranges from $103 to $116/bbl for no carbon tax and even lower ($99–$111/bbl) for the carbon tax scenarios.

Oil Prices

Oil Prices Tax Coal Hydrogen

CSIRO and partners to test Direct Injection Carbon Engine to reduce brown coal emissions by up to 50%

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APRIL 28, 2014

The process has very high conversion efficiency >97% (LCA); he fuel choice determines the carbon footprint. The project is supported by industry partners including Exergen, Ignite Energy Resources, AGL, MAN Diesel & Turbo and EnergyAustralia. —CSIRO Energy Group Executive, Dr. Alex Wonhas. DICE development network.

Coal

Coal Carbon Engine Emissions

Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

With a nameplate capacity of 100 tons/year, the demo plant will allow the conversion of various resources (industrial-grade sugar from beets and cane, glucose syrup from cereals, second-generation sugars extracted from wheat straw, bagasse, wood chips…), into high-purity isobutene. Earlier post.).

Global

Global Green Production Convert

Startup Siluria Technologies developing novel bio-templated catalysts for economic direct conversion of methane to ethylene; potential for transportation fuels

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MARCH 7, 2011

It’s a robust technology, but you have to pay the oil price, and if you have to burn an awful lot of heat in order to enable that endothermic chemistry, if you were to care about the energy footprint of this, it’s the three pounds of CO 2 produced to make one pound of polyethylene. in a 1997 paper in Science.

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Conversion Transportation Fuel Carbon

GE Aviation testing 100% Gevo Alcohol-to-Jet fuel

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

These new catalytic conversion strategies are focused on making ATJ blends that include additional hydrocarbon products—such as aromatic content—to allow for greater blending volumes of the AJF product. Earlier post.). HEDFs are currently used in air and sea-launched cruise missiles used by the US military forces.

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Fuel Oil Prices Oil Emissions

EIA projects world energy use to increase 53% by 2035; oil sands/bitumen and biofuels account for 70% of the increase in unconventional liquid fuels

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

World oil prices remain high in the IEO2011 Reference case, but oil consumption continues to grow; both conventional and unconventional liquid supplies are used to meet rising demand. In the IEO2011 Reference case the price of light sweet crude oil (in real 2009 dollars) remains high, reaching $125 per barrel in 2035.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil 2008 Oil Prices

VTT study concludes gasification-based pathways can deliver low-carbon fuels from biomass for about 1.90-2.65 US$/gallon

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JULY 4, 2013

The horizontal red lines show the comparable price of gasoline (before tax, refining margin 0.3 $/gal, exchange rate: 1 € = 1.326 $) with crude oil prices 100 $/bbl and 150 $/bbl. Summary of levelized production cost estimates of fuel (LCOF) for the examined plant designs. Source: VTT. 0.7 €/liter (app. VTT Technology 91.

Carbon

Carbon Fuel Finland Gasoline

Univ of Washington team working to make poplar coppice viable cheap, high-volume biofuel feedstock

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

We have the environmental incentives to produce fuels and chemicals from renewable resources, but right now, they aren’t enough to compete with low oil prices. Research is underway to convert this bio-oil to a transportation fuel that resembles gasoline or diesel. That’s the problem. Chang Dou, Devin S. 7b01000.

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Washington Cheap Oil Universal

Genencor and Goodyear Partnering on Process to Develop BioIsoprene from Sugars; To be Used in Manufacture of Tires

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MARCH 25, 2010

An intensive search has been underway for years for alternative sources of isoprene, in particular those from renewable resources such as biomass. Overall, Genencor notes, the process highlights the potential for the conversion of carbohydrates to valuable chemicals using a combination of biological and process engineering.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Convert Renewable Polymer

EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

China has abundant coal resources, and for more than a decade the country has increased its capacity to manufacture methanol using coal as a feedstock. Methanol can also be converted directly to gasoline, and in China this conversion occurs much less often than the blending of methanol or its derivatives into gasoline.

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2000 2016 Fuel China

Updated NETL study provides more detailed economic and environmental assessment of coal-to-liquids and CTL with modest biomass

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MAY 15, 2012

Performance in the study is measured by such metrics as: (1) required selling price of the fuel; (2) crude oil price when the process will become economically viable; (3) the Well-to-Wheels (WTW) life cycle GHG emissions profile of the diesel fuel; and (4) the water usage associated with the facility. Earlier post.).

Coal

Coal Diesel Oil Prices Water

Sandia Labs/GM Biofuels Systems Study Concludes Large-Scale Production of Advanced Biofuels is Achievable and Sustainable

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009

The simulations assume technological progress in the conversion technologies, which results in average biomass conversion yields of over 95 gallons of ethanol per dry ton of biomass by 2030. Conversion technologies are linked to feedstocks. In the study, conversion technologies are linked with specific feedstocks.

GM

GM Production Conversion Oil Prices

Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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JULY 20, 2012

savings stimulated by high oil prices led to a decrease of 3% in CO 2 emissions in the European Union and of 2% in both the United States and Japan. tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. tonnes per capita. the United States (16%).

2011

2011 Emissions CO2 Global

BCG report finds advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power, and solar photovoltaic tracking to make significant market impact sooner than commonly assumed

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Once they are cost competitive, advanced biofuels will face several structural barriers to rapid adoption, the biggest of which is likely to be the vast investments needed to build the necessary conversion capacities and other infrastructure. Click to enlarge. Cleaner coal through carbon capture and sequestration. BCG, November 2010).

Solar

Solar Boston Consulting Group Power Powered

Study suggests that decarbonizing US transport sector by converting waste CO2 to fuels would require economical air-capture of CO2

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

CCTF most readily provides a significant climate benefit when coupled with large, point source emitters of CO 2 that are actively harming the atmosphere, but these are expected to be “scarce resources” in the post-CCS era. CCTF will only employ direct CO 2 capture from air when the CO 2 emission price exceeds the cost of air capture.

Transportation

Transportation Convert Waste CO2

Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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MAY 25, 2011

Biomass resources of the US, with the Northwest circled. aviation fuel at the scale or speed needed to achieve industry goals, the report focuses on a portfolio of options, including different conversion technologies and sources of potentially sustainable biomass, including oilseeds, forest residues, solid waste, and algae.

Oil

Oil Industrial Industry Renewable

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

One opportunity to reduce the cost of biofuels is to reduce the cost of bioenergy feedstock, which constitutes a large portion of operating costs, and increase the conversion efficiency from biomass to fuels. Such land conversion may disrupt any future potential for storing carbon in biomass and soil.

Renewable

Renewable Tax Credit Conversion Standards

Biosyncrude Gasification Process Could Produce Motor Fuel at Cost of Around $3/gallon

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JANUARY 31, 2009

A crude oil price of US$100/bbl results in an approximate cost of €0.56/L Biomass is pyrolized to a pyrolysis oil. The pyrolysis oil is mixed with pyrolysis coke from the process to create a biocrude slurry for transport and subsequent gasification to syngas and subsequent catalytic conversion to chemicals and/or fuels.

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Cost Of Motor Motors Motoring

KPMG survey finds majority of energy execs see oil over $121/barrel this year; shale expected to have transformative impact, investment in alternatives increasing

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MAY 12, 2011

The executives also foresee shale oil and gas having a transformative effect on helping to meet the world’s energy needs, according to the results of the 9 th Annual Energy Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute. Even batteries and fuel cells have entered the conversation. —John Kunasek.

Oil

Oil Energy Wind 2011

GAO Report Concludes Industry and Government Face Significant Challenges in Meeting RFS Target While Minimizing Unintended Adverse Effects; Suggests Federal Research Give Priority to Non-Ethanol Biofuels

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Increased cultivation of corn for ethanol, its conversion into biofuels, and the storage and use of these fuels could affect water supply, water quality, air quality, soil quality, and biodiversity, the report found. Increased biofuels production could have a variety of environmental effects, but the magnitude is largely unknown.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Industrial Industry Tax

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

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JUNE 7, 2017

output of mining or importing technologies) to conversion or process technologies (e.g., The team explored other scenarios including different levels of CO 2 and CH 4 fees applied to the BAU and OPT scenarios; different levels of LDV demand; and different oil prices. —Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Henze, and Jana B.

Emissions

Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The report hopefully points to the economics of EVs for fleet buyers; the conversion of the current $7,500 tax credit to benefit the consumer at the point-of-sale; the attraction of PEV attributes to some consumers; and potentially higher fuel prices to buoy consumer demand for PEVs. —One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015.

2015

2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug

CAR releases study on use of bio-based materials in automotive sector; potential for the Great Lakes Region

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MARCH 30, 2012

Encouraging bio-manufacturing and its associated value chain development, and building upon its current expertise in producing conventional parts for automakers, may position the Great Lakes region at a global competitive advantage as oil prices climb, and the demand for more bio-based parts increases.

Polymer

Polymer Cars Automobile Standards

Accenture Reports Identifies 12 Disruptive Technologies Most Likely to Transform Supply and Demand of Transport Fuels and Cut Emissions Within Next 10 Years

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Will be competitive at an oil price of $45 to $90 at their commercial date. Technologies that stretch today’s assets and resources. These are “no-regret” technologies, as they represent actions that can be made today to make a significant impact on CO 2 , energy security and the optimization of local resources.

Transportation

Transportation Supplies Emissions Fuel

Study Finds Integrated Biorefinery Processes Could Be Highly Competitive With Petroleum Fuels on Efficiency and Costs, While Offering Substantial Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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MARCH 8, 2009

The RBAEF involves experts from 12 institutions, and is jointly led by Dartmouth College and the Natural Resources Defense Council and sponsored by the US Department of Energy, the Energy Foundation and the National Commission on Energy Policy. forest conversion) resulting from land-use considerations. Ethanol + F-T fuels + GTCC power.

Emissions

Emissions Gas Fuel 2009

RAND study concludes use of alternative fuels by US military would convey no direct military benefit; recommends energy efficiency instead

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JANUARY 25, 2011

If the US military increases its use of alternative jet and naval fuels that can be produced from coal or various renewable resources, including seed oils, waste oils and algae, there will be no direct benefit to the nation’s armed forces, according to a new RAND Corporation study. camelina) and algae.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Energy Coal

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Although biofuels have other economic or security advantages, DOE understands that any drop-in liquid fuel will not insulate consumers from the global oil price. As a result of this Review, we find that DOE is underinvested in the transportation sector relative to the stationary sector (energy efficiency, grid, and electric power).

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel

Is Ford First?

Plug In Partners

MAY 16, 2006

Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford told shareholders at the automaker's annual meeting that the automotive market is shifting rapidly because of higher oil prices and the company is trying to respond. First customers for the conversions of several dozen SUVs would be cities, utilities, CEOs, entrepreneurs and celebrities.

Ford

Ford Escape Plug-in Plug

National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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JULY 19, 2012

Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. Oil sands production induces small LUCs associated with soil and forest carbon emissions from peatland conversion. Harmonize global LCFS policies.

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Carbon Oil-Sands Standards Design

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Researchers show mixotrophic fermentation process improves carbon conversion, boosting yields and reducing CO2

PNAS study finds Vertimass CADO efficient way to convert ethanol to biohydrocarbons; 40 to 96% reduction in GHGs, based on feedstock

Purdue analysis finds H2Bioil biofuel could be cost-competitive when crude is between $99–$116/barrel

CSIRO and partners to test Direct Injection Carbon Engine to reduce brown coal emissions by up to 50%

Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

Startup Siluria Technologies developing novel bio-templated catalysts for economic direct conversion of methane to ethylene; potential for transportation fuels

GE Aviation testing 100% Gevo Alcohol-to-Jet fuel

EIA projects world energy use to increase 53% by 2035; oil sands/bitumen and biofuels account for 70% of the increase in unconventional liquid fuels

VTT study concludes gasification-based pathways can deliver low-carbon fuels from biomass for about 1.90-2.65 US$/gallon

Univ of Washington team working to make poplar coppice viable cheap, high-volume biofuel feedstock

Genencor and Goodyear Partnering on Process to Develop BioIsoprene from Sugars; To be Used in Manufacture of Tires

EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

Updated NETL study provides more detailed economic and environmental assessment of coal-to-liquids and CTL with modest biomass

Sandia Labs/GM Biofuels Systems Study Concludes Large-Scale Production of Advanced Biofuels is Achievable and Sustainable

Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

BCG report finds advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power, and solar photovoltaic tracking to make significant market impact sooner than commonly assumed

Study suggests that decarbonizing US transport sector by converting waste CO2 to fuels would require economical air-capture of CO2

Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

Biosyncrude Gasification Process Could Produce Motor Fuel at Cost of Around $3/gallon

KPMG survey finds majority of energy execs see oil over $121/barrel this year; shale expected to have transformative impact, investment in alternatives increasing

GAO Report Concludes Industry and Government Face Significant Challenges in Meeting RFS Target While Minimizing Unintended Adverse Effects; Suggests Federal Research Give Priority to Non-Ethanol Biofuels

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

CAR releases study on use of bio-based materials in automotive sector; potential for the Great Lakes Region

Accenture Reports Identifies 12 Disruptive Technologies Most Likely to Transform Supply and Demand of Transport Fuels and Cut Emissions Within Next 10 Years

Study Finds Integrated Biorefinery Processes Could Be Highly Competitive With Petroleum Fuels on Efficiency and Costs, While Offering Substantial Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

RAND study concludes use of alternative fuels by US military would convey no direct military benefit; recommends energy efficiency instead

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

Is Ford First?

National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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