by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol
(Repsol) - This is the first test of its kind for the two companies, consisting of the supply of three truck-loads, totalling 60 tons of bio-LNG to be used in Brittany Ferries LNG-fuelled vessels. It is the first supply of its kind
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to utilize post-harvest physiology and chemistry tools during long-term storage and queuing to positively impact downstream processes through reduced chemical and energy input. They aim to enhance anatomical fractionation,
by David Trilling (The Harvard Gazette) Prices for hydrogen produced with clean energy will remain high, Harvard researchers demonstrate in the journal Joule, but the fuel may remain the only way to decarbonize some sectors. Green hydrogen is often touted as the
by Thomas Metcalf (Fox 41) Tidewater Transportation and Terminals celebrated a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new full-service biofuel and renewable diesel distribution facility. The facility in Pasco will play a key role in the region’s shift towards cleaner energy
(WELTEC BIOPOWER) “WELTEC BLUE WATER” now replaces Kumac. With this new name, WELTEC BIOPOWER is responding to international market requirements for its tried and tested slurry and digestate treatment systems. In recent years, 17 plants have already been put into operation
by Louise Breusch Rasmussen and Riham Alkousaa (Reuters) Denmark will postpone the rollout of a green hydrogen transmission pipeline between western Denmark and northern Germany by three years to 2031 from 2028, the country's energy ministry said on Tuesday. Denmark has worked with
by Shinya Matsumoto (The Asahi Shimbun) A consortium of a Japanese university and businesses will team up with a state government in Australia for a project to mass produce sustainable biofuel for airplanes. -- The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,
(Uniper) Nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a total of 575 GWh; Hydropower from Germany; Agreement supports decarbonisation efforts in Rhine-Ruhr industrial region -- Uniper and a major international industrial gas producer recently signed a nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Deliveries will start in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Twelve is developing and scaling a platform for a reactor that electrochemically transforms biogenic CO2. The company’s core innovation is a membrane electrode assembly that enables CO2 electrolysis. In this project, the company aims towards mass
(Fuel Cells Works/eCap Marine) First months of running eCap Marine’s containerised hydrogen-electric energy system successful -- In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden
(VTTI) VTTI and Connex are joining forces to develop a renewable feedstock or 'Greenstock' Pretreatment Facility (GPF) at VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam (ETA). -- VTTI, an industry leader in energy infrastructure, and Connex, a renewable feedstocks trader, are joining forces to develop
(European Commission) The LIFE project NEW HYTS aims to revolutionise heavy transport through the deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles. -- His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially inaugurated a new electrolyser for green hydrogen production near Utrecht on 4 October. Developed by
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
(CERAWeek) Offering insight into the energy future, the CERAWeek Podcast explores what’s ahead for global energy markets, geopolitics, and technology. The series highlights the linkages across industries and the models that are transforming energy. Hosted by Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at
(ESL Shipping) ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has been selected as the electrolyzer supplier for Lewis County Transit’s zero-emission transportation network. For the first project, Ohmium will install a
(Biofuels International) Cepsa has completed four deliveries of HVO via Glander International Bunkering to a cruise ship at the Port of Barcelona since late June. The second-generation biofuel is made from ISCC EU certified raw materials and can reduce CO2 emissions by
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so (the retailers)
(Cepsa) - The energy company has already made SAF available at the Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports, and will be expanding availability of this product at the rest of the archipelago’s main airports in the coming weeks - The company is
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 3 awarded $104 million in loans and grants to more than 300 clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. Projects under development at three ethanol plants were among
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Affected landowners and pipeline opposers protest at Capitol --Iowa Supreme Court justices and an uncommonly large audience heard oral arguments Tuesday on the constitutionality of an Iowa law that allows a carbon pipeline company to
(Braskem) The company is funding a one-year project aimed at developing a viable technological route for future industrial implementation -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global
(Pertamina) PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (“Pertamina NRE”), PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (“PGE”), and Genvia have signed memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing green hydrogen production through the integration of advanced solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEL) technology with geothermal heat
(Aemetis) Biogas production of over 200,000 MMBtu per year scheduled to begin by year-end 2024 -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, announced today that its Aemetis Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) CO2 Electrolysis + Gas Fermentation: a CO2 to Chemicals Platform, that’s the goal of this Argonne National Lab, LanzaTech and Dioxide Materials, project. It aims for room Temperature CO2 electrolysis (Anion Exchange Membrane based technology), and
(BASF/Ethanol Producer Magazine) BASF has launched xarvio BIOENERGY, an innovative low carbon intensity crops program that lowers, tracks and documents CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production in the U.S. Xarvio BIOENERGY offers the biofuel production supply chain - growers, retail agronomists
by Craig Trudell (Bloomberg) ... “In the US, there is a decision being made now — and I’m not a part of it — as to whether to stop making pure ICE for the US market,” Gill Pratt, Toyota’s chief
(Biofuels International) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved a $25 million (€23 million) investment in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)-led Regional Conservation Partnership Programme (RCPP) expansion. This builds on the successful South Dakota-based
(Biofuels International) The ORLEN Group has initiated sales of its HVO100 fuel at two service stations in Germany. ... The introduction of this fuel to the Polish market will be possible once the ongoing legislative work on quality requirements is completed. HVO100
(Office of US Ben Ray Luján (R-NM) U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) led the introduction of the bipartisan Coordinated Action to Capture Harmful (CATCH) Emissions Act to enhance the federal Section 45Q tax credit to commercialize
(Rolls-Royce) mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines are available with SCR systems for compliance with IMO III emission limits; Customized exhaust aftertreatment offers shock protection for military vessels; Ship operators can now run mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines on sustainable fuels; Up to
(Engine Technology Forum) Internal combustion engines and the fuels that they use were the topic of Alan Adler's recent interview with ETF's Executive Director Allen Schaeffer. Watch the episode of Truck Tech here. A variety of drop-in fuels, from renewable diesel to renewable
(ENOC Group) ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today unveiled its world-first innovative ENOC Link solar-powered biodiesel truck at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024, held under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
(Comstock/Globe Newswire) World Class Innovation Team Set Sights on 100% Renewable Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Fossil Parity -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution by Comstock’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings LLC, of an Exclusive License
(Bangchak) Recently, Mr. Thammarat Prayurasuk, Senior Executive Vice President, Refinery and Trading Business Group, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Chairman of BSGF Co., Ltd., presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation process of sourcing
(Safety4Sea) Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director, DNV, explains that recent figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) database reveal significant trends in the ordering of alternative fuelled vessels, despite a slow month in September. -- According to Stefanatos’ LinkedIn post, in
(Nikkiso) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS) from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.’s Industrial Division. The ammonia fuel supply system features high efficiency pumps and an
by Martha Arcos (WALLENIUS SOL) As part of its ongoing commitment to build a sustainable maritime infrastructure, WALLENIUS SOL is introducing a new offer that enables customers to 'Lighten the Load' and purchase biogas corresponding to their transport's fuel consumption. “It might
(Yara) Today, Yara International officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Brunsbüttel is located on the North Sea and Kiel Canal, making it an ideal hub for enabling the hydrogen economy in Germany. With the new terminal, Yara
by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb/Top Producer Podcast) Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag joins the Top Producer podcast to share why he believes taking advantage of these credits will be the biggest opportunity in agriculture. -- With ...–the clean fuel production tax credit for
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer)... PepsiCo teamed up with Clean Fuels Alliance America to show how PepsiCo is converting its semi-truck fleet to use more biodiesel and reach PepsiCo's ambitious "net-zero" emission goals. On a muggy afternoon, offering free cold
(Lummus Technologies/PR Newswire) First-of-a-kind, bio-based alkylate is an industry breakthrough in producing clean fuels -- Lummus Technology and Next Wave Energy Partners, LP (Next Wave) announced the production of the world's first renewable alkylate. This renewable alkylate, derived from ethanol and produced
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of Illinois on Sept. 30 announced Crysalis Biosciences Inc. will receive incentives under the state’s Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program to support its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project under
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech is back in the news with a budding venture based in manufacturing single-cell protein — usually a side product — as the main product for a new set of biorefineries they have in the pipeline. Plus,
(Latestly) Digital platform for bioenergy supply chain BiofuelCircle on Tuesday said it plans to expand its rural infrastructure and more than double its rural warehouses to 35 with an investment of Rs 75 crore in 2024-25. ... "We aim to connect over 70,000
(Downey Ridge Environmental (Greasezilla)) Downey Ridge Environmental Company ("Greasezilla") and bp announce a groundbreaking agreement that will enable the capture and extraction of brown grease waste as a feedstock for biofuel production, marking a step forward in sustainable energy production. As
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The first Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight departure fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) takes to the skies Sept. 25. Delta Air Lines has designated flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York on Sept. 25 as
by Kris Crismundo (Philippine News Agency) D&L Industries, Inc., the parent company of the country’s largest biodiesel maker Chemrez Technologies Inc., is ready to repurpose its existing factory lines in Quezon City to cater to the higher biofuel demand in the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The most recent ReEnergize episode webinar looked into liquid-liquid extraction strategies and technology for bioproducts and biofuels. As noted in the session, many biotech companies need help developing optimal separation processes for recovery and purification. Adequate
(Paultan.org) While Malaysia continues to only mandate the Euro 4 emissions standards for new vehicles, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution (HSTD) is going ahead with the launch of the revised Mercedes-Benz Actros, now with Euro 5 engines. The event also sees the
(Avina) Company receives necessary permits to begin construction of North America’s landmark on-site electrolytic hydrogen production and dispensing facility. -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is thrilled to announce that it has received the industrial new construction permit to proceed with the construction of
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) last week awarded over $4 million in grants to add E15 (15% ethanol fuel) to 86 retail sites throughout the state. Under Iowa’s E15 Access Standard adopted in 2022, retailers have until January
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded members of the U.S. House for introducing the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation that would make permanent the year-round availability of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel nationwide. RFA specifically thanks Reps.
by Annie Snider (E&E News) EPA and ADM say the leak was caused by corrosion in one of the site’s monitoring wells, which allowed liquid carbon to migrate from the underground storage reservoir into the rock formation above it. -- EPA on
(Biofuels International) Global Partners is making renewable diesel available at the East Haven terminal. This marks the first time this eco-friendly fuel has been accessible in Connecticut. Global’s renewable diesel offering is a pathway for the state to achieve its climate goals and
by Scott Reed (Greenfield Recorder) Northeast Biodiesel’s recent closing is disappointing for many reasons. One is that our region’s used cooking oil will continue to be exported to other countries that have the infrastructure to recycle it into heating and transportation
by Wayne Hicks (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the National
(Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)) Leads bipartisan group in demanding continued certainty ahead of looming Sept. 30 end date -- As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding Will Support Technologies That Convert Biomass and Other Waste Materials Into an Affordable, Low-Carbon Fuel -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up to $15 million in
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) has acquired Cultivate Agricultural Intelligence, LLC (“CultivateAI”) for $6 million in cash, with the opportunity for the sellers to receive additional earn-out payments. Gevo will fold CultivateAI into its wholly owned Verity subsidiary to accelerate Verity’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium is developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. BOTTLE conducts high-impact research and development
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Grupo Édora, a European renewable energy developer, has made a strategic investment in zero-emissions technology company REVO ZERO to accelerate the deployment of a green hydrogen generation and refueling network in the United States and Europe. Under the terms
(FastCasual.com) Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has recycled 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel by servicing commercial kitchens in restaurants, hospitals, hotels, universities, casinos, business facilities, entertainment venues and stadiums, said John Michals, Filta's chief operating officer. "Since our
(FedEx) Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable
(Asyad Group) Asyad Group, in collaboration with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE, announced a joint study agreement to explore the potential of establishing Oman as a global leader in low-carbon fuels for bunkering. This visionary initiative represents
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium is developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. BOTTLE conducts high-impact research and development
(Maritime Executive) South Korea’s shipbuilder HD Hyundai is proposing a novel approach to handle the management and operation of ammonia-fueled ships. The shipbuilding working with ABS is advancing the use of autonomous technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the
(Skyven Technologies/PR Newswire) Cutting-Edge Steam Generating Heat Pump Technology to Reduce Over 20,000 MT CO2 Annually From Western New York Energy's Ethanol Production Facility -- WNYE was the first biofuel plant in the Northeast United States and is currently the only large-scale facility in New York,
by Paige Smith (Business Airport International) The business aviation sector has long been committed to reducing it’s carbon footprint, and sustainable aviation fuel represents a significant breakthrough the industry’s efforts. However, the transition to biofuels is complex, requiring advancements in technology,
(Aether/Globe Newswire) Agreement creates pathway for Aether to supply sustainable aviation fuel to JetBlue -- - Aether Fuels (Aether), a venture-backed climate technology company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU). Aether has developed a breakthrough technology that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The most recent Digest webinar looked into the promise and progress with renewable methanol as a chemical intermediate and as a renewable fuel. Muhammed Islam of S&B Engineers and Constructors took us through this presentation, which
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX), a California renewable fuels producer, today called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce the sale of approximately $20 million in Investment Tax Credits to an undisclosed corporate buyer. This transaction monetizes Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) Investment Tax Credits generated from the commercialization of a renewable
by Todd Neeley (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Preliminary results of a new study released by the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation on Friday show corn ethanol has the potential to achieve near-net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 and net-zero by 2050, outlining the pathways
(Riviera News) German LNG terminal operator Deutsche ReGas has completed the front-end engineering and design phase for its planned hydrogen hub in Lubmin -- This project, known as H2-Hub Lubmin, started in September 2023. Deutsche ReGas has signed an agreement in principle
(Antara) Virgin Australia has become the first international airline to use the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Indonesia's state-owned energy giant Pertamina. “The first SAF delivery at Ngurah Rai Airport signifies that Indonesia can adapt to the energy mix demands in
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) First-of-its-kind, free resource helps identify woody biomass feedstock requirements to enable environmental credits generation and further the commercialization of forestry waste-derived renewable fuels -- Strategic Biofuels, a renewable fuels project development company, announced the publication of its free resource,
(Neste) Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan. This is the first time that CORSIA-certified SAF was made available for
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) South Korean companies HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems have obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV
(Atterno) On Thursday September,11th, 2024, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened Attero and Nordsol's bio-LNG plant in Wilp. The plant produces sustainable bio-LNG from biogas from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF). This brings the sustainability of maritime
(Splash 247.com) Danish towage operator Svitzer has placed an order for what it says is the world’s first battery-methanol tug. The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to build the unit, which will feature a
(Sumitomo Corporation) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services (collectively the “Parties”) announced today the United States’ First Approval in Principle ("AiP") for the initial design of ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (*1) ／AB-ATB) from ABS.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has joined the Ammonia STS trial which was led and successfully completed by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). -- In the absence of ammonia
(Louisiana Economic Development) - Woodland Biofuels expects to create 110 direct new jobs in St. John the Baptist Parish. -The new facility would be located at the Globalplex multimodal facility at the Port of South Louisiana. - Commercial operations of the new
by Zacks (Benzinga) Rio Tinto RIO announced that it would invest in Pongamia seed farms in Australia to explore the possibility of using its seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel. RIO sees biofuels as an avenue to reduce the dependence on
(Summit Next Gen) Strategic site location on the Houston Ship Channel with close proximity to significant existing infrastructure provides unmatched connectivity to both feedstock supply and SAF demand markets; Robert T. Halpin selected to serve as Chief Executive Officer; Successfully completed substantial development
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) It has been just one year since the formation of a partnership to create what is the nation's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel value chain in Minnesota, and a Delta Airlines representative said on Monday
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Allison Transmission is collaborating with global power technology provider Cummins Inc. to integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with the Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system for the transit market. The integration will meet the EPA’s Greenhouse
by Milica Folić and Maria Jesus Lorences Perez (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) ... Ideally, solutions for processing renewable feedstocks into SAF should offer some feedstock flexibility, enabling refineries to produce clean fuels from a diverse range of inputs including vegetable oils, animal fat,
(Thunder Said Energy) This data-file provides an overview of the 3.5Mbpd global biofuels industry, across its main components: corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol, vegetable oils, palm oil, waste oils (renewable diesel), cellulosic biomass, algal biofuels, biogas and landfill gas. For each biofuel technology,
by T’Naus Nieto (The Chronicle-News) On Sept. 9, Linda-Rose Myers, president of EcoTech Biofuels, informed The Chronicle-News that the company would no longer be able to bring its industrial site to Trinidad because BNSF is unable to offer rail services to the
(Chemical Industry Digest) Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is actively exploring opportunities in the renewable energy sector and is currently in discussions with green energy developers to design and build offshore wind infrastructure in India. Chairperson and Managing Director Vartika Shukla announced that
by Emma Foehringer Merchant and Joshua Yeager (Inside Climate News and KVPR) Experts say extensive monitoring of the sites will be required to ensure safety. -- ... Proposals to build California’s first carbon storage facilities are facing key tests in the coming
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) New federal grants will increase biodiesel usage along the Detroit River. -- Pete Probst with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition tells Brownfield most traffic on the Great Lakes St. Lawerence Seaway has to pass through the
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Biodiesel has the lowest cost per tonne of well-to-wake GHG emissions savings among alternative fuels today and across two of three future scenarios, according to an ABS report. -- Under a new ABS index, biodiesel showed up to 24 times
by Ricardo Hernandez (Nebraska TV) ... "We had an 18% increase across Nebraska for sorghum," explainedKristine Dvoracek-Jameson Executive Director at Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board and Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association. Sorghum is growing throughout the state, with about 400,000 acres being grown this
(Ceres) Thermax, a leading energy and environment solutions provider and a trusted partner in energy transition, has announced a strategic collaboration with Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology. The two companies have entered a non-exclusive,
(Ohmium) Ohmium PEM Electrolyzers will generate Green Hydrogen for Ten08 Energy's pioneering 500MW Clean Ammonia Project in Texas.—Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM)electrolyzers, has announced a strategic partnership with Ten08
(Helen Oy) With its first hydrogen project of three PEM electrolysers Helen Oy will increase its expertise to meet the needs of large-scale hydrogen production. -- Helen Oy, one of Finland's largest energy companies, is joining forces with MAN Energy Solutions and
(Nel Hydrogen) Nel has received a purchase order for an MC250 containerized PEM electrolyser to produce renewable hydrogen at an innovative wastewater treatment facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota, US. “In the future, the whole community of St. Cloud will use renewable hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) ... So what makes Algenie—an Australian startup now emerging from stealth—think it can crack the code? It’s early days, but novel thin layer photobioreactors enabling dramatic improvements in efficiency and scalability could change the game, claims cofounder
by Davide Ceper (Varda/Ag Funder News) ... As the European Union (EU) continues to advance its legislative framework, businesses operating within its borders must stay agile and prepared for new regulatory demands. One of the most significant developments on the horizon
by Licheng Liu, Wang Zhou, Kaiyu Guan, et al. (Nature Communications) Accurate and cost-effective quantification of the carbon cycle for agroecosystems at decision-relevant scales is critical to mitigating climate change and ensuring sustainable food production. However, conventional process-based or data-driven modeling
by Hyung-Kyu Kim (Korea Economic Daily) The refiner of SK Innovation is considering establishing a full SAF-dedicated production facility if demand rises fast enough -- SK Energy Co., South Korea’s largest oil refiner, is set to start commercial operations of a production line
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners’ second Aurora Class vessel, the Höegh Borealis, was delivered today at a grand naming ceremony in China. The groundbreaking new build program from Höegh Autoliners is a remarkable example of global collaboration and a testament to what
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Republican lawmakers opposing the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline said the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of the project was an attack on “God-given” Fifth Amendment rights. The remarks came from a group of nearly 40 lawmakers who
(NewEnergyBlue) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, has finalized its purchase of Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted, a renewable energy company based in Denmark. NewEnergyBlue’s acquisition extends its scope of
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the ethanol production plant and carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) assets of Red
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he has an optimistic outlook for flex fuel vehicles. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development, says California has helped lead that charge. “There’s
(Asahi Kasei) The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with De Nora, an Italian multinational company, leader in sustainable technologies, and a manufacturer of electrolyzer cells, small scale electrolyzers, and other components for the production
(Hycamite) Hycamite TCD Technologies, a leader in emissions-free methane-splitting technology, opens Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland. Once fully operational, the nominal capacity of Hycamite’s Customer Sample Facility (CSF) will reach 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of
by Iulian Dnistran (Inside EVs) It has a tiny combustion engine, a generator and an LFP battery pack. -- The Volare Attack 9 Hibrido is the world's first extended-range electric bus that also runs on bioethanol. The powertrain was provided by Renault and
(50 States Today) President Ryan LeGrand Director General Manuel Otero address economic development in the Americas -- The bioeconomy is a key driver of sustainable development and the burgeoning production and use of biofuels in the Americas, especially due to the current
(Fluid Quip Technologies) Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a global leader in advanced technologies for the biofuels, beverage alcohol and biochemical industries, announced strong results from their cutting-edge Low Energy Distillation™ (LED) and Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS) technologies after 12 months in
(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels, Inc. (OTCQB: BIOF). Blue Biofuels is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy amounting to $1.15 million. This significant funding will
by Amrith Ramkumar and Ed Ballard (Wall Street Journal) First-of-its-kind investment gives ethanol producer in North Dakota $205 million for stashing emissions underground -- A climate technology that has struggled to get off the ground is getting a boost from a landmark
(Hintco) Hintco GmbH announces that it has formally signed a contract with Fertiglobe, the successful bidder in the first H2Global pilot auction for renewable ammonia. This landmark agreement marks a significant advancement in Europe’s renewable energy future, setting a precedent for
(Rohe Solutions) Rohe Solutions started the production of Bio-LNG i.e. liquefied biomethane last Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Hamina LNG terminal. Bio-LNG is produced using biomethane from the gas grid in a process called liquefaction from the grid. Since last autumn,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and by Andre Romani (Reuters) General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday that it would begin producing its first-ever hybrid-flex vehicles that can run on 100% ethanol or gasoline alongside their batteries in Brazil. Rival automakers Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and Honda (7267.T) have also announced plans this year
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (LanzaTech), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels,
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Farmers using a new microbial nitrogen fertilizer from Pivot Bio have reduced carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by more than 932,500 metric tons since 2022. With feedstock accounting for half of the carbon intensity of a
(Stellantis (Google Translation)) Stellantis is a pioneer in Brazil in fueling flex-fuel cars that come off the assembly line with 100% ethanol; Vice President of the Republic participated in the launch of the initiative that reduces around 87% of CO2 emissions when
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and IðunnH2, a green hydrogen developer, have signed an agreement aimed at integrating Haffner Energy’s unique technology in the 65,000 tonnes/year e-SAF facility under development by IðunnH2. The project is located
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They called it “the technology that dare not speak its name” because it was too crazy risky, when they did not call it “the technology that could not scale” between the guffaws in many board
(Bioenergy Insight) bp America's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine in Washington State will receive a federal grant of $26,763,504 to build infrastructure and buy equipment to allow it to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, using renewable
(Kyodo News) Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG will expand their tie-up in operations of fuel cell vehicles, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, in a bid to increase the competitiveness of their hydrogen-powered cars. Under the deeper partnership due to
(Ohio University) In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes. But now,
(GAFT) GAFT has emerged as the grand prize winner of The Liveability Challenge 2024, triumphing in the Climate Change track. This remarkable achievement secures us a phenomenal S$1 million in funding! This funding allows us to showcase our process to produce fatty acids
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir News) Hydrogen propulsion developer ZeroAvia has secured additional investment funding from American Airlines and new backing from Japanese industrialist ITOCHU Corporation, as it progresses plans to certificate its entry-level hydrogen-electric powertrains in 2025. American upped its stake
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Two new global investment funds focused on sustainable aviation – one backed by Airbus, the other by Boeing – have announced their first projects as concerns deepen across the air transport sector about a lack of capital
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) EcoCeres has partnered with Evos, a major liquids and chemical storage group, to increase supplies of sustainable aviation fuel in Europe. Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres has just shipped from China 10 million litres of sustainable
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) Global commercial aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital predicts it will be at least a decade before the next generation of all-new airliners enter commercial service. The company says new concepts will need to be at least
by Bill Dubensky (KNOX) Minnesota has new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15%
by Subramani Ra Mancombu, Amitha Rajkumar, and Rowan Barnett (The Hindu Business Line) The investment landscape continues to be promising but somewhat underfunded, particularly for early-stage technologies that are core to climate and sustainability solutions, .... -- In this episode of the
by Lakshya Rana (Zee News) Bajaj Ethanol Bike: Bajaj Auto is gearing up to introduce its first ethanol-powered motorcycle in September 2024, with plans for a market launch within the current financial year. ... While specific details about the upcoming Bajaj ethanol bike
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers partnered with Visolis to develop a hydrogenolysis catalyst that can operate at low-pressures (≤ 5 MPa) and demonstrate conversion of a fermentation-derived C6 intermediate to a high value chemical monomer. The rewards? Risk and cost
by Erin Webb (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Stakeholders, such as farmers, industry, and local, regional, and national planners, have a powerful, free, and easy-to-access data portal at their command to unlock the power of bioenergy: the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy
(Renewables Now) UK green hydrogen and methanol solutions developer PuriFire Energy has raised GBP 2.7 million (USD 3.6m/EUR 3.2m) in a seed round that will help it build a pilot project to commercialise the hydrothermal treatment technologies researched by its founder. Established
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
(HoSt Bio-Energy Systems/PR Newswire) HoSt Bio-Energy Systems North America and Bright Renewables North America have been selected to provide Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) technologies for Global NRG Renewables' distillery waste-to-RNG project in Louisville, Kentucky. The project will convert 105 million gallons per
(Komatsu) Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins are pleased to announce a strategic agreement to develop the Dual Fuel Program (DF), aimed at retrofitting the 830E and 930E diesel trucks with ethanol-diesel dual fuel capable engines. This innovative program is a significant step
by Craig Andres, Laura McMillan (KSN.com) The State of Kansas is taking a leap to be on the cutting edge of sustainable fuels with a new biofuel plant in southwest Kansas. Officials gathered for a groundbreaking at the SAFFiRE plant in Liberal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are the best pathways to generating and upgrading biochemical intermediates. For example, wet waste to mixed volatile fatty acids in arrested methanogenesis. Or, sugars to butyric acid, or 2,3 butanediol. Tasks include mitigation of scalability
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Svitzer will retrofit 10 tugs to run on biofuels in the Netherlands and has ordered a battery methanol hybrid tug, while Herman Sr plans to trial algae-derived fuel -- Danish tug owner Svitzer is upgrading its fleet with
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