by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for Aries Clean Technologies, a company that has developed a patented solution to the biosolids problem. Biosolids are the solid waste produced by wastewater treatment plants, posing a significant environmental
(EODev) The REXH2®fuel cell marime system certified -- EODev (Energy Observer Developments) is proud to announce that its REXH2® hydrogen fuel cell system has received the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, a leading maritime classification society. This certification, the first
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass, LLC) In Part 1 of this 3-part series we discussed how “Goldilocks Oil Pricing” is causing major problems for the US fuel ethanol industry. In this Part 2 we’ll discuss why US R&D hasn’t been
(Stanford Report) Current methods to assess the carbon storage potential of biochar may significantly undervalue environmental benefits, Stanford researchers say. -- Biochar, a charcoal-like material derived from plant biomass, has long been hailed as a promising tool for carbon dioxide removal. However,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Luis Sujo, BD Director at Virent, outlines the company’s commitment to producing renewable aromatics for chemicals and biomaterials. Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, leverages its “BioForming®” technology to convert biomass feedstocks
(University of Nebraska Lincoln/Science Daily) A research team has shown that methanogens, micro-organisms ubiquitous in low-oxygen environments like aquifers, soil and even permafrost, can propel their growth by dissolving calcium carbonate, one of the Earth's most abundant minerals. The discovery paints
(Wild Hydrogen) Eastington Demonstrator Site supporting Net-Zero Efforts -- Wild Hydrogen, a leading clean energy company, has announced plans to establish a demonstrator site at Meadow Mill, Eastington, to advance its pioneering carbon-negative hydrogen and biomethane technology. Founded by a team from Gloucestershire,
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonization efforts. -- At the Port of Yokohama, the M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Alcohol-free beer has increased in popularity in recent years as manufacturing methods have been refined. At Swedish brewery group Spendrups Bryggeri AB (Spendrups), the beer is brewed like regular beer before being dealcoholized. It is
(Liquid Wind) The new eFuel project will be carried out in close collaboration with Övik Energi as a development partner and supplier of biogenic carbon dioxide. The new site is planned to be one of Europe's largest facilities for the production
by Aman Shukla (Business Upturn) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a leading energy provider in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur, to develop sweet sorghum as an eco-friendly feedstock for bioethanol production.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation outlines Anellotech’s innovative plastic waste recycling technology, Plas-TCat®. The company, founded in 2008, leverages its established expertise in biomass conversion to create a robust solution for transforming mixed plastic waste into valuable chemicals. The
by Abbie Black (Rocket City Now) University of San Diego researchers are turning craft beer and cider waste into biofuel by partnering with local breweries and using a mix of seaweed and fish waste. -- Inside a University of San Diego engineering lab, undergraduate
(Oceans 2050/Business Wire) Oceans 2050, under the leadership of President Alexandra Cousteau and Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte, has unveiled landmark findings published in Nature Climate Change that demonstrate the significant climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming. The study, titled “Carbon burial in
(Greenlyte) DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility – Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies have joined forces to transform the future of aviation sustainability. At the airport’s annual New Year’s reception on the
(Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Projects) ... Native grasses can provide habitat and improve water quality while producing biomass or forage for farmers. In Pennsylvania, there is increasing interest in growing native grasses on marginal land, on mine reclamation sites, and
by Seth Truscott (Washington State University) An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new study in the International Journal of
(Fuel Cells Works) Kassø Power-to-X has successfully produced its first batch of green hydrogen, setting the stage for future e-methanol production, a crucial development in Europe's shift towards renewable energy sources. Kassø Power-to-X, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and Axens (“Axens”) are pleased to announce they have formed a new strategic alliance to accelerate development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) using the ethanol-to-jet (“ETJ”) pathway. The goal of the alliance is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV assesses the current state of feedstock and advanced agriculture, noting high demand but a shortage of sustainable, affordable, reliable, and available sources. It highlights challenges like competition,
by Tan Yingzi and Deng Rui in Chongqing (China Daily Hong Kong) On Feb 8, 2025, the Minhou, the country's first 130-type methanol-diesel dual-fuel distribution vessel, docks at Chongqing's Guoyuan Port after departing from Shanghai, marking China's foray into eco-friendly and
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) LanzaTech, which went public last year, is still not profitable. -- LanzaTech, which turns waste carbon from industrial processes into fuels, materials and proteins, is planning a joint venture to commercialize a process that uses microbes to turn
(F1) Alpine have announced a reunion with Eni ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, as the Italian company become the team’s Official Energy and Fuel Partner under a multi-year deal. Eni sponsored one of the Enstone-based operation’s previous guises back in
(Approved Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For cities committed to cleaner air, sustainability and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable
(Euglena (Google Translation)) Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mitsuru Izumo) is pleased to announce that its "People's Republic of Bangladesh / Research Project to Establish a Raw Materials Supply Chain for SAF *1 in Bangladesh" has been selected for
(Acelen) Innovative project that will produce 1 billion liters of renewable diesel and sustainable QAV per year starts in partnership with plant micropropagation R&D specialist -- Acelen, an energy company, is starting the first phase of the renewable fuels project -
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport on Jan. 29 announced it will investment £63 million ($78.35 million) over the next year under its Advanced Fuels Fund to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers. The agency
(Argonne National Laboratory) Reducing rail emissions through a dual fuel approach. -- Hydrous ethanol is a renewable alcohol-based biofuel which can serve as a dual fuel to help decarbonize locomotive engines. Through partnership with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, Argonne researchers are developing
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies has signed a term sheet with a large international industrialist (undisclosed) to co-develop a process leading to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (“SAF”) at a reduced cost and an improved CO2 reduction. This process will rely on the combination of
(U.S. Department of Energy) As part of the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L 116-260, 42 USC 16298e), Congress directed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deliver a report on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). To inform this report, DOE organized an Interagency
(el Economista) The company led by Raúl Pérez Jiménez and Xabi García Roldán has thus completed 11 years of research and has set itself the goal of developing, in consortium with companies from the energy sector, a set of refineries by
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) In line with efforts to promote decarbonization in maritime transport, Japanese shipping major NYK Line has conducted the first biofuel test run on its coal carrier for a domestic power utility company. The biofuel trial started on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Terviva’s efforts to use the pongamia tree as a sustainable biofuel feedstock. Terviva argues that pongamia is uniquely suited to a climate-changing world, as it’s a low-carbon, scalable, and cost-competitive crop with
(Fuel Cell Energy) - Largest and first fully integrated electrolyzer to be tested at Idaho National Laboratory. -Testing to validate 100% electrical efficiency with nuclear integration. -Hydrogen production capabilities show multiple uses of nuclear energy for energy production. -System can
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
(Lifecycle Renewables/PR Newswire) New distribution agreement enables NYC building owners to receive deliveries of 100% renewable biofuel that is Local Law 97 compliant -- Lifecycle Renewables, the creator of Truburn, a renewable heating oil that reduces greenhouse emissions by over 86 percent, today announced
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) and Infinium, a leading electrofuels (eFuels) producer, have entered an arrangement for the supply of up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually at a proposed eFuels facility in North Dakota or
(Biofuels International) Kip Cleverley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Synagro Technologies and James Hygate OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Firefly Green Fuels describe in detail how they think the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will fare this year. The future for the sustainable aviation fuel
by Emma Lande (Nevada Today) The new sorghum varieties provide a climate-smart alternative grain for food science, breweries and dairy farmers -- Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have unveiled 200 sorghum varieties that could be a game-changer in the food, brewery, dairy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for Strategic Fuels outlines a proposed project for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from forestry waste in Louisiana, with a focus on achieving an “ultra-negative carbon footprint.” The project aims to utilize forestry
(Jord) This collaboration aims to accelerate the global energy transition and reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as transport, aviation, and chemicals. -- Jord AB (“Jord”) and Votion Biorefineries AB (“Votion”) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to convert Jord’s sustainable C4-grass biomass
(Aether Fuels) The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of
(Comstock Fuels) Expands Licensing Agreement into Malaysia for SAF and Other Renewable Fuels -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of definitive agreements between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and SACL Pte. Limited (“SACL”), a Singapore-based
(University of Wisconsin-Madison/CALS News) A multi-institution research team led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison received $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop a novel approach to cut synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use in
(Gevo) Gevo acquired assets of Red Trail Energy, LLC, including its ethanol production plant, carbon capture and sequestration assets, and pore space in Richardton, North Dakota -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals with net-zero greenhouse
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) The average person on the street often would see CO2 today as an agent for beverage carbonation, a gaseous agent in the atmosphere which is a normal part of many biological processes; plus today it
By Nqobile Dludla (Reuters) South African petrochemicals company Sasol (SOLJ.J), mining group Anglo American (AAL.L) and its diamond business De Beers entered into a joint development agreement on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) to pilot the production of renewable diesel from vegetable oil. Under the terms
by Kelsey Walling (Big Island Now) The by-products and waste from papayas, pineapples, coconuts, ʻulu, macadamia nuts and Albezia trees may one day be converted to fuel and energy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is collaborating with
(European Commission) The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework. This is
by Mark Segal (ESG Today) Swedish energy company Stockholm Exergi announced today (January f27, 2025) that it has been awarded support for bio-CCS, a technology that captures biogenic carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere, through a reverse auction by the
(Repsol) • Repsol has approved a historic investment in the Spanish region of Catalonia to build the first plant in Europe to transform urban waste into renewable methanol - a fuel that will help decarbonize transport - as well as circular
byJim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation given by Lotte Rosenberg, CEO of Carbon Recycling International (CRI), at the ABLC San Francisco conference in October 2024. It highlights CRI’s role in decarbonizing transportation through their innovative technology that transforms captured
by Jonathan Gleave (Argus Media) Spain plans to distribute €400mn ($417mn) among renewable hydrogen projects that met the criteria to compete in the EU's pilot Hydrogen Bank auction in 2024 but whose bids were too high to be selected for subsidies. The
by Leah Shaffer (Washington University) People interact with dimethyl ether (DME) in some form every day, most commonly through its function as a refrigerant. DME is one of those intermediary gases that can turn chemicals into different useful chemicals and turn
(European Investment Bank) • The Capital injection will finance development of Europe’s first large-scale e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt and further research and development of INERATEC`s e-Fuels. INERATEC`s e-fuels will support compliance with EU regulation requirements to add synthetic aviation fuel to kerosene to
(Wilson Sons) Companies obtained approval from the Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to import green fuel to be tested on tugboats operating at the Port of Açu -- This month (January), Wilson Sons received approval from ANP
(UMAS) A high GHG price in combination with targeted e-fuel subsidies are the key policy components that can close the competitiveness gap between scalable zero emission fuels (e.g. e-fuels such as green ammonia) and other early compliance options such as LNG,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to create a low-carbon fuels fund that would help the state’s ethanol producers lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the fuel they produce, increasing local demand
(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) EFT awarded subcontract to support Sea Dragon Energy to develop technology for converting seawater CO₂ into Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) under a $19.2M ONR project. -- Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. (EFT) announced today that it has been awarded a subcontract to
(Lydian/PR Newswire) Company also received DARPA award to develop prototype technology for defense applications - Lydian, the electric fuels company, today (January 27, 2025) announced the successful pilot demonstration of its technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial and defense
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF), a collaborative initiative funded by the Schmidt Sciences philanthropy and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). The initiative aims to accelerate
(HutanBio) Former BP Chief of Staff, leading biofuel expert and Cambridge University Professor of Chemical Engineering join HutanBio's advisory board; HutanBio targets £4bn sustainable fuel market with HBx Technology HutanBio announces the formation of its Technical Advisory Board (TAB), bringing together three renowned
by Ayoola Olasupo (Punch) Retired teacher and scientist, Chief Samuel Oluwatoye, narrates to Ayoola Olasupo, the exciting experience of being among the first set of National Youth Service Corps members, his career progression as a teacher to discovering moringa leaves
(Freija) Freija is progressing the development of one of Europe’s largest clean fuel production facilities in the City of Nokia, Tampere region, Finland, to meet strong demand for eMethane driven by adopted EU directives. Plant development and operation will trigger material
(Wastefront) IAG (International Airlines Group) has invested in Wastefront, a leading tyre-to-fuel company, who plan to turn used tyres into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF will be made by converting waste tyres into tyre derived oil, which is then refined into road
(AK&M Information Agency) Scientists of St. Petersburg‑St. Petersburg University has developed a method for purifying biodiesel from glycerol using deep eutectic solvents based on choline chloride and urea. Experiments have shown that the created method is more effective than the currently
(Port of Los Angeles) California Air Resources Board Grant to Help Fund Passenger Ferry and Excursion Boat Demo Projects -- In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for
(EnviTec Biogas Construction/PR Newswire) Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities
(SkiesFifty/PR.com)-- SkiesFifty and Frontline BioEnergy are proud to announce a new partnership to advance the commercialization of waste-to-energy technology, targeting the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Together, they will establish a new company, which they will jointly own and invest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation for Oleo, a company that provides sustainable palm oil solutions. The company aims to solve the problem of conventional oilseed production, which relies on arable land and competes with our food system.
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) Adding sustainable aviation fuel to the list of products made from corn and soybeans may help increase profits for U.S. farmers. “Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and soybeans,” said Noelle Neef, assistant director
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an eFuel facility in Naantali, Finland. -- The MoU indicates the launch of a close cooperation and is one
(Lanza Jet/PR Newswire) LanzaJet, a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)1 technology and producer of SAF, today announced the selection of the site for their next production facility, Project Speedbird, in Teesside's Wilton International. LanzaJet has partnered with Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned entity
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
(Comstock) Combines Pioneering Bioleum Refining Process with High Yield Energy Crops to Create Perpetual “Drop-In Permian Basins” with the Capacity for Domestic Energy Dominance -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) today announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”), a leader in advanced
(Cemvita/Business Wire) Objective: Develop a new low carbon feedstock from Glycerin, a byproduct of the biodiesel production to strengthen the SAF value chain -- The Brazilian biofuel pioneer, Be8, and the U.S.-based leader in the development of innovative biotech solutions, Cemvita, signed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This source 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
by Charles Szumski and Donagh Cagney (Euractiv) ... Energy company Freija AS has announced plans to build a major e-methane production facility in the Finnish town of Nokia – the original home of the former phone giant. The announcement yesterday is a victory for Finland,
(IHI) IHI and IHI ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. (“IHI”), in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (“A*STAR ISCE2”) (*1) in Singapore, held an opening ceremony on January 15, 2025 to mark the completion of a Sustainable Aviation
by Craig Hoyle (Flight Global) The Royal Norwegian Air Force has become the first operator to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter using what Oslo describes as being a “significant proportion” of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A first test flight of
by April Wendling (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a new sorghum variant that can outperform soybeans in oil production, with great potential as a clean source of renewable
(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $13.7 million in federal funding for four projects that will
by Alyssa Norris (Biomass Magazine/Aether Fuels) ... Pressure on the supply chain means more expensive feedstocks can and will incentivize fraud, undermining the integrity of finished fuel product. These challenges highlight that HEFA-based SAF alone cannot meet the industry’s sustainability and
(Adif (Google Translation)) The collaboration will allow attracting new traffic to the Atlantic Corridor -- o This new logistics network will allow the transport of various products such as captured CO2, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and other raw materials for storage. o This
(Powerhouse Energy Group) Powerhouse (AIM:PHE), a company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy together with a revenue generating engineering consulting division (Engsolve), is pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to collaborate with Avioxx Ltd (www.avioxx.com) to integrate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for SynPet, a company that has developed a unique thermal conversion process (TCP) to recycle mixed plastic waste, including PVC, into valuable products like circular naphtha, renewable natural gas, electricity,
(Oman Observer) NIZWA: Raqaa Student Company, a team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, (UTAS), Nizwa, has achieved a breakthrough in sustainability by converting paper waste into biofuel. This innovative project aims to address environmental challenges associated with
(Agribusiness Portal (Google translation)) Variety offers high profitability and contributes to increased productivity of subsequent soybeans -- The 2025 harvest presents significant challenges for producers in the Brazilian Cerrado, especially due to delays in soybean planting in several regions. With a reduced window
by David Hallberg, Todd Sneller and Larry Pearce (Omaha World Herald) A new book by pediatrician Debra Hendrickson (“The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change”) and a new study from the National Academy of Sciences on
(International Motors) International Motors, LLC* ("International") further reinforces its position in the market with the certification and approval of the International® S13® Integrated Powertrain to be used with renewable diesel. -- Commonly referred to as R100/R99 or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the use
(CN) CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s
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
by Lee Jong-hyun (Chosun Biz) Breakthrough in efficient carbon conversion opens doors to renewable energy solutions -- ... A research team led by Professor Jang In-seop from the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, is positioned to advance its market position throughout 2025 following a transformative year that saw the company deliver on a series of significant achievements and corporate milestones. Among the largest moments
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview of Jupeng Bio, a company specializing in biomass gasification and syngas fermentation to produce sustainable biofuels and other valuable products. The text traces the company’s history from its roots in
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) Capstone Report. The report summarizes the FCIC’s goals, research activities, and achievements over the past three years. The U.S. Department of Energy
(U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)) Program aims to establish a U.S.-led offshore seaweed biomass industry capable of contributing to energy, agriculture, and industrial markets -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a technical overview of Raven SR, a company focused on using patented technology to convert waste into low-cost, low-carbon fuels. The presentation deck highlights Raven SR’s mission, technology, and commercial readiness. The
(U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E) Program aims to reduce need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in corn and sorghum crop production -- Today (January 10, 2025), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $38 million for 9 projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck details the proceedings of the 2024 Corn to Chemicals Summit, highlighting efforts to increase demand for corn by exploring new uses beyond traditional applications like ethanol, feed, and export. The summit features the
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced up to $23 million in funding to support research and development (R&D) of domestic chemicals and fuels from biomass and waste resources. The notice of funding opportunity
by Dawn Levy (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A chemical reaction can convert two polluting greenhouse gases into valuable building blocks for cleaner fuels and feedstocks, but the high temperature required for the reaction also deactivates the catalyst. A team led by
by Jesper Bruun Petersen (Aarhus University) New research from Aarhus University has revealed how we can make it much cheaper to capture and convert CO2 from industry for usable products. The research has just been published in Nature Communications. -- Researchers from Aarhus
(Bayer) The companies have closed a deal where Bayer acquires camelina germplasm and intellectual property assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to meet growing demand for renewable fuel / With the addition of camelina crops to Bayer’s portfolio, Bayer expands its
(U.S. Department of Energy) Using a unique measurement tool, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have expanded our knowledge of the elements in soil and plants. -- A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future,
(Neste) Neste and Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture, have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S, including identifying partners and developing
(Natural Resources Canada) Canada is paving the way for a cleaner, more competitive energy future while solidifying its position as a global clean energy leader. By investing in innovative technologies and alternative energy sources like clean fuels, Canada is well equipped
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Leading energy players Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable complex in South-East Asia, as well as SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO Ventures), have selected Axens’ Vegan® offering.
( Raízen/bnamericas (machine translation)) The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing totaling R$1 billion for Raízen Energia S/A to build a second-generation Cellulosic Ethanol Unit, E2G, in Andradina (SP), with an installed production capacity of up to 82
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural
by Kimbra Cutlip (Maryland Today) UMD Researcher Leads Development of Advanced Fuel Cells Powered by Marine Microbes -- A University of Maryland researcher has received a $7.8 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and test a biologically
by Yuka Obayashi (Reuters) Idemitsu Kosan (5019.T) will begin a trial plantation of the non-edible oilseed tree crop Pongamia in Australia from mid-January to assess its potential as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Japan's No.2 crude oil refiner said on Thursday. The
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. leadership in energy and emissions innovation. Funded through the Inflation Reduction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck showcases Gevo’s strategy for producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights Gevo’s commitment to a low-carbon business system, encompassing multiple aspects. The first section focuses on Gevo’s expanding footprint, showcasing their
( g1 Campinas and Region and EPTV (Google Translation)) Researchers from the National Biorenewables Laboratory (LNBR) of the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas (SP) , discovered that sustainable fuel made from microbial oil derived from sugarcane has the
(U.S. Department of Energy) Nine projects will help sustainably manage and recover potential clean energy sources from local community waste streams. -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced $6.9 million in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management
(eChemicles Zrt/EIN News Wires) eChemicles, pioneering in CO2 electrolysis, announces strategic partnership with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies to scale its novel CO2 utilization technology. eChemicles, pioneering in CO2 electrolysis, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies to
(OXCCU) OXCCU, a leader in carbon-to-value innovation, has unveiled new techno-economic analysis detailing the transformative potential of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The report outlines how OXCCU’s innovative catalyst and process reduces costs,
by Alfred Hamer (Dry Bulk) Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206 330 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore
(Novo Nordisk Foundation) A new comprehensive initiative at the Technical University of Denmark aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. The Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting the initiative with up to DKK 1.05 billion (€134.1 million). Our
(Comstock Fuels) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd (“Gresham’s”),
(SINTEF) A EU-funded project will promote CO2 capture and improve economic sustainability by converting waste CO2 to value added products. -- Converting industrial CO2 waste streams into feedstock in an economical and energy-efficient manner is essential for sectors to meet EU climate targets and boost
(Autonomous University of Sinaloa (google translation)) A group of researchers from the Faculty of Biology of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Interdisciplinary Center for Research for Regional Integral Development, of Durango and from Universities for Well-being
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The European Union’s largest ethanol producer acquired a former Valero corn ethanol production facility in Jefferson in 2022 and has already made progress in reshaping the 100-year-old site through more than $450 million in
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An eastern Iowa farmer is using ClearFlame technology to haul grain to his local ethanol plant. Lance Lillibridge grows corn and soybeans in Benton County and says he’s driving an International semi-truck with a Cummins engine
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Gogetair has taken a different approach to the issue of avgas availability worldwide. While there are a number of piston engines capable of operating on more readily available jet fuel, late last year, Gogetair
by Kristal Kas (Riigilaevastik (Google Translation)) The State Fleet's new biomethane and electric multi-purpose workboat was laid down at a festive ceremony on December 18. The vessel is being designed and built by the Estonian company Baltic Workboats and is scheduled
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for Langerak-Gidara Energy, a company advocating for the use of High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) gasification technology to create sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights the global urgency to achieve
(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier
(Comstock) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) ("Comstock” and the "Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation ("Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham's Eastern (Pvt) Ltd ("Gresham's”), a
By Gavriel Fiske (Times of Israel) The Israeli Sustainable Aviation Fuel Knowledge Center (iSAF) has been inaugurated at the Technion, the university says in a press release, “a significant step towards producing sustainable fuels for the aviation sector” that will
(Infobae (Google Translation) The proposal was announced in the Senate of the Nation. The Eco-Refineries of the South (ERS) project will be carried out in the province of Chubut and seeks to transform the aeronautical industry -- The announcement of the development
by Fabian Schipfer, Pralhad Burli, Uwe Fritsche, Christiane Hennig, Fabian Stricker, Maria Wirth, Svetlana Proskurina & Sebastian Serna-Loaiza (Energy, Sustainability and Society) Human and earth system modeling, traditionally centered on the interplay between the energy system and the atmosphere, are facing a
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel has secured a greenfield site in Imatra, Finland, as part of its strategic project pipeline. With sufficient space to build an 80,000-ton e-Fuel plant and potential for further expansion, this site represents a significant step in the
(MENAFN/EIN Presswire) Implementation Agreement defines terms and conditions for the supply of biogenic carbon dioxide to HIF's future e-Fuel facility in Paysandú, Uruguay. -- HIF Global, the world's leading e-Fuels company, and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALUR”), company of the state-owned ANCAP group,
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The carbon removal company wants to build a megaton facility in tiny Vinton, Louisiana. How it's navigating local concerns offers up important lessons. -- ...(Lesley) Matthews’ employer, carbon removal company Climeworks, intends to build its largest facility
(PNN/ChiniMandi) Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) announced its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. “SEDL
by JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) In a three-year pilot study, researchers will work to scale up a catalytic process to commercial viability -- In the near future, rubber tires on cars, trucks, airplanes and more could be made from plant
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a business proposal for the development and deployment of SunGas’ S1000 technology, a gasification system designed to produce green fuels, primarily methanol, from sustainably managed forest thinnings. The presentation deck emphasizes the
By Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate
(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced Dec. 16 that it will provide reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to ExxonMobil for the enabling works, infrastructure and interconnects scope of ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The
(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) With over four percent improved energy density, SpaceSAF enables increases to payload and distance based on mission profile -- CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, today announced SpaceSAF™, its newest product that is a drop-in replacement for super
(Nufarm) -- New agreement with bp that aims to accelerate the production of yet another lower-carbon plant-based biofuel feedstock to help meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Partnership brings together complementary skillsets to drive technology development at
(U.S. Department of Energy) The funding opportunity will provide future growth grants under DOE’s Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced it is re-opening
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.3 billion in funding to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The U.S. Department of
by Gabriella Chavez (WUFT) Researchers in Florida are continuing to study an oilseed that could be used as aviation jet fuel. After over a decade of research, agronomists and researchers at UF/IFAS are continuing to assess the performance of carinata, basing their
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