The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration ticket of the conference. The
The Premier Forum for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technologies -- Welcome to the Canadian Carbon Capture Summit 2024, where industry leaders will meet in Calgary to explore next-generation technologies for carbon capture, utilization, storage, and transportation to meet net-zero emissions
Join Great Plains Institute to explore the evolving landscape of carbon management at CO₂NNECT on Carbon Storage. On the heels of the success of last year’s CO₂NNECT conference in New Mexico, our team is excited to announce we’ll be adding a series of CO₂NNECT events
(Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund) The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF; https://cieif.org/) is pleased to announce its first round of three $50,000 grants towards environmental impact analysis for climate restoration projects. The inaugural grantees are: Arctic Reflections, bv – a Dutch start-up aimed
(The Carbon Copy) Though everyone's favorite farm-themed omnibus stalled in Congress, policymakers are forging ahead with relevant legislation that supports the agricultural sector and could be included in the eventual Farm Bill. Since late 2023, three C180-endorsed bills have debuted: ???? Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act
(X-Press Feeders) Evergreen Marine Signs on To Europe’s First Feeder Network Powered by Green Methanol -- Global container shipping line Evergreen Marine Corporation (Evergreen) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, to place
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Numerous projects have committed to Mississippi in search of its impressive woody biomass resources and infrastructure and proximity to the Mississippi River — chief among those regions of interest is Natchez – selected by Velocys for
by Sam Rushing z9Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... What has become particularly interesting today, and the focus of this article, are ‘green’ applications for the product (CO2). This can include uses from agricultural in nature, such as commercial closed greenhouse CO2 enrichment
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding -- Safran and its partner Turbotech have reported progress in their efforts to develop hydrogen-powered turboprop engines for the general aviation market. Last month, the French companies ground-tested a hydrogen-fueled
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science -- Looking to help spur the development of the still-nascent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, a group of aviation, SAF, and climate experts have
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The availability of biodiesel is a focus of this year’s Clean Fuels Conference. Hanna Campbell, demand specialist with the Michigan Soybean Committee, says biodiesel is growing in popularity in her state, but, “Unfortunately, we’re just kind
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) Indiana agricultural organizations prioritized the need for a state biofuel tax incentive during Monday’s Bacon Bar and Brunch with lawmakers at the statehouse. Marshall County farmer Joe Stoller recently testified in support HB 1315 and tells Brownfield
by Kim Chipman and Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) After decades of battling against more ethanol going into US cars, Big Oil is joining Big Agriculture in a push to expand use of the corn-based biofuel. Fossil-fuel giants are also ramping up investment in
(U.S. Department of Energy) Are you looking to help enable the widespread adoption of bioenergy technologies that contribute to the decarbonization of the U.S. economy? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is seeking individuals to join the Conversion Technologies subprogram. BETO’s Conversion
(National High Magnetic Field Laboratory) Fuel made from corn harvest waste would reduce greenhouse emissions by 70%. -- Agricultural leftovers could someday help power your air travel. Scientists at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory are helping to study the feasibility of turning
(Aether Fuels/GTI Energy/Globe Newswire) Aether Fuels (Aether) and GTI Energy today announced a partnership and global exclusive licensing agreement to commercialize a scalable and economical solution to produce sustainable fuels from low-value and abundant waste streams. The fuels will help aviation and ocean shipping
by Jonathan Welsh (Flying Magazine) EBAA and GAMA are promoting a joint initiative to boost the use of sustainable aviation fuel in Europe beyond regulatory requirements. -- The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have agreed
by Megan Hughes and Jennifer Nichols (ABC Rural) In short: Tallow exports from Australia have reached $1 billion for the first time, also making Australia the world's largest exporter. Once used as cooking oil, now the livestock by-product is used in various industries for
by Katie Lauer (SiliconValley.com) With concerns over sustainability increasing in the energy industry, fossil-fuel companies have embraced plans to revamp, rather than decommission, vast networks of steaming, flashing and aging refinery pipelines into more eco-friendly assets. In 2020, two Bay Area refineries
by Sarah Yamanaka (Spectrum News) With a goal to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil for power generation, on Friday, Hawaiian Electric selected Ameresco Inc. to develop a firm renewable energy project on Maui. ... “Firm” resources differ from “variable” resources such as solar
by Diana Yates (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Scientists have found a way to boost ethanol production via yeast fermentation, a standard method for converting plant sugars into biofuels. Their approach, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, relies on careful timing and a tight
by Nikolaus J. Kurmayer (EURACTIV) Germany’s upcoming carbon management strategy is being delayed by government divisions on carbon capture and storage (CCS), further exacerbated by a leaked EU climate policy draft for 2040 promoting the controversial technology. The European Commission is due
(International Chamber of Shipping) • The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and the Republic of Liberia submit detailed proposal to UN IMO for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund to accelerate transition to net zero by 2050. •
(BASF and Envision Energy) Collaboration to accelerate conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 to e-methanol; BASF’s new SYNSPIRETM catalyst technology to be combined with Envision Energy’s process package; E-methanol holds significant potential as sustainable energy carrier replacing fossil fuels in various industries BASF process catalysts, a leading
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the opening of nominations for the Bioeconomy 500, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions to the bioeconomy’s development and project deployment. The 500 is expected to honor scientists, engineers, policy
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) “Petroleum is the floor,” says Owen Wagner, senior grain and oilseeds analyst for RaboResearch. “That’s the best way to think of it; petroleum sets the foundation.” Wagner says the price of oil is not a primary driver
(U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee) Americans Should Choose the Car They Drive -- President Biden and Democrats are leading a radical rush-to-green agenda that takes away people’s vehicle choice and forces Americans to drive electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on Feb. 2 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget focused on improving the safety of carbon dioxide
Global climate targets are off-track and industry CO2 emissions -still heavily dependent on fossil fuels- are a major driver. On the rise of renewable energy development and the need for cleaner technologies, biofuels emerge as a compelling alternative to conventional
The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has now surpassed 420 parts per million, underscoring an alarming milestone in the human-induced warming of our planet. Last year, Earth’s average temperature was 1.48 degrees Celsius hotter than the pre-industrial average. To effectively address
(Bioenergy International) A consortium of Nordic aviation stakeholders including Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and energy utility major Vattenfall AB, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. According to
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, municipal energy company Jämtkraft AB and Uniper Sweden, part of Germany-headed international energy major Uniper SE have signed an agreement to develop NorthStarH2, a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) electro-fuel (eFuel) project in
(Bioenergy International) France-headed Lhyfe, a pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, and Canada-headed SAF+ International Group (SAF+), a world leader in the production and marketing of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
With “Science meets Practice” as our motto, we once again invite you as researchers and practitioners to present your breakthrough results, best practice examples and experiences from the field. And with the European biogas market alone anticipated to exceed USD 6
With “Science meets Practice” as our motto, we once again invite you as researchers and practitioners to present your breakthrough results, best practice examples and experiences from the field. And with the European biogas market alone anticipated to exceed USD 6
by Jerry Murphy (MaREAI/Science in Society) MaREI Director Professor Jerry Murphy presented a lecture in the Science in Society Public Lecture Series entitled “Circular Economy, Energy and the Environment” on Thursday 1st February. In this lecture, Prof Murphy explained a series of
by Nicolás Rivero (Washington Post) ... Each of these new fuel sources comes with its own set of trade-offs: Some will require years of research to develop, others have low ceilings on how much they can grow, and a few may
by Clara Niel (Frederick News Post) Tables with posters were set up all around Hood College's Whitaker Campus Center on Saturday for Mobilize Frederick's Second Annual Climate Summit. ... Mobilize Frederick, a climate nonprofit born in 2021 from a joint Frederick city and
by Ben Hernandez (ETF Trends) When it comes to corn and soybeans, Bolivia and especially Brazil are top producers globally. The governments of both countries agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding that focuses on expanding cooperation in biofuels, biotechnology, and fertilizer
(Safety4Sea) The new €17 million European GAMMA project aims to make ocean transport and trade more environmentally friendly. Companies and researchers from Europe will collaborate to develop and convert a bulk carrier to operate on climate-neutral fuels and green power, reducing
by Phillip Herring, Melvin Lee, Sofia Cabrera, Guadalupe Nunez (S&P Global) D4 RINs drop 68.4% since Jan 2023, suppressing D6 RINs; 2.16 billion gallons above the 2023 D4 RVO mandate; Strong incentives to produce/import biomass-based diesel; BO-HO continues to fall US D4 Renewable Identification Numbers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) In order for Minnesota to achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals, biofuels must be included in a fuel- and technology-neutral Clean Transportation Standard (CTS). “The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association is committed to working with the legislature to ensure
(Bioeconomy Development Initiative Opportunity Initiative) The Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub, Town of Bridgewater, Municipality of Chester, Municipality of the District of Lunenberg, Region of Queens Municipality and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issuance of an ‘A’ rated Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone in Southwest Nova Scotia. The ‘A’ rating
(International Transport Forum) Heavy diesel trucks emit nearly three-quarters of all CO2 from freight transport. They are also among the most difficult vehicle types to power with sustainable fuels. This report reviews which emerging technologies show the most promise to drastically
by Travis Kellerman (Somos Solar/Albuquerque Journal) A critical piece of legislation is being considered this legislative session. HB 41, the Clean Transportation Fuels Standard bill, will revolutionize the clean fuel economy in New Mexico, accelerate the state’s transition to low- and
by Kristina Ortez (District 42 Taos County State Representative/Santa Fe New Mexican) We all know the drill. Some guys around a table on the other side of the world decide to cut back on oil production. Commodity traders bid up crude
by Dawn Boulware (Taos Ski Valley/Santa Fe New Mexican) New Mexicans share an appreciation and love for the amazing outdoors in our state — in fact, it is why most of us choose to live here. At Taos Ski Valley, we
by Robin Vercruse and Amy Brown (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/ Adalante Consulting/Albuquerque Journal) New Mexico has worked hard over the past decade to diversify its economy and become a leader in renewable technologies that are catching on in other states. The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Enerkem is the first company in the world to produce renewable methanol and ethanol from non-recyclable, non-compostable municipal solid waste at full commercial scale. The company’s solution replaces the use of fossil sources like petroleum and
(CGTN) A Chinese company has developed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which will soon enter the commercial market, according to Science and Technology Daily. SAF is a new type of aviation fuel that blends bio-manufactured green jet fuel with traditional fuel. It
by Erik F. Ringle (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Laboratory Supports Industry in Fine-Tuning Sustainable Aviation Fuel Chemistry Ahead of Seeking Approval for Widespread Airplane Use -- ... But changes are coming for jet fuel, and the aviation industry is actively inviting
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Many members have started to report and set targets to reduce not only their direct greenhouse gas emissions but also those of their suppliers, CEO of non-profit Business Environment Council Simon Ng says;
(Emirates) Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of
( Agence France Presse/Barron's) The EU has set targets for using synthetic sustainable aviation fuels in European flights but no projects to produce the fuel have yet received a final investment decision, a study published Wednesday said. Transport and Environment, a non-governmental organisation
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) European renewable ethanol producers have launched a legal challenge to the EU’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation on the grounds that it fails to properly recognise the proven benefits of sustainable crop-based biofuels and has therefore violated
by Rizwan Choudhury (Interesting Engineering) The researchers are hopeful that their work can pave the way for reducing soot emissions from thermal engines, thereby addressing the associated environmental and public health concerns. -- Scientists at the University of Malaga (UMA) have participated
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Mac Marshall, VP Market Intelligence for the United Soybean Board, joins Jonathan Martin, Clean Fuels’ Director of Economics and Market Analytics, to discuss the surging demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and whether there
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) With over 5 million homes using home heating oil in the Northeast, the Bioheat® fuel market presents a tremendous opportunity to support family businesses, farmers and cleaner air for local communities. Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, Clean
UK’s only conference dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel -- Innovate UK KTN exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Innovate UK KTN is part of the Innovate
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cafe Series presents you with a selection of speakers at the forefront of developing technologies and solutions to produce SAF. Find out about the latest developments and get connected with new collaborators. The UK Government is
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The EU Taxonomy Regulation, which entered into force in July 2020, is a classification system that establishes definitions of what is an ‘environmentally sustainable’ economic activity and is a tool to help investors and companies make
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Cross-party MPs on the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee have welcomed government policy steps to scale up and support new technologies, zero carbon aircraft and domestic sustainable aviation fuel production in efforts to reach a sectoral
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Over a decade ago, algae was seen as a very promising biomass for producing jet biofuel and a number of high-profile startups attracted big-name investors. In 2009, Continental Airlines flew the United States’ first-ever commercial jet
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The University of Sheffield in the UK has become a key partner in two new programmes supporting the production of sustainable aviation fuel from air-captured carbon dioxide. A mobile Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant developed by
(SMBC Aviation Capital) SMBC Aviation Capital and Trinity College Dublin today announce the Trinity College Dublin SAF Research Facility at SMBC Aviation Capital. The research facility will be located at SMBC Aviation Capital’s new landmark offices in Dublin and will provide
by Samuel Petrequin (Associated Press) Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s environment committee on Wednesday backed a proposal to relax rules on genetically modified plants produced using so-called new genomic techniques, prompting strong criticism from environmental groups. The issue of genetically modified organisms
(European Commission) The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating or as motor fuel are in line with EU State aid rules. The in-depth investigation
by Antonio Larguesa (Eco Sapo (Google Translation)) Company led by Paulo Gaspar builds one of the largest European advanced biofuel units in the Port of Figueira da Foz. It has already reserved land and 50 million for second generation ethanol. -- n industrial investment
(S-Oil) ● S-OIL has begun to introduce bio-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil and the byproducts of the palm oil, to produce low-carbon fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for a refiner in Korea. ● It will produce eco-friendly
The Canadian Biomass Awards program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. Inaugural winners will be celebrated in the spring 2024 issue of Canadian Biomass. Awards will be given out in the following categories: Champion of the
(Enerkem) After reaching its objectives, the Enerkem Alberta Biofuels plant will begin to wind down operations as of today (January 30, 2024). -- Enerkem announced today that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB) plant in Edmonton. The EAB facility achieved
(U.S. Department of Energy) 15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) AlgaePrize 2023–2025 competition. -- Finalist teams were selected by a panel of judges who reviewed and scored the required 10-page research synopsis that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Reaching high is something Mercurius is familiar with, especially with their REACH technology. Standing for renewable, acid-hydrolysis, condensation, hydrotreating, their REACH technology works at low temperature, low pressure and enzyme free. Drop-in hydrocarbon jet fuel and
by John R. Kirkwood, Virginia M. Speck, Joshua L. Andrews, Aaron L. Szabo, Jason Deppen, Bryan Michael Allen (Biofuels Digest) In connection with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), on December 22, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a Proposed Regulation related
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the Department of Energy’s Energy Earthshots, which are designed to rapidly break down market barriers and scale up innovation in eight key sectors to address the climate crisis.
by Brian Kenny (Cold Call/Harvard Business Review) How Brazil’s green energy champion, Raízen, is expanding the market for second-generation ethanol and other sugar-cane waste biofuels. -- Raízen, a bioenergy company headquartered in São Paulo, is Brazil’s leader in sugar and ethanol
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $3.4 million in grants for 74 applicants that will add E15 to retail sites and one applicant to add a biodiesel terminal in Iowa. “This type of demand is incredibly
Disadvantaged communities are often forgotten and left behind because people don't realize how many are forced to live in areas where planes fly overhead, buses idle and trucks pass through our neighborhoods. Addressing this in New Jersey, as this (New Jersey
(Fill It Up Clean New Jersey/PR Newswire) First on East Coast to Advance Clean Fuels Legislation -- Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey State Senate for introducing legislation that would give The Garden
by David Ferris (Politico Pro Energywire) The company's latest hybrid plan illustrates how tough it is for traditional automakers to navigate a transition to electric vehicles. -- General Motors introduced the plug-in hybrid car to America. Then the automaker killed it and
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new study by European lobby group Transport and Environment (T&E) has identified commitments to build 45 e-kerosene plants in 10 European nations, with combined potential to produce more synthetic aviation fuel by 2030 than required by the
Join industry pioneers, government leaders, and forward-thinkers at North America’s premier CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) Summit. This exclusive two-day event convenes the brightest minds to explore how CCUS is poised to revolutionize our energy landscape, tackling climate challenges
Join industry pioneers, government leaders, and forward-thinkers at North America’s premier CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) Summit. This exclusive two-day event convenes the brightest minds to explore how CCUS is poised to revolutionize our energy landscape, tackling climate challenges
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk welcomes Flying Tiger Copenhagen as another customer that will transport its entire ocean freight transport volume under Maersk care with the ECO Delivery solution from 2024 onwards in order to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
(Global Maritime Forum) With the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy adopted in July 2023, this Brief dives deeper into the mid-term measures, including an economic and technical measure, which are currently under development to ensure delivering on
(Neste) PVG’s new lower-emission heating liquid offers consumers in Europe a more sustainable alternative; Neste supplies PVG with co-processed odorless heating kerosene to be used as a replacement for commonly used conventional fossil-based kerosenes Neste is offering a new co-processed odorless heating kerosene
(CPM | Crown Global Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) The world seeks support in developing products, equipment and processes in areas ranging from edible oils and plant proteins to renewable fuels, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and others. CPM’s Crown is at the forefront of
Linneborn Prize for Outstanding Merits in Biomass -- To be eligible for the award, the nominee must have scientific, technical or managerial merit in the development of biomass, attained over a long period of continuous achievements. Nominations are due to the
by Scott Fenwick (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) The latest edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide is a valuable resource for those who blend, distribute or use biodiesel. Winter comes with plenty of transportation challenges, from frozen roads
(VPS/Biobased Diesel Daily) VPS announced Jan. 15 that it has carried out significant research across numerous test parameters that enables potentially problematic characteristics of marine biofuels to be measured and controlled. VPS research has shown that by using these test methods, biofuels
(Biofuture Platform) The CEM14/MI-8 Side Event on Mobilizing Sustainable Biomass Feedstocks was held on 19 July 2023. The Side Event was organized by the CEM Biofuture Platform Initiative and the Co-leads of the MI Integrated Biorefineries (India and Netherlands). The purpose
(Biofuture Platform) The CEM14/MI-8 closed door Minister – The CEM14/MI-8 closed door Minister – CEO Roundtable on Biofuels was held on 21st July. The Roundtable was organized by the CEM Biofuture Platform Initiative and the Co-leads of the MI Integrated Biorefineries (India
(Transport & Environment) Coal should be phased out no later than 2030, fossil gas no later than 2035 and oil at the latest by 2040 -- Last December, COP28 addressed fossil fuels for the first time in the history of these
The 3rd International Conference on Negative CO₂ Emissions will be hosted at the University of Oxford by CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub, with financial support from UKRI. Tuesday 18 - Friday 21 June 2024 Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford
Organized by the Bioenergy Research Program (BIOEN/FAPESP), the International Energy Agency Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Program, and the Bioenergy Society (SBE), the BBEST – IEA Bioenergy 2024 Conference will bring important topics such as responsible land use, agricultural productivity, resilient multifunctional landscapes, harvesting technology, logistics
DECARBONISING NEW ZEALAND is co-located with the DELIVERING SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE REPORTING CONFERENCE, both at the Cordis, Auckland. Decarbonising New Zealand is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across organisations that
by Axel Funke (IEA Bioenergy) Fast pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) have been developed for several decades to enable production of bio-based liquid energy carriers and commodities from lignocellulosics, such as e.g. wood residues. While it obvious that there has been
Due to popular demand, our flagship online biogas training is now modular. ✓ Attend from wherever you are ✓ Two weekly biogas trainings for 4 weeks ✓ 14 unique modules – separately bookable ✓ Benefit from IBBK’s live trainings without leaving your home (or office) Instead
(Georgia Institute of Technology/SciTechDaily) ... However, a recent study published in Current Biology by researchers from the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech presents a groundbreaking development: they have engineered one of the first strains of yeast that may be happier with the lights
by Hazel King (Passenger Terminal Today) Cannes-Mandelieu and Golfe de Saint-Tropez airports have announced that they will be converting all internal combustion engine vehicles that cannot be converted to fully electric to biodiesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 80% over their entire lifecycle. Fire trucks,
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) On Monday, January 29, Japanese shipping major NYK Group broke ground on a test engine facility, aimed at evaluating the safety and practical application of biofuels for maritime use. The company’s latest venture towards sustainable
(Experiment.com) The Bezos Earth Fund $1M Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHGR) Ideation Prize is part of a global effort to address climate change through innovative and scalable solutions. INTRODUCTION We are seeking diverse, creative, and impactful ideas from across the world. Your participation will
by Joshua Haiar (Argus Leader) A bill to incentivize the sale of more ethanol passed through the state Senate on Monday with 33 yes votes and no opposition. The legislation outlines a new tax refund that would be in effect from 2025 to
(Baltic Workboats) Last week Baltic Workboats AS signed a contract for the design and construction of a new multipurpose vessel with the Estonian State Fleet. The vessel will be powered by biomethane and electricity to guarantee ecological sustainability and will be completed
(Eni) Eni confirms its decision to build Italy's third bio-refinery in Livorno. The project, first announced in October 2022 and followed by an application for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in November 2022, is awaiting official authorisations and includes the construction of
Don't miss an opportunity to learn about GWRCCC's goals and strategies to promote clean energy and transportation in the DMV area. Discover GWRCCC’s vision for 2024, aimed at enhancing accessibility to clean energy in the DMV! Engage with clean energy, transportation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infinium is a Commercial Scale decarbonization Platform for heavy transport, utilizing existing infrastructure for lower emissions today. Infinium’s production process uses renewable power, waste CO2 and water and, unlike most of today’s SAF and Renewable Diesel,
by Terry Mazanec (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... What constitutes the hydrogen economy? According to most analysts, the hydrogen economy is “an economy that relies on hydrogen as the commercial fuel that would deliver a substantial fraction of a nation’s energy and
by André Cieplinski (International Council on Clean Transportation) As the world’s largest vehicle markets move toward electric vehicles to decarbonize road transportation, many legacy automakers support doubling down on existing efforts to use biofuels in Brazil, and they’re focusing on using them in plug-in
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summit Carbon Solutions has reached an agreement to nearly double the number of ethanol facilities that will connect to its proposed carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa, the company announced Monday. The agreement with POET —
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces eight 2024 recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which annually offers opportunities for students and young professionals to attend the National Ethanol Conference. The event takes place February 19-21 in San Diego and
by Joachim Buwembo (The East African) ... Sceptics may argue that it will take a lot of land to produce the SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) required to fly all planes around the world. But sceptics are always there. At the start
For, even if the international fossil fuel trade continues for many more years, it is true that petrol sold in Africa is refined to lower levels than that consumed in, say, the EU, thus affecting the health of both our
by Joachim Buwembo (The East African) Rather than, or besides fighting over control of the poison being sold to them by rich international dealers, Uganda and Kenya could put the health of their people, vehicles and wallets first, and jointly develop better
ACI’s European Green Ammonia Summit 2024 will be taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany on the 6th and 7th March 2024. The two-day event will bring together key industry stakeholders from green ammonia producers, hydrogen providers, fertiliser manufacturers, renewable energy providers, consultants, solution and technology providers. Through a series of
Please join us IN PERSON at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center for Energy Independence Summit 2024. Our 18th annual Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry, the Biden Administration and Congress to accelerate
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released updated data today showing that American drivers recently surpassed a massive milestone: 100 billion miles driven on affordable, homegrown E15 fuel. The 15-percent biofuel blend is saving motorists nationwide an average of up to
by Michael Schneider (Oil Price Information Service/Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels expects to open at least 120 more E85 fueling sites in California by the end of 2025, a company official said Thursday. “I feel confident that we will be opening 60 to 70 retail
Municipalities can create new revenue streams, generate renewable energy, and support local sustainability goals by incorporating biogas & renewable natural gas (RNG) into municipal waste management. Biogas & RNG are proven technologies for municipal landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and as
(Commercial Alternative Aviation Fuel Initiative) CAAFI is now in the process of adding resources to help address the expanding scope of SAF development. We’re seeking thought leaders who will further foster the development and commercialization of SAF, and ultimately help the
Join our ASHES webinar, where early career researchers will present their insights from the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) Trial. This international, multi-center study aimed to assess the impact of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooking stove and fuel
By Peter Jameson, Maurice Jansen, and Kevin Maloney (Boston Consulting Group) Biogas pathway fuels offer the maritime shipping industry the best near-term low-carbon option, and could play a major role in its long-term decarbonization. Biogas-pathway fuels have the potential to decarbonize up
Assessing the Implications of Fluctuating EU and UK Compliance Market Prices in 2024 and Beyond -- The carbon price of the European Union and United Kingdom compliance markets reached all-time highs in 2023 but 2024 starts out with the respective prices
by Gustavo Villagrán (Diario de Centro America (Google Translation)) “We will resume the discussions, analyzes and technical tables to establish what the economic benefits are for the country and for users in the use of ethanol in gasoline,” said Víctor Hugo
(Aston University) ... Researchers to examine issues that hinder conversion into an alternative fuel; Will help protect global food security, minimise CO2 emissions and decrease farmland needed for growing energy crops. ... However plant dry matter such as rice straw is seen as a
(Mabanaft) Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises, one of the leading cruise operators, to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery
by David J. Patterson and Gord Crawford (Expander Energy Inc./Biofuels Digest) Expander’s Enhanced Biomass to Liquids (EBTL™) and Biomass Electrolysis to Liquids (BETL™) processes produce and combine hydrogen and carbon monoxide into paraffin carbon chains in the diesel boiling range to produce
by Gerson Freitas Jr, Tarso Veloso, and Isis Almeida (Bloomberg Green Living) ... Processing the vast amounts of soybeans needed to make the plant-based jet fuel and diesel required to lower US emissions will also create mountains of co-product soymeal, widely used in
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) The Ames-based company that wants to build a $5.5 billion carbon capture pipeline across Iowa and neighboring states got a boost as North Dakota regulators signaled cities and counties there will be unable to impose
by Siobhan Hall (Montel News) The European Commission has allocated nearly EUR 480m in EU funding to CO2 transport and storage projects as it seeks to create a “European carbon value chain”, it said on Thursday. This includes EUR 131m for Norway’s cross-border Northern
by Andy Groskopf (Nebraska Corn Board/Kearney Hub) ... Each time I tuned in to the Big Ten Network, I saw a commercial advertising Unleaded 88 on volleyball and football with logos in the corner boasting the tagline, “Engine Smart, Earth Kind.” ... The
by Zia Weise (Politico Pro) The draft proposal, seen by POLITICO, comes as protesting farmers say Europe’s green transformation is already demanding too much of them. -- Europe’s angry farmers want less environmental regulation. Brussels is getting ready to ask for more. As
(Honeywell) Honeywell now surpasses 50 licenses for its renewable fuel processing solutions -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced that Acelen Renewables has selected its Ecofining™ technology to help support the efficient production of a targeted 20,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel
(Biofuels International) Valero Energy and Darling Ingredients have announced that the joint sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant remains on schedule with completion expected in the first quarter of 2025. The project is expected
(CLIMBING. FAST.) The CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy campaign was recently introduced to Congress during a meeting of the House Climate Solutions Caucus – co-chaired by Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-2-NY) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-6-PA) – which works to combat climate change, while also
by Alexa St. John (Associated Press) More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks before the
(European Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) After its success in identifying evidence of fraudulent practices and stopping the suspected reexporting of Indonesian biodiesel through the Port of Hainan in China, the European Biodiesel Board has moved to the next and most significant
(California Ethanol + Power) Sugar Valley Energy, a new 160-acre bioenergy campus planned in California’s Imperial Valley, intends to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the airline industry, announced California Ethanol + Power CEO and President David Rubenstein today. The project could
(Aviation Pros) Responding to the pressing need to decarbonize aviation, a world-class team of aviation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and climate experts, are creating a faster path to reach net-zero goals. Future Energy Global, led by former GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
(IHI) IHI and ACME Group, a leading renewable energy company in India, today signed a term sheet for the supply of green ammonia from Odisha, India to Japan. The term sheet was signed by Hiroshi Ide, President and CEO of IHI,
(AM Green/PR Newswire) • AM Green and Envision Energy will form a partnership to manufacture wind turbines in India for green energy projects of AM Green and its customers. • Both AM Green and Envision will collaborate on net-zero industrial parks and green hydrogen projects in India and
(Daimler Truck) - Daimler Truck and Masdar sign MoU to assess liquid green hydrogen exports from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Europe. - Initiative has significant potential to enable the reduction of CO2-emissions in road freight transport in Europe. - Agreement supports
(Petrol Plaza) All hydrogen-powered vehicles can now refuel at the new site, which is part of the Duwaal project for developing a green H2 economy. -- A new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) has been opened by NXT Mobility in the city of
(Plug Power) Landmark Achievement for Plug’s Vertically Integrated Green Hydrogen Ecosystem and the Largest Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer in the United States; Plant is a First-Hand Customer Showcase for Electrolyzer-Produced Hydrogen -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in
(U.K. National Audit Office) Over the past two decades, government has provided more than £20bn of support to businesses using biomass in the power and heat sectors – a key part of its net zero ambitions. Yet government cannot currently demonstrate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week in the OPPORTUNITY ZONE, we looked at two double-AA rated districts under the BDOZone initiative, and as part of the proceedings, Samantha Stone, Ruthana Beezeley and Mark Dorrer led this presentation on the business
(Ryanair) Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline, and Enilive, a company directly controlled by Eni which holds 100% of its share capital, announced today (22 Jan) that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the long-term supply of Enilive sustainable aviation
(The Hindu) Airbus and the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) have signed an MoU to develop new technologies and to test and qualify indigenous sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country. The collaboration will address the Indian aerospace industry’s decarbonisation ambitions by
by Jonathan Packroff (EURACTIV) Oil giant BP Europe is pushing for a revision of the EU’s rules for biofuels, fossil fuel alternatives made from crops, animal fats, and waste, to allow more crops into the EU’s definition of ‘advanced’ biofuels
by Timothy Cama (Politico Pro E&E News PM) The union's leader last year said the group needed more time to decide whether to back the president. -- The United Auto Workers union endorsed President Joe Biden for president Wednesday after he allayed
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