(Biofuels International) Omnibuses from IOV Ilmenau in Germany were successfully operated and tested on pure biodiesel fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). A project initiated by AGQM Biodiesel, examined the B100 bus fleet of IOV Ilmenau with special focus on the engine oil
(CarbonQuest and Carbfix/Business Wire) CarbonQuest, a leading distributed carbon capture technology provider, and Carbfix, the world’s leading CO2 mineral storage operator, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate emissions reductions in North American “hard-to-abate” facilities by deploying distributed
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein, and ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT) (“ArcelorMittal”), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced that ethanol from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol
(PSU Connect) This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals. -- State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million euros from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia.
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Unleaded 88 Now Available To More Minnesotans -- Minnesota now has over 500 stations that offer Unleaded 88, providing consumers across the state with more options to save at the pump and reduce air emissions. On Nov 29, a
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Oak Ridge National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) A team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation,
(px Group) Following a competitive tender process, px Group, the Teesside based infrastructure solutions business, has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract by Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) at its fuel terminal in Foynes, Ireland, due to their experience and approach
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This one is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, took the first delivery of sustainable
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project began by logging 3,688 miles on regular gasoline to establish a baseline mileage number in August 2021, and then our used 2019 Ford Fusion
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. expects to close early this year on a deal to acquire the ethanol production and carbon capture and storage assets of Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, for $210 million. Gevo
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Yeast suppliers to the ethanol sector have steadily released new and improved products to better match the needs and wants of the industry. Using third-party yeast developers capable of selecting, testing or altering strains with
(Volvo Trucks) As VGA works toward meeting it’s 2030 emissions reductions target, the group has announced that, from December 2024, all Volvo and Mack trucks built at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol QLD factory will be filled with Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean
(RES/Biobased Diesel Daily) RES, the world’s largest independent company in renewable energy, announced Dec. 3 that it has signed a sales agreement with the independent asset manager and financial-service provider Prime Capital AG for the Alby hydrogen plant project in Ånge,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
(Real Carbon Tech/Adkins Energy) Adkins Energy, LLC announced today a groundbreaking partnership with a global technology developer specializing in CO2 capture and conversion systems. This collaboration positions Adkins to enhance profitability of its core ethanol products, extend the operational lifespan of
(Agri-Pulse) USDA has submitted an interim final rule relating to the type of climate-smart agriculture crops used for biofuels. The rule, entitled “Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used for Biofuel Feedstocks,” was submitted Friday (December 6, 2024). No additional details
(IHARA (Google Translation)) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Arcadia eFuels, a company headquartered in Austin, Texas, is working to develop and operate large-scale facilities that produce eFuels like eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. They believe eFuels are a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector
(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency
by Yackjaira Van Den Bergh (Phillips 66) Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), helping
(Edison Next) ... By promoting an ecological transition that favors the use of low environmental impact vehicles, we are also in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development of the EU. In this context , green mobility brings
by Poliana Dallabrida ( Repórter Brasil) Plants certified to produce jet fuel have been linked to recent cases of slave labor and deaths in sugarcane fields. The increase in reported labor abuses is partly due to the growing outsourcing of labor
(edie) The Scottish Government has published the nation’s first hydrogen export plan, setting out plans to develop regional hydrogen ‘hubs’ which co-locate production, storage and transportation infrastructure. Scotland will strive to be a “key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030”,
(SGN) We have reached a key milestone on our H100 Fife project, with the completion of the construction of the world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth, Fife. Green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind
by Lorena Ortega (Castellón Plaza) Castellón Green Hydrogen now has 1.2 million -- Bp and Iberdrola have just injected 900,000 euros into Castellón Green Hydrogen SL , the joint venture created for the development of the first green hydrogen project undertaken by both companies. Both companies signed
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) Five years after their introduction, carbon offset markets have evolved, and some have disappeared. -- Carbon offset markets caused quite the buzz in 2020 with a flurry of more than a dozen opportunities for farmers being introduced in
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) Freeborn County Cooperative Oil Company failed to install and upgrade equipment compatible with the fuels it was storing at seven of its convenience stores in Freeborn and Mower counties, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe to provide e-Methanol synthesis technology and engineering support for Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion project, located in Galicia, Spain. Final investment decision (FID) for the project is expected in June 2025, and first operation is planned for January
(RP Global) The partnership was launched at the end of November 2024, at the Argentine-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Argentina) headquarters in Buenos Aires. Officials from the national government and the province of Santa Cruz, representatives from both
(Sogestran Group) The ZULU 06, the first hydrogen-powered inland vessel developed by the Sogestran Group, was christened today, December 3rd, in Paris by its godmother, Valérie Bouillon-Delporte, Executive Director of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, in the presence of François Durovray, Minister
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Pursuing the goal of zero direct emissions by 2040, Danish ferry operator Scandlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with engine manufacturer Caterpillar Motoren to investigate the use of e-methanol on MaK-powered ferries. -- Under the
(Marine Link) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has introduced a new technique that creates a fingerprint for Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) biofuels that can identify the origins of the fuel's feedstock. The shipping industry is increasingly using biofuels, such as FAME,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Linde, a global gas and engineering company, focuses on the production of renewable Dimethyl Ether (r-DME) as a sustainable alternative to conventional Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The text highlights the advantages of
(North Sea Port) North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under
(Liquid Sun) The market for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is predicted to grow from €2 billion in 2030 to over €60 billion by 2050. Finnish company Liquid Sun aims to be at the forefront of this exploding market growth. Finnish technology company
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
(Antara) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia announced on Monday that Indonesia is preparing to set up a methanol factory worth US$1.2 billion. The factory will be constructed in 2025 in Bojonegoro, East Java, he said during a meeting with
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced
by Donna Eller (Des Moines Register) Wolf Carbon Solutions is withdrawing its petition to build a 95-mile carbon capture pipeline through eastern Iowa, according to a filing Monday with the Iowa Utilities Commission. Wolf planned to capture carbon dioxide emissions at Archer Daniel
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, "Cosmo Oil"), JGC Holdings Corporation (hereafter, "JGC"), and REVO International Inc. (hereafter, "REVO International") announced that they entered into an agreement with Sakai City on November 22, 2024. The agreement, titled Agreement on Collaboration
(Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
(Haffner Energy) Inaugurated today (November 22, 2024), Haffner Energy’s hydrogen production, testing and training center is about to start producing renewable hydrogen using its patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process. The project, a laureate of the France 2030 and Territoires
(Business Oulu) French company Verso Energy is reserving a site for a new plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels at the Port of Oulu, northern Finland. -- Verso Energy has already launched several projects in France to build hydrogen and
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Valmet’s expertise in biomass conversion, particularly focusing on transforming green waste into valuable biofuels. Valmet, a global leader in this space, provides a range of technologies and services, including BioTrac pretreatment and
(The Maritime Executive) The well-known Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) which focuses on renewable energy investments is moving forward to develop ammonia-fueled carriers to lead in the energy transition. Its Energy Transition Fund entered into agreements with Norwegian shipping
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine podcast features, Logan Leduc, Senior Carbon Consultant, LCA at EcoEngineers. READ MORE/LISTEN to podcast
(Auramarine) Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, power and process industries, has announced that it will deliver two shipsets of Diesel Fuel Oil (DFO) and Liquid Biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Meriaura, a leading Finnish shipping company. The
(Invizyne Technologies) Project is part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s BioMADE initiative to support U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing innovations and workforce development -- Invizyne Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: IZTC) ("Invizyne"), a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems to produce commercially important
(Office of Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV)) Today (November 22, 2024), U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
(University of Oklahoma/PR Newswire) The $18.7M project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will research potential carbon storage sites. -- A team of researchers from across the University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, with industry partners, have been
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is unveiling an updated version of its Fuel Pathway Maturity Map, providing the shipping and financial sectors with a comprehensive overview of the advancements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon
(Money and Banking Online) THAI joins hands with PTTGC-OR to drive the Thai aviation industry into the era of sustainable energy, moving forward with the full use of aviation fuel or SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, the
(Solarig) • The company is intensifying its efforts in the race for decarbonization, reaffirming its Climate commitments. This initiative comes ahead of the Final Declaration of COP29 in Baku, with a portfolio of sustainable fuel production projects that will avoid the
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) With new unleaded fuels coming to market, pilots are cautioned to avoid misfueling. -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below
(The Hindu Business Line) Two-wheeler makers also expected to adopt the technology, according to Gadkari -- Major automobile manufacturers, including Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tata, will introduce 100 per cent ethanol-powered vehicles over the next five months, with two-wheeler makers also adopting
Compiled by Jerry L. Hatfield, Ying Wang, Marty D. Matlock, and Charles W. Rice (CAST-Science) In 2020, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
by Jay Miller (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the city of Carson, California. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts)
by Gloria Dabek (Carbon 180) This fall, dozens of farmers, universities, non-profits, and other entities kicked off the implementation of their Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced awards earlier this year. As part of the USDA
(Lyste/Globe Newswire) Lystek International (Lystek) is excited to announce the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell. Lystek has been awarded approximately $585,000 from the federal government’s Energy Innovation Program, as part of the Clean Fuels
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Completion of facility allows for renewable natural gas injection into PG&E pipeline -- Completion of the project was celebrated on November 19 with a ribbon cutting celebration at the central processing facility site. CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
(TotalEnergies) In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by
by Gemma Handy (BBC) ... Now, a pioneering group of Caribbean scientists and environmentalists hope to turn the tide on the problem by transforming the troublesome algae into a lucrative biofuel. ... They recently launched one of the world’s first vehicles powered by
(Fuel Cells Works/Compact Syngas Solutions) • Waste-to-hydrogen producer Compact Syngas Solutions is supplying 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking zero emission 40-day sea trial in March 2025 The partnership between two British clean technology innovators will be one of the first times hydrogen
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (November 25, 2024) in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Nebraska Ethanol Board Vice Chairman Scott McPheeters spent time talking to agriculture journalists on all things farming and biofuels, during an Agricultural Communicators Network workshop in Omaha last week. ... One of the keys to ethanol producers
(Auramarine) Auramarine and Quadrise will develop innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies and decarbonise energy-intensive applications in the marine sector. -- Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine and other industries and Quadrise Plc, the supplier of innovative
by Victor Garlington (Bioeconomy Solutions) Green methanol from paulownia woody biomass is a promising sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-derived methanol. Green methanol is produced using renewable resources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s a breakdown of the process
(ACS Green Chemistry Institute) The annual GCCAs showcase the most innovative achievements in green chemistry. This prestigious recognition acknowledges advancements in the incorporation of green chemistry and engineering into chemical design, manufacturing, and use. The GCCAs have been a joint initiative by
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota -- A US$5-billion project close to the Canadian border will manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using low-value ag by-products and forest waste. DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the
(Merco Press) Uruguay is to ship to The Netherlands 300 tons of biofuels from ALUR's corn oil distillery in the Capurro neighborhood of Montevideo. These are the first biodiesel productions from distillery corn oils, it was also reported this week. The product
by Elizabeth Punsu (B&FT Online) Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), through the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), has successfully produced biodiesel from shea butter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and
by Jamey Bergman (Riviera) A Singapore-based fuel testing group has recommended that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends -- ’Several’ ships in the fuel bunkering hubs of Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems after apparently bunkering fuel blended with Cashew
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Court Decision Supports Progress on Pipeline Project and Infrastructure Advancements Across Iowa -- The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld Summit Carbon Solutions’ ability to conduct land surveys under Iowa Code section 479B.15, allowing the project to continue its careful
(Stellantis) Full compatibility: All Stellantis cars and light-duty commercial vehicles has been validated for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel use, also known as “green Diesel”; Eco-Friendly Fuel: HVO Diesel offers the same performance as traditional Diesel and is derived from renewable sources, such
(DHL Group) The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. -- 1-year deal for delivery of 25 kt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into Brussels; Expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction of around 80 kt
(Vision RNG/Business Wire) Vision RNG LLC has signed a 20-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement with L.P. Gill, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. The Jackson, Nebraska project will initially convert 1,200 cubic feet per minute of landfill gas into
(MAHLE) MAHLE to supply components for hydrogen engine of “MAN hTGX”, winner of Truck Innovation Award 2025; Series order for around 200 vehicles with first deliveries to customers in 2025; Head of Sales Dr. Roger Busch: “MAHLE solutions deliver performance, efficiency and long
(International Airport Review) A new study reveals that American-made e-fuels, produced using surplus renewable energy and waste CO2, could significantly reduce aviation emissions, enhance grid resilience, and drive economic growth. -- A new paper from the Environmental Defense Fund, Intermittent Production of Electricity-based
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
(Sora Fuel/Business Wire) Combination of leading technologies is game changing in the race to decarbonize air travel which accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 4% of global warming. -- Sora Fuel, a venture-backed startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only water,
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
(Sulzer) Sulzer solutions have been selected for high-quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The
by Lindsay Travis (University of Kentucky) Lexington residents can help advance biofuel research at the University of Kentucky by recycling used cooking oil at the 15th annual Gobble Grease Toss. The event will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, at Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood
(NewEnergyBlue/PR Newswire) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, and MetGen, the Finnish pioneer in advanced enzymes and lignin fractionization, today began integrating their renewable technologies and business units to vigorously
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After being in the market alongside each other for four years, Truterra will begin offering Indigo Ag carbon programs, and Indigo Ag science will back Truterra’s carbon measurement. -- Today (November 18, 2024), Indigo Ag and Truterra announced
by Suzanna Hayek and Uzma Gulbahar (S&P Global) Lack of motivation to register across supply chain: CEO; Potential impacts on supplies -- The deadline for implementing the EU's biofuels traceability platform, the Union Database for Biofuels, is rapidly approaching on Nov. 21, yet
(Wärtsilä) Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for their new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste. The order was booked
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) A swift decision may help some mills to start convince farmers to plant the crop in January since meeting the sowing window is very crucial for the success of any biofuel project -- Trial of
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, has signed a joint development framework agreement (JDFA) with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (EPI), a subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero), and PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia (TGI), a
by Cecilia Jamasmie (Mining.com) Chile-focused Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) will become the first mining company to use a hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America, as part of the copper producer’s efforts to develop alternatives to fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make mining more
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The project will combine green hydrogen generated by Ohmium PEM electrolyzers with CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant to produce green methanol. Ohmium International (Ohmium), a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota regulators on Friday approved a route permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, a significant win for what the company says is the world’s largest carbon capture project. The three-person Public Service Commission voted
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for Aequor, a company specializing in innovative solutions to address challenges in the burgeoning field of algae biofuels. Aequor’s core product is a natural, non-toxic chemical that overcomes several key
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation by Dr. Jayant Khambekar of Jenike & Johanson, a technology company specializing in bulk solids flow. It highlights the challenges of feeding high-pressure reactors in the advanced biofuels industry. Specifically, the presentation
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Greenfield Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Carbon-focused fuel and investment policies increasingly rely on LCA. Properly done, LCA spans supply chains, unifies markets, and sharpens investment opportunities for businesses and lawmakers aiming to improve environmental performance. Despite
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With myriad technologies and decarbonization strategies to explore, and a growing list of compliance and carbon credit markets to access, ethanol producers have many decisions in front of them. The various lifecycle carbon analysis models,
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Chief Industries is a Nebraska-based corporation with seven global brands, one of which is in ethanol. In 1990, Chief acquired the state’s first dry mill ethanol plant, which had been operating since 1985 near Hastings,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Nov. 14 awarded $256.56 million in loans and grants to more than 1,100 clean energy projects under the Renewable Energy for America Program. A portion of that funding will support projects at
(Green CHP/PR Newswire) Global Power Conversion Leader Dynapower™ Selected to Provide Advanced DC Power and Storage -- Green CHP, a renewable energy and data company that combines advanced combined heat and power systems with real-time data services, announced the launch of Jules
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has released its 2024 Jumpstart Report, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing access to biodiesel and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across gas stations in the D.C.,
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) are launching Katalist, a not-for-profit ‘book and claim’ registry designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s decarbonization journey. Regulations
(Agroicone /PR Newswire) A study coordinated by Agroicone in partnership with national and international researchers points out that the second crop corn ethanol production system provides renewable and affordable energy, animal feed, contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Refinaria Riograndense, based in Rio Grande, Brazil, aims to produce 16,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Topsoe will deliver its HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ technologies, enabling SAF and renewable diesel production from soybean oil
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial
(by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels is a company working to develop renewable fuels that will help decarbonize several sectors, including propane, hydrogen, and methanol. The company’s main focus is converting waste, such as animal manure, into green methanol and
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
(Yamaha/Business Wire) Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit joined forces with Roush® and Regulator Marine to reveal the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats, to car manufacturers, automotive component suppliers and aftermarket equipment manufactures from around the globe during the 2024
by Eric Priante Martin (Trade Winds News) Switch Maritime adopts 80-car, 300-passenger design used in Norway -- Switch Maritime is gearing up to order the first hydrogen-powered ropax to be built in the US. The US company, which launched operation of a pioneering passenger
(The Standard/Niagara Economic Development) Port Colborne is to become home to a $33-million, eight-million-litre biofuel terminal that will serve more than 100 vessels annually. It will sit on five hectares of land on the east pier of the Welland Canal, be managed by Hamilton-Oshawa Port
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the completion of the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norway. The facilities consist in a terminal that will receive CO2 cargos, a 100 km subsea pipeline for CO2 transportation to
(Bioreneable Deployoment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Licella with the 2024 Innovation Award for their culture of innovation, which has led to the global commercialization of Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ platform, the world's most advanced hydrothermal liquefaction technology, for the
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Mid-America Rail Campus Positioned as Biotech Hub for Innovative Decarbonization Projects -- The Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE), Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating
(Pivot Bio/Ag News Wire) Harvest Vidcast and Digital Hub Highlight PROVEN® 40 Microbial Nitrogen Performance -- Pivot Bio has introduced “N-SIGHTS from the Farm,” a digital hub providing real-time harvest data and weekly agronomic insights that showcase how Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40
(Neste) - Neste and Air Canada have agreed on the supply of 60,000 tons (77.6 million liters) of unblended, neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for use on flights from Vancouver International Airport. - It marks the first time that
(Alfa Laval) Driving the global energy transition towards biofuels, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L.
(MIchigan Farm News/The County Press) A Michigan company will receive a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the sale of biofuels by 2.5 million gallons per year. Fleet Fueling of Michigan LLC will use the funds
(Emvolon/Business Wire) The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT. -- Emvolon, an MIT spun-off technology company that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals,
(Johnson Matthey) - Johnson Matthey and Honeywell are combining expertise to provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to produce fuels from a wide variety of feedstocks. - The new partnership builds on an existing partnership in low carbon (CCS-enabled) hydrogen. Johnson Matthey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for Comstock Fuels highlights their vision for a new, efficient, and scalable method of producing biofuel from woody biomass, a readily available and renewable resource. They aim to replace traditional fossil fuels with
by Adrian Padeanu (Motor 1) ... The Stellantis brand calls it a “bio-hybrid” technology that revolves around a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine. This three-cylinder mill runs on gasoline and ethanol while being supplemented by an electric motor. The combustion engine is good for
(Ji Ji Press/Japan Times) Japan will urge automakers to make all new passenger cars compatible with biofuel in the early 2030s and beyond in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, the industry ministry said Monday. The new target
by Miguel Orlando Alguero (el Colombiano (Google translation)) Ecopetrol completed a sustainable jet fuel production test in Cartagena, obtaining 32 thousand barrels of SAF from recycled oils. -- Ecopetrol successfully completed the first test of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its Cartagena refinery , a
(BP/Biobased Diesel Daily) BP announced Oct. 23 that it has begun selling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, in Spain at select service stations. The fuel is initially available at four service stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra. These stations
(American Energy Society/Energy Matters) From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters
(Bioenergy Insight) Urszula Szalkowska, managing director, Europe EcoEngineers, outlines the challenges and opportunities for US suppliers. The European energy sector’s landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly in the biomethane market. The European Commission's recent deployment of the Union Database (UDB) signifies a crucial
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) An administrative law judge report recommends that Minnesota approve a small segment of the massive Summit Carbon Solutions project that would store millions of tons of carbon dioxide underground in North Dakota. A final decision
(Suomen Lantakaasu) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy's biogas plant to be built in Kiuruvedi is to produce renewable liquefied biogas from the manure of Ylä-Savo's cattle farms and other side streams of agriculture and the food industry. The investment covers the construction of
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical/Federal Accounting Standards Foundation) Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu Kosan”) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.(Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Fujii;
by Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett (Reuters) Countries green-light global carbon credit market rules; Campaigners say rules fail to protect human rights; Aim to fund CO2-cutting projects in poorer nations -- Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on
(FPT Powertrain Technologies) FPT Industrial is proud to be the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award: the brand’s XCURSOR 13 was chosen by the jury for the new award – organized by Powertrain International magazine – as the best expression
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Universal Fuel Technologies (UFT) highlights a technology called Flexiforming, a process that converts various renewable feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a significantly lower cost. Flexiforming utilizes feedstock flexibility by processing
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