#biopower industry

[canmom]

Animation Night 173: Takashi Nakamura

Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again~

The day that puppets bite their gloves off.

Tonight on Animation Night we'll be taking a look at the works of Takashi Nakamura (中村 たかし).

Nakamura is a director who flies under the radar a bit over here, but for those who know him, he's a unique director - one who we've actually encountered a couple of times before, actually! He directed one of my favourite shorts in Robot Carnival [Animation Night 158] Chicken Man and Red Neck, in which the machinery of a city comes alive to have a violently strange Bosch-like party led by a strange red-robed robot, witnessed only by one salaryman on a moped...

...and if you remember when we looked into the three adaptations of Project Itoh's novels [Animation Night 127], he co-directed Harmony with Michael Arias, a powerfully understated film about a high tech biopower future and people who reject its utopia through a suicide pact. We also saw him in the Japan Animator Expo, with the charming Bubu & Bubulina...

But let's give a fuller story...

As an animator, Nakamura entered the industry very young, signing on as a colourist and inbetweener at Tatsunoko in 1974 - at which point he was only 16, an aspiring mangaka newly arrived in Tokyo. Working in Tatsunoko's distinctive 'industry within an industry', he was introduced to Hirokazu Ishino's 'Anidō' association, in which he was introduced to not just many important animators but also had the chance to see animation from around the world, from Norm McLaren to Japanese independent animators like Kenzō Masaoka. The two films that got him most excited were Takahata's Horus, Prince of the Sun [AN41] and Disney's Fantasia [AN15], both of which contained incredible flexes of effects animation.

(Incidentally, it makes me happy that a lot of the films Watzky mentions showing at Anidō showed up on here! Following in the footsteps of giants and all that.)

Once Nakamura got the animation bug he put aside his manga aspirations and became a key animator, going freelance a couple years later. In 1979 he saw Galaxy Express 999, and got to witness the insane 'liquid fire' effects of Kanada, and he instantly became a devotee - soon enough getting a chance to work with Kanada directly.

And by the early 80s Nakamura was definitely making a name, already working in animation direction and solo-animating entire episodes of Gold Lightan for Tatsunoko. The next couple of years he'd end up working on Nausicaa, Macross DYRL and the with Rintaro [AN53, 134] on Genma Taisen. By now he was specialising hard in effects (not unlike Anno!), and his work had become terrifyingly elaborate, look at this building collapsing into every single element or the clothes coming to the life under the power of a psychic. His work also inspired another incredibly significant animator to enter the industry - Kōji Morimoto, future cofounder of Studio 4°C - and they ended up working together on Genma Taisen.

Meanwhile on Nausicaa, Morimoto handled some of its most memorable scenes like the opening sequence where Nausicaa is pursued by the giant Ohmu. Once again you see his fascination with effects and debris, like the shot where the Ohmu explodes out of the forest, sending stalks flying in every directions. In Macross DYRL he animated the scenes of the gravity flipping sideways and a street's worth of stuff tumbling down all at once, elaborating on a scene by Itano from the TV show.

In short, if there's lots of bits of stuff flying around in a mid-80s movie, there's a good chance that Nakamura was involved somehow.

Such a focus made him a perfect fit for the 'realist school' developing in the late 80s - whyat you might loosely call the Otomo circle. You see his work on both Manie-Manie/Neo Tokyo and Robot Carnival, and naturally enough he ended up part of the team for Akira. Given what he'd already accomplished, could he somehow step it up another notch? You bet.

Going by sakugabooru comments, Nakamura's role in Akira was mainly related to two things: explosions, and animation direction. Considering how iconic the explosions in Akira are, and how challenging it was to animate Otomo's very solid and 3D designs... the success of the film depended a lot on Nakamura's insane drawing skills. Further, he was a kind of 'teacher' to the rest of the staff, such as Morimoto. But this was apparently the 'limit' for Nakamura, and after Akira he turned from creating animation for others.

And this point marks a major stylistic turn in Nakamura's work. Starting with the World Masterpiece Theatre adaptation of Peter Pan, on which he worked as character designer, he adopted a highly stripped-down, simplified style. With all the Akira goodwill, he was able to pull in many of the new stars of the 'realist' school, from Okiura to Ohira. But his work became a lot less flashy, focusing more on a Disney-like approach where it's about creating a consistent sense of life rather than individual flashy sequences.

The Hakkenden [AN 122] was one of his first chances to experiment with the new style as a director, with Episode 4 really kicking off the series' trend of completely redesigning the characters according to the sensibilities of each director. He also worked on the kinda obscure but gorgeous realist-school film Junkers Come Here [AN 118] as his own film debut, Catnapped!, progressed.

So Catnapped! This is a weird movie. Many people see a Disney influence in its style, and it definitely broke the 90s trend with a younger target audience - but Disney could never make a movie filled with as much imaginative strange shit as this one. Watzky points out how much Otomo influence there is in the direction - dense environments and elaborate multiplane shots, in contrast to simple character designs which afford a lot of movement. These designs allow great animators like Okiura [AN139] (who animated most of the finale) to really go to town. There's a great para in Watzky's article on the different directions taken by the 'realist' animators.

Catnapped is a pretty short film at less that 80 minutes, a revel of visual imagination; Nakamura's next film A Tree of Palme is just as distinctive but in a different direction. It's another take on the Pinocchio story [c.f. AN138], but a very 'dark, metaphysical' one, with its biggest inspirations apparently being French - Moebius and René Laloux [AN71, 93], with Mutsuo Koseki coming up with art direction capable of comparing to Laloux. The three year megaproject pulled in animator legends from across the board - Inoue, Ohashi, Ando, Masuo, Matsutake, Umetsu! (Count how many directed part of Robot Carnival).

The character designs of Palme look simple in stills, but once you see them in motion, they're anything but - incredibly volumetric and full of life and movement.

In the 2000s and 2010s, Nakamura ended up working with Colorido and 4C a lot (naturally enough given the connection with Morimoto!), increasingly making effective use of CG in his projects. This led up to The Portrait Studio (写真館 Shashinkan) (c.f. AniObsessive) in 2015 - an almost solo short film, with Nakamura writing, storyboarding, designing characters and doing all the key animation, which is a kind of slice through Japanese history through the lens of a photographer who just wants to figure out a way to get his client to smile.

Much like Palme, The Portrait Studio combines simple character designs (in a stylised picture-book look) with very precise, realist animation on 2s and 1s to lend them a sense of density and 'existence'. Moreover, unlike most anime, it uses the raw pencils as finished lines instead of redrawing them clean on a computer. The style might call to mind Otomo's Cannon Fodder, and in fact the two films share a colour designer. 3D is integrated with an unusual degree of skill and subtlety. It makes for a fascinating combination, a very memorable and impactful film for all its apparent simplicity.

So, that's our focus for tonight! We'll be watching Catnapped!, A Tree of Palme and The Portrait Studio, and getting to find out what the deal is with Nakamura - one of the Very Important Guys in the history of anime, influential on so many of my faves... but all too often overlooked by people who aren't like, huge animation nerds.

If that sounds fun, come join me at twitch.tv/canmom - going live in just a minute! I've been wanting to do Nakamura for ages, and today I finally found energy for a writeup. See you there~

[vegan-commie]

this paper is phenomenal. some of my highlights under the cut

… killing in itself is not the problem but the act of rendering whole categories of beings legitimately “killable” (or at any rate exploitable; When Species Meet, 80). This is supported by Wolfe’s argument that the concept of species has the function of legitimising “indirect murder,” in contemporary biopolitical contexts, through framing certain forms of killing as ethically acceptable. Moreover, he suggests that the categorization of certain actors (both human and non-human) as legitimately exploitable on a large scale, which occurs within the agricultural-industrial complex, has acted as a testing ground for the techniques of biopower:

Such practices must be seen not just as political but as in fact constitutively political for biopolitics in its modern form. Indeed the practices of maximizing control over life and death, of ‘making live’, in Foucault’s words, through eugenics, artificial insemination and selective breeding, pharmaceutical enhancement, inoculation and the like, are on display in the modern factory farm as perhaps nowhere else in biopolitical history. (Before the Law, 46

“Species” thus functions to separate actors who are legitimately “killable” from those who are not and, perhaps still more seriously, de-politicizes these acts of killing; making it impossible to ask ethical questions about them. This is deeply problematic for two reasons: firstly, it secures an epistemological mechanism that allows animality to be projected onto certain social groups,whenever it is politically expedient to disregard their rights (as touched on previously); secondly, the failure to understand such acts of killing as political means that it is impossible to disrupt the mechanisms of biopower that enact this killing.

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Wolfe’s argument is thus that meat consumption is bound up with the structures guaranteeing the ipseity of the humanist subject and is contingent on animals being positioned as legitimately “consumable.”

Articulated in a Foucauldian register, carno-phallogocentrism thus refers less to the ritualised sacrifice of animals at the behest of the autonomous subject, and more to the way that meat consumption feeds into the discoursesof the liberal consumer-subject: as a manifestation of the freedom to do (or eat!) whatever this subject wants (as long as it is economically productive).

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What is key is that any new delineation of this [ethical] community should not be rigid, but create the necessary conditions for further openness and complexity, echoing Wolfe’s closing argument: “An affirmative biopolitics need not—indeed, as I have argued cannot—simply embrace ‘life’ in all its undifferentiated singularity” (104); instead “we must choose [what to include in the ethical community], and by definition we cannot choose everyone and everything at once. But this is precisely what ensures that, in the future, we will have been wrong” (103). In this light, a material practice (such as veganism) that takes a clearly defined ethical position but, in doing so, denaturalises the epistemological structures that support humanist political subjectivities, is perhaps more open than one that seemingly stays with the trouble” but does not create space for identifying, or critically engaging with, the ethical blind-spots that perpetuate humanist norms and values.

[queering-ecology]

Chapter 11. ‘fucking close to water’: queering the production of the nation by Bruce Erickson (part 1)

“A Canadian is someone who knows how to make love in a canoe” (attributed to Pierre Berton, Raffan 1999b, 225) and “Making love in a canoe is the most Canadian act that two people can do” (45)

Except…actually-- “a Canadian is someone who THINKS he knows how to make love in a canoe” (Ferguson 1997, 158) And it turns out that the person attributed with the quote (Berton) confessed that he did not come up with it.

The canoe is a popular symbol of the Canadian Nation—it’s [been] on currency, sits in the Canadian Embassy in Washington, has been an official gift from the state to foreign dignitaries, and is a part of  the multi-million dollar nature tourism industry…(311)

The construction of nationalism requires a narration of national identity that attempts to override the experiences of the national citizens. There will always be a gap between the ideal image of the nation and the actual performance of the nation in the lives of the subjects within the nation, and the dissemination of nationalism occurs in the processes by which that gap is overcome (Bhabha 1994) (311)

The failure of canoe sex within Canadian nationalism suggests a failure that connects sexuality, nature, and race to the future existence of the state. (311)

Biopower (Foucault)-- shows how the construction of identity in modern capitalism is intimately a part of the production of capitalism. National identity is made into an active part of the biopolitical frame of the nation, such that identity becomes another form of labor that is focused upon normalizing and controlling bodies and pleasures. As Foucault reminds us, sexuality stands at the heart of modern power, and its discourse arose along with imperialism and the power of the modern nation-state. (312)

In the modern world, our quest for identity is inherently productive, as late capitalism relies upon the desires of identity to fuel patterns of consumption.

Nation

“Put another way, nations require particular sentiments of attachment, ones that often rest at least in part on the erotic”—Steven Maynard (2001)

Relationship of landscape to the canoe—about hiding the actual form of the relationship with landscape, whether racist colonialism or the production of heterosexuality, to accomplish a fetishizing of the leisured, supposed innocent connection to the land of the new world. (313)

Columbus’s image of the new world was eroticized from the start:

“In 1492, Christopher Columbus blundering about the Caribbean in search of India, wrote home to say that the ancient mariners had erred thinking the earth was round. Rather, he said, it was shaped like a woman’s breast, with a protuberance upon its summit in the unmistakable shape of a nipple—toward which he was slowly sailing (1995, 21) (313)

Europeans have long eroticized the land of America from the moment of its naming and ‘discovery’, yet the common interpretation of this myth as a form of amor patriae hides the heterosexuality implicit within such genealogies.

Performativity: “it is not that heterosexuality is natural and queer denaturalizing; rather heterosexuality is naturalizing, concealing the masquerade of the natural that queer makes manifest” (Prosser 1998, 44) 314

“Performativity must be understood not as a singular or deliberate ‘act’ but, rather, as the reiterative and citational practice by which discourse produces the effects that it names” (Judith Butler 1993, 2) 314

The claim of nationhood=sex in a canoe naturalizes the relationship between the heterosexual image of the nation and the landscape the ‘performance’ takes place

But the failure of the performance (basically no one ACTUALLY has sex in canoes despite the popularity of the quote)…so it can work like a metaphor… it is not the mere ability to canoe or even to have sex in a canoe that embodies the Canadian-ness but rather the reiteration of desire to canoe in Canada—a desire for Canadian canoeing—that embodies the Canadian-ness through the canoe. This desire privileges heterosexual white desire over any different, non-national, or perverse forms of canoeing pleasure. (314)

Sexuality is not about the truth of the matter but about the power of truth (315)

Foucault: power over sexuality relies on cooperation of two regimes; disciplinary power (focused on the control of individual bodies, increasing capabilities to fuel efficiency, aligning mechanic repetitions toward efficiency) and politics focused on controlling populations—Species body (Foucault 1978, 139) (315) (regulatory controls focused on the reproduction of life, the control of birth and death). These regimes produce a mode of biopower (315)

Capitalism would not have been possible without the controlled insertion of bodies into the machinery of production to economic process (Foucault 1978, 141) 315

Sexual identity, as Foucault shows, is made to be part of that production, an argument only proven more and more correct by the increasing power of the “pink” dollar under capitalism (316). (rainbow capitalism)

Then by extending our examination into the realm of colonialism—our understanding of sexual identity and capitalism is tacitly coded by race, and nation. According to Stoler, racism is not “an aberrant, pathological development of state authority n crisis but a fundamental ‘indispensable’ technology of rule—as biopower’s operating mechanism (Stoler 2002, 159) (316)

These same logistics of sexual control (regulation of bodies and species body) occur at the level of race, specifically as part of a national dream. (316) (the american dream=nuclear family)

“Race anchors a distinction in the use of land that justifies the colonial existence of the nation state. It was the productive use the land in North America that allowed European subjects to justify their acquisition of all the fertile and useful land occupied by First Nations peoples. (i.e. John Locke, Gilbert Sproat) 312-317

The 'failure' of the race allowed for the deployment of sexuality to work in tandem with the techniques of state racism such that populations and bodies, of both the colonized and the colonizer, were subject to the regulations of race and sexuality (317)—>The Reservation System; a space established in which to monitor the reproduction (and in many cases the hoped-for death (see Francis 1992 and Bracken 1997) of First Nations communities…census data, marriage regulations, identity papers utilized to fence in populations that stood in the way of the state to the landscape (317)

“A crucial part of the subjugation of …Native peoples was the destruction of their erotic, gender and social life and the imposition of European social and sexual organization…this story of extreme cultural, social, and physical violence lies at the root of the Canadian state” (Kinsman 1996, 92) (317)

[femciolente]

Lumpen Theory : Genealogy of a Panoptilumpenism (Part 2)

The conception of the Lumpenproletariat as pure “leeches” or “burdens” as Marx would have them for most of the development of his theory, does nothing but reaffirm, and in a sense justify, the virtual-colonial exploitation of one of the most miserable elements ever conceived by humanity. Sadly, at no point could the JNL’s perspective become a majority in any capacity, and even intellectual circles have fallen off with the idea of considering such an avant-garde scene as relevant or possibly interesting for the furthering of class analysis. Our modern Technocapital advancements have proven these conceptions of the Lumpenproletariat as an ever expanding entity and conception, one that is really up to date with the tendencies and evolutions of the market and the productive forces subordinated to it. Lumpenization as a process is, inherently, a modern phenomenon. Capitalism devolved into a commodity driven mechanism at the middle of the 20th century, as the ones like Debord denoted. The construction of such a strong baseline and spectacular culture towards the commodity itself was only done once the development of the modules of capitalism settled and could bring out a certain “abundance” of said commodities. Via this, there was a certain death of the industrial core of capitalism. Not in its literal sense, capitalism  had retained and even amplified its destructive industrial capacities and vision, but because the directive threat of both the liberal art of governing and the becoming-sentient technocapital advancements had done were no longer centred on pure industry, it was accompanied by more than purely that. As this, the 80’s and the beginning of neoliberal uniformist globalisation began the process of the creation of the service economy, now with the working force of the western first world being driven towards the new disciplinary form of embankment : the cubicle and the office. Via this, the fragmentation of what was the proletariat began diving directly into the realm of biopower itself : no longer was pure labour alienation the issue for these now obsolete western factory workers, the whole recuperated war machine of the state and its newly developed labour controlling arms are purposely transforming the scenarios in which these labourers operate, and hence delving them deeper into what can only be considered an entropic mess of an economic transformation. The welfare state, now that the productivist social democratic compromise had become completely overridden by total business ontology, the logical step was to turn the lives of these producers into one of total alienation inside the realm of non-existent production and pure data recuperation and management. The 21st century, via its enormous decentralisation and increased fluidity in the forms that Technocapital seeks to take in the larger and broader scheme of things, began creating a new form of production, inside and at the same time outside of the service economy : the previously mentioned data collecting in favour of the concentrating and newly appearing “Rentier bourgeoisie”, as B. Ceka would come to call them. For her, these newly uses of data in order to reinforce the structural integrity and reach of technocapital itself are nothing but a new form of labour exploitation, directly via the involvement of this newly imprisoned proletarian force, but also by the Lumpenproletariat, primary subjects of such experimentation and dabbling. You see, the Lumpenization that takes place by both the death of the industrial 1st world and its impossibility of incorporation into the new service economy is a direct consequence and desired result of the development of new forms of capitalism. Via this, we can encounter the programmed death of the service economy, one in which Panoptilumpenism is applied into its full potential force.

No longer can we suffice for data management, that data must be used, it must be rhizomatically consumed into the new apparatuses of the internet and AI. Seka retains the core parts of the Landian fear of expansion of Technocapital towards “sentience” and autonomy, and applies it to a deeply Lumpenizing realisation : no longer is any part of the population free from violent forms of both control and exploitation, in the most decentralised forms possible to conceive. 

Andrew Culp detested the Rhizome for what it had become, a past realisation of what now is recuperated at the hands of the capitalist directors of the technocapital enterprise. The rhizomatic structure of what Deleuze wanted was now realised, in the entirely worst way possible. The hand of the rising Lumpenproletariat is being forced by the same theorist that could be key to their self-immediate Anarchoscape from the eye of the cybernetic biopower now applied deeply to its own core.

We can conceive of the business ontology that had  developed alongside technocapital, has now gained speed and was faced by much less Lumpen-Guided resistance, meaning that it was now more ingrained than ever in our era of cybernetic biopower. This development led to the pursuit of the delegation of economic responsibility, one in which the role of the Panoptilumpenist actions of the neoliberal economy became the forming of the “entrepreneur” in every factor of the population, but most concretely inside the Lumpen. The Lumpen, via this new form of virtual-colonial expansion, become their own responsibles for their economic activity, essentially starting what many like to call “the gig economy”, but what in reality is nothing but the true decentralisation of the realm of data management and its business-ontological application.

The profit motive becomes then the only guideline and prerogative of the Lumpen , one not enforced but suggested to them, not inherently tying them to a fixed and rigid industrial and bureaucratic labour form; but now one that is so flexible that it delves into the total non-existence of the personal life once enjoyed by the common proletariat. The continuation of the Lumpen as a liberated subject, on the outskirts of the labour productions remains true, as the Lumpenproletariat, with the delegation of economic power and capacities, have become themselves the only actors involved in their newly found subsistence. The common Uber eats driver, mostly exploited for being commonly of a cultural minority already segregated and pushed in many cases towards Lumpenization, that has found no solution but to collect and infinity of other gig jobs of spontaneous occurrence, of fluid continuation and of tremendous psychological strain becomes the new martyr of our movement, or at the very least it should become so. This one common fighter of the world has turned into a pure state of resistance towards this Panoptilumpenism, a pure form of revolt against what it is, essentially : a brutal regulation of the existence of a group nowadays conforming a majority of the world’s population, and sooner than later, will become the active actors in the taking down of Technocapital, in the heroic death that can so descriptively be defined an aesthetic projection towards the imposition of a deep desire towards pure affirmation. Part 2 -

[fashionlandscapeblog]

Normalize getting things out of your chest online, normalize ranting, normalize saying 'I'm not OK' or 'I don't find this OK', normalize expressing your emotions. By the latter, I don't only mean the rAinBow BrItE variety, which is what we mostly see, I mean the feelings that seem forbidden to convey online. That's right, those precise feelings, which once expressed, make you fear people labeling you as a 'negative person', because yes, there is some sort of ongoing widespread witchhunt against anything that doesn't paint the world as a shiny happy place. It's an unwritten law.

How is it possible to think that living in a society where everything should be reminiscent of a Colgate Smile is healthy or normal in any way? We have become a species that represses its true emotions for the sake of a picture perfect online persona or simply for the fear of being even slightly perceived as 'negative'.

The worst part about is not only that ignoring reality and lying to ourselves has only made things worse, but that showing that hidden part of yourself that wants to scream and say all of those unsaid things would actually not only help you, but you would be suprised at the amount of people who would relate and would be helped as well. It is only healthy to do so. If to express the socalled 'negative' emotions is widely looked down on, then remember that 'sanity is not statistical'.

We live in a neoliberal society of toxic positivity that doesn't forgive you not being OK, because being happy at all times is only your responsability and if you aren't, you should resort to some sort of disciplinary emotional self-flagellation reproaching yourself, because you have 'failed' and 'attracted the negative' which affects your performance. This victim blaming is all based on an illusion portrayed by the socalled 'positive psychology', founded by psychologist Martin Seligman, who has strong financial ties to the Evangelical John Templeton Foundation (financing anti-abortion, homophobic and transphobic legislations), being one of Seligman's research biggest donors as well as of the father of neoliberalism himself, Milton Friedman. So yes, our behavioural patterns have been designed and tailored to fit the neoliberal system and to keep the status quo intact. Positive psychology is taught in schools, employee training, in quotes on Facebook, it has dominated the self-help industry, it's everywhere in our lives. This is biopower in the works.

[beguines]

One of the paradoxes of Foucault's analysis of biopolitics is that it tends to re-erect the kind of state-centred analysis the concept of discipline was meant to dispel with. To be sure, Foucault does make the point that biopolitical measures take place not only on the level of the state, but also "at the sub-State level, in a whole series of sub-State institutions such as medical institutions, welfare funds, insurance, and so on". However, in a fashion typical for him, he simply mentions this in the passing, without specifying what institutions he has in mind, and how they are related to the state. The biopolitical techniques, measures and institutions most often mentioned, such as housing, public hygiene, statistics, migration, rate of reproduction, fertility, longevity, are all issues which have traditionally belonged to the realm of the state. Seen in connection with Foucault's description of biopolitics as "state control of the biological" and a form of "governmental practice", I think it is fair to conclude that biopolitics in Foucault's sense refers to a form of state power.

Foucault draws an explicit connection between discipline, biopower and capitalism. The connection between disciplinary power and industrial capital is quite obvious, and Foucault actually goes so far as to conclude that it was the "growth of a capitalist system [which] gave rise to the specific modality of disciplinary power". He also holds that there is a close connection between biopower and capitalism:

"This bio-power was without question an indispensable element in the development of capitalism; the latter would not have been possible without the controlled insertion of bodies into the machinery of production and the adjustment of the phenomena of population to economic processes."

The problem is that Foucault is very unclear about what he means by "capitalism". He occasionally refers to "accumulation of capital" and "profits", but generally it seems that he identifies capitalism with the industrial capitalism emerging in the late 18th century. The only place where the logic of capital really appears in Foucault's analyses is when he examines the factory as a disciplinary space. He seems, in other words, to identify capitalism with a specific work-regime defined by a certain technology and the concrete character of the corresponding labour process. What he misses is the social logic which governs these processes. Here we see the consequences of Foucault's refusal—discussed in chapter one— to take property relations into account in his analysis of modern forms of power. Because of this omission, he artificially separates the expressions of the power of capital in the factory (discipline) and the state (biopower) from their underlying cause: capitalist property relations. Federici appropriately notes that Foucault "offers no clues" as to what led to the emergence of biopower, but that "if we place this shift in the context of the rise of capitalism the puzzle vanishes, for the promotion of life-forces turns out to be nothing more than the result of a new concern with the accumulation and reproduction of labour-power". This is why it is fruitful to combine the insights of Foucault and Marx. What Marx's analysis of capitalism tells us is why the life of the population had to become a central concern of state policy. In this light, biopolitics can be seen as an answer to the radical separation of life from its conditions at the root of the capitalist relations of production. Capitalism introduces a historically unique insecurity at the most fundamental level of social reproduction, and for this reason the state has to assume the task of administering the life of the population. Since the aim of capitalist production is the accumulation of wealth in its monetary form rather than the fulfilment of human needs, capitalist production frequently leads to the undermining of the life of the workers on whose lives it ultimately depends on. A good example is the struggle over the length of the working day in mid-19th century British industry, which Marx narrates in chapter ten of the first volume of Capital: the capitalists' "voracious appetite for surplus labour" threatened the reproduction of the labour force to such a degree that the state had to step in and impose legal limits on the length of the working day. Other historical examples could be given, for example the way in which public hygiene, housing, education, poor relief etc., had to become a concern of state authorities as a result of the rapid urbanisation brought about by the advent of capitalist industry.

Søren Mau, Mute Compulsion: A Theory of the Economic Power of Capital

[utasau]

this will be a nerdy rant bc i just wrote a report about this but,

the entire modern psychology, especially the concept of "mental illness" is problematic, because,

most mental illness do not have a biological explanation, and are diagnosed purely based on behaviours. however, how one interprets the behaviours depends on culture and society. for example, homosexuality was listed as a mental disorder in early versions of the DSM, but it made sense because the entire concept is fucking stupid.

what being "mentally ill" actually means is "not following the hegemony of normalcy". for example you had to work a office job for your entire life and you can't take it and decided to kill yourself, you would probably be considered mentally ill, but that is actually a pretty reasonable choice. however, the society would be like "*surprised pikachu face* noooo you cant kill urself we should be able to force u to do anything by threatening ur life". while the "normal" is "one would choose life over anything", you decided that the stupid society is worse than death; this is just a difference in values, not a fucking disease of the mind.

its even more obvious with long term conditions like autism/adhd/ocd/bpd. they practically means "you are not normal and we don't like you". yes i know im not normal but can you find a perfectly normal human being??

also, the chemical imbalance/serotonin theory is 80% a myth and there are numerous reports on how the pharmacy industry controls research results

the english word "normal" did not entered the language until ~1840. the concept only appeared with the subject of statistics. then decades later, it evolved into biopower, and then eugenics, because they realized they can just use the concept of "normal" to ask everyone to have a body and a mind that is the most "productive" in the capitalist society

tldr most mental illnesses are not "illness" as in the biological/medical sense, they are just "fuck you"s from the society

some books on this topic:

Neurodiversity by Judy Singer

Enforcing Normalcy by Lennard J. Davis

who up hating pop psychology

[b2bbusiness]

Spain Biopower Market: Growth, Opportunities, and Future Outlook

The Spain biopower market is experiencing substantial growth as the country continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Biopower, which refers to the generation of electricity from organic materials such as agricultural residues, wood chips, and biodegradable waste, has become a key player in Spain’s shift towards cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. This article explores the current trends, growth drivers, challenges, and future outlook for Spain's biopower market.

Spain’s Renewable Energy Landscape

Spain is a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power. However, biopower has gained increasing attention in recent years as the country strives to meet its ambitious climate goals. With the European Union’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, Spain has intensified efforts to diversify its renewable energy sources. The biopower sector is a crucial part of this strategy due to its ability to provide consistent, base-load energy, complementing more variable sources like wind and solar.

Market Drivers

Several key factors are driving the growth of the biopower market in Spain:

Government Initiatives and Policies Spain’s government has implemented a series of incentives to promote renewable energy development. This includes subsidies, tax benefits, and grants for biopower projects. The Spanish National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) sets ambitious targets for renewable energy capacity, with a strong focus on increasing biopower production.

Rising Energy Demand As Spain’s economy continues to grow, so does its demand for electricity. Biopower offers a sustainable solution to meet this increasing demand while reducing dependency on fossil fuels. The versatility of biomass as a feedstock makes it a reliable energy source that can be harnessed in both urban and rural areas.

Abundant Biomass Resources Spain has a rich availability of biomass resources, including agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and organic waste from industries. These resources are being increasingly utilized to generate electricity, creating a circular economy that reduces waste and promotes energy efficiency.

Technological Advancements Advances in biomass conversion technologies, such as gasification and anaerobic digestion, have made biopower plants more efficient and cost-effective. As technology continues to improve, the production capacity and environmental benefits of biopower in Spain are expected to grow.

Key Challenges

Despite the promising outlook, Spain’s biopower market faces several challenges:

High Initial Investment Costs Developing biopower plants requires significant upfront capital investment, which can be a barrier for smaller companies and municipalities. Although government incentives exist, accessing the necessary funding can still be difficult for many players in the market.

Supply Chain and Logistics Ensuring a stable supply of biomass feedstock is crucial for the operation of biopower plants. In Spain, logistical challenges in collecting, transporting, and processing biomass can hinder the efficiency of biopower production, particularly in remote areas.

Environmental Concerns While biopower is considered a renewable energy source, concerns about deforestation, land use, and emissions from biomass combustion must be managed carefully. Implementing sustainable biomass sourcing practices is essential to minimize environmental impact.

Opportunities for Growth

The future of biopower in Spain presents several exciting opportunities:

Waste-to-Energy Projects Spain’s growing population and industrial activities generate large amounts of organic waste, which can be converted into energy through biopower technologies. Expanding waste-to-energy projects could significantly increase the country's biopower capacity while reducing landfill waste.

Decentralized Energy Systems Biopower is well-suited for decentralized energy production in rural areas. Small-scale biopower plants can provide electricity to remote communities, reducing dependency on centralized power grids and fossil fuels.

Export Opportunities As Spain strengthens its biopower capabilities, it could position itself as a regional leader in biopower technology and expertise. There is potential for exporting biopower technologies and knowledge to other European countries, further boosting the sector’s growth.

Future Outlook

Spain’s biopower market is expected to grow steadily over the next decade. With strong government support, abundant biomass resources, and increasing public awareness of the need for sustainable energy, the biopower sector is poised for significant expansion. Spain’s commitment to renewable energy targets, combined with advancements in biopower technology, will help the country reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to the global fight against climate change.

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Trickle Bio Power: Your Partner in Sustainable Energy

At Trickle Bio Power, we believe in harnessing the power of nature to create a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our mission is to provide innovative biopower solutions that meet the energy demands of commercial and industrial sectors while minimizing environmental impact.

Why Choose Trickle Bio Power?

Customized Solutions: Our team of experts will work closely with you to understand your specific energy needs and develop a tailored biopower solution that aligns with your goals.

Sustainability Focus: We are committed to promoting sustainable practices and reducing our carbon footprint through the use of renewable biofuels.

Efficiency and Reliability: Our biopower systems are designed to deliver efficient and reliable energy, helping you optimize your operations and reduce costs.

Expert Support: Our team offers comprehensive support, from initial assessment to ongoing maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of your biopower system.

Our Services:

Biopower Plant Design and Installation: We specialize in designing and installing state-of-the-art biopower plants that meet your specific energy requirements.

Biofuel Sourcing and Procurement: We help you source and procure high-quality biofuels to ensure the optimal performance of your biopower system.

Operations and Maintenance: Our experienced team provides ongoing operations and maintenance services to keep your biopower system running efficiently.

Regulatory Compliance: We assist you in navigating the regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and safety standards.

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Objective truth?! Facts?!?! Could Tyson be more oppressive? Obviously, the scientific consensus is only a product of the colonized power relationships directing scientism - power that is white, male, capitalist, Zionist, cis/hetero-normative, and devoted to Anglo-American global hegemony.

Peer-review does not scrape away falsehood, as there is no such thing as falsehood. All that is said or thought is a truth if it is authentically believed. This is the only way to escape the biopower that controls our thoughts and actions on behalf of our ruling class masters! No gods, no masters! Scientism is the god, while the gods are in us. If you shape your perceived world as you will it, you can ascend to your own divinity. The “facts” are yours for the choosing, the quantum mechanics and mathematics yours to bend such as they make sense to you! See again with your eyes and imagination, rather than with the instruments devised by rapacious imperialists in their industrialized dark satanic mills!

I write this all sarcastically, but the inspiration came from peer-reviewed journals - in the humanities.

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Tidal Energy Market Analysis & Forecast till 2033

The tidal energy market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 8.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 21.9% from 2024 to 2033.

Introduction to the Tidal Energy Market

The tidal energy market involves the harnessing of renewable energy from the natural ebb and flow of ocean tides to generate electricity. Tidal energy represents a sustainable and predictable source of power with the potential to contribute significantly to the global energy mix while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. The market encompasses the development, deployment, and operation of tidal energy technologies and projects worldwide.

Key Features and Functionality

Tidal energy is generated by capturing the kinetic energy of tidal currents and the potential energy of tidal height differentials using various technologies such as tidal turbines, tidal barrages, and tidal stream generators. These devices are strategically deployed in coastal areas and estuaries where tidal currents are strong and predictable. As the tide flows in and out, it drives the rotation of turbines or the movement of underwater structures, which in turn generates electricity through mechanical or hydraulic systems.

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Global Tidal Energy Market: By Company BioPower Systems Blue Energy Canada OpenHydro Group Pluse Tidal Verdant Power

Global Tidal Energy Market: By Type Tidal Stream Generator Pendulum Device Barrage Others

Global Tidal Energy Market: By Application Commercial Industrial Residential

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All the regional segmentation has been studied based on recent and future trends, and the market is forecasted throughout the prediction period. The countries covered in the regional analysis of the Global Tidal Energy market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Rest of Europe in Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Argentina, Brazil, and Rest of South America as part of South America.

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Bioenergy Market: Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions and Environmental Innovation

The Bioenergy Market is a vital component of the global energy landscape, encompassing renewable energy sources derived from organic materials such as biomass, biogas, biofuels, and bio-based chemicals. Bioenergy plays a crucial role in addressing energy security, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying energy sources, and promoting rural livelihoods. This article provides an overview of the Bioenergy Market, including its key segments, technological advancements, market dynamics, and environmental implications.

Market Overview

Bioenergy is derived from biomass, which includes organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, dedicated energy crops, animal waste, and municipal solid waste. These biomass resources can be converted into various forms of energy through biological processes such as combustion, fermentation, anaerobic digestion, and thermochemical conversion. Bioenergy products include biofuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas, as well as heat, electricity, and bio-based chemicals used in industrial applications.

Key Segments

The Bioenergy Market comprises several key segments, each with its unique characteristics, applications, and market dynamics:

Biofuels: Biofuels are liquid or gaseous fuels derived from biomass feedstocks and used primarily in transportation and heating applications. Major biofuel types include:

Ethanol: Produced from sugar or starch crops such as corn, sugarcane, and wheat, ethanol is used as a blend component in gasoline or as a standalone fuel in flex-fuel vehicles.

Biodiesel: Made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking oil, biodiesel is used as a renewable alternative to diesel fuel in diesel engines.

Biogasoline: Similar to ethanol, biogasoline is derived from biomass and can be blended with conventional gasoline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.

Biogas: Biogas is produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste materials such as agricultural residues, animal manure, and wastewater, and can be used for heat and power generation or upgraded to biomethane for injection into natural gas pipelines.

Solid Biomass: Solid biomass fuels, such as wood pellets, wood chips, and agricultural residues, are used for heat and power generation in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Biomass combustion technologies include stoves, boilers, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems, which convert biomass into heat or electricity with varying levels of efficiency and emissions.

Biopower: Biopower refers to electricity generated from biomass sources using technologies such as biomass combustion, gasification, and anaerobic digestion. Biopower plants can utilize a wide range of feedstocks, including forestry residues, agricultural residues, energy crops, and organic waste, to produce renewable electricity for grid-connected or off-grid applications.

Bio-based Chemicals: Bio-based chemicals are produced from renewable biomass feedstocks and used as alternatives to fossil-based chemicals in various industrial sectors, including chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Examples of bio-based chemicals include bioethanol, bioplastics, bio-based solvents, and biochemicals derived from fermentation or enzymatic processes.

Technological Advancements

The Bioenergy Market has witnessed significant technological advancements aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing environmental performance. Key technological innovations include:

Advanced Biofuel Production: Advances in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, and process optimization have enabled the development of advanced biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel from algae, and renewable diesel from waste oils. These next-generation biofuels offer higher energy yields, lower carbon emissions, and reduced competition with food crops compared to first-generation biofuels.

Biorefinery Concepts: Integrated biorefineries combine multiple biomass conversion technologies to produce a range of bioenergy products, bio-based chemicals, and bioproducts from diverse feedstocks. Biorefineries utilize biomass fractionation, pre-treatment, and conversion processes to maximize resource efficiency and value creation while minimizing waste generation and environmental impact.

Biogas Upgrading: Biogas upgrading technologies such as pressure swing adsorption (PSA), water scrubbing, and membrane separation enable the purification of raw biogas to biomethane, a renewable natural gas with similar properties to fossil natural gas. Biomethane can be injected into natural gas pipelines, used as a transportation fuel, or compressed into renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicle refueling.

Pyrolysis and Gasification: Thermochemical conversion technologies such as pyrolysis and gasification convert biomass into syngas, bio-oil, and biochar through high-temperature decomposition in the absence of oxygen. These processes enable the production of bioenergy and bio-based products from a wide range of feedstocks, including lignocellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, and organic waste.

Market Dynamics

The Bioenergy Market is influenced by various factors, including policy frameworks, energy prices, technological innovation, and market demand. Key drivers and challenges shaping market dynamics include:

Renewable Energy Policies: Supportive policies, incentives, and mandates at the national, regional, and international levels promote the deployment of bioenergy technologies and drive market growth. Renewable energy targets, carbon pricing mechanisms, tax credits, and feed-in tariffs incentivize investment in bioenergy projects and create market opportunities for biomass producers, technology providers, and project developers.

Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation: Concerns over energy security, climate change, and air pollution drive demand for renewable energy sources such as bioenergy, which offer lower carbon emissions and reduced environmental impact compared to fossil fuels. Bioenergy contributes to energy diversification, greenhouse gas mitigation, and rural development by utilizing locally available biomass resources and creating economic opportunities in rural communities.

Feedstock Availability and Sustainability: The availability and sustainability of biomass feedstocks influence the competitiveness and environmental performance of bioenergy systems. Sustainable biomass sourcing practices, including forest management, crop residue management, and waste-to-energy conversion, ensure the long-term viability and environmental integrity of bioenergy projects while minimizing negative social and ecological impacts.

Technological Innovation and Cost Reductions: Technological innovation, research and development, and economies of scale drive down the cost of bioenergy production and improve the efficiency and reliability of bioenergy systems. Advances in biomass conversion technologies, feedstock logistics, and supply chain optimization enhance the competitiveness of bioenergy relative to conventional energy sources and support market expansion.

Environmental Implications

Bioenergy offers environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved air quality compared to fossil fuels. By utilizing organic waste materials, agricultural residues, and dedicated energy crops, bioenergy systems can reduce methane emissions from landfill decomposition, prevent open burning of agricultural residues, and mitigate deforestation and land degradation associated with conventional land use practices. However, the environmental sustainability of bioenergy depends on factors such as feedstock selection, land use change, water consumption, and lifecycle emissions, which must be carefully managed to avoid negative environmental impacts and ensure the long-term sustainability of bioenergy projects.

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South Africa Biopower Market: Energizing the Nation's Future

South Africa Biopower Market holds the promise of transforming the nation's energy landscape. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of biopower, its historical context, current scenario, and the myriad opportunities it presents. Join us on this journey to understand the key components and significance of biopower in South Africa.

Biopower Overview

Biopower in South Africa

South Africa Biopower Market is a dynamic sector harnessing energy from organic materials. From agricultural residues to municipal waste, biopower is a versatile and sustainable solution. Understanding its basics, including anaerobic digestion and biomass combustion, is crucial for appreciating its impact on the nation's energy matrix.

Historical Context

Evolution of Biopower in South Africa

Tracing the evolution of biopower in South Africa reveals a remarkable journey. Milestones and achievements showcase the sector's growth. From the first biopower projects to the present, the historical context provides insights into the challenges overcome and lessons learned.

Current Scenario

South Africa's Growing Biopower Capacity

Currently, the South Africa Biopower Market boasts a considerable capacity. Exploring the major players in the market sheds light on the industry's dynamics. From established companies to emerging players, the sector is a hotbed of innovation and competition.

Advantages of Biopower

Green Energy and Economic Gains

The advantages of biopower extend beyond environmental considerations. Embracing biopower translates into economic benefits, including job creation and reduced dependence on traditional energy sources. Discover how this renewable energy source contributes to a sustainable and prosperous South Africa.

Challenges Faced

Navigating Technical and Regulatory Challenges

While the potential of biopower is immense, challenges persist. Technical hurdles and regulatory complexities pose obstacles to widespread adoption. Unpacking these challenges is crucial for developing effective strategies that propel the industry forward.

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Bioenergy Revolution: Powering a Sustainable Tomorrow

In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, bioenergy stands tall as a versatile and eco-friendly solution with the potential to reshape our energy future. This article explores the exciting advancements, innovative applications, and the transformative role bioenergy can play in paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient world.

The Bioenergy Spectrum: Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Bioenergy is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it spans a diverse spectrum of technologies and applications. From familiar biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel to cutting-edge advancements in bio-based chemicals and materials, the scope of bioenergy is expanding rapidly. This diverse range allows for customization based on regional resources, energy needs, and environmental considerations.

Bioenergy in Transportation: Fuelling the Future

One of the most prominent applications of bioenergy lies in the transportation sector. As the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, biofuels present a viable and scalable option. Advanced biofuels, derived from non-food sources such as algae and agricultural residues, are emerging as game-changers. These fuels not only reduce carbon emissions but also offer compatibility with existing infrastructure, making the transition to a bio-based transportation system more seamless.

Beyond Combustion: Next-Generation Biopower

Traditional biopower involves burning biomass to generate electricity, but the future of biopower is evolving beyond combustion. Advanced technologies like anaerobic digestion and gasification are gaining momentum. These processes convert biomass into biogas or syngas, which can be used for electricity generation or as a feedstock for various industrial applications. The efficiency gains and lower environmental impact make these next-generation biopower technologies integral to a sustainable energy mix.

Bioenergy and Circular Economy: Closing the Loop

The concept of a circular economy, where resources are reused and recycled, aligns seamlessly with bioenergy. Organic waste, agricultural residues, and by-products from various industries can be repurposed as feedstocks for bioenergy production. This not only reduces the burden on landfills but also creates a closed-loop system where waste becomes a valuable resource. The integration of bioenergy into the circular economy is a win-win, addressing both energy needs and waste management challenges.

Challenges and Opportunities in Bioenergy Integration

While the potential of bioenergy is vast, challenges persist. The competition for land, concerns about biodiversity loss, and the need for sustainable sourcing of feedstocks are issues that demand careful consideration. Striking a balance between bioenergy production and environmental conservation is crucial. Additionally, continuous research and development are essential to enhance the efficiency of bioenergy processes and address concerns about land use change.

On the flip side, these challenges also present opportunities. Investment in research and development can lead to breakthroughs in bioenergy technologies, making them more efficient and economically viable. Policies that incentivize sustainable bioenergy practices and promote responsible sourcing can ensure that the bioenergy revolution is a force for positive change.

Global Initiatives and Collaborations: Shaping the Bioenergy Landscape

The global shift towards sustainable energy solutions has prompted collaborative efforts and initiatives. Countries and organizations are pooling resources to accelerate the development and deployment of bioenergy technologies. Research collaborations, knowledge sharing, and joint ventures are fostering an environment where the bioenergy revolution can thrive on a global scale. By working together, nations can overcome common challenges and share the benefits of a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

As we stand at the cusp of a bioenergy revolution, the possibilities are both exciting and transformative. The integration of bioenergy into diverse sectors, coupled with advancements in technology and global collaborations, paints a picture of a future where sustainable energy is not just a goal but a reality. The journey towards a bio-powered tomorrow is marked by innovation, challenges, and collective determination to create a world where energy is not just a commodity but a driving force for positive change. In harnessing the potential of bioenergy, we are not just diversifying our energy sources; we are paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the planet we call home.

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Bio-based Transformer Oil Market to Grow with a CAGR of ~6% During 2023-2035 and Attain ~USD 138 Million by 2035

Research Nester’s recent market research analysis on “Bio-based Transformer Oil Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2035” delivers a detailed competitor’s analysis and a detailed overview of the global bio-based transformer oil market in terms of market segmentation by type, applications, end user, and by region

 Growing Concern Related to the Environment to Promote Global Market Share of the Bio-Based Transformer Oil

Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important for power grid infrastructure. The biopower technologies are able to convert renewable biomass fuels into electricity, and heat using fossil fuels. As a result, solar energy and wind turbines are transformed into electricity with the help of biodegradable transformers. The renewable energy supply has raised by nearly 8 % from hydro, wind, solar, ocean, and geothermal in the year 2022 across the globe as per the International Energy Agency.

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Moreover, the bio-based transformer oils are formed from vegetable oil feedstock and are used as a replacement for mineral oil. Also, it provides superior performance as compared to other mineral oil-based products. There has been rising awareness among people related to the use of biodegradable products that are not harmful to the environment. Therefore, all these factors are expected to elevate the growth of the global bio-based transformer oil market.

Some of the major growth factors and challenges that are associated with the growth of the global bio-based transformer oil market are:

Growth Drivers:

Expansion of Cross-Border Electricity Trade

Energy Efficiency and Cost Saving

Challenges:

Bio-based transformer oils offer long time cost savings through improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance, their initial cost can be a deterrent for some companies. Currently, owing to the narrow economies of scale and procurement of renewable feedstocks, biofuel production may be subject to increased costs of the bio-based transformer oil market.

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By application, the global bio-based transformer oil market is segmented into power transformers and distribution transformers. Among these, the distribution transformer is predicted to have a notable growth rate of 5.95% in the bio-based transformer oil market. The increasing use of distribution transformers in the electrical power distribution system is one of the major reasons that is predicted to boost the segment’s growth in the market. In addition, the distribution transformers provide efficiency in terms of cost and cover long-distance power transmission.

By region, the Europe bio-based transformer oil market is poised to have significant growth in the upcoming years. In Europe, rising investments in electricity infrastructure are estimated to have a positive impact on the industry's outlook. In addition, the region has been investing heavily in the expansion of the electrical networks, which is surging the demand for bio-based transformers oil in the region.

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This report also provides the existing competitive scenario of some of the key players of the global bio-based transformer oil market which includes company profiling of Calumet Speciality Product Partners, L.P., ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD, NYNAS AB, The DOW Chemical Company, HCS Group GmbH, Shell Group, Novvi, LLC., and others.

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