(FlyORO) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) startup FlyORO successfully closed a Pre-Series A round, securing USD 1.6 million. The round is led by Audacy Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to catalyzing and scaling technology solutions driving the energy transition. The round
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Weekly episodes will highlight the latest in the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast covering all aspects of the biodiesel, renewable diesel
(Truterra/PR Newswire) Expanded eligibility is long-awaited for the ag industry and a strategic business step toward meeting the needs of food and ag companies seeking to reduce scope 3 emissions -- Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools
by Timothy Cama (E&E News Greenwire) ... “We are moving from kind of a clean-versus-dirty, renewables-versus-fossil imagination of this kind of bifurcated energy industry to the reality that these are big companies with both renewable and fossil assets,” (Jason) Grumet, a
by Sarah Giam and Yong Li Tng (Argus Media) South Korea passed amendments to its laws on 9 January which will make it easier to produce biofuels via co-processing, refiners said. Refiners will no longer need to get government approval for co-processing,
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia has delayed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of palm oil producer PalmCo, an official from its parent, state agricultural group Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) III, said on Wednesday. ... Meanwhile, PalmCo aims to start construction this year
by Thomas Catenacci (FOXBusiness) White House pushing EV regulations on auto makers -- Oil industry CEO warns energy crisis may be on horizon without proper policies -- The American Petroleum Institute (API), the nation's top fossil fuel industry group, is launching an eight-figure
(The Lane Report) Capital investment, job creation, chemical production eligible -- Kentucky companies can once again apply for the state’s Renewable Chemical Production Program. The program incentivizes the production of more than 30 specified chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks by giving eligible
by Annie Tsoneva (See News) Croatian oil and gas company INA [ZSE:INA] said on Monday it plans to invest some 40 million euro ($46 million) in a biogas/biomethane plant using agricultural waste as it seeks to transform the Sisak industrial zone
(HYCO1/PR Newswire) HYCO1 celebrates over 9,000 hours of run-time on its proprietary, patent-pending CO2 utilization catalyst at its Houston, Texas CUBE™ Technology Center (CUBE™ is Carbon Utilization at Best Efficiency). Operating for over a year inside of a commercial diameter reactor tube, the HYCO1
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) The city of Portland has approved a request by Zenith Energy to build three new pipelines at the Northwest Portland fossil fuel terminals on the Willamette River. The Texas-based company says it will use the 12-inch pipelines strictly to transport
(Government of Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority) An Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report on a proposal to repurpose an old oil refinery for biofuel production flags the selection of a brownfield site as good environmental practice. The independent EPA has recommended
(Eni) Eni Rovuma Basin (ERB) announces the beginning of production of vegetable oil which will be used as feedstock in Eni’s biorefineries. This initiative is part of Eni’s strategy to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation, and it will include
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.S. imported more biodiesel from Spain in October 2023 than ever before, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In October, the U.S. received more than 13.3 million gallons from Spain. This marks
by Keigo Yoshida (Nikkei Asia) Trading house to test wood and sugarcane as more vehicle-friendly feedstocks -- Trading house Sumitomo Corp. is looking to mass-produce biodiesel in Japan using wood and sugarcane waste, in a bid to give the hard-to-make renewable fuel
by Maiko Nakashima (Argus Media) The Japanese marine sector will face problems in using biofuels as a marine fuel in 2024 and beyond, because of a lack of delivery infrastructure, despite strong market interest. -- Japan's marine fuel consumption has gradually increased
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Global bunker trading firm ENGINE X has informed Bunkerspot that it has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system to trade sustainable biofuels. In a statement sent to Bunkerspot today (9 January), ENGINE X Supply Manager, Sid Mishra,
(Waga Energy/Market Screener) Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfills, signed a commercial agreement with Decatur Hills Landfill, one of the landfills associated with Best Way Disposal, a family-owned waste management
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fidelis New Energy is an energy transition company driving decarbonization through infrastructure development and investments in renewable fuels, low or negative carbon intensity products, and carbon capture and storage through a growing portfolio of proprietary and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve long been fans of the Finns, their smart forest management practices, their innovative products and the complete lack of hype and bluster coming out of Helsinki. It’s the Quiet Country, but really they are the
(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum and Nordic Ren-Gas have signed an e-methane offtake agreement, the companies announced today (9 January). Nordic Ren-Gas’s Power-to-Gas plant in Tampere, Finland will produce 160 GWh of renewable e-methane annually, which Gasum will procure and distribute it to its
by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) ... New research issued this week from Clarksons Research shows there are just 10 sites worldwide offering methanol bunkering, with another 11 under development. By contrast, for LNG, the other leading alternative fuel today, there
by William Hunter (Daily Mail) Whisky distilleries produce a billion litres of wastewater every single year; Scientists hope to use this to replace the fresh water needed to create hydrogen -- ... Researchers from Heriot-Watt University have discovered a technique to convert
by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) Indian state fuel retailers have raised the purchase price of ethanol made from maize by 5.79 rupees a litre to 71.86 rupees ($0.8635) per litre to encourage its production for blending with gasoline, local media reported. India is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents more than 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers. The goal of the NCGA’s Corn Challenge IV is to turn surplus
by Dean Weber (Lee Enterprise Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... (F)or bioenergy projects a good planning and execution strategy is essential. When such projects fail it is typically for one or more of the following reasons: Stakeholders (owners, clients, engineering, and construction firms)
by Nurul Darni, Chau kit Boey, Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Asia's used cooking oil market may head higher in 2024 on its rising demand as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel, while used cooking oil methyl ester biofuel could face the prospect
(Biotechnology Innovation Organization) Biotech has an essential role in achieving sustainable development, says a new report, Biotechnology: Driving Solutions for Sustainable Development. The report was published on Dec. 21 by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) in collaboration with the International Council of
by Kya Delongchamps (Irish Examiner) ... Oil boilers on offer today are for replacement use only. All are HVO-ready, and can seamlessly move from burning kerosene to burning HVO with a bit of light alteration. Not all properties easily suit a heat
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Road transport to retain lion's share of liquid biofuels in 2030; FAME 0 at over $300/mt premium to LSGO futures; Oil demand in transport set to decline from 2026 Biofuel demand is forecast to expand to 6%
(Green Car Congress) A study by a team from the University of Birmingham (UK) finds that low-carbon bio-alcohols and bio-ketones in advanced clean propulsion systems demonstrate a high potential for strategies for vehicular emissions abatement, such as their utilization in hybrid
(The Edge Malaysia/Bernama) Bursa Malaysia-listed Straits Energy Resources Bhd said its subsidiary Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd is set to enter the marine biofuel trading and bunkering industry in the first quarter of 2024, after it was certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) H2 Energy Group’s first major project in collaboration with Redding Rancheria is building a Green Hydrogen Corridor along I-5, aiming for a production cost of $1.50 using biomass as a source. H2EG CEO Jim McGinley presented
by Joanna Marsh (Freight Waves) NS sets greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for 2027 and 2034 -- Fuel management and consumption will be a key means to reduce GHG emissions, as fuel accounts for over 90% of NS’ scope 1 and 2
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As of January 1, Montana became the 49th state to allow retail sales of E15, with California now remaining as the only state to prevent the sale of 15% ethanol-blended fuel. The Montana Department of Labor & Industry
by Jesse Allen (American Ag Network) ... “Demand for liquid fuels in light duty transportation, we do expect to be flat or declining over the long-term,” Cooper says. “We don’t expect to see significant demand loss in the short term, or
(Interempresas Energies) Alfa , an initiative funded by the European Union that aims to establish and accelerate biogas solutions in the livestock sector, has announced an open and free call to provide comprehensive support to projects that want to implement biogas technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF presented these slides at ABLC Next on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected figures for the 2020s,
by Alex Morgan (Thaiger) In a bid to bolster the aviation industry’s effort to curtail carbon dioxide emissions, Thai energy authorities are in the process of crafting a novel national oil proposal. The blueprint will cater to the evolution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a biofuel
(Transport & Environment) The groups sent a letter to the Transport Minister demanding that the aviation industry funds the mechanism that will support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. -- A group of charities and green NGOs, led by Transport & Environment and
(Brussels Airport) One year ago, Brussels Airport announced the first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel via the NATO pipeline. However the high price of SAF remains an obstacle and slows down its use by airlines. To accelerate the sustainable development of
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in June 2023 establishing a mandate for four to 4.5 billion gallons of renewable diesel and biodiesel by 2025. In the meantime, the U.S. biofuel
by Philppe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Directionally, as transport is responsible for one quarter of CO2 emissions, mobility has to get away from fossil fuels. Transport energy has to be de-fossilized, in order to play its due part in the
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Hydrogen has a 300% higher energy content than gasoline, is harnessed by our sun to create life-giving heat and light, and when used in fuel cells, the only ‘waste’ it produces is water. So it’s no surprise
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Minnewaska High School’s agriculture processing class toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday (December 14, 2023) to learn more about ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about the various stages of the ethanol production process
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twelve students from Triton High School’s agriculture economics class toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today (December 13, 2023) to learn more about renewable fuel production. “It’s always a pleasure to welcome students from Triton High School’s agriculture economics class to
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2023 Annual Report at an event for members and industry stakeholders at Canterbury Park in Shakopee yesterday. “MN Bio-Fuels had a remarkable year in 2023. We added a new producer member
by Erica Quinlan (AgriNews) Experts discuss renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel -- A new generation of biofuels is on the way, according to experts at Corteva Agriscience. The biofuel industry is shifting to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, said Chad Edwards, project
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Country commits to adopt marine biofuel by 2025, SAF by 2026; Six SAF demonstrations completed between Seoul, Los Angeles; GS Caltex agrees in June to supply Korean Air with SAF South Korea will set quality standards for sustainable aviation
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) ... While almost all gasoline now contains 10 percent ethanol, we are easily producing enough that the base gasoline in the United States could absorb at least 12-15 percent. And, if
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) As is often said when it comes to football, it starts with the basics – blocking and tackling. Trick plays, end arounds and flea flickers are nice but without the basics
(AMAGGI) AMAGGI will take yet another important and innovative step towards the decarbonization of its operations. As of March 2024, the company will have its first farm where biodiesel (B100) will be the sole fuel used in machinery for operations. B100
(Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have developed new technology allowing the manufacture of biodiesel fuel with higher biomass content, which could reach over 40 percent compared with the global average content of less than 10 percent. Shen Jian, a professor at Nanjing
by Jessica Hill (Las Vegas Review-Journal) Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a declaration of understanding with Denmark to explore opportunities to work together on renewable energy projects, including a 200-acre biofuel project in Lincoln County. The declaration of understanding that the governor signed
by Craig Eason (Trade Winds News) Ropax operator switches two of five vessels to locally sourced low-emission fuels -- Norwegian ropax operator Color Line has spent the past month fuelling two of the company’s high-speed ferries with locally produced biofuel. The Oslo-listed shipping
by Jamie Stephen (Canadian Biomass Magazine/TorchLight Bioresources) ... Research on the world’s boreal forests shows two diametrically opposed approaches and outcomes. On one side is Canada, Alaska, and Russia, which see massive carbon losses from wildfires. On the other are the Nordic
by Maria Church (Canadian Biomass Magazine) Hydrogen Naturally's Brian Fehr and Ian MacGregor explain how they plan to turn forestry residuals into carbon-negative hydrogen fuel. -- Two Canadian business magnates – one from the world of forestry and another the energy sector
by Jonathan Lopez (GM Authority) The all-new, second-generation Chevy Trax made its formal introduction for the 2024 model year, with the latest 2025 Chevy Trax introducing a few important changes over the initial 2024 Chevy Trax. Now, GM Authority has learned that one of those changes is the adoption of
by Van Socheata (The Phnom Penh Post) Six Chinese companies have expressed interest in establishing cashew processing plants in Cambodia, with one specialising in producing Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), according to the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). CNSL is a by-product
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) More than half of new vessels currently being built for Danish shipping companies will be able to sail on green fuels, trade and employer association Danish Shipping said. -- Danish shipping companies currently have 67 new
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Comstock Fuels highlights that its “ breakthrough cellulosic technology enables fuel producers to lead in fuel production efficiency and output while contributing to net zero mobility. Our proprietary cellulosic fuel technology converts woody biomass into C6
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... First, Comstock has made an investment in RenFuel technology, the focus is to assure that RenFuel has the resources to complete some additional R&D that will broaden the applications of the technology they have already brought to
(Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)) The SAFc Registry will transparently and rigorously connect corporate aviation customers to clean fuel deployment, reducing emissions from air travel and air freight. -- A new independent, not-for-profit sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) registry launched today (December 6,
(Residuos Profesional (Google Translation)) The new facilities of the Galician Queizuar cheese factory will generate 3,000,000 kWh of clean energy per year from its own byproducts, such as lactose and sewage sludge. -- Bioenergy Ibérica, a company specialized in the construction of
(The Hindu Business Line) Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association will continue to use short form ISMA; Mandava Prabhakar Rao is new president -- Indian Sugar Mills Association, the industry body of private sugar mills, has adopted a new name, Indian
(Petrol Plaza) The initiative will be rolled out alongside revis bioenergy GmbH and includes the establishment of further bio-LNG stations. -- The Westfalen Group will be relying on CO2-neutral bio-LNG (liquefied biogas) for its mobility customers in the freight forwarding and logistics
(Biodiesel Magazine) ... The U.S., Europe, Asia and South America all differ, points out Hermann Stockinger, director of customer relations at Austria-based BDI-BioEnergy International. BDI is a global leader in biodiesel plant construction, having completed more than 70 projects around the
by Michael Kass (Oak Ridge National Laboratory/Biodiesel Magazine) The maritime industry is one of the most important transportation sectors, with more than 80% of all goods shipped via large container or cargo vessels that are powered using residual heavy fuel oil
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) The inaugural North American SAF Conference & Expo, held in Minneapolis at the end of August, was a fitting location for the unveiling of plans to build out the U.S.’s first SAF hub, a multiyear, ambitious
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) With a single truck in 1953, James Mahoney started up Mahoney Grease Service as a fats and oils recycler, using 13-gallon drums to service customers. Upward of seven decades later, the company has grown to service
(U.S. Department of Energy) New resources and 2024 Office Hours are available to help educators incorporate the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program into their classroom curricula. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL),
(U.S. Grains Council) (A) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) ethanol delegation traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to participate in the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Held annually, the COP meetings
(POET) Grand reopening of company's 34th facility, new POET bioproducts center among 2023 achievements -- POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, celebrated several milestones throughout 2023, including multiple victories on the policy front, the grand reopening of its 34th facility, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2023 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones ahead, progress to date, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects,
by Amol Sheth (Praj/Biofuels Digest) The European Union is leading the way in sustainable energy solutions through structured policy initiatives to achieve its Net Zero goals by 2050 under the ambitious European Green Deal. The Net-Zero Industry Act, a key component
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Since implementing reroutes, the company surpasses previous ROW achievements -- Summit Carbon Solutions announces today (December 19, 2023) it has acquired 80% of the Right-of-Way (ROW) needed for its proposed carbon capture, transport, and storage project across North Dakota.
by Conrado Mazzoni (Argus Media) The prospect of a tighter market for Brazil's carbon credit Cbios could intensify struggles between fuel distributors and biofuel producers over compliance with Brazil's national biofuel policy Renovabio in 2024. A flurry of lawsuits filed by distributors opposing Cbio
by Kirk Leeds (Iowa Soybean Association/Des Moines Register) With the drums of war beating again in the Middle East, America faces a pressing need to secure stable, affordable fuel supplies that do not make us dependent on dictators and volatile foreign
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The U.S. export share of world trade has declined over the years due to increased global competition, making the expansion of biofuels all the more important. Over the past 30 years, world soybean demand is up 190%
(Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Corp./Business Wire) Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Corp. (“Focus Impact BH3”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) formed by Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: BHAC), today (December 29, 2023) announced that it has entered into a letter of
(Bernama/The Star) Bursa Malaysia-listed Straits Energy Resources Bhd said its subsidiary Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd is set to enter the marine biofuel trading and bunkering industry in the first quarter of 2024 after it was certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon
by Sheldeen Joy Talavera (Business World Online) Increasing the coconut content of the biodiesel blend will have a minimal impact on price but may also improve vehicle mileage, producing net savings, a coco biodiesel producer said. “More significant will the mileage improvement expected
by John Benny and Deena Kamel (National News) The UAE has also launched a research consortium that will focus on developing, producing and advancing SAF technologies -- Fossil fuel producers need to play a bigger role in boosting the production of sustainable aviation
(Bichos de Campo (Google Translation)) The National Executive Branch sent to Congress the legislative megaproject with which it will seek to carry out a gigantic reform of the State and regulations, especially economic ones, reducing participation in many sectors. One of the
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Funds II and Energy Transition Fund I, will develop Helax Istmo, a green hydrogen and green maritime fuels project in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in Oaxaca, Mexico. Helax Istmo (“Helax”),
(KRock) The environmental watchdog has approved an application for a Waste to Energy plant in Anakie. Pavilion Biogas Pty Ltd wants to build the facility on Carrs Road to create organic fertiliser and biogas fuel. The facility will be based between two broiler
(The Nation) The Energy Business Department will seek Cabinet endorsement for discontinuing the sale of B10 diesel oil, leaving only B7 and B20 oil options available, the department’s chief said. Nanthika Thangsupanich, the department’s director-general, said the move comes in response to
(BiodieselBR (Google Translation)) Petrobras is advancing with tests of a new type of marine fuel oil (bunker) with 24% biodiesel. This Monday (11), a container ship operating on coastal shipping routes on the Brazilian coast was filled with 860 thousand liters
(Comstock) Preliminary Engineering Complete for 100,000 TPY Biointermediate Production at Pulp and Paper Facility -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced execution of agreements with RenFuel K2B AB (“RenFuel”) to advance Comstock’s first commercial biorefinery, including an option
(Maersk) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced today that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AGRA ENERGY is on a mission to introduce cutting-edge technology into the renewable energy industry to transform methane gas waste into clean renewable fuels. Its technology is described as “a major advancement in the proven gas-to-liquids
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2024. Nominations can be made here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest and
(Doffin (Google Translation)) Rå Biopark will build a biogas plant in Storfjord municipality, in Skibotn, approx. two hours drive from Tromsø city. The supplier who receives this turnkey contract has complete and overall responsibility for delivering a complete and well-functioning biogas plant according
(Xinhua) The world's largest ethanol production equipment, with an annual output of 600,000 tonnes, went into trial on Thursday in Huaibei City, east China's Anhui Province. The equipment can convert coke oven gas into ethanol, which will massively increase the added value
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The BioFore company, the Finnish Forest Giant, the hydrocarbons from the woods folk, by any name this forest products company has made a splash with its hydrocarbons from wood technologies and a successful leap to commercial
by by Chen Aizhu and Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) China has set itself the goal of producing more than half of the world's ships powered by cleaner fuels by 2025, in guidelines published by the industry ministry on Thursday. It did not give
(Euronav/Marine Link) Belgian tanker operator Euronav and its controlling shareholder CMB have entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in cleantech maritime group CMB.TECH for $1.15 billion in cash. Euronav said the transaction is part
by Uma Gupta (PV Magazine) Oil India Ltd has invited domestic bids to establish a 1 MW plant in Himachal Pradesh to produce high-purity (99.999%) green hydrogen for commercial use. -- ... The scope of work includes the supply and installation
(Renewable Fuels Association) As 2023 draws to a close and we prepare to flip the calendar forward to 2024, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper sat down with “The Ethanol Report” podcaster Cindy Zimmerman to discuss the renewable fuels industry’s many
by Abha Rustagi (Energetica India) This decision aims to make the production of ethanol from C-heavy molasses, a byproduct of sugar processing with low sugar content, more appealing for sugar mills. -- In a strategic move to incentivize the production of
(Renewables Now) US hydrogen technology company Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) has switched on the first on-site electrolyser system owned by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), a 1-MW machine located at the US e-commerce giant's fulfilment centre in Aurora, Colorado. The proton exchange membrane (PEM)
by Michael Phillis (Associated Press) The Biden administration is handing Louisiana regulators new power to attract and approve carbon capture projects at a time when the state’s influential energy sector wants to make the Gulf Coast a hub for the rapidly expanding industry. Louisiana
by Matthew Cope and Payne Williams (Argus Media) Ethanol demand may get a boost next year as the US paves a path for ethanol-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the potential for permanent year-round sales of 15pc ethanol gasoline (E15) in
(NYK) Starting in fiscal 2024, NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term use of biofuels*, which are considered to have net-zero CO2 emissions, in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels. Moving forward from the previous short-term trials, NYK will comprehensively verify
(Ecoil/Business Wire India) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India: Ecoil, a pioneering eco-friendly gasoline production startup, has secured INR 3 Crores in a funding round led by The Chennai Angels, with participation from AIC Banasthali Vidyapith Foundation, Shell India, and other high-net-worth individuals. Founded by Sushil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) World Energy is a low-carbon solutions provider focused on helping the world’s leading companies make their net-zero commitments real. Our solutions Include sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha, with plans to create renewable propane
by Amit Mishra (Swarajya Magazine) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, has set the ball rolling for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in two years to support the government’s one per cent blending target. The MRPL management is in the
(Manitoba Government) Today (December 19, 2023), the Manitoba government signed a contribution agreement through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to provide $2.9 million over two years for Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp.’s Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study for sustainable
(Azure) Access to advantaged supply of feedstock and carbon sequestration. Completion of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) and related permitting requirements targeted for end of 2024. Azure 2023 Inc. ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer in the sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") industry,
(Jet Aviation) Jet Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to secure and offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on-site at its FBOs in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, effective immediately. Under the agreement, Jet Aviation has
by Tara Craig (Airports International) Skellefteå City Airport has become the first individual airport in Sweden to join the SAS corporate sustainability programme -- The airport will purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all its business trips with SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) during 2023/2024. The most important factor
by Choi Hyun-jae and Choi Jieun (Pulse) ... These rules are likely to have a ripple effect on the Korean refining sector as the U.S. currently relies on Korea for more than half of its jet fuel imports. According to the U.S.
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Canal Energia reports that two decrees signed by governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior on Monday should further stimulate the energy transition agenda in Paraná. Both change ICMS application and collection rules, with a focus on
(Kolejowy (Google Translation)) České dráhy will start testing diesel fuel with increased content of sustainable biofuel based on hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in new 847 class diesel units supplied by Pesa Bydgoszcz. The partner of this project in the field of fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verbio has developed technology to 60 kta of biobased renewable carbon products to specialty chemicals industry, The VerBioChem venture starts in 2025, with main products 9-DAME and 1-DECENE, based on European RME with low CO2 footprint,
(Amogy) Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will focus on accelerating the adoption of Amogy's ammonia-to-power and ammonia cracking technology in large-scale hydrogen carrier applications in East Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea. The joint study set to commence in December
(Renewables Now) The European Commission (EC) said on Tuesday it has granted its approval, under EU state aid rules, for a EUR-260-million (USD 285m) German scheme to back the installation of electrolysers for the production of renewable hydrogen and hydrogen storage. The
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Dutch government, through Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), has joined the PosHYdon project, the world’s first pilot which aims to produce green hydrogen on an operational gas platform in the North Sea. The project, which will integrate
by Jack Dutton (Al-Monitor) The second phase of the project could produce 2 million metric tons per year, the statement said, without providing details on the timeline. -- Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed an agreement to develop a $4 billion green hydrogen project
(swissinfo.ch) Flights by private and business jets weighing 5.7 tonnes or more will not be taxed in Switzerland. By 108 votes to 87, the House of Representatives refused to introduce this new tax into the CO2 Law – to the dismay
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange on Dec. 14 released a report focused on forces that will shape the U.S. rural economy next year. The report predicts that both ethanol producers and soybean crushers will benefit from rising
by Laura Guedes and Gabrielle Moreira (Argus Media) ... With a mature and structured biofuel market, the country is not likely to move away from alternatives linked to ethanol and biodiesel anytime soon, extending flex options and mixtures with fossil
(Integr8) Integr8 achieves ISCC EU certification to trade sustainable biofuels and help shipowners prove compliance with environmental regulations. Integr8 Fuels has today announced they have been awarded certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme for the trading of biofuels.
(Baseblue) Baseblue collaborates with Stad Amsterdam on renewable biodiesel bunkering operation -- Baseblue, the marine energy solutions provider, has successfully delivered renewable biodiesel to the Clipper Stad Amsterdam, a three-masted clipper recognised for its design, marking a significant step towards decarbonisation and
(Climate Now) The voluntary carbon offset market (VCM) – in which customers can pay for third-parties to avoid emitting CO2 or remove it from the atmosphere on their behalf – has existed for over 30 years, and has been controversial for
(BioCycle Magazine) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed a rulemaking update to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in September 2023. CARB initially approved the LCFS regulation in 2009 as an early action measure under California’s AB 32, the Global
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Advanced Hydrocarbon Fuels Limited (AHFL) is set to establish the first commercial-scale plant in the UK to showcase its ground-breaking process for converting waste plastic into fuel. Unlike traditional pyrolysis methods that require a
(European Commission) The European Commission has today launched an investigation into allegations of dumping of biodiesel from China onto the EU market. -- If dumping is confirmed and is found to be harming EU producers, the Commission may impose measures (typically duties
(ArcelorMittal) €35 million plant in Gent, Belgium, first of its kind in the European steel industry ... The use of bio-coal in the blast furnace process will result in the production of bio-gas, which will be captured and transformed into ethanol by
(Preem/PR Newswire) Sweden's largest fuel company, Preem, began its transition to renewable production ten years ago. Now, a historic deal has been finalized. A fully renewable HVO, produced at the Gothenburg refinery, has been exported for the first time in the company's history, an important
(West Biofuels/EIN Presswire) CAL FIRE Grants will Increase Forest Sustainability, Promote Innovation, and Bolster Rural Economies -- Today (December 20, 2023), West Biofuels, LLC (“West Biofuels”) announced $4 million from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Business and Workforce
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Terviva is a food and ag innovation company partnering with farmers to grow pongamia, a climate-resilient tree which produces abundant, protein- and oil-rich legumes. Pongamia is uniquely suited to meet today’s environmental challenges. Chief Business Officer
(SkyNRG) • LOT Polish Airlines (LOT), Polish national carrier, purchased Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from SkyNRG, a global leader in SAF. The purchase underscores the airline’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and minimizing the environmental impact of aviation. The SAF was delivered
(Business Airport International) In recognition of its exceptional dedication to sustainable solutions, specifically sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Avfuel presented the Monterey Fuel Company with the Early Adopter Award: Leadership in Sustainability. “The Monterey Fuel Company has been a huge champion for the
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) announced its marketing arm Q8Aviation has successfully completed first blending process of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a biorefinery in the northern city of Le Havre in France. The SAF will be delivered
by Aneesh Phadnis (Business Line) While Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to start the country’s first commercial-scale SAF plant at Panipat by 2026, MRPL is setting up 20-kilolitre-per-day plant to demonstrate indigenously-developed technology -- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) is gearing up to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in two years to support the government’s one per cent blending
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces that business aviation customers worldwide are now able to sign up for its new SAFinity programme. The flexible programme combines independently verified sustainability projects with a direct investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming to
(Wärtsilä/Biomass Magazine) Technology group Wärtsilä will supply, install, commission and start-up the biogas upgrading and liquefaction units for a Swedish bioLNG plant. The new plant is an extension of an existing biomethane and bioLNG plant supplied earlier by Wärtsilä, and will bring
(Government of Ontario, Canada) The Ontario government is investing more than $1.5 million in 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives that will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products,
by Shauna Corr (Belfast Live) They plan to make sustainable fuel from landfill waste at a new Northern Ireland plant -- A biofuel company working with NASA has announced plans to open a £9 million Co Derry plant on a landfill site creating
(Neste) Thai Airways, the flag carrier airline of Thailand, operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ on December 13, 2023. A Thai Airways (THAI) Boeing 777 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Phuket Airport in Thailand for
(Neste) Neste secures safe and undisrupted operations at its refineries with regularly scheduled maintenance shutdowns, i.e. major turnarounds. The next major turnaround at Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland, is scheduled for April-June in 2024. During the scheduled time, the entire Porvoo
(Höegh Autoliners) VARO Energy and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the decarbonisation of maritime sectors. This collaboration focuses on supplying 100% advanced biofuels for deep-sea transportation from Europe,
by Christopher E. Smith (Oil & Gas Journal) A much larger pipeline network than that already used for enhanced oil recovery would be needed for carbon capture, storage, and sequestration (CCS) to meet national greenhouse gas reduction goals. Estimates published
(Daily News Egypt) SODIC, the leading developer of enterprise network solutions, security, collaboration, and data center technologies, has announced its collaboration with Delta Oil, a waste oil management start-up, to create an ecosystem that supports the biodiesel industry. Delta Oil collects used
by Elsa Wenzel (GreenBiz) ... The business of sustainability continues to evolve rapidly. Here are the most important changes to expect in the coming year. Below are some defining moments that will drive change in the business of sustainability in the
(EcoCeres) From Wastes to Wonders, from Kitchen Waste to Blue Sky -- On November 30, 2023, EcoCeres, Inc. (“EcoCeres” or the “Company”) signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shenzhen Expressway Environmental Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Expressway Environmental”), a subsidiary of Shenzhen Expressway Group
(Agricultural Industries Confederation) The potential for significant disruption to the UK biofuels market has been avoided after the European Commission announced it will not implement major changes to its assurance scheme recognition process from the end of 2023. It comes after months of intense
(Vitol) Vitol has successfully completed its first biofuel deliveries in Fujairah, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainable fuel solutions. Through its wholly-owned bunker arm, Vitol Bunkers, two vessels received B24 VLSFO on December 8th and 14th. The fuel was sourced from its Fujairah-based refinery
by by Toby Sterling and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) KLM denies "greenwashing", says it has right to advertise; Environmental group asks judges to find ads misled customers; Green claims more closely scrutinised around Europe; Verdict in KLM case expected on Feb. 21 KLM defended itself against
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