(H2SITE/Business Wire) • Maritime transport represents 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Ammonia and methanol are the most promising carriers being explored for its decarbonization. H2SITE has produced pure hydrogen from ammonia on board, through a process called “Ammonia cracking”,
(Preem/PR Newswire) Preem's Board of Directors has decided to invest approximately SEK 5.5 billion to repurpose the existing refinery in Lysekil. The investment represents an important milestone on Preem's transition journey, as the company is phasing out fossil production in favour of renewable
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The largest ethanol producer in Brazil has teamed up with a hydrogen technology company, along with others, to build what is believed to be the world’s first ethanol-to-hydrogen fueling station. Located on Brazil’s University of
by Fantástico (g1 Globo (Google Translation)) The third episode of the series "The Future of Energy" highlights that fuel is the industry's bet to reduce emissions. Brazil could become one of the largest producers of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the world. The
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Start-up sees strong opportunities in China, 123Carbon’s Jeroen van Heiningen says 123Carbon won the top prize at this year’s Captain’s Table shipping and logistics innovation ideas pitching competition, held as part of last week’s Hong
by Kate Winston (S&P Global) December deadline looming in lawsuit; Spending bill could be vehicle in 2024 -- In the next few months, legislative or legal proceedings could set the stage to allow year-round sales of a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol
(Petrobras) Petrobras agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish company, European Energy, this Thursday (11/16), to investigate the business opportunities for developing an e-methanol plant in Brazil, on a non-binding basis. The agreement was signed in Denmark, at European Energy’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Wastewater/water island costs are up to 2-8% of the overall CapEx of bioeconomy projects. Plus, Long design studies are necessary to optimize the total cost of both investment and operations. New strategies from Aquatech are addressing
(Asahi Kasei) Asahi Kasei, Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), and JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) today announced the completion of a detailed feasibility study for production of up to 8,000
by Fábio Rodrigues (BiodieselBR) A partnership that began around a year ago between Binatural and Brasil Geradores (BRG) validated the use of pure biodiesel to power electric generators equipped with Volvo Penta engines – a manufacturer of high-performance engines for the naval
(Damen) On 4th October, Damen’s client Gerdes Green received a subsidy from the German Government for the investment in sustainable innovations for a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 currently under construction, as well as for a second vessel. Damen, together with Gerdes Green
(News Medical Life Sciences) Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the
(Equity Bulls) Greaves Engineering, the engineering division of Greaves Cotton Limited (GCL), unveiled Biofuel Gensets at the 14th Agrovision India 2023 Agri Summit, held in Nagpur between November 24 and 27, 2023, in the presence of the chief patron of the
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) "Unlocking the Value of Algae" was the subject of a Sunday Symposium at the recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition’s 2023 Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit. Presenters at the symposium followed the whole
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) The Tonawanda Seneca see the industrial development next door as a threat to the woods they depend on for game and medicines, and the failure of the company and permitting agencies to consult them as
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) The California company has defaulted on $289 million in Nevada bonds and put $500 million in financing for a facility in Indiana on hold. Meanwhile, U.S. senators don’t want tax credits financing plastics-to-jet-fuel schemes. -- Six
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aequor’s natural chemicals uniquely kill a broad spectrum of bacterial and fungal pathogens at all stages of growth – including biofilm (the first and often only resistance response of microorganisms). This is significant because every antimicrobial-resistant
(Caterpillar) Starting in early 2024, the advanced hydrogen-hybrid project will leverage the versatile new Cat® C13D engine platform. -- Caterpillar today (November 20, 2023) announced the launch of a three-year program to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new
(GE Vernova) GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business and Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Next Hydrogen’s electrolysis technology with Power Conversion’s power systems offerings to produce green hydrogen; Electrolysis is key to the use of
(Eneco) Eneco has submitted its planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer’, a green hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial area. Green hydrogen is produced using electricity generated by renewable energy. Eneco is working together with Mitsubishi on
(Economic Times Energy World) "Rolling out of carbon credits and green credits mechanisms as early as possible for conversion from fossil fuel to green fuel, I think could be a great policy initiative and support for this transition to biofuels," said Baxi in an
By Bhasker Tripathi (Reuters) Communities fear pollution from new ethanol plants; Using rice, maize for fuel threatens food security; Climate benefits of crop-based biofuels questioned -- Over a year ago, locals were alarmed when they saw construction begin on the
(Maersk) Commercially viable long-term offtake agreement for annual volumes of 500KT to enable low carbon operations for the first 12 large methanol-enabled Maersk vessels on order. First volumes expected in 2026. -- The offtake agreement between A.P. Moller - Maersk and Chinese
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BDNE was formed In 2019 to commercialize proprietary Biofine technology and is the exclusive Licensee of the IP Portfolio for the Northeast Region. This is a patented continuous chemical conversion process, enabling the economic production of
(Targray/PR Web CISION) Targray's new partner membership within Green Marine underscores the company's commitment to fostering a positive transformation within the maritime industry through sustainable marine fuels and supply chain solutions. Targray, a global leader in the supply of renewable fuels, feedstock,
by Lindsay Travis (University of Kentucky) This holiday season, University of Kentucky researchers want to recycle your used cooking oil and study it. It’s part of the 14th annual Gobble Grease Toss held on Black Friday. If you’re frying a turkey this Thanksgiving
by Dom Magli (Port Technology International) KPI OceanConnect, a marine energy solutions provider, has announced the successful sale and supply of a B24 biofuel blend to Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). The gasoline supply was reportedly coordinated by KPI OceanConnect’s staff in
by Timothy J. Killeen (Mongabay) ... The spikes in commodity prices in the first decade of the twenty-first century coincided with a global boom in biofuels. The interest in biofuels was motivated allegedly by a concern for global warming but other,
(National Business Aviation Association) Because the sustainable aviation fuel industry is so young, finding SAF to fuel your aircraft can be challenging. That’s when it may be time to use book-and-claim. Book-and-claim programs offered by airport FBOs and fuel suppliers make it
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency) One of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure businesses and one of Western Australia’s largest chemical manufacturing companies are set to investigate producing and transporting renewable hydrogen through an existing natural gas pipeline south of Perth, in a new
by Emma Penrod (Utility Dive) The company will use both solar and biogas to power its SoHyCal facility but says that state incentives make biogas the more cost-effective source for powering the electrolysis process. H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, an international, vertically integrated producer
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across Twelve States to Slash Harmful CO2 Emissions and Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
(Saffire Renewables/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Conestoga Energy and SAFFiRE Renewables LLC announced today their agreement for Conestoga to host SAFFiRE’s cellulosic ethanol pilot plant at Conestoga’s Arkalon Energy ethanol facility in Liberal, Kansas. The SAFFiRE pilot project aims to validate and demonstrate
(GTI Energy) Significant recognition by industry leaders in Rome demonstrates technical success in deploying renewable LPG to meet decarbonization goals -- GTI Energy announced today that a technical paper focused on its Cool LPG technology won an award for “Best Presentation” at
(BioCycle Magazine) HomeBiogas, a manufacturer of small-scale, on-site biogas systems, announced an agreement with SKG Sangha, a nonprofit organization working in the energy, sustainable farming, waste management and climate change fields, to install over 7,000 HomeBiogas systems with dairy farmers in
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on Monday to address concerns identified by state regulators. “This voluntary action does not impact our commitment to the project and its
(AFRY) Origin by Ocean and AFRY have entered a collaborative engineering collaboration to plan an industrial-scale biorefinery for processing bio-based seaweed products in Finland. The conceptual study phases aim to define production concepts and the steps required to construct a biorefinery.
(SWITCh Maritime/Business Wire) SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet. Founded in 2018
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This past week Shrijant Rathi, executive director for Praj Americas, returned to the Digest stage for this fascinating deep-dive into new technologies that open up opportunities for ethanol producers through retrofit, bolt-ons or add-on technologies that
(Cepsa) An immediate solution to promote the decarbonization of road transport -- This biofuel is now available at a service station in Madrid, and the company has also started to supply it directly at the facilities of several customers Cepsa is working to
(Manifold Times) Draft guidelines for some alternative marine fuels require further work intersessionally for consideration and finalization at CCC 10 in September 2024 with a view to adoption at MSC 109 in December 2024. The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) on Friday
by Hillel Aron (Courthouse News Service) AltAir Paramount wants to expand its biofuel refinery. Environmental justice groups say the project would increase pollution of the surrounding residential neighborhood. -- A Superior Court judge on Friday said he was likely to halt the
by Saoimanu Sope (Farm Progress/Western Farm Press) Digesters can break down manure and produce methane. California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare
(REenergize! the Gulf Coast) This week, our special guests were two popular veterans of the ABLC stage.... Later in the hour, Mike Darcy, CEO of DG Fuels was with us, we’ll look at their outstanding upcoming $4.2B SAF project in Saint James
(LanzaJet) Project Speedbird – a partnership between LanzaJet, British Airways, and Nova Pangaea Technologies – has secured a total of $11.2M (£9 million) from the Government's Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition. Project Speedbird – a joint partnership between LanzaJet, British Airways (BA), and
(General Dynamics/PR Newswire) Data Collected During This Mission Will Advance Industry Toward Net-Zero Goals -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the world's first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Accomplished on November 19, the flight took place
by Allan Odhiambo (Business Daily) The International Finance Corporation(IFC) is set to invest Sh31.96 billion ($210 million) in an agribusiness project by Italian firm, Eni Kenya. The IFC said the investment in the form of a senior loan will support capital requirements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office’s Systems Development & Integration Program is overseen by Jesse Adams, who gave this overview of the US program, projects underway, targets, milestones ahead and more, at the
by Jennifer Holmgren (The Economist) The World Ahead | By Invitation: Science in 2024 -- Carbon is a main component in the make-up of all living things. It is the primary ingredient in the threads in our clothes, the materials in our homes and
((Willis Lease Finance Corp./Yahoo!/Globe Newswire) Funding to Support Planned Development of New Power-to-Liquid (PtL) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Refinery at Teesworks in Northeastern England -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider
(Hydron Energy) Hydron Energy Inc., the cleaner fuel company that is commercializing the INTRUPTor™, a revolutionary gas upgrading solution, announced today it has received a grant from the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF). Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the
(ArcelorMittal/Globe Newswire) ArcelorMittal announces the first industrial production of ethanol at its Steelanol plant, Europe’s first carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) project. This historic milestone was achieved on 7 November 2023, at ArcelorMittal Belgium’s Gent plant. The first industrial-scale production is
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) A biogas upgrading facility that transforms biogas from agricultural waste to biomethane has been installed by Ammongas in the state of New York -- Ammongas, a part of European Energy, is pleased to announce the successful installation of
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) Following the announcement in March 2023 of Universal Hydrogen’s collaboration in Japan to study green hydrogen supply and logistics solutions for Japanese airlines, the company today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and JAL Engineering Co.,
by Maria Gallucci (Canary Media) Switch Maritime aims to start operations early next year in San Francisco. It just raised $10M to help take zero-emissions ferries nationwide. -- America’s first hydrogen-fueled ferry is set to launch in San Francisco early next year after more
by Eyal Ronen (Casterra/Ag Funder News) It’s tough to make a decent living as a farmer, but for a farmer in a developing country with land of mediocre quality, at best, making a decent living can be almost impossible. Millions of farmers in
by Tom Boon (Simple Flying) The news was revealed as part of the 2023 Dubai Airshow. -- Rolls-Royce has successfully completed testing all of its commercial engines on a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuel, a significant step towards sustainable aviation. The
by Alastair Marsh (Bloomberg) Oil executives betting they’ll be able to meet net zero emissions goals by relying on carbon-capture technology are deluding themselves, according to an influential group of corporate bosses, bankers and academics. The Energy Transitions Commission, whose members include
by Don Norman (Manitoba Co-operator) The Canola Council of Canada is seeking ways to increase yields to meet the rising demand for biofuels. “Biofuels seem to be taking the front-and-centre space for the oilseed sector, at least in Western Canada,” said Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop
(New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) Dec. 18 Hearing to Advance DEC-Required Enhanced Environmental Justice Outreach -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a public comment hearing on Dec. 18 to ensure full consideration of any
(Pindula News) President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a six million litre ethanol storage and handling facility at the National Oil Infrastructure Company (NOIC) in Harare on Tuesday, 07 November, reported ZBC News. Officially commissioning the facility in Mabvuku, President Mnangagwa revealed that the two
by Robert A. Dagle, Austin D. Winkelman, Karthikeyan K. Ramasamy, Vanessa Lebarbier Dagle, and Robert S. Weber (Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research) Three factors, (i) the ethanol “blend wall”, which limits its market as a transportation fuel, (ii) advances in production efficiency,
(Phy2Climate) ... Phy2Climate is a project funded by Horizon 2020 EU’s Research and Innovation programme. The overall objective of the Phy2Climate project is to build the bridge between the phytoremediation of contaminated sites with the production of clean drop-in biofuels and
(Yield10) -Herbicide Technology Critical to Enabling Large-Acreage Adoption of Camelina in North America -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service’s (“USDA-APHIS’s”) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (“BRS”)
(Novozymes/Yahoo! Finance) Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, marks a significant milestone in the renewable diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry with the launch of Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution designed to transform the feedstock pre-treatment process. As the world seeks
(Sustane Technologies/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Sustane Technologies announced Payless Fuels as the first customer for its waste-plastic-derived fuel, a major milestone. By processing plastic that would otherwise have gone to the landfill, Sustane is making a market-grade fuel that can replace traditional fuel
(Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)/Canadian Biomass Magazine) How two Merritt-based companies are revolutionizing sustainable forest management -- In a long-standing alliance, a First Nations-owned and operated fibre management company, Stuwix Resources Joint Venture (SRJV) and Valley Carriers, a visionary multi-generational trucking
by Shlok Talati (CBC News) Open house was also a part of the Ministry of Environment’s public consultation requirement -- A 3D model of Saskatchewan's first renewable diesel plant was on display in North Regina on Tuesday. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL), in partnership with
by Jim Lane/Praj (REenergize! the Gulf Coast) In an era defined by environmental concerns and the urgent need to transition towards renewable energy sources, ethanol has emerged as a key contender in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Its multifaceted role
by Tom Buis (The Messenger) In the coming decades, American agriculture could lead the low-carbon revolution in the United States thanks to technologies available today, including carbon capture and storage (CCS). By reducing the industry’s carbon intensity, American farmers and
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. expects to secure the authority to construct air permit for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel project in early 2024, according to comments made by Chairman and CEO Eric McAfee
by Brittany Hardaway (WREX) ... We're getting an inside look into the ethanol industry at Adkins Energy in Lena, Illinois. Plant producers explain how a grain of corn is fueling the U.S. economy. "We take corn in from local farmers, we end up
(SunGas Renewables) The $1.4 billion green hydrogen and methanol project at Bell Bay is expected to produce 300,000 tonnes of green methane per year -- SunGas Renewables today announced it has been selected by Australian green hydrogen and methanol project developer, ABEL Energy, to
(Costarican Times) Pioneering a Sustainable Future -- Costa Rica, known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, is taking a significant leap forward with plans to overhaul its fuel infrastructure. This move is part of the country’s ambitious biofuel rollout plans, aimed at
(Ceres/Electric Energy Online) First-of-a-kind 1-MW scale electrolyser demonstrator in final stages of commissioning; Delivers green hydrogen at <40kWh/kg, up to 25% more efficiently than incumbent technologies; Improvements in performance and cost of next generation technology lays foundation for scale up Ceres, a global leader
(Novozymes) Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, marks a significant milestone in the renewable diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry with the launch of Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution designed to transform the feedstock pre-treatment process. -- As the world seeks
(Bnamericas) The Uruguayan energy ministry has published the country’s definitive 2040 green hydrogen roadmap. A draft had been put out to public consultation over a year ago. Officials estimate that a hydrogen and derivatives industry could generate U$1.9bn in revenue a year by 2040 and more
(Black & Veatch/Business Wire) Augustus Global Investment engaged Black & Veatch to conduct a study - found to be technically and economically feasible - on green hydrogen generation for its USD 500 million project in Indonesia’s Aceh province -- -Black & Veatch,
(Tree Enegy Solutions) Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen, widely referred to as e-methane in Japan), and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Gas),
(Biofuels International) ... ValueSkies is a Colombian development company focused on the structuring and implementation of projects to produce SAF, renewable diesel, green chemistry, and second-generation pellets with a high social and environmental impact. The company’s approach is to produce drop-in low-carbon
(Solutions from the Land) Kyle Bridgeforth had never considered Rome an agricultural focal point until he found himself there, speaking to leaders from around the world at the 51st Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). Most international leaders brought
(Ohio Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net) Scott Fenwick of Clean Fuels Alliance America visits with Dale about biodiesel usage in the winter months, myths surrounding cold weather usage and how availability continues to grow for cleaner-burning fuels. READ MORE
by Kristen Gifford (Gladstein, Neandross, & Associates/ACT News) ... Volvo Trucks, a veteran in the clean transportation industry, is at the forefront of the movement for decarbonization through a strategic three-pillar approach: battery-electric trucks, hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, and
(McKinsey & Co.) Without a step change in action to increase land-use efficiency, growing demand for food, fuel, and natural capital may require additional land equivalent to the total cropland of Brazil by 2030. Humanity’s appetite for land continues to grow, driven by
(Solutions from the Land) Farmers looking to add economic and environmental value to their operations may find an ally in anaerobic digestion. This week, Nov. 6-8, the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and EPA Region 7 came together to co-host the Anaerobic
(H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies/Newswire) Built in California’s Central Valley, H2B2’s facility is designed to produce up to three tons of green hydrogen per day, reducing carbon emissions and accelerating clean energy adoption. -- H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, Inc. (H2B2), a global vertically integrated provider of
(Petrobras) Test Unveils Pioneering Advancements in Biorefining on a Global Scale -- The Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has accomplished a historic achievement by successfully processing 100% soybean oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit at the Refinery. This milestone was made
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) Despite the uptick, most operating projects are not on power plants, according to the Global CCS Institute. -- The number of carbon capture projects operating around the world increased in the past year, but development of
(Biofuels International) ... Cargill has supplied RSPO-certified palm oil since 2005, and in December 2020, converted its Charlotte, North Carolina refinery to 100% segregated palm oil. With this latest move, by January 2024, all customers buying palm oil from one of
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Phillips 66 on Oct. 27 confirmed the renewables conversion of its refinery in Rodeo, California, is progressing on schedule with startup expected during the first quarter of 2024. Once fully operational, the facility will have the
(Vision RNG/WIN Waste Innovations/Business Wire) Collaboration will offset fossil fuels, seek to reduce more than 120,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and help fulfill the growing demand for renewable fuel; Projects will help bolster local employment with new construction jobs and
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has engineered, delivered, and installed the biogas upgrading solution to a new biogas 17 tons per day liquefaction plant in Hjørring, Denmark. The contract was awarded to Wärtsilä in 2022, and the official start-up took place in
(Vision RNG/Business Wire) Vision RNG and Meridian Waste celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the State of Missouri’s first Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant at Meridian’s Eagle Ridge Landfill in Bowling Green, Missouri. This marks the
(Chevron Lummus Global/PR Newswire) Unique retrofit design delivers exceptional diesel fuel yields -- Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) today announced the completion and successful startup of an ISOTERRA unit as part of Chevron's renewable fuel conversion project at their El Segundo Refinery
(ADAMA US/PR Newswire) Joint Development Agreement Set to Create New Crop Protection Solutions and Expand Registered Crop Protection Products for Camelina -- VISION Bioenergy Oilseeds (VISION), a US agricultural company driving the growth of Camelina as an essential feedstock for advanced renewable
by J.P. Carroll (Bio.News)... On November 2, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) hosted a webinar as part of its Climate Policy Innovation Series, “Fueling the Energy Transition.” Moderated by John Torres, BIO’s Director of Federal Government Relations for Agriculture & Environment,
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, today (November 1, 2023) urged regulators in Washington state to clarify their definition of “biofuels” under the state’s Cap-and-Invest program in a way that allows them to “maximize the use of
(Office of Connecticut State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108)) The John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant in Danbury is turning fats, oil, and grease (FOG) collected at restaurants for disposal into biodiesel fuel. State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108) and Rachel Chaleski (R-138) recently toured the
(AGQM) Sufficient oxidation and cold stability is essential for the safe use of biodiesel (FAME). The additives used must not have any negative interactions with the FAME itself or the base diesel fuel and its additives. Only two antioxidants and one
(Neste) Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector across the State of California. PTL Marine, a division of Pilot Thomas Logistics, is a leading provider of maritime fuel and lubricants, supplies and last-mile logistics. Through this
(Zemo Partnership) Zemo Partnership's Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme continues to expand, with 26 fuel suppliers now fully approved under the scheme, representing over 90% of the companies supplying bulk renewable fuels to heavy-duty vehicle and off-highway markets in the UK. Barton Petroleum, an
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) USDA Rural Development California State Director Maria Gallegos Herrera today announced USDA is investing $10.4 million to upgrade clean fuel infrastructure and help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy
(Eni) Eni and Saipem have signed an agreement for the development of biorefining. It was signed today by Giuseppe Ricci, Chief Operating Officer for Energy Evolution at Eni, and Alessandro Puliti, Chief Executive Officer at Saipem, to support the transformation path
(Invest SP (Google Translation)) Natural gas of renewable origin, manufactured from the biodigestion of vinasse, will be produced at the Santa Cruz unit, located in Américo Brasiliense (SP); Investment will be R$250 million São Martinho, one of the largest sugar-energy companies in
(Harvestone) Harvestone announced today the commencement of carbon dioxide (CO2) injection as a part of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Blue Flint Ethanol facility near Underwood, North Dakota. The Blue Flint facility began active CO2 injection in October after receiving final approval
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) HTL represents a processing technology that precludes the need to evaporate or dry the waste feed prior to conversion to fuel. In fact HTL requires that the feed be aqueous. HTL enables the conversion of the
by Mike Bunge (KIMT3) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding a $2,247,011 grant to the Golden Grain Energy LLC ethanol plant near Mason City. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive program and is meant to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Nov. 1 awarded $145 million in loans and grants to 700 projects under the agency’s Rural Energy for America Program. Projects at two ethanol plants are among those that will receive funding. One
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) The petrochemical giant promotes its new Baytown facility near Houston as a model for solving the world’s glut of used plastic. But ExxonMobil won’t say how much goes into making new plastic—or ends up burned
by Laura Guedes (Argus Media (Google Translation)) Food company JBS is testing 100pc of biodiesel in its truck fleet to replace fossil diesel as part of energy transition efforts. The company is producing biofuel at its Lins unit, in the interior of
by Tania Steere (Virgin) Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight has been granted a permit to fly by the Civil Aviation Authority. Virgin Atlantic plans to fly across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 28 November
(Chevron) Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), a Chevron’s subsidiary in Angola, hosted in Luanda a signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Chevron New Energies, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, and the Angola Government to explore potential lower carbon
(Hotelier Maldives) Leading Maldives-based hotel group Atmosphere Core on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah Biofuels to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives. The deal was inked during the second day
(Net Zero Technology Center) • £200,000 awarded from Scottish Government to demonstrate hydrogen export opportunity from Scotland to Germany Research will bring together key learnings from NZTC’s Hydrogen Backbone Link project and other major North Sea infrastructure initiatives such as AquaVentus’s ‘AquaDuctus’ initiative German hydrogen demand
(Gentari) Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), via its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari International Renewables Pte Ltd, has entered into an agreement with AM Green BV (AM Green) to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG
by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) New processing plants take 6-18 months to complete; Ethanol from sugarcane leaves is RED II-compliant -- Cellulosic ethanol supply is hampered by a shortage of plants to process EU-compliant biofuel from sugarcane leaves but several
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Richardton, North Dakota,-based Red Trail Energy is expected to be among the first and largest ethanol producers in the country to bring carbon dioxide removal credits from ethanol CO2 capture and storage to the voluntary
by Phillipe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... The EU ReFuel EU Aviation regulation to mandate SAF incorporation looks solid, promoting a fast-escalating mandate between 2025 and 2050, in line with the urgency to reach net zero emissions in 2050. The HEFA pathway, transforming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of their
(Airbus) easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS), to offer airlines worldwide
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Biofuels International) When the US Congress expanded the nation’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2007, some ill-informed environmental advocates and ideological academics started sounding the alarm bell. They argued farmers could not possibly produce enough grain to
(Biofuels International) SATORP completes MENA region’s first conversion of UCO into SAF -- SATORP, a platform jointly owned by Aramco (62.5 %) and TotalEnergies (37.5 %), has for the first time in the region successfully converted used cooking oil through coprocessing into
(Renaissance Services/Zawya) Every month thousands of litres of used cooking oil will be sent for recycling into environment-friendly biodiesel at Wakud’s facilities in Khazaen -- In alignment with the Sultanate's 2050 Net Zero target, Renaissance Services, the leading Omani Accommodation, Services Solutions
(Renewable Fuels Association) As President Biden kicks off a series of events focused on rural investment, 70 industry leaders covering nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including major airlines – called on the Biden Administration to unleash progress in
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Engineering) The objective is to improve Resolution 758/2018, after regulatory impact analysis (AIR). -- The ANP Board approved today (10/26) the holding of a public consultation and hearing on the review of ANP Resolution No. 758, of 2018.
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, and Olayan Financing Company (OFC), the parent company of The Olayan Group’s businesses and investments in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, have formed a joint venture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Honeywell UOP creates new technologies that convert oil and natural gas into transportation fuels, energy and petrochemicals. UOP has a century-long record leading technology development for the oil and gas industry UOP technology makes more than
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on the Digest webinar stage, we looked at ethanol as a building block and membrane technologies that can unlock that future based on better, faster, cheaper separation. Interest is surging with the rise of
by Conrad Prabhu (Omani Observer) Having pioneered the commercial-scale production of low-carbon biodiesel from used cooking oil (UCO), Omani start-up Wakud is embarking on the next phase of its growth entailing a capacity ramp-up of its flagship project in Khazaen
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Evergreen targets to achieve net-zero by 2050 in line with the International Maritime Organization’s GHC strategy. To do so, Evergreen has teamed up with the world’s largest fund manager within greenfield renewable energy, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bioprocessing Separations Consortium is a National Laboratory-led effort, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, that is dedicated to identifying and overcoming separations challenges associated with the conversion of biomass into fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/TECO) The current landscape and prospects of the corn ethanol industry was the focus of the 9th edition of TECO Latin America, hosted by Novozymes, the leader in biosolutions and producers of enzymes and yeast for the corn
(Flogas Enterprise/AltFuels) Businesses across Ireland who use heavy good vehicles can, for the first time, purchase carbon neutral fuel biomethane at select Circle K fuel stations nationwide for their CNG fleet. It comes after Flogas Enterprise signed a contract with Circle
(Nium/RE:TV) Hydrogen is the most abundant element on Earth and has been identified as an important clean fuel for the energy transition, emitting only water when burned instead of carbon dioxide. However, producing hydrogen can be carbon intensive, and storing and
(Gasum/AltFuels) Gasum is building a filling station offering renewable CNG and LNG in Södertälje. The new facility is located near the Södertälje Syd road junction right next to Scania’s production plant and will open in the first half of 2024. Partnership
(Biofuels International) Global supplies of used cooking oil are expected to more than double to 31 million mt by 2030 - from the current 14 million mt. This is a development driven by rapidly growing Asian supply geared towards cashing in on
(Economic Times Auto) In close collaboration with its Tech Centers in Farmington Hills (USA) and Pune (India), Mahle experts from the Global Bio-Mobility Center in Jundiaí will bundle application engineering knowhow from more of two decades of ethanol and biodiesel engine development, the company
by Sean McMahon (Renewable Energy SmartPod/KPMG) It's time to talk about sustainable fuels; specifically sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Dr. Patrick Gruber is the Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, where he and the team are at forefront of sustainable fuel development. Patrick is here to outline
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) A study by the Environmental Defense Fund in Kansas illustrates the challenge farmers there, and around the country, will face due to warming. -- Farmers in the Wheat State may soon develop more of a taste
by Timothy Eggert (Farm Week Now) A central Illinois company is the latest to formally ask state regulators for permission to build a pipeline capable of transporting for permanent storage the carbon dioxide captured from ethanol production. ... One Earth Sequestration, a Ford
(DKV) DKV Mobility, the leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions, is continuously expanding its supply offer for alternative fuels. Effective immediately, DKV Mobility customers can purchase the CO2-reduced diesel fuel HVO (in various blends up to HVO100) at ~
(Intelinair/Business Wire) Grant Focused on Advancing Camelina as Renewable Fuel Feedstock -- Intelinair announced that it has been selected to participate as a project partner in one of the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grants. Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. was awarded up to
(Airbus) Airbus will renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bioprocessing Separations Consortium is a National Laboratory-led effort, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, that is dedicated to identifying and overcoming separations challenges associated with the conversion of biomass into fuels
by Felicia Tan (The Edge Singapore) Sembcorp Industries’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Utilities, has signed a joint development study with Indonesian-state-owned utility company PT PLN (Persero) at the Singapore International Energy Week 2023. Witnessed by Rachmat Kaimuddin, the Indonesian deputy coordinating
(Aramco) The facility will be built in ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in NEOM -- Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company, and ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, have signed a joint development agreement to construct and establish a
(Lhyfe) • This site will be the biggest green and renewable hydrogen production site in eastern Ile de France (production capacity of two tonnes per day and installed capacity of 5MW) and the first in the region to offer hydrogen delivery
by Jessica Casey (Energy Global) Doosan Enerbility has commenced commercial operation of the Jeju green hydrogen production plant, which is powered using wind energy. The “Hydrogen Bus Official Launching Ceremony” was held on 23 October 2023 at the Jeju green hydrogen production
(Cielo Waste Solutions/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Calgary-based Cielo Waste Solutions Corp., a waste-to-fuel environmental technology company, has executed an asset purchase agreement dated Sept. 15, 2023 with Expander Energy Inc., a private Alberta corporation and an arm’s length third party, for the
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