Mitsui to Invest in Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Business in Portugal
(Mitsui & Co.) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has agreed to invest in
Portugal
Back TO HOMELife Cycle Assessment of Microalgae-Derived Biodiesel
by Tom Bradley et al (International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment) Microalgae-derived biofuels are considered a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
September 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Air Europa to Fly to Havana with Cepsa's Second-Generation Biofuels
(Cepsa) For one year, Air Europa’s first monthly Madrid-Havana flight will fly with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced at Cepsa's energy
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
REGA Energy Group Completes 60M€ Funding Round
(REGA Energy Group) REGA Energy Group completed an additional funding round of EUR 60 M with current investor SWEN Capital Partners,
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Portugal to Hold Its First Auction for Centralised Purchase of Biomethane and Renewable Hydrogen
(Biofuels International) On 11 July, Portugal's Ministry of Environment and Climate Action announced a public consultation of the first auction of
July 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Portugal's Environment Agency Greenlights Galp Biodiesel, Biojet Plant
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal’s environment regulator on Monday said it had approved a project by Portuguese oil company Galp to
July 19, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Hydrogen presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode.The Value Stack, planned capacity,
July 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Starts Selling Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Spain’s Major Airports
(Cepsa) • From July onwards, Cepsa has commenced the sale of second-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Spain’s four main airports;
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
World Aviation Festival --- September 26-28, 2023 --- Lisbon, Portugal
The World Aviation Festival Is a Conference and an Exhibition. The Event Is for the Leaders of the World’s airlines,
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
World Aviation Festival --- September 26-28, 2023 --- Lisbon, Portugal
The World Aviation Festival Is a Conference and an Exhibition. The Event Is for the Leaders of the World’s airlines,
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Spain and Portugal Cut 500,000 Tons of CO2 Thanks to the Use of (Renewable) Natural Gas and H2 in Transport
(Gasnam/AltFuels) Decarbonizing heavy transport largely depends on the use of renewable gases and their derivatives. This is one of the main
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Offshore Hydrogen Production on a New Scale: HOPE Project and its Consortium Selected for a €20 Million European Commission Grant
(Lhyfe) The HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production for Europe) project is being coordinated by Lhyfe (France) and implemented by eight European
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Carbon Markets & Regulation Conference --- July 5-7, 2023 --- Lisbon, Portugal
In the wake of new legislative reforms to the EU ETS being confirmed, and as voluntary carbon markets continue to
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Capital Energy Team up to Produce Green Hydrogen at Sea with Power from Offshore Wind Farms in Spain and Portugal
(Lhyfe) The collaboration agreement signed between Lhyfe and Capital Energy could be extended to other markets in the future. Lhyfe
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
White Paper: Policy to Enable Green Hydrogen in Ireland & the Benefits of Hydrogen in Mobility to Ireland
(Hydrogen Mobility Ireland) A new White Paper prepared by leading representative body Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has today issued a number
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
1st European B+ Summit: Decarbonising HDVs with Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Xavier Noyon (EurActiv/European Biodiesel Board) The 1st European B+ Summit conference, held in Estoril, Portugal, from 26 to 28
May 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Pepsico Reuses Oil from Its Snacks Plant to Turn It into Biodiesel
(PepsiCo Spain (Google Translation)) The company launches a pilot project that allows more than 40,000 liters of used oil to
May 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol Launches the First Spanish Service Stations with 100% Renewable Fuel
(Repsol) - The company is supplying 100% renewable fuel at three service stations located in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon (Portugal).
May 09, 2023 Read Full Article
100% Renewable Fuels Tested in Portugal
(The Portugal News (Google Translation)) 53 vehicles will participate in a Repsol pilot test with 100% renewable diesel. The objective
April 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Fusion Fuel Enters into Ten Year Hydrogen Purchase Agreement with Hydrogen Ventures
(Fusion Fuel) Fusion Fuel (NASDAQ: HTOO) announced today that it has signed a ten year offtake contract with European developer Hydrogen Ventures Ltd for
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
NIS to Produce Green, Blue Hydrogen Near Its Refinery in Northeast Serbia
(Balkan Green Energy News) Serbian oil and gas company NIS has extended the public call for the design and technical documentation
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Will Build a New Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Huelva with an Investment of up to 1,000 Million Euros
(Cepsa (Google Translation)) The project, which will be located in the 'La Rábida' Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera,
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
B+ Summit --- April 26-28, 2023 --- Estoril, Portugal
LARGE-SCALE DECARBONISATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES THROUGH HIGHER BIODIESEL BLENDS -- The conference will bring together representatives from the European industry
March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
On the Road to Greater Biodiesel Usage --- April 26-28, 2023 --- Estoril, Portugal
(Biofuels International) Major European industry associations in the biodiesel sector are organising the 1st B+ Summit, to be held on 26,
March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Nine EU Countries Want Low-Carbon Hydrogen Included in Bloc’s Renewables Goals
by Paul Messad (EURACTIV France) Nine EU member states, including France, have called on the European Commission to include low-carbon
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Prio, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and World Fuel Services Successfully Complete the First Tests with Advanced Biofuels, Produced and Supplied in Portugal
(Apetro) -PRIO fuel, ECO Bunkers B30, allows the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fleet to reduce CO 2 emissions by around
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
IIT-G Succeeds in Breaking down Woody Biomass for Conversion to Bioethanol Fuel
(The Meghalayan Bureau) The IIT Guwahati scientists have shown the efficacy of a new type of endoglucanase called RfGH5_4 in
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Portugal Ends Mandatory Environmental Assessments for Green Hydrogen Projects
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal wants to speed up investments in green hydrogen projects, which are essential to decarbonize the economy,
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
7th Edition of the Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS 2023) --- May 23-25, 2023 --- Faro, Portugal.
You are currently doing your PhD/Post Doctoral research or working on a company project with seaweeds and/or microalgae? So you
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Launch of the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27
(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Azores Airlines Takes off the SATA Group’s First Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Azores Airlines) October 24 will be written in Azores Airlines’ history as the beginning of a new era, the date of
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
European Algae Industry Summit --- April 19-20, 2022 --- Lisbon, Portugal
ACI is pleased to announce the 11th Annual European Algae Industry Summit will take place on the 19th-20th April 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will once again
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Cepsa Starts Production of Advanced Biofuels at Its Huelva Energy Park
(Cepsa) The company has begun to produce sustainable fuels with used cooking oils at its industrial facilities in Palos de la
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Energy Summit --- March 8-9, 2023 --- Lisbon, Portugal
ACI’s 6th Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Energy Summit will be taking place on 8th & 9th March, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. For
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuel Import Controls Need Tightening: APPB
by Jonathan Gleave (Argus Media) A better traceability of imported feedstocks used to produced advanced biofuels, particularly those derived from the
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
PRIO’s Advanced Biofuels Route – Supporting the Energy Transition and Shipping Decarbonisation
by Filipa Oliveira and Telmo Ferreira (PRIO/EurActiv) Maritime transport emits around 940 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel around the World 2022
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many countries are now active with Sustainable Aviation Fuel — but how much where, and when,
August 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Iberdrola and bp to Collaborate to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Production in Europe
(Alt Fuels/bp) Iberdrola and bp announced their intention to form a strategic collaboration aiming to help accelerate the energy transition. Together,
August 19, 2022 Read Full Article
The Navigator Company and P2X Europe Have Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Create a Unique Joint Venture in Portugal to Produce Green, Non-Fossil Synthetic eFuels
(The Navigator Company) The Navigator Company and Hamburg-based developer P2X Europe have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets and Regulations Conference --- June 30 - July 1, 2022 --- Lisbon, Portugal
The leading event for carbon markets, carbon technology updates, and policy analysis; EU ETS Reforms | International voluntary and compliance
June 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Air France Halves CO2 Emissions of Two Flights
(Uniting Aviation) n April Air France launched “Air France ACT“, a programme that aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% per passenger-km
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
SkyTeam Airlines Complete Inaugural Sustainable Flight Challenge to Reduce Carbon Emissions
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The SkyTeam airline alliance has just completed its first Sustainable Flight Challenge, in which member
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe: Portugal's Galp Readies for Biofuel Supply
(Bunkerspot) Portuguese energy company Galp will supply biofuel bunkers from September this year. Susana Broco, senior bunker trader at Galp, told delegates
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Iberia Is Fast Becoming Europe’s Green Hydrogen Hub after Unveiling Four Large-Scale Projects This Year
(Generandi) CIP and partners announced the 500MW MadoquaPower2X project in Portugal. This adds to the 11.4GW of green hydrogen projects already unveiled in
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: Transport Energy & the GHG Marginal Cost Abatement Curve
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) • Marginal Cost Abatement: EVs and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are no surprise,
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: Algae for Future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On this Earth Day, we highlight a very green organization – literally green – Algae for
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
New, Nature-Inspired Concepts for Turning CO2 into Clean Fuels
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy to Sustain the Future
(EXAME) ... Anabela Antunes, Director of Operations at PRIO, believes that the energy transition in Portugal could accelerate if the
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Fusion Fuel Signs Cooperation Agreement with KEME Energy to Develop Solar-to-Green Hydrogen Farm in Sines, Portugal
(Fusion Fuel Green/Electric Energy Online) Fusion Fuel Green plc (NASDAQ: HTOO), an emerging leader in the green hydrogen sector, announced
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
International Conference on Biofuels for Internal Combustion Engine --- February 7-8, 2022 --- Lisbon, Portugal
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Plug Power and Lhyfe Announce Commercial Arrangement to Develop Green Hydrogen Plants throughout Europe
(Lhyfe) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ : PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy,
January 14, 2022 Read Full Article
ITOCO Launches Its Nopal Cactus Carbon Capture Program in Portugal through a Joint Venture with LATINCHOICE-UNIPESSOAL LDA
(Accesswire/ITOCO) ITOCO INC. (OTC PINK:ITMC) ITOCO is pleased to announce it has selected LATINCHOICE - UNIPESSOAL LDA. in Portugal to Joint
November 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Argus and MundoPetróleo Agree on a Downstream Partnership for Spain and Portugal
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has agreed that MundoPetróleo may distribute key fuels data to its
October 15, 2021 Read Full Article
State of Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the recent HydrogenConnect session, here’s your chance to check out the exclusive Digest
October 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Blue Hydrogen for Transport in the US: The Transition to Green Hydrogen & the Conduit to Keeping Pace with the EU
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) indicates in its Hydrogen Program
September 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Portugal: Dourogás Supplies First Truck with 100% Renewable BioCNG
(Dourogás/NGV Journal) Dourogás GNV, in collaboration with HAVI Logistics, will take another step towards the decarbonization of the economy, by supplying
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Blue Hydrogen for Transport in the US: The Transition to Green Hydrogen & the Conduit to Keeping Pace with the EU
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) ... In its Hydrogen Program Plan, the DOE demonstrates support for the International
August 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Transport Energy & Renewables in the EU – What the Latest Commission Data Tells Us
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/Biofuels Digest) ... Oil maintains an overwhelming grip on the sector with a steady 94% share.
April 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Portugal Sees Green Hydrogen Output by End-2022, $12 Billion in Investment Lined up
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal will start producing green hydrogen by the end of 2022 and already has private investment
February 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Supply, Projects, Policy, Challenges, Trends: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Making green hydrogen from water via electrolysis, or from waste — what’s real in the
February 03, 2021 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS: International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB 2021) — September 6-8, 2021 — Aveiro, Portugal DEADLINE: March 15, 2021
Biobased solutions for climate change — The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place
January 15, 2021 Read Full Article
International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB 2021) --- September 6-8, 2021 --- Aveiro, Portugal
Biobased solutions for climate change -- The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place
December 18, 2020 Read Full Article
The Green Hydrogen Catapult Aims for $2/kg H2 and Needs $110 Billion, If You’ve Any to Spare
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Europe comes news that major hydrogen project developers including ACWA Power, CWP Renewables, Envision, Iberdrola,
December 10, 2020 Read Full Article
PRIO Takes the First Step in Decarbonizing Maritime Transport in the Iberian Peninsula
(PRIO; Google translation) PRIO will launch Eco Bunkers, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation, developed from recycling
November 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Zero Wants Portugal to Confirm the End of Palm Oil in Biodiesel as Determined by the EU
(Destak.pt) The environmental association Zero was satisfied today with the end of palm oil in biodiesel in Europe, in 2022,
November 10, 2020 Read Full Article
European Commission Confirms Sustainability of European Biofuels, Yet Sends Mixed Messages on Their Future
(ePURE) A new report from the European Commission underlines the importance and sustainability of renewable ethanol, but also reveals yet again
October 29, 2020 Read Full Article
International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries --- September 6-8, 2021 --- Aveiro, Portugal
Biobased solutions for climate change -- The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place
October 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Where’s Your Lithium from? EU’s New Green Deal to Track Critical Materials
by David Thorpe (Future Fuel Stratgies/The Fifth Estate) Renewable electricity generation and storage requires huge quantities of mined raw materials.
October 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Bringing Green Hydrogen to Market
by Sandra Enkhardt (PV Magazine Germany) Uniper plans to use its gas power plants and storage facilities for green hydrogen.
April 10, 2020 Read Full Article
The Competitive Edge: AmericaBio
(AmericaBio/Biofuels Digest) ... Our company develops technologies for the deconstruction of forest and also agricultural biomass for sugars that are
March 03, 2020 Read Full Article
The Versatile Ethanol Molecule: Ethylene, with a Similar Molecular Structure to that of Ethanol, Has Enormous Market Opportunity around the World.
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Knock a water molecule off ethanol and you’ll get ethylene, C2H4—the most widely
January 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Portuguese Tech Institute to Produce Advanced Biofuels from Tree-Pruning-Waste
by João Ernesto Fonseca (Euractiv/Lusa)A project to use the waste from pruning vines and fruit trees to produce advanced biofuel
January 28, 2020 Read Full Article
First Career of Advanced Biodiesel-Powered Buses already in Lisbon
(Carris (Google translation)) The “Biodiesel Powered” project is a joint initiative between CARRIS and PRIO to promote sustainable mobility in the city of Lisbon. The 702 Career | Marquês
December 13, 2019 Read Full Article
USGC: Roadshow Finds Iberian Market Potential for DDGS, Sorghum
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With six members along to share their expertise, the U.S. Grains Council conducted a robust, week-long
December 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Butanol International Patent Application Published
(SilicoLife) SilicoLife’s international patent application for biological production of n-butanol has been published. -- SilicoLife announced that the company’s international (PCT) patent
October 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Streamlining the Biofuel Production Process
(European Commission) The production of biofuels like ethanol from non-food biomass is a lucrative prospect for the agricultural sector. However, due
July 02, 2019 Read Full Article
5th Ibero-American Congress on Entrepreneurship, Energy, Environment and Technology - CIEEMAT --- September 11-13, 2019 --- Portalegre, Portugal
The 5th Ibero-American Congress on Entrepreneurship, Energy, Environment and Technology - CIEEMATis a forum for discussion and creation of synergies among different
April 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Assocação Clarifies that 80% of Biodiesel in Portugal Does Not Have Palm Oil
(Ojogo (Google translation)) The Portuguese Association of Biofuel Producers, which accounts for 80% of biodiesel incorporated in diesel in Portugal,
January 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Portuguese Government Launches Climate Plan With Ambitious Carbon-Neutral Target
by B. Lana Guggenheim (South EU Summit) Electricity market reforms are key to achieving the Portuguese government's 2040 target of producing 90%
December 26, 2018 Read Full Article
Researchers at IT Tralee Secure over €1.2m in Funding for Research in Bioeconomy and Marine Sectors.
(Institute of Technology Tralee) Institute of Technology Tralee has been awarded €1.26 million in new funding to partner in two
December 13, 2018 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Electromobility Are Key in Portugal’s Transport Decarbonisation
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EurActiv) EURACTIV.com interviewed José Mendes, Portuguese First Secretary of State for Mobility - Environment and Energy Transition, on
December 10, 2018 Read Full Article
Brain Regeneration, Data Storage with Biocomputers, Plastic from Waste Gases, Bamboo Diapers, Gene-Edited Wheat, Jackets from Bison Fluff : The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of November 29th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
November 30, 2018 Read Full Article
Weaker RINs Lure Gasoline Shipping into US East Coast Ports: Sources
(Hellenic Shipping News) A decline in the US obligation for biofuels has prompted an increase in imports from Canada and Europe
November 14, 2018 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition Member Milestone Underscores Industry Growth
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) With the addition of eight new members in September and October, the Coalition for Renewable Natural
November 06, 2018 Read Full Article
9th European Algae Industry Summit --- April 10-11, 2019 --- Lisbon, Portugal
This new edition will focus on how to market the various algae-based products & applications, with case studies from key
October 15, 2018 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS: European Biomass Conference and Exhibition — May 27-30, 2019 — Lisbon, Portugal DEADLINE: November 5, 2018
A leading platform for the biomass specialists — The conference programme will address topics from biomass to bioliquids and biofuels
September 14, 2018 Read Full Article
European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE) --- May 27-30, 2019 --- Lisbon, Portugal
A leading platform for the biomass specialists -- The conference programme will address topics from biomass to bioliquids and biofuels
August 31, 2018 Read Full Article
Earnings Season: as Novozymes, DSM, Amyris, Gevo, Corbion, and Aemetis Report, Who’s up, Who’s down?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In today’s Digest, let’s look at trends driving the industry’s results at scale — and while
August 17, 2018 Read Full Article
A New Lithium War Is About To Begin
by James Stafford (OilPrice.com) It’s the modern gold rush. Around the world, the most sought-after mineral isn’t a precious metal, nor
April 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy Potential of Portugal, Romania and Poland Profiled in New BIC Country Reports
(Bio-based Industries Consortium) The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) has published three new Country Reports mapping the potential and identifying opportunities for expanding
March 20, 2018 Read Full Article
Five Petrol Station Operators Sell Illegal Diesel
(The Portugal News Online) Five petrol station operators in Portugal that import diesel from Spain are not adding the correct amount
February 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Alkol Biotech Agrees to Supply 500,000 Tonnes of Biomass to Europe’s ‘Largest’ Biorefinery
(Biofuel International) Alkol Biotech and Bio Refinery Development have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the sourcing of up to
January 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Wide Range of Issues Covered at Argus Biofuels Conference
by Liz Gyekye (Biofuels International) New ethanol market developments, legislation and trading were just some of the themes analysed at this year’s
October 18, 2017 Read Full Article
These Countries Want to Ban Gas and Diesel Cars
by Alanna Petroff (CNN) China, the world's largest car market, is working on a plan to ban the production and sale of
October 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Video Tour of Portugal’s Algafarm
(Algae Industry Magazine) Portuguese cement facility, Secil, and microalgae biotechnology company, A4F, also based in Portugal, have formed AlgaFarm, a joint
October 13, 2017 Read Full Article
How Gold Can Recycle Biofuel Waste into Useful Additive
(Phys.Org/Tomsk Polytechnic University) Gold nanoparticles serve as catalysts for obtaining valuable chemical products based on glycerol. Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic
May 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Reverdia, Gingko BioWorks, Rennovia, Leaf Resources, Mango Materials Take Top Slots in The 40 Hottest Emerging Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2016-17
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, Reverdia took the #1 spot in the 2016 “40 Hottest Emerging Companies in the
November 04, 2016 Read Full Article
European Commission Slams Portugal for Failing to Comply with the RED
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, the European Commission has sent to Portugal a reasoned opinion urging the Member
May 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Drop-In Renewable Fuels, Competitive with $30 Oil: The Digest’s 20-Slide Guide to the Correia Process
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Germany and Portugal, a new drop-in biofuels process has emerged which is cost compettive
February 10, 2016 Read Full Article
A New, Renewable, Drop-In, Waste-Based Fuel Emerges, Competitive with $30 Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of the EU comes a biogasoline blendstock made from waste residues in a novel
February 10, 2016 Read Full Article
Biofuels Capacity to Grow to 61 BGY in 2018
(Lux Research/MarketWired) Ethanol and Biodiesel Continue Their Domination but Remain Relatively Flat, While Novel Fuels and Novel Feedstocks Grow at
September 22, 2015 Read Full Article
Algae Fuel, Algae Research Clusters: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to BIOFAT
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BIOFAT is a microalgae-to-biofuel FP7 demonstration project that integrates the entire value chain of algae
September 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Is HVO the Holy Grail of the World Biodiesel Market?
(Greenea) Overcapacity, shortage of sustainable feedstock, blending wall… they all contribute to the increasingly challenging situation on the biodiesel market
September 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Innovative Integrated Microalgae Cultivation to Be Demonstrated at One-Hectare Unit in Southern Portugal
(Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research) A consortium of biotechnology experts, including experts of Wageningen UR, has started to build
December 23, 2014 Read Full Article
New Council of International Biotech Associations Formed
(Biotechnology Industry Organization) An international confederation of biotechnology trade associations announced today the ratification of bylaws creating the International Council
July 22, 2014 Read Full Article
IncBio Has Delivered a 120,000MT/Year Ultrasonic Reactor for South America
(IncBio) IncBio, a leading Portuguese engineering company, who specializes in state of the art, fully automated ultrasonic Biodiesel plants, has delivered
July 01, 2014 Read Full Article
InteSusAl Project Building One-Hectare Demo Unit
(Algae Industry Magazine) The InteSusAl Consortium of biotechnology experts has started building a one-hectare unit in Southern Portugal that will demonstrate an
May 22, 2014 Read Full Article
Research Cutting Biodiesel Water Usage
(Process Engineering) Scientists at the University of Porto are currently developing water-free methods to produce biodiesel using waste vegetable oils,
March 25, 2014 Read Full Article
From the Sea to the Pump: Is Kelp a Viable Biofuel?
by Bruce Dorminey (RenewableEnergyWorld.com) Brown kelp macroalgae — the strange, foul-smelling seaweed so often found washed up on the Pacific Northwest’s
March 04, 2014 Read Full Article
Algae Research Gives Hope for Renewable Carbon-Negative Source of Food and Medicines
(University of Greenwich) Bright pink-orange microalgae found in salt lakes and coastal waters could become a renewable source of food,
February 20, 2014 Read Full Article
12 MMgy Ultrasonic Biodiesel Facility Planned for Saudi Arabia
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Portugal-based biodiesel technology provider Incbio announced it has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Bio
February 06, 2014 Read Full Article
An Enzymatic Route to H2 Storage
by Inês A. C. Pereira (Science Magazine) Electricity is increasingly produced from renewable sources, but it remains difficult to store electric
December 13, 2013 Read Full Article
New Biodiesel Facility for Tunisia
(Biofuels International) Incbio, a Portugal-based biodiesel technology provider, has signed a contract with Biokast Energy to supply an 8,000 tonne
September 19, 2013 Read Full Article
Algae Aquaculture for Bioethanol Production
(The Fish Site) A team of European scientists is on a mission to prove that microalgae can be used to
September 19, 2013 Read Full Article
New Biodiesel Facility for Tunisia
(Biofuels International) Incbio, a Portugal-based biodiesel technology provider, has signed a contract with Biokast Energy to supply an 8,000 tonne
September 13, 2013 Read Full Article
Enerfuel's 7.5 MMgy Biodiesel Plant in Portugal Begins Operations
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) After years in the works, Enerfuel S.A.’s 25,000 ton (7.5 MMgy) multifeedstock biodiesel plant in
July 22, 2013 Read Full Article
National Associations Refuse Commission’s Proposal on iLUC
(Asociación de Productores de Energías Renovables Biocarburantes - Spain; Associação Portuguesa de Produtores de Biocombustíveis - Portugal; Krajowa Izba Biopaliw - Poland; Renewable
April 30, 2013 Read Full Article
Camelina on the Move: Global Clean Energy Holdings Acquires Sustainable Oils
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings announced that it has acquired Sustainable Oils, a leader in
March 15, 2013 Read Full Article
INCBIO Has Secured an Order for the Supply of an 8,000MT/year High FFA Biodiesel Plant from Green Energy Group Limited in Hong Kong
(INCBIO) Incbio, a leading Portuguese engineering company, who specializes in state of the art fully automated industrial ultrasonic Biodiesel plants,
March 01, 2013 Read Full Article
Algarve University Develops Bio Ethanol Using Carobs
(The Portugal News Online) Researchers from the University of the Algarve have presented a pioneering research project in which bio
January 15, 2013 Read Full Article
Incbio Awarded Biodiesel Plant Contract for a Norwegian Client
(OpenPR) Incbio (www.incbio.com), a leading company in design, build and start-up of biodiesel plants with state of the art ultrasonic
July 18, 2012 Read Full Article
Portugal’s Galp Energia to Head up Scientific Project in Mozambique
(Macau Hub) Portuguese group Galp Energia plans to head up a project for second generation biofuel produced using cultivated jatropha
February 08, 2012 Read Full Article
European Commission Funds Global Project to Produce Ethanol, Biodiesel and Bioproducts from Algae
(PR-Inside) Nine partners from seven countries have joined in an innovative project to show that ethanol, biodiesel and bioproducts can be
May 24, 2011 Read Full Article
Algae Holds Promise as Renewable Fuel — Just Not Yet
by Abby Schultz (CNBC.com) ...“There’s a significant amount of capital required for algal oil producers to scale up to commercial
April 28, 2011 Read Full Article
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