by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, located in southeast Texas, U.S., has produced its first ammonia following the completion of systems testing, representing the first phase of operations commissioning of the facility. Commercial production is expected to
(Global Center for Marine Decarbonisation) Study finds that GHG emissions savings potential rises substantially when logistics and operational inefficiencies in Project CAPTURED are addressed; CO2 utilisation can outperform permanent storage in GHG emissions savings when avoided emissions from displaced carbon are taken into
by Mikala Grubb, Sandra Winter-Madsen, Milica Folić and Sylvain Verdier (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The renewable fuels industry has reached a critical juncture. After years of incremental progress, false starts and regulatory uncertainty, the sector is entering a phase that experts describe with
(The Edge Malaysia) Sabah is tapping microalgae to support the state’s green energy goals under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040, which aims to achieve over 50% renewable energy capacity by 2035 and 80% by 2050. In July, the
by Krishna Pathak (Regtechtimes/MSN) Gold is helping scientists turn plant-based ethanol into valuable industrial chemicals by keeping a delicate reaction under control. When ethanol reacts too strongly with oxygen, it burns into carbon dioxide and wastes energy; however, with precise control,
by Igor Savenhago (Agro Estadão) ... At the State University of Campinas ( Unicamp ), the Ethanoil+ project seeks to transform the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel – known as green diesel – using compact equipment. The initiative, led by
(Egypt Independent) The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center has issued a formal statement to debunk widespread allegations regarding the purported “concession” of land in Sokhna to the Qatari company, Al-Mana Group, without financial or investment returns for the state. The General Authority for
David Rupiny (Uganda Investment Authority) President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned PRO Industries, reputed as the biggest ethanol plant in East Africa. The President, accompanied by the First Lady Janet Museveni, said the factory, located in Luwero District in central Uganda, would boost value
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe leads the HEFA market with 22 operating licensed units and 45 more in engineering. Their collaboration with NXT Clean Fuels aims for a world-scale complex in Oregon, targeting an ultra-low CI of 10.1 g C/MJ2.
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane
(Weyerhaeuser) Partnership will expand manufacturing platform to convert wood fiber into biocarbon products, accelerating scale supply to global metals producers -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and Aymium today announced they have entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner to produce and sell 1.5 million
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
(Renewable Carbon News) The White Paper is based on a systematic review of 563 publications, of which 21 quantitative studies met the criteria for detailed assessment -- Sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and
by Zhang Nannan (Chinese Academy of Sciences/Phys.Org) Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a "top-down" synthetic microbiome strategy to enrich microbial consortia capable of efficient lignin degradation from straw compost and straw-returning
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Des Moines Register) The Iowa Utilities Commission will have to decide whether Summit Carbon Solutions can change the destination of its carbon sequestration pipeline before a challenge to the company’s permit to build it in the state
by Arun Kumar (The American Bazaar) Satish Myneni, an Indian American professor of geosciences at Princeton University is getting funding through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund for a research project to speed up natural hydrogen generation for clean
(DeshGujarat) Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has rolled out its Green Hydrogen Policy, aiming to position the State as a leading hub for green hydrogen production and accelerate the transition toward clean energy-driven industrial growth. Under the policy, the State government targets investments
(Eni) Eni is a Premium Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the aim of supporting this major Italian event also through sustainability-related initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Eni aims to achieve carbon neutrality
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GranBio utilizes its patented AVAP™ technology to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from various biomass residues, establishing a Net-Zero solution without immediate carbon capture. GranBio targets 1 billion gallons per year (GPY) capacity by 2040 by repurposing ten shuttered
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mango Materials is addressing plastic pollution by producing Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable and often carbon negative material, under the brand YOPP™. This material is produced via a microbial process utilizing methane emissions, such as biogas captured from
(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Methane Status Report 2025 provides insights into the potential to meet the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) target of a 30% reduction below 2020 levels by 2030. The World Biogas Association (WBA) was honoured to
(Statkraft) Statkraft and Fortescue have agreed to amend and extend the conditional power agreement currently in place for the Holmaneset project. -- Currently in the feasibility phase of the green hydrogen and green ammonia project, Fortescue is continuing to progress studies
by Nina H. Farah (Politico Pro Energywire) Summit Carbon Solutions' interstate carbon dioxide project faces headwinds from a South Dakota law. -- An Iowa judge has ordered state regulators to take another look at the permit requirements for an interstate carbon dioxide
(Uniper) Strategic partnership further expanded; License packages for up to six commercial plants with a total capacity of 7,200 mtpd of ammonia; Joint goal: Establishment of a scalable hydrogen import infrastructure -- Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde have signed a framework agreement that lays the
(MIT News) Chemical engineers have found a simple way to make capturing carbon emissions from industrial plants more energy-efficient. -- Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial plants is an important strategy in the efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. It’s
(Gevo) Gevo North Dakota Awarded “A” Rating from BeZero Carbon, Affirming its High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that BeZero Carbon Ltd., a preeminent global carbon rating agency, has upgraded its rating for the Gevo
(UPM) UPM, a global leader in sustainable material solutions, has achieved an important milestone in the startup of production of commercial, wood-based chemicals in its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. The refinery, which is the largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals in Europe,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Why venture capital’s winning doctrine for software breaks at the factory gate—and why China’s phase-based approach is scaling the bioeconomy while the U.S. struggles. Stand at the gate of the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park and the argument
by Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Climatewire) The layoffs at Twelve follow the reelection of President Donald Trump and the rollback of incentives that were designed to spur the production of sustainable aviation fuel. -- sustainable aviation fuel startup backed by some of
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) PureField to bury 1.8 mil metric tons of CO2 over 12 years; Would capture CO2 from PureField's Russell biofuels plant -- The Trump administration has tentatively approved ethanol producer PureField Ingredients' plan to bury its CO2 emissions in
(Bioenergy International) As biocarbon moves from niche applications to large-scale industrial use, policy frameworks, investment decisions, and procurement strategies increasingly depends on clear and reliable terminology described in the International Biomass Torrefaction and Carbonisation Council (IBTC) Biocarbon Terminology, Version 3. Over recent
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Integrated Dynamics focuses on next-generation biorefineries by leveraging rugged, naturally advantaged microbes known as hyperthermophiles. These microbes grow in temperatures above 85ºC, which implicitly excludes microbial contaminants—a critical advantage, as up to 10% of ethanol ferments are compromised. Hyperthermophiles
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance aimed at keeping the federal carbon capture tax credit functioning smoothly through a period of regulatory uncertainty, offering a temporary compliance pathway for companies
by Ayesha Tandon (Carbon Brief) The warming impact of hydrogen has been “overlooked” in projections of climate change, according to authors of the latest “global hydrogen budget”. The study, published in Nature, is the most comprehensive analysis yet of the global hydrogen cycle,
(Energimyndigheten) Companies that want to contribute to negative emissions through the capture, transport and geological storage of biogenic carbon dioxide (bio-CCS) are welcome to participate in the second call through reverse auction. Last day for application2026-08-13 23:59 Funds announcedSEK 10.17 billion According to
(Bioenergy International) In Spain, Reolum Renovables SL (Reolum), a developer of renewable energy and power-to-X (PtX) projects, has announced its third PtX project in the Castile and León region — in Monfarracinos, Zamora. Located in the Zamora Norte Industrial Park in Monfarracinos,
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
by Hu Haoqiong (Cailian Press (Google translation)) “After a month of trial operation, the project has reached 70% to 80% of its production capacity. Based on this capacity level, the monthly production of green methanol can reach 3,000 tons,” Wang Bihui, Deputy General
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Making fuels and other products from plants requires treating the plant fibers to break apart sugars and other parts of the plant cell wall. The leftover liquid (or liquor) from the process must be
by Rodrigo Souza (Click Petroleo e Gas) By combining BECCS, biochar, and new carbon capture models, ethanol production in Brazil can achieve negative emissions and expand its role in the energy transition. A ethanol production in Brazil It is undergoing a decisive transformation driven by
(Carolina Renewable Products) Carolina Renewable Products (CRP) has officially broken ground on its first renewable diesel facility in Orangeburg County, marking the launch of a $280 million clean-energy investment that will create 155 jobs over the next five years. Located at 546
(Lummus Technology) Next phase of partnership will accelerate the availability of cost-effective green hydrogen. -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Advanced Ionics, a low-cost green hydrogen technology provider, broke ground recently on a pilot
(Kellogg Brown & Root/Globe Newswire) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its PureMSM green methanol technology by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for a pioneering biomethanol plant in Saudi Arabia for transforming landfill-gas into clean fuels. KBR’s PureM solution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At
(Chung-Ang University) This study presents a breakthrough in sustainable hydrogen production from seawater using chloride-resistant Ru nanocatalysts for direct electrolysis. The crystalline/amorphous Ru heterostructure exhibits 37× higher activity than commercial Pt catalysts in alkaline water electrolysis, enabling cost-effective hydrogen generation. By
(ResourceWise) Navigating the Evolving Carbon Markets in Biofuels and Feedstocks The biogenic CO₂ removal industry in the U.S. is making significant progress despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty at the state and federal levels. A convergence of state regulators and private businesses is driving
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announces the signing of a major strategic partnership in Canada, just weeks after unveiling its H6 product line to the public. This agreement marks a major breakthrough for the company and reverses the trend of a difficult
(Clean Energy Technologies) Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (“CETY” or the “Company”), a clean energy technology company delivering scalable solutions in power generation, storage, waste-to-energy, and heat-to-power, today (December 10, 2025) announced a dedicated HTAP™ based platform designed for integration with
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The impact of the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism extends well beyond the hard-to-abate sectors covered by the legislation. -- Key Takeaways: Imports into the European Union from six hard-to-abate sectors will be subject to a carbon fee from
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
(BNDES News Agency (Google Translation)) With resources from BNDES Mais Inovação, FS will store underground the CO2 produced in the manufacture of corn ethanol in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). -- The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$ 384.3 million to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Montana Renewables is aggressively scaling, having reached a 45 million gallon per year SAF run rate in 2024, with plans to hit 150 million gallons by 2026. As a joint venture between Calumet and Warburg Pincus,
by Hendrik Waegeman (Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant/Biofuels Digest) ... I often feel like I’m somewhere between Tocqueville and Borat — impressed by American innovation, but puzzled by the anti-science politics that seem to hold it back. Europe, meanwhile, is often
(Biofuels Digest) As the aviation industry accelerates its push toward net-zero, the role of advanced catalysis in enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is becoming increasingly critical. Ketjen, a global leader in refinery catalyst solutions, is committed to help its customers in
by David Priestman (Logistics Business) Grangemouth-based Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has partnered with LogChain, a digital supply chain and logistics software developer, to make international shipping more sustainable with the first digitalised shipment of green chemicals. Celtic used LogChain’s private
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Road to Methanol, we go inside the technical and commercial blueprint that is redefining what’s possible at scale. Beaver Lake demonstrates how proven gasification technology, robust feedstock supply, and bankable offtake converge into a replicable model — one capable
(Moeve) During an event held today (December 5, 2025) at Moeve's headquarters, the company and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) signed an agreement to create the first Green Molecules Innovation Chair, a pioneering collaborative space created with the aim
(Abundia Global Impact Group) Abundia advances its licensing agreement by delivering site notification to Alterra Energy for the deployment of its plastics liquefactions technology at Abundia's Cedar Port Renewable Energy Complex -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) ("Abundia" or
(Green Plains) All Three Nebraska Facilities Now Capturing CO2; First 45Z Payment Demonstrates Early Value -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now
by Clara Hudson (Wall Street Journal) Mike Wirth outlined the oil-and-gas company’s hopes for everything from carbon capture to hydrogen -- The head of one of the biggest oil companies in the world has his eye on expanding a variety of alternative
(Seoul National University) - Water purification and hydrogen generation achieved simultaneously via nanoelectrokinetic ion concentration polarization; - Promising for use in infrastructure-limited environments such as disaster sites, spacecraft, and military operations; - Published in Communications Materials, an international journal in materials science Seoul
by Jason Arunn Murugesu (BBC) BP has pulled out of building a hydrogen plant on Teesside following a row over whether the site would be better suited to housing a data centre instead. A government decision on whether the plant at Teesworks in
(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas deploys the proven UGAS® S1000 biomass gasification technology to transform forest residues into low- to negative-carbon fuels. The S1000 efficiently processes biomass to high-purity syngas, achieving greater than 97% overall carbon conversion. The flagship Beaver
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
(Greenlyte Carbon Technologies) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels). This milestone positions Greenlyte as a technology leader for innovative, competitive new
(Gena Solutions) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: As of November, GENA tracks 270 plants and projects with a total capacity of 56.3 Mt by 2030: 134 e-methanol (23.3 Mt), 118 biomethanol (21.8 Mt), and 18 low-carbon methanol (11.2 Mt). Five projects were
( Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/Biomass Magazine) A new study from researchers at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Brawijaya has found that adding biochar to advanced food waste recycling systems can significantly increase the clean energy yields of hydrogen
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
(Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is ultimately measured in projects that reach steel, not concepts that reach slides — and few projects today better illuminate the road ahead than Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, SunGas Renewables’ flagship forestry-to-fuels venture now advancing toward FID in 2026. In
(Tsinghua University Press/EurekAlert!) Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is an effective approach for converting CO2 into high-value chemicals and promoting carbon cycling. Among CO2RR products, ethylene (C2H4), as a crucial industrial feedstock, holds extensive market demand and significant economic value. Copper (Cu)-based catalysts
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project — a large-scale facility to produce electric natural gas (e-NG) also
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Praio is commercializing patented artificial Protocells for intensified biomanufacturing, merging the advantages of whole-cell efficiency and cell-free flexibility. This platform improves reaction rates >10x and is stable over four months. The technology has demonstrated 1L scale
(News from the States) A district court judge on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) sided with a landowner group and found a North Dakota law related to underground storage of carbon dioxide to be unconstitutional. The ruling from Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson
(Expander Energy) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) is pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed with East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd. (“East Fraser”) to secure the required biomass feedstock and land for the Mackenzie Biofuel Project, a proposed Biomass
(NEG8 Carbon) Irish Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, NEG8 Carbon, has signed a contract for Phase 1 of a major project in the UK to develop large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) production using a low-carbon energy source. This paves the way
(Verso Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verso Energy announced Nov. 17 its selection of Rely to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the DEZiR electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France. This step follows the memorandum of understanding signed earlier
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) iMicrobes presents a highly compelling claim: producing net-zero, cost-advantaged acrylic acid from ethanol, overcoming historical cost barriers in biobased materials. Their novel finding is a simplified, scalable downstream processing route leading to an average gross profit margin of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Thermosets. The epoxies in your laptop. The silicones in cosmetics. The polyesters in fashion. The vulcanized rubbers in your tires. The adhesives, sealants, composites, and structural resins that bind modern life together. They are
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) “U.S. is not where things are happening.” “Policy uncertainty.” “National Security” “Not replacing petroleum; complementing it.” “Not an alternative to electric vehicles (EVs); complementing them.” “Persistence.” “Hurdles.” “Syngas” “Bankability.” “AI” “In Nature, There Is
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Japan Suiso Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kawasaki LH2 Terminal, a liquefied hydrogen base in Ogishima, Kawasaki City, was held on November 27. Kawasaki LH2 Terminal is
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) The story of the United States corn ethanol industry is a story about a sector that grew rapidly under a very specific set of policy, technology and market conditions. It filled a gap when gasoline demand
by Caitlin Clark (Texas A&M Unversity Stories) The process uses water and pressure to remove carbon dioxide from emissions at half the cost of current methods. -- A new, low-cost method for capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities relies
(European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E)) T&E commissioned ERM to carry out a study looking at CO2 transportation for e-fuels production in Europe T&E commissioned the consultancy ERM to look at the critical role of CO2 sourcing and transport infrastructure for e-fuels production in Europe. They
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Vertimass’s novel CADO Technology presents a compelling biofuels breakthrough, converting alcohols to gasoline, jet fuel, and chemicals in a single step without requiring hydrogen. This drastically lowers production costs. Ambitious results include the 2024 EPA registration of VertiGas20, a
(Fusion Fuel/Globe Newswire) Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering, advisory, and utility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary, Bright Hydrogen Solutions Ltd (“BrightHy Solutions”), a leading engineering and advisory
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s compelling focus is on Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF, asserting it has the most competitive cash cost of production compared to HEFA. Their ambitious claim is validated by the Gevo North Dakota site, featuring a wholly-owned, operational proprietary
(HAMR Energy) Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy today announced it has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Sustainable Futures (AFWI-CSF) as part of a national initiative to convert
by Kellie Nault (Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences) Research explores sustainable aviation fuel from municipal solid waste -- A new study finds that sustainable aviation fuel made from municipal solid waste could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-90% compared with traditional
(Masdar) • Signing of agreement follows successful completion of study to demonstrate viability of developing large-scale Waste-to-SAF initiative in Abu Dhabi Project will convert approximately 500,000 tons of biomass and urban solid waste per year into SAF via waste gasification Project will utilize
(Fuel Cells Works) The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the development of a new facility to produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. They are used for
(University of Bayreuth) An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has developed an innovative method for producing green hydrogen directly from seawater – without the use of additional reagents. The researchers report their groundbreaking findings in the prestigious
(Celtic Renewables) Celtic Renewables is moving forward with plans to build a new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth. It has appointed engineering design consultancy Allen Associates, part of the Forsyths Group of companies, to undertake extensive work to finalise the
by Fabrício Julião (CNN Brazil Money) During the Eloos event, organized by Itatiaia in partnership with CNN Brasil, Magda Chambriard stated that it is necessary to increase primary energy consumption by at least 60% by 2050. Petrobras President Magda Chambriard said on Monday (24)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde offers compelling, fully integrated onsite gas solutions vital for renewable fuels, including hydrogen for HEFA and Alcohol-to-Jet processes. The most ambitious finding is the VITRON-C Advanced Centrifugal Design for oxygen production, covered by nine patents. This novel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I stepped off in Oroville, California. ... People here hadn’t quit. ... The County Planning Office .... ... “Recarbonization,” she said. “Not getting rid of carbon. Replacing fossil-based carbon with carbon that already belongs to the cycle. Waste carbon. Forest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/Digest Connect) From the Transcript: ... We are back for this launch episode of our seventh season. We started in the uncertain days of COVID. The wheel continues to turn for the bioeconomy 00:17 and the world, yet
(RETEMA) The team from the University of Jaén has managed to reduce up to 94% of the contaminants in olive mill water and obtain biomass rich in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids for biofuels, fertilizers and cosmetics -- A team from the Department of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A conference room near Gate C-17, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston. No corn. No tractors. But the same kind of revelation. BioMADE CEO Doug Friedman remembers it clearly—it was 2019, before BioMADE was even official,
(Minnesota Corn Growers Association) With support from Minnesota Corn, Professor Paul Dauenhauer is exploring the corn-to-methanol pathway for biofuels. -- Modern corn ethanol is a marvel of clean fuel production, harnessing the energy of the sun to make a single seed into
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire/Yahoo!) Allied Biofuels FE LLC and Praj Industries Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop Central Asia’s largest ethanol production facility in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. Praj’s Technology for Ethanol Refinery will generate 890 tonnes per
(Biofuels International) ... However, with SAF supply still in its early stages and the window to meet these targets narrowing, there is growing pressure on the industry to accelerate SAF adoption now. New investment While investment and interest are growing, the global
(Food Business Middle East & Africa) TPC launches a major value-addition project to expand ethanol output, power generation, and agricultural by-products in Tanzania. -- TPC Limited has announced a Tsh 130 billion (US$52 million) investment aimed at modernising Tanzania’s sugar industry through an upgraded
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In practical terms, Aspire is a mild, distillable solvent pretreatment system designed to dissolve lignin—the structural “glue” of plant biomass—without degrading the cellulose or hemicellulose. Unlike conventional pretreatment methods that rely on harsh acids, steam
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NXTClean Fuels and the Cascadia SAF Accelerator are collaborating to lead aviation decarbonization, centered on the Columbia River Hub in Oregon. The ambitious plan calls for an Ultra-low fossil HEFA Refinery with a world-scale production capacity
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass Magazine) The 10th annual edition of the Scaling Up Bio Conference showcased the Brazilian bioeconomy during the two-day event hosted at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. Themed “Accelerating Deep Decarbonization,” the conference kicked off with an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Like Doc Brown feeding banana peels into a DeLorean, Raven’s tech feeds waste into a reformer and pulls hydrogen from the trash society leaves behind. And as if stolen from a climate-themed rewrite of National Treasure, the
(Clariant) Repsol is building Europe’s first plant to produce renewable methanol from urban waste; The facility will use Enerkem gasification technology to produce 240 KTA of methanol; Clariant will supply catalysts for feed purification and its highly active MegaMax™ for methanol synthesis MUNICH, November 10,
(Hycamite) Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd.’s (“Hycamite”) application of its technology to decarbonize the maritime industry has received an important new certification from classification society DNV. DNV awarded Hycamite an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its concept design of a pre-combustion, solid-form carbon capture system that
(Haffner Energy) This first US engagement marks a strategic step in Haffner Energy’s international growth and renewable fuels deployment Project developer OroCarbo has selected Haffner Energy’s SYNOCA® 20 MW module for integration into a 100 tonnes/day biomethanol project in California, using Maverick Synfuels’ syngas-to-methanol
(LanzaJet) LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels achieves ASTM on-spec jet fuel production and full plant operation with breakthrough that serves as a beacon of hope for innovators, farmers, fuel producers, and aviation -- LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer,
(Farms.com) Minnesota Corn Funds Innovative Biofuel Efficiency Research -- A new project funded by Minnesota Corn is aiming to revolutionize the way corn is used for renewable fuel. Professor Paul Dauenhauer, a chemical engineering researcher at the University of Minnesota, is leading
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OMC introduces a compelling, next-generation technology providing low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen and fuels designed for industrial scale. Their core innovation is a highly durable, multi-functional oxygen carrier that achieves over 90% balance of plant energy efficiency. This process
(Neste) The European Commission announced funding for 61 cutting-edge technology projects on 3 November, 2025. Neste's SCOOP (Sustainable Co-Processing of Challenging Raw materials) project was among the five Finnish projects selected for funding from a total of 359 applications. Neste’s SCOOP project
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: HYOR), a clean-energy technology company developing multi-fuel engines and waste-to-methanol systems, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zeltech (Zero Emissions Locomotive Technologies) to jointly develop and deploy HyOrc’s hydrogen-ready gas-engine locomotives in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels’ compelling approach prioritizes feedstock flexibility to build sustainable enterprises, focusing on renewable DME and methanol. Their Brawley, CA facility, the Maverick Innovation Center, is the first in the U.S. producing renewable DME. DME is produced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, the company (LanzaTech) is constructing a first-of-its-kind integrated CCUS system in Norway. Like the Aqua Claudia, it is part architecture, part alchemy — designed to turn
(Equinor) The CABRA project, with an investment of R$ 10 million, will study synergies between ethanol plants and basaltic formations in the Southeast Region. Equinor, a global energy company present in Brazil for over 20 years, and the Greenhouse Gas Research and
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In India, Angel One reports Godavari Biorefineries has teamed with the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai to develop a process that transforms industrial CO2 emissions directly into Dimethyl Ether (DME). The pilot project that can capture 450
(PETRONAS) `Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The biorefinery will have a processing
(TasPorts) TasPorts and the H2U Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility within the Bell Bay port precinct in northern Tasmania. The proposed facility would
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Origin Materials leverages its furanics platform and core technology to convert abundant bio-feedstocks into flexible, low-cost, carbon-negative materials. The most ambitious finding is being the first to produce PET bottlecaps at scale. This product, which is compatible
by Patricia Delacey (University of Michigan/TechXplore) Manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel with CO₂ byproducts of ethanol production could reduce carbon intensity by more than 80% compared to fossil fuels. -- The CO2 released from corn during ethanol production could actually be a valuable, underutilized resource for
(Fuel Cells Works) · New Green Hydrogen Hub in Bình Dương aims to catalyze workforce development, tech demos, and cross-sector business coordination · Public–private partnership between VGU, GIZ, AHK, and industry leaders positions Hub as central node in Vietnam’s emerging H₂ ecosystem A major milestone
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OzoneBio presents a highly ambitious green chemistry platform for emission-free adipic acid (BioAA), targeting the $28B Nylon-6,6 market. Their process offers a compelling 96% CO2e reduction compared to traditional methods that emit 60 million tons of
(Biofuture Platform/Il Bioeconomista) On the sidelines of COP30, government representatives and industry leaders yesterday (November 8, 2025) launched the Biofuture Platform Declaration on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, a landmark international statement to accelerate the transition from fossil carbon to sustainable
By Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Oil and gas will play a critical role for a long time to come, Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) , opens new tab CEO Darren Woods said on Friday, adding that the question was whether they will continue to be used as
by Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Climatewire) The pilot facility planned by Avnos would use direct air capture technology that also pulls moisture from the sky. -- Corporate giants Shell and Mitsubishi have agreed to provide up to $17 million to a startup
(Molecule Group) Brazilian President Lula urged countries to support the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels during the Global Climate Leaders’ Summit. “Belém 4x” aims to provide political support and foster international cooperation to at least quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by
(Acies Bio/Globe Newswire) Acies Bio has begun the project for construction of facility with expanded fermentation and DSP capabilities with the largest 30 m³ bioreactor yet, marking a significant step in expanding its large-scale fermentation and biomanufacturing capabilities from current largest
(Stargate Hydrogen) The agreement with OX2 paves the way for a hydrogen project in Åland, positioning it as a key hub for large-scale green hydrogen production across Northern Europe, powered by Stargate Hydrogen’s innovative 10 MW Aurora electrolyser systems. Stargate Hydrogen, a European
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hyera reports a compelling solution to agricultural waste and pollution, driving sustainable activated carbon (AC) and green H2 production. Their advanced, AI-driven thermochemical conversion is carbon negative, sequestering 3.7 tons of GHG per ton of AC. This
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is leaving behind its mountain-men phase of bench work and pilot skids and entering its wagon-train era: disciplined, organized, and built for repetition. Companies like Pow.Bio, which just scaled continuous fermentation to 3,000 liters
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on November 6, 2025, it entered into a sales and purchase agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with Transition Industries LLC (TI;
(Södra) In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material The pilot
(Hydrocarbon Processing) STEROPE is a new European project that will demonstrate how advanced carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can transform industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable marine fuels and bio-based chemicals, using green hydrogen and innovative catalytic
(CropEnergies) In October 2023, Germany's first public E20 filling station opened in Mannheim. The fuel on offer was developed by Mannheim-based CropEnergies AG. The demo fleet shows that E20 works perfectly well in everyday use. Logistics E20 can be used entirely within the
by Haley Jarvis (Brunel University of London) Scientists have secured more than £1 million in funding to turn seawater into fuel to power ships, ferries and fishing boats. -- Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, the Energisa Group has acquired 52% of Lurean, a company located in Carambeí, Paraná, and which operates in the treatment of waste and commercialization of organic fertilizer. With this acquisition, the Company’s second biomethane production
(ETFuels) ETFuels, a leading global e-fuels developer announced the start of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its flagship Rattlesnake Gap e-methanol project in West Texas - marking a major step toward the commercial-scale production of e-fuels for global shipping and aviation markets. Once
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ever since startup in 1996 with a 15 MMgy capacity, diversification has been Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.’s modus operandi, according to Chad Friese, general manager and CEO of CVEC. Located in Benson, Minnesota, the plant’s
(Ammonia Energy Association) Land allocated for 438,000 tons per year facility at VOC Port -- As part of the recent India Maritime Week event, ACME and VOC Port Authority on India’s southern coast have progressed the Tamil Nadu Green Ammonia Project. The 1,200 tons
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, I had the great pleasure of catching up with Roger Wyse, Founder and Managing Partner at Spruce Capital Partners. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Roger over the past decade (or more)
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, we had a chance to discuss the pre-emptive wind up of Ten Carbon Chemistry with Dr Tony Peacock. Earlier this year, Tony candidly posted on LinkedIn some of the story behind the journey and the recent decision
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Alex Zanghellini, exploring his journey from AI/computer science to enzymes, and the co-founding of Arzeda with Nobel Laureate David Baker. Alex chose to bypass finance and found proteins as wonderful machines
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