LEC Partners, Inc.

10/01/2024

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Fiji Airways, The Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on a groundbreaking initiative to explore the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji!

The project focuses on utilizing sugarcane byproducts, such as bagasse and molasses, to produce SAF. This has the potential to revolutionize the aviation industry in the Pacific by reducing carbon emissions. It will also support sustainable agriculture and create economic opportunities for local communities.

Our CEO, Jason White, emphasized, "This collaboration is a testament to the power of partnerships in addressing global challenges like climate change. We are advancing SAF production while promoting economic resilience and environmental stewardship in the Pacific."

This project positions Fiji as a potential leader in SAF development and could serve as a model for other regions.

Congratulations to Kent Goeking, PhD, Michael Lakeman, and Mukund Rao at the entire LEC Partners (formerly Lee Enterprises Consulting) SAF team!

Learn more about this exciting development and how we work towards a sustainable future! ⬇

Fiji Airways, LEC to Partner on SAF Production in Fiji with ADB Funding Fiji Airways, in collaboration with Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC), has announced a new initiative to evaluate...Read More

04/29/2024

The U.S. Department of Energy is betting big on Algae. More specifically, committing $18.8 million to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.

They are investing in algae innovations that are quite underutilized because conversion is difficult due “to their variability, unique chemical make-up, and storage instability.”

From this investment, we can see that the DOE believes with dollars behind it, they can overcome these difficulties.

https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/us-department-energy-announces-188-million-advance-mixed-algae-development-low

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced the MACRO: Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity funding opportunity announcement (FOA). The FOA will award up to $18.8 million to address research an...

12/24/2022

On behalf of our 165+ experts, Lee Enterprises Consulting would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season and New Year, filled with joy and prosperity.

A special word of thanks to the many clients we have been privileged to support this year. We are truly grateful for your business and the trust you have placed in us.

03/18/2022

As I completed my annual trek to Washington DC , and once again was fortunate enough to be invited to speak, and to watch several other members of our LEC group speak to the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference, it dawned on me that our adaptability of strategy, while maintaining consistency of purpose, is what keeps us at the front of our industries. Of the over 600 here, I saw several of our current clients, met many new potential clients, and talked to some really good potential experts. At Lee Enterprises Consulting, we are always looking for experts with good technical skills and people skills , and with a good work ethic and competitive drive. Our experts average over 30 years experience. What do we look for? Industry superstars who buy into our “team-first” approach. Thanks to Jim Lane for hosting such a wonderful event. Thanks to all of the LEC members who attended. I am so very proud of each of you.

03/01/2022

Good article out today on federal funding of bioeconomy related projects, by our own LEC expert, Bill Hagy.

In considering applying for federal funding for a commercial scale bioeconomy project, one should know that there are many types of federal funding available – grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or combinations of two of these funding resources – each with different requirements. A journey th...

01/13/2022

Lee Enterprises Consulting is the world’s largest bioeconomy consulting group and each week, it is our pleasure to spotlight one of our world-class experts. This week, we spotlight Vice Admiral (Ret.) Dennis McGinn, our Senior Group Advisor for strategic planning and government policy. He is a member of the Center for Climate and Security Advisory Board, and Senior Member of the Executive Committee at the International Military Council on Climate and Security. He served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment from 2013 -2017, and led the transformation of naval installations toward greater mission resiliency through energy efficiency, renewable energy, microgrids, and other technologies. He previously served on active duty in the United States Navy for 35 years, serving as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs, and commander of the United States Third Fleet. Admiral McGinn is currently a trustee on the board of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a member of the board of directors of the Electric Power Institute, the Willdan Group, and HALO Maritime Defense Systems. He is the former President of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a past member of the Steering Committee of the Energy Future Coalition, the United States Energy Security Council, the Bipartisan Center Energy Board, the past Co-Chairman of the CNA Military Advisory Board. Admiral McGinn holds a BS in Naval Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and was a Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College. He also participated in the National Security Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

09/20/2021

LEC added eight new experts!

World’s Premier Bioeconomy Consulting Group Adds Eight New Experts Sep. 16, 2021 / PRZen / LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — sLee Enterprises Consulting Inc., the world’s premier bioeconomy consulting group, is pleased to announce the addition of eight new experts to its team of world-renowned experts.   W...