Kassia Micek and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) PNWH2 Phase one is expected to last 12-18 months -- ... "OCED is working with PNWH2 to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon and Montana that leverages the region's abundant renewable resources
(GA Telesis) GA Telesis Engine Services (Gates or the Company”), a global leader in aircraft jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), is proud to announce a milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection through the adoption of Sustainable
(AB Akola Group/Globe Newswire) AB Kaišiadorių Paukštynas, an indirect subsidiary of AB Akola Group, plans to build a biomethane production plant for 19.4 million euros, which is expected to be constructed on the company's land plot in Kaišiadorys district in the
(Bright Renewables) Bright Renewables, a leading force in the deployment of biogas upgrading and valorization technology, and BerQ RNG, a pioneer in transforming biogas into carbon-neutral, pipeline quality Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), have joined hands to develop four renewable natural gas
(SunHydrogen) SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTCQB: HYSR), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, today announced that the Company has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with CTF Solar GmbH to integrate CTF’s solar cell
(HDF Energy) Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), a leading force in large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure and high-power fuel cell manufacturing, has strengthened its partnership with the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) by signing a joint Memorandum
(Manurfacturing Today) ... JSW Infrastructure Ltd is considering the establishment of green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities at the ports to venture into the new and growing green energy market. Joint Managing Director Arun Maheshwari stressed that the company is looking
(Oil Price Information Service/Morningstar) With a U.S. presidential election on the horizon, and potential changes to federal and state-level biofuel credit schemes looming, Valero executives on Thursday said they see "a lot of tailwinds" for its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed its disappointment after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) used a line-item veto to single-handedly cancel the state’s E15 tax incentive, which was approved by the legislature earlier this summer. The incentive would’ve
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) A UK initiative to promote green jet fuel will need to be taken up around the world - and built on - if the technology is to have any chance of delivering its promise of radically cleaner
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Department of Agriculture received lots of input from biofuels groups this week on how to prove the impact of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted a highly detailed, technical response to USDA’s Request for Information on climate smart agriculture practices for biofuel feedstocks. While USDA’s analysis of climate smart agriculture will have impacts beyond the §45Z Clean
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the use of a “book-and-claim” accounting framework for tracking and transferring the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices through the biofuels supply chain. The comments
by Helen Massy-Beresford and Graham Warwick (Aviation Week) ... SAF can cost 3-5 times as much as standard kerosene and accounts for around 0.5% of global fuel usage. In Europe, ReFuelEU mandates are set to come into force Jan. 1, 2025, but
by Kelly Nieuwenhuis (Des Moines Register) The success of the entire economy of the Midwest is a public need. And without robust, innovative solutions like the Summit pipeline to open new markets, family farms in Iowa may cease to exist. Being a farmer
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas. Home to a 16,000-cow herd, the facility will produce RNG, an ultra-clean transportation fuel that
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) Biofuels will be critical to reducing the carbon intensity of liquid fuels, which is necessary to achieve emissions reduction goals from legacy and new vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. Some wonder if we should
by Markham Watson (S&P Global) Government-funded, industry-led program; Large projects move forward; challenges remain -- US tax credits for carbon capture and storage and carbon capture, utilization and sequestration will likely continue no matter what political party wins the 2024 presidential and congressional
(Nexus Development Capital/PR Newswire) Nexus Development Capital, LLC (NDC), a leading investment firm specializing in catalytic capital for teams deploying low-carbon infrastructure, is pleased to announce an investment of approximately $9 million in Castlerock Biofuels LLC (Castlerock Biofuels), a joint venture company led
by Juan Esteban Poveda (ElEcoNomista) Major olive oil producers are entering the biomethane business in the province of Jaén. There are four projects underway to produce biogas from alpeorujo that require a joint investment of 137 million euros in the municipalities of Martos, Guarromán, Castellar and
(Airbus) Airbus is investing in LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and producer, in line with its ambition to act as a catalyst for the global development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This investment will support the development of the Alcohol-to-Jet
(Neste) Neste has commissioned terminal capacity at ONEOK’s terminal in Houston, Texas for blending and storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. This is a major step in further expanding the availability of Neste’s SAF to airlines also operating from airports east of
(U.S. Department of Energy/SAF Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office's Feedstock- Conversion Interface Consortium intends to issue an industrial partnership call (IPC) to allow collaboration between industry stakeholders and FCIC researchers. These partnerships will address the cost and risk impacts of
(Cowboy Clean Fuels/PR Newswire) Cowboy Clean Fuels Announces Final Close of $13 Million Series B to Commercialize Technology for Scalable, Simultaneous Production of Renewable Natural Gas and Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide. -- Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), an advanced climate tech and energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Turquoise hydrogen is made by the process of decomposing methane (methane pyrolysis), which can be either fossil or biological in origin. Turquoise hydrogen is considered low carbon because it creates a solid carbon (carbon black) that can
(Airbus) Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group, LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing fund to accelerate the production of SAF. The corporate partners worked with
(GA Telesis) GA Telesis Engine Services (Gates or the "Company"), a global leader in aircraft jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), is proud to announce a milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection through the adoption of Sustainable
(Renewables Now) Italian oil and gas major Eni SpA (BIT:ENI) has inked a temporary exclusivity agreement on the sale of a minority stake in its biofuels subsidiary Enilive to US private equity firm KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR). The parties are negotiating
(airBaltic) Since May 2023, Latvian national airline airBaltic has been offering passengers the voluntary option to participate in achieving climate neutrality goals by opting additionally for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the first year of operation, nearly 16 000 passengers from various countries
by Lori Captain (Green Biz/Dairy Management Inc.) ... Methane is emitted on dairy farms in two ways — enteric methane is produced in the cow’s rumen through its digestion process and released through their mouths; methane is also emitted through the
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an advisory consulting contract by Kuwait Oil Company for the development of a country wide masterplan for the production of 17GW of renewables and 25GW of green hydrogen by 2050. Under the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to biobased chemicals and materials. We look at the molecules getting traction, market prices, new process technologies, the policy environment, carbon prices or the lack
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A bigger and more worthy task, equal in impact to the Apollo moon shot, is to de-risk industrial biotechnology investments and de-carbonize agriculture. Those are not drops in the ocean, they are each of them,
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters (1.5 million tonnes) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of
by Leticia Fucuchima (Reuters) Brazilian meatpacker JBS (JBSS3.SA) is supplying animal waste from its operations abroad for the production of renewable aviation fuels and is studying a similar initiative in Brazil through the Friboi brand, the company said on Monday. According to JBS, the
(Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council) ... Recently, the International Standards Organization (ISO) announced the publication of ISO 8217:2024, an updated version of the specification for fuel use in marine applications. The new specifications set forth detailed requirements for marine fuels, including
by Andrea Bailey (U.S. Department of Energy) Accelerating the widespread adoption of bioenergy technologies that can offer equitable and affordable solutions to decarbonize the transportation, industrial, and agricultural sectors is a priority for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). BETO
(Amp Americas/Ag NewsWire) A new dairy RNG project on the Wisconsin farm will reduce methane emissions by converting 90,000 gallons of dairy waste per day to renewable energy -- Amp Americas, a leading dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced the
(Money Control News) AM Green plans to pick up a 50 percent stake in Assam Bio Refinery Pvt Ltd and acquire Finland-based biotechnology firm Chempolis Oy -- AM Green is set to invest $1 billion in second-generation (2G) biofuels by setting up
(Innovation News Network) Scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a revolutionary MXene that may advance green hydrogen production. The team has developed the oxidatively stable molybdenum-based MXene as an electrocatalyst support for anion exchange membrane water electrolysers. Due to its stability under
by Emma Pinedo and Pietro Lombardi (Reuters) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday (July 17, 2024) announced a new plan worth 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to boost the country's transition to clean energy, including subsidies for green energy industries and hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SixRing, a chemical technology company, uses patented modified acids to produce high purity cellulose, biogenic acetic acid, and low viscosity biocrude from lignocellulosic biomass at ambient pressure and temperature. Not a typical start-up, SixRing’s product development
by Sumit Arora (Current Affairs) ... The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), launched in September 2023 by key G20 members including India, the United States, and Brazil, is poised to take a significant step forward in its institutional development. The Indian government is
(Ethical Marketing News) Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AGRA Industries, an established leader in the design, fabrication and complete construction of turnkey facilities. Under the strategic partnership, AGRA Industries
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The industry waited for not months, but years to get an answer to that question, finally receiving direction in the 40BSAF-GREET 2024 model, released at the end of April. In an exclusive podcast interview with
by Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels/Agri-Pulse) American farmers are ready to make the United States the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, which currently represents the most promising pathway to achieving net zero carbon emissions in aviation.
by Zane McDonald (Catalyst by GTI Energy/Medium) The push to decarbonize global economies is gaining momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player for a lower carbon future. To bring this to fruition, the hydrogen market needs a solid foundation of
by Philip Blenkinsop and Tassilo Hummel (Reuters) The European Union is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low prices, in the latest in a string of trade cases against
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) he National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released the seventh in a series of reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S.- and Canadian-based producers that participate in the BQ-9000 program. The comprehensive report, authored by Robert L.
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's goals to produce and import green hydrogen fuel are unrealistic and unlikely to be met despite billions of euros in funding, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Wednesday. The European Commission has
(Lhyfe/ActUsNewsWire) Elyse Energy becomes Lhyfe's first project partner following its selection under a call for expression of interest by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port in November 2023 -- Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), one of the world's pioneers in the production of green hydrogen, today
(Hamburg News) German government and city investing in "Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub" and HH-WIN hydrogen network. Funding decisions handed over. -- The German Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) handed over Tuesday (July 16, 2024) funding decisions on two “Important Project
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) - Funding will support an organic waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Zaragoza, Spain. - Project will contribute to the ambitious "Hydrogen Roadmap" launched by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Raven SR (RAVEN) announced today (July 16, 2024) it
by Jeffrey Tomich (Politico Energywire) The measure includes a moratorium on CO2 pipeline approvals while federal regulators revamp regulations. -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law rules for the deployment of carbon capture storage and pipelines — a rare
by Clare Fieseler (Political Pro Energywire) The California hub known as ARCHES plans to produce "clean" hydrogen at 10 sites for energy projects around the state. -- The Department of Energy signed a $12.6 billion agreement Wednesday with a California hydrogen hub,
by Gary Noakes and Jame Chapple (TTG) Fresh backing for a home-grown sustainable fuel industry and wholesale rail reform were among the headlines for travel in Wednesday’s King’s Speech (17 July). -- The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill was among
(Gena) The June release of the GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol contains 176 renewable and low-carbon methanol plants and projects, including: 97 e-methanol plants and projects with a total capacity of 15.8 Mt, 67 biomethanol plants and projects with a total capacity of 10.3 Mt, 12 low-carbon
by Adam Zewe (MIT News) Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. -- One potential solution is switching the global fleet from fossil fuels to sustainable
by Seher Dareen (Reuters) Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday (July 18, 2024). WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Opportunities within the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market was a hot topic of discussion at the 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, which was held simultaneous to the Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation
(Bioenergy Insight) Global NRG Advisory, a leading consulting firm in the energy sector, has announced the launch of Global NRG Renewables, a dedicated platform focused on the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. This initiative marks a significant step in the
(Petrobras) The company is a pioneer in Brazil in developing fuel for the maritime segment -- On Thursday (07/11), Petrobras obtained authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to market maritime fuel with renewable content. The company
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including
(CF Industries/Business Wire) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products and the world’s largest producer of ammonia, and POET LLC, the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts,
(Evonik/Fibre2Fashion) Evonik is expanding its sodium methylate production capacity at the Rosario plant in Argentina; This move supports regional sustainability and economic resilience, aligning with Brazil's increased biodiesel quotas and NIB objectives; The expansion reinforces Evonik's global leadership in catalyst manufacturing and commitment
(National Oilseed Processors Association) The National Oilseed Processors Association commissioned S&P Global Commodity Insights to review the present and future availability of biofuel feedstocks to support U.S. biofuel production and consumption. -- A new study shows feedstocks produced within the U.S.
by Chen Aizhu (Reuters) The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) launched the country's first technical centre for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that focuses on standard setting and product research, a report published in the aviation regulator's news channel showed late
by Patrick Jowett (PV Magazine) The Danish Energy Agency says its new certification scheme is a “short-term transitional solution” to launch Power-to-X (PtX) projects this year. It will eventually be replaced with the European Commission’s certification system. The Danish Energy Agency has
by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, South Korea's refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the "Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act" starting from August 7. This legislation aims to
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) ... In 2019, Valero Energy idled the plant (in Michigan near the Ohio border) and it’s been sitting unused since. This week ZFS Riga, a new affiliate of Michigan-based Zeeland Farm Services, announced it has purchased
by Pat Roberts (Wichita Eagle/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) ... Unfortunately, SAF represents less than one percent of the current market and costs two to four times more than traditional jet fuel. To tackle this challenge, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
(IVECO) An analysis by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in partnership with IVECO confirms bio-CNG as the optimal solution for waste collection – the perfect example of “well-to-wheel” circular economy. -- IVECO, established leader in the alternative traction sector, has promoted
by Makenzie Huber (South Dakota Searchlight) A seventh ballot question has been validated by the Secretary of State’s Office for the Nov. 5 general election. The referendum asks voters to consider a recently adopted state law concerning carbon dioxide pipeline restrictions
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) During the past few years, the landscape for U.S. renewable diesel production has drastically changed, akin to the growth of ethanol and biodiesel during the past two decades. Driven by federal and state policies aimed at reducing
(Global Bioenergies) a unique e-SAF with a record selectivity rate of 95% compared to existing technologies; a complementary approach to ASTM-certified SAF technology, substituting a plant-based resource for a synthetic resource -- Global Bioenergies announced today that it has adapted its process for
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle Magazine) Two recent analyses shed light on stand-alone and food waste codigestion facilities processing pre and postconsumer streams. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been surveying operators of anaerobic digesters that process pre and postconsumer food waste streams
(OMV) Up to 160,000 metric tons of liquid biomass per year to be converted into high quality renewable diesel blending component, also be used for the newest generation of OMV’s MaxxMotion Diesel; Almost EUR 200 mn invested in OMV Schwechat refinery; OMV carbon
(Biofuels International) Bolivia’s first biodiesel production plant has started operating in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The Government said that the new undertaking will generate up to $100 million (€92 million) in savings on fossil fuel imports. “This plant will produce ecological diesel
(Clean Fuels America Alliance) Today, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for
(European Biodiesel Board) While biodiesel from China continues to flood into the European markets, policy makers in the European Commission deliberate their response. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which brought a trade case before the institutions, remains confident anti-dumping measures will
(Aslan Energy Capital/PR Newswire) A significant step towards sustainable energy production and environmental preservation was taken by Aslan Energy Capital (Aslan Energy) by signing an MOU for the acquisition of 35,000 hectares of land in Sonora, Mexico. The land will serve as
by Yujie Xue (South China Morning Post) Hydrogen, methanol and ammonia are ‘inevitable choices’ for green shipping, says official of the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange -- China will set up a platform to support the trading of net-zero hydrogen and its derivatives
(RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) This week, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) celebrates 13 years of leadership in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry. Founded on July 7, 2011, with just six member companies, RNG Coalition has provided advocacy and education
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A biofuels producer is turning to solar to help reduce its carbon footprint. Edgar Castro with Chevron Renewable Energy Group says the installation of a solar array at its facility in north Iowa will cut electricity
(Atmosfair) A pilot plant in northern Germany has produced the first quantities of CO2-neutral aviation fuel on an industrial scale, using renewable electricity, water, and CO2 extracted from the air. Among the customers are two German tour operators, suggesting that air
(Green Plains/Business Wire) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) and joint venture partner Tharaldson Ethanol today announced that the world’s largest MSC™ system to date at Tharaldson’s 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota is producing and shipping on-spec product. Leveraging MSC™ technology
(Vattenfall) Vattenfall continues review of HySkies project scope -- Vattenfall and Shell have decided to pause their collaboration in the HySkies electrofuel project while Vattenfall continues the search for new partners to join potential industry decarbonisation developments in the Forsmark region. In 2021
by DickonPosnett (Argent Energy/Open Access Government) Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation There
(Trade Arabia) Dubal Holding, the investment arm of the Dubai government in the commodities and mining, power and energy, and industrial sectors, has entered into a strategic deal with BiOD, the UAE's largest biodiesel manufacturer, to acquire a majority stake in
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), in partnership with Iowa Corn, escorted a group of Vietnamese government officials and fuel industry professionals on a tour of the U.S. ethanol value chain last week to support the country’s growing demand
(Technical University of Denmark/Phys.Org) A new technique to monitor contamination in bioethanol production could increase revenue by more than $1.6 billion USD and reduce CO2 emissions by 2 million tons. For the first time ever, researchers at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for
by Alasdair Rogers (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) The green gas association ADBA – Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association – congratulates the Labour Party on their General Election victory and welcomes the new Government’s emphasis on tackling climate change through rapid
(National Marine Manufacturers Association) NMMA, alongside partners Suzuki Marine, Hyperfuels and LyondellBasell, held an event to launch the first-ever pilot program for sustainable marine fuels at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, FL, on the heels of new research investigating the porfolio of technologies
(EQS) In Swedish, “Premiär för vår innovativa teknik” means Premiere of our innovative technology! The technology referred to here is the innovative EnviThan gas upgrading system from EnviTec Biogas AG. Already tried and tested a hundred times, this technology can now demonstrate
by Ryan Zurkuhlen (S&B/Biofuels Digest) Many engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors struggle with tighter margins and higher risk. This generally trickles down to an unfair allocation of risk throughout the supply chain. Incorporating a modular solution can help mitigate risks
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has released a Request for Information (RFI) on Renewable Propane Production Technologies and Uses to better understand the supply chains for production and uses of renewable propane and other renewable gaseous
(International Air Transport Association (IATA)) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered
(BASF) Production capacity increase to 90kt per year implemented in the second quarter 2024; Customer event celebrates long-standing relationships and collaboration -- BASF’s Monomers division announced a production capacity increase for sodium methylate at its latest customer event in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo
(Bioenergy International) Europe has reached an installed capacity of 6.4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane per year, according to figures in the 2024 European Biomethane Map. Of this capacity, 81 percent corresponds to plants located in the European Union (5.2
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) MASH Makes has announced that its biofuel is set to be trialled on a DS NORDEN vessel in Singapore later this summer, following recent engine tests by FVTR GmbH which demonstrated that it is compatible with the
(DHL) BPI is the first Filipino bank to partner with DHL Express in the GoGreen Plus service; DHL Express has signed an agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the bank to reduce its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by Kristof Reiter (Reiter Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Available this July, the all-new, third-party record-sharing portal by Reiter Software will offer a powerful solution for both parties. -- For years, U.S. EPA has emphasized the need for detailed records that account for
by Maria J. L. Perez and Milica Folic (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Discover which units are the most suitable for coprocessing, what modifications are required and which feedstocks are best for SAF yield. -- As the aviation industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint,
by Paul Nazzaro (Advanced Fuel Solutions/Biobased Diesel Daily) A four-pillar concept from Chevron REG’s Rajani Modiyani is an intelligent way to establish a framework for adopting low-carbon fuels. ... The introduction of renewable diesel marks a significant milestone, with the petroleum industry embracing
by Rachel Graham (Bloomberg) Chinese biodiesel is flooding the market, Chevron says; Biodiesel plant has been upgraded to expand feedstocks -- Chevron Corp. is putting workers on furlough at a German biodiesel plant that has been out of operation because of oversupply in
(NULIFE) We are excited to announce that NULIFE has successfully shipped its first batch of carbon-negative bio crude oil for testing to a US refinery equipped with advanced co-processing capabilities. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our mission to validate multiple
by Hadiza Ndadama (Voice of Nigeria) In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s bio-energy sector, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in partnership with Montserrado Investments Limited and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum
by Bárbara Sánchez González and Dario Altera (Desmet/Biobased Diesel Daily) Production of high-quality biodiesel with low monoglyceride content is now possible with a new, elegant and economical process that can be easily integrated in existing and new biodiesel plants. -- Biodiesel is
by Julio Canever (Evonik Catalysts/Biobased Diesel Daily) The total production capacity of biofuels is growing in the U.S. Biodiesel, blended into almost all diesel fuel sold within the country, has been a pillar for on-road decarbonization. Government incentives and requirements encourage
(Climate Now) Aviation accounts for 12% of CO2 emissions from transportation and 2% of all CO2 emissions globally. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is fuel made not from petroleum hydrocarbons, but from other sources of carbon and hydrogen. These non-fossil hydrocarbons include waste oils, plant-derived oils,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The world wants SAF, needs SAF — with targets like the 3 Billion Gallons by 2030 SAF Grand Challenge, it's time to fast-track production. We know the why and the when. But how, where, with what,
(General Aviation News) Sedona Airport (KSEZ) in Arizona now offers sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel’s first truckload of SAF arrived at Red Rock Aviation on June 5, 2024. Moving forward, the FBO will receive a shipment of SAF about once every two
by Marisha Singh (Gulf Business) The first biomethane plant will have a capacity of up to 100 GWh and will feed Cepsa’s planned green hydrogen and biofuels facilities -- Spanish oil and gas company Cepsa, owned by Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala and the Carlyle
by Laura (Global Happenings) The energy transition, biofuels opportunities in the sugar and ethanol market, innovations in cultivation and financial sustainability were at the center of the debates at “Jalles Day” this Thursday (4), an event of the Jalles Machado (JALL3) for its investors. At
(Cepsa) The supply transport trucks between the two companies will use 100% renewable diesel, which Cepsa produces at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from organic waste and used cooking oils; The agreement will prevent the emission of more than 120 tons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of their
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) After six years of development, sustainability consultancy ERM has launched offshore trials to test its Dolphyn Hydrogen process which combines electrolysis, desalination, and hydrogen production on a floating wind platform, marking the first time hydrogen has
by Jochen Siemer (PV Magazine) Three Fraunhofer institutes in Germany have developed “an exciting alternative” to hydrogen production using electrolyzers in the Neo-PEC joint research project. “PEC” stands for “photoelectrochemical cell,” which is a cell that enables direct solar water splitting. The
(Yara) Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, and its partners, ECHEM and MOPCO, have agreed on Heads of Terms for renewable ammonia offtake from Egypt with Yara Clean Ammonia, the world's largest trader- and distributor of ammonia. Ammonia tanker Yara
by Kanika Singh (Solar Quarter) Voltalia, a global leader in renewable energies, and its partner TAQA Arabia have signed a framework agreement during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference 2024, held on June 29-30 in Cairo. The conference was held under the auspices
(INERATEC) In a landmark move toward sustainable fuel solutions, SOLER and INERATEC announce their technology cooperation. The partners are planning to build an innovative biocarbon and e-Fuel production facility in southern France as the blueprint for following projects. This plant will
by Jack O'Connor (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Des Moines Register) A new plan for Iowa agriculture seeks to increase the state’s production of food rather than ethanol and animal feed, the Iowa Food System Coalition announced at a news conference. The plan, known as
(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fuelled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network. Biomethane, a renewable energy source produced from organic waste, offers a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The new biomethane trucks are
(Técnicas Reunidas) • The agreement has been signed within the framework of the Ignis P2X project launched by Ignis together with KKR. It covers collaboration from the conceptual phase to the complete execution of the investment. Total investment could exceed 5 billion euros. The
(Trafigura) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait
(European Commission) European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion (SEK 36 billion) Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage (‘CCS') aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (‘CO2') released during the combustion or processing of biomass (‘biogenic
by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) The price of cassava is experiencing a rise due to increased competition from industries like ethanol production. This surge in industrial demand is creating a ripple effect, pushing up prices for everyday food items derived from cassava. A staple
(CAPHENIA) As a partner, Condor will support the further development of the process to market maturity while securing access to agreed-upon quantities once production reaches an industrial scale. This is expected to occur in 2027. -- ... Dr. Mark Misselhorn, CEO of
(Neste) Neste will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Hotelplan Group, a globally active Swiss travel group in the leisure and business travel sector, to enable Hotelplan to expand the use of SAF across the whole group. Hotelplan purchases unblended, i.e.
JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Understanding where Americans produce the most garbage—and where the busiest airports are—can inform where to build waste-to-fuel facilities -- Every year, the nation’s aviation industry uses around 22 billion gallons of jet fuel, which produces about
by Allison Gordon and Casey Tolan (CNN) As Donald Trump is considering him for his vice-presidential pick, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum could play a deciding role in allowing a massive carbon dioxide pipeline project – backed by GOP megadonors who
by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Shell (NYSE:SHEL) said on Tuesday it will stop construction of a major biofuels production facility in the Netherlands, as it seeks to ensure the project's competitiveness in a market that faces an anticipated flood of sustainable fuels from
(Vertus Energy/NewsByWire) Vertus Energy – a Waste-to-X* industrial biotech startup specialising in advanced control of bacteria behaviour – has closed a EUR 8.75 million seed funding round, it was announced today. The funding, led by prominent global investors Energy Capital Ventures®, joined
(Bioenergy Insight) ... Encirc’s sustainability director, Fiacre O’Donnell has said that the “only way to achieve a truly Net Zero future is to adopt new sustainable fuel sources at scale”. Fiacre was speaking in the wake of Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey
(Bioenergy Insight) VALPLAST - a strategic project consisting of a consortium of members, and funded by the European Union - will aim to recover biodegradable plastic waste through anaerobic co-digestion treatment with sludge from sewage treatment plants (STP). This will obtain a
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Rome, Italy, Czaneil Gomez an Aston University, UK visiting researcher from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has been announced as
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Join Stephen Li, Research Director, Biofuels, S & P Global Commodity Insights as they divlge the capabilities within the bio-naphtha sector. WATCH/LISTEN
(Indonesia Business Post) Governor of East Kalimantan, Akmal Malik, encouraged Chinese companies to invest in building a biodiesel plant in East Kalimantan, emphasizing the region’s significant palm oil production potential. The offer was conveyed during his recent visit to Huangshan, Anhui
(IHI Corporation) -The next stage of world-class synthesis technology development- - IHI Corporation together with the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²)(*1), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, has been working on the
(Kemin Industries/PR Newswire) Colorado-based Archangel Inc. is a market leader in advanced bacterial control solutions for the biofuel industry -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) National oil plan looks at impact of shift to cleaner fuels for transport -- Biofuels, including gasohol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are expected to help generate new investment worth 114 billion baht in the oil business over
(Cepsa) - Plant in Andalusia region to make biofuels from organic waste like used cooking oil or agricultural waste, supporting the circular economy; Biofuels to be used in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as air transport, maritime transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this ABLC presentation by GTI Energy’s Pedro Ortiz, IH2 technology, Cool Reformer/E-Reformer Technology, SAF from Biogas, Biomass, CO2, and Waste Gas, SAF from Biogas, Biomass, CO2, and Waste Gas, rLPG from bioethanol and much
(Sweco) The European energy company VoltH2 has selected Sweco as its partner for the design and development of a new hydrogen plant in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. The production facility has received the necessary permits and is currently in the
by Kavitha (Solar Quarter) In a meeting with Governor Elmano de Freitas, executives from FRV, part of the Jameel Energy group, announced their ambitious green hydrogen (H2V) production project in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). Named H2 Cumbuco, the
by Clarice Couto and Tarso Veloso (BNN Bloomberg) Brazil said the US has cleared the way for its shipments of used cooking oil in a move that may further erode profits for American soybean producers and crushers as they face increased
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 26 awarded nearly $100 million in loans and grants to 473 projects under the Renewable Energy for America Program. Commonwealth Agri-Energy LLC and Redfield Energy LLC were among those selected for
by Nicolás Rivero and Emily Wright (Washington Post) A new generation of fuels could power planes and ships without warming the planet. -- ... Turning hydrogen into liquid fuel could help slash planet-warming pollution from heavy vehicles, cutting a key source of emissions
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) In early 2022, University of Wisconsin researcher Tyler Lark published a study claiming that U.S. farmers had converted several million acres of pristine grassland and other “seminatural areas” to cropland in response to the Renewable Fuel Standard
(Aemetis) Additional Digester Construction Planned to Increase Production Rate over 150% to 800,000 MMBtu Per Year by Q3 2025 -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, today announced that
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