by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC) is leveraging a unique Indigenous-led and industry-supported consortium to develop cutting-edge biomass-to-renewable fuels facilities across Northern Ontario. The ten communities who jointly own 80% of WBCEC include the First Nations
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
(Delta Airlines) Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s
by Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) A coalition in Minnesota is building the framework necessary to make the state a leader in the SAF industry across the board, developing logistics and supply chains, leveraging every possible feedstock and securing private and public support for
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Driven by carbon reduction policies and regulations both domestically and internationally, methanol has garnered widespread industry attention due to its excellent adaptability to ships and significant emissions reductions. To ensure the safe use of methanol-fueled vessels,
by Yeshua Ordaz (Milenio) The deputy director of the federal agency said it is possible to decarbonize airlines through the production of sustainable fuel. With the increase in the arrival of sargassum on Mexican coasts, the Mexican government is considering the creation
(Globle Centre for Maritime Decarbonization) - Three tracer technologies were deployed in six supply chain trials under real-world commercial conditions, without disrupting operational practices or compromising fuel quality. - Among the tracer candidates trialled, the organic tracer emerged as the most
(DNV) At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition in the region, joined DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network. The benefits are mutual, with the network partners committed to sharing knowledge
by Kris Mok (Changi Airport) As part of its net-zero emissions goal, Singapore has a vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040. Aligned with this green vision, Changi Airport Group (CAG) is also working with the airport community
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The ICARUS project, a €3.16M EU-funded initiative with global partners, focuses on scaling up sustainable aviation biofuels (SAF) through three pathways: biocrude oils (HTL), alcohols (ATJ), and syngas (FT). Innovations include optimizing yeast for direct isobutanol
(Manifold Times) While green marine fuels have had strong industry backing, ethanol’s benefits haven’t been highlighted enough for maritime use. Chris Chatterton makes his case on why that should change. -- Chris Chatterton, Maritime Advisor of Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF),
by Neil Martin (University of New South Wales) The research and development project led by Dr Rahman Daiyan, in collaboration with industry partners, will receive a total of more than $4 million. -- UNSW researchers are set to scale up a next-generation
(Envision Energy/PR Newswire) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, is proud to announce that green ammonia fuel produced from its world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng has successfully powered the world's first green marine ammonia bunkering
(Sulzer) SEDC Energy (SEDCE) is collaborating with Sulzer Chemtech to deploy its proprietary BioFlux technology at Sarawak’s upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant. The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil,
((Viet Nam News) Petrolimex is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel at its stations in the pre-merger areas of HCM City starting August 1. -- The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, a new research center aimed at tackling pollution from alternative marine fuels was formally launched on July 16 at the facilities of Yisheng Shipping and Storage in Shanghai. The center is a joint initiative
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has announced the successful completion of its green methanol supply commitment to Singapore-based Golden Island Pte Ltd, delivering 5,000 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified green methanol for bunkering operations in Singapore. This
(Kuribayashi Shipping Co./PR Times (Google Translation)) On July 1, 2025, Kuribayashi Shipping Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyoshi Kuribayashi) and Nippon Biofuels Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Makoto Goda; hereinafter referred to
(BAM/electrive) The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has commissioned a research hydrogen filling station at its test site. BAM aims to develop and trial new quality assurance technologies for all technical processes. -- According to BAM, it is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights the vast potential of 180-220 million tons of waste for energy, addressing rising disposal costs and significant GHG emissions. Key innovations include AMP Robotics’ AI-powered MSW sorting with 99% accuracy and improved MSW
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shin Ueda; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in
(Eni) The initiative marks the beginning of industrial-scale vegetable oil production for biorefining. -- In the presence of the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, and of a delegation of Eni managers led by Eni’s Chief Operating Officer
(U.S. Department of Energy) Dr. Lynn Wendt serves as the Laboratory Relationship Manager to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). Dr. Wendt is also a senior research scientist in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Directorate at
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(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that utilizes wind power to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan's New Energy and
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A today June 5, 2025) announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids is a technology provider specializing in fast pyrolysis for producing 2nd generation biofuel from biomass residues. Their strategy emphasizes modularization and standardization (“scaling by numbers”) to reduce risk, costs, and delivery times for
by Jeong Min-jo (Busan Economic Daily/Google Translation) Ulsan City has been finally designated as the 'Ulsan Ammonia Bunkering Regulatory Free Zone'. This designation is expected to contribute to the creation of an eco-friendly shipbuilding industry ecosystem based on ammonia based on shipbuilding
(Manifold Times) Several key challenges including product sourcing, sustainability certification, product handling, and logistics & planning had to be addressed to execute the complex operation, notes COO of Equatorial. -- Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (Equatorial) in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG) and low carbon fuels in California. Their Biogas project includes 12 in-service dairy digesters, a 36-mile pipeline, and an in-service RNG facility connected to PG&E. A fueling station is
(Port of Gothenburg) For the first time, St1 and St1 Biokraft have delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to the maritime sector — as Terntank's vessel Tern Ocean was bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg. St1 and St1 Biokraft are now
(Ocean Press) "Engine maintenance takes too much effort" -- Maersk is struggling with engine problems and bunkering non-standards on its methanol-powered container ships. “We are experiencing ongoing issues with our methanol dual-fuel propulsion engines on container ships, and as a result, we are
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy kicked-off an an innovative trial of marine biofuel when Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Edge sailed from Sydney on 5 April.The initiative marks the first commercial cruise ship in Australia to partake in this trial, serving as
(UTC Overseas) ... External conditions such as changing weather, uprisings, strikes, and delays are factored into their everyday planning. UTC’s recent Heartwell project was fraught with many of these challenges. Knowledge and experience guided UTC’s team of professionals through the risks
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Brazilian mining company Vale and compatriot oil and gas giant Petrobras have formed a commercial partnership to test a biofuel blend with 24% second-generation biodiesel on a Vale-chartered ship. -- As part of this partnership, the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This address by Gevo CEO Pat Gruber emphasizes the power of photosynthesis for food and fuels and their commitment to sustainability through a triple bottom line approach. They highlight their experience in integrating agricultural and
(Port of Rottedam) Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April, 2025. This marks an important step in preparing the port for vessels
(Bioenergy Insight) The ButoVal Research Project was officially launched on 11 March 2025 in Witvlei, Namibia. This strategic initiative aims to enact sustainable biomass utilisation to address the adverse effects of bush encroachment in the country. The project is funded by the German
(Tsuneishi Shipbuilding) TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) announced that it has received the AiP*1 (Approval in Principle) from Nippon Kaiji Kyodai (‘ClassNK’) on 25 December 2024 for a methanol dual-fuel vessel design for retrofitting existing heavy oil vessels (the
(SunLive) Fresh Carriers Co., Ltd (FCC) and Zespri have successfully completed the first kiwifruit charter powered by low-emissions biofuel, with the vessel Kowhai docking at Nangang Port in Shanghai. The Kowhai, Zespri’s first charter shipment for the Greater China region for the
(Blue Economy Cooperative Research Center) Green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following today’s launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s Hydrogen Production and Research Facility. The Hydrogen Production and Research Facility is Tasmania’s first green hydrogen production plant and supports
(Hactl) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is entering into a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell), covering the supply of renewable diesel fuel for its ramp
(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 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,
(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
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 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
(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
(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
(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
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
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
(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report. -- The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the
(RP Global) The partnership was launched at the end of November 2024, at the Argentine-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Argentina) headquarters in Buenos Aires. Officials from the national government and the province of Santa Cruz, representatives from both
(Auramarine) Auramarine and Quadrise will develop innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies and decarbonise energy-intensive applications in the marine sector. -- Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine and other industries and Quadrise Plc, the supplier of innovative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation by Dr. Jayant Khambekar of Jenike & Johanson, a technology company specializing in bulk solids flow. It highlights the challenges of feeding high-pressure reactors in the advanced biofuels industry. Specifically, the presentation
by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) Aim to Establish an Integrated Hydrogen Supply Chain -- In a significant move towards establishing a hydrogen economy, Ulsan City and Hyundai Motor have announced a collaborative effort to create the largest hydrogen-friendly city in Korea. On Nov. 12,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For now, we have the company Greasezilla, known to mere mortals as Downey Ridge Environmental, which has snagged a massive partnership with BP and is well on the way to revolutionize brown grease collection and its availability as
(Global Center for Marine Decarbonization) Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is a large and global challenge. Governments, industries and research organisations globally have been actively exploring green solutions. In order to further accelerate
(Antara) The government is developing a concept design to produce biodiesel up to B100 as part of its efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency. This was announced by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia during a press conference in Jakarta on
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters. The four-party agreement for this
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
(Delta Airlines) For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000+-gallon shipments of SAF were made from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to develop productive, cost-effective, and sustainable warm-season perennial bioenergy feedstock production systems on marginal croplands across geographic locations in the Midwest. They have found that there is limited data
(Wizz Air) Wizz Air, awarded as global environmentally sustainable airline group of the year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation*, today announces it will trial operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This positions Wizz Air at the forefront
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) An estimated 60% of the available corn stover will be collected in excess of 20% moisture resulting in a lack of ability to produce a reliable feedstock with conventional harvest and storage systems. A team of
(NHK World) Japan's transport ministry plans to institute a policy to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trains by switching over from diesel oil to biofuels for their operation, as early as fiscal 2025 which starts next April. At a meeting of railway
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Physical fractionation and characterization of corn stover. US Department of Energy Peer Review presentation. READ MORE Related articles Enhancing efficiency in ethanol production from high solid corn stover: Insights into enzymatic hydrolysis parameters and cellulase recovery (Journal of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to support development of woody feedstocks forUniversity of Maine’s Thermal Deoxygenation pathway to produce renewable aviation fuel and chemicals. The goal of the project is to prepare woody
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Low-cost carbon resources (agricultural residues, forest residue, and non recyclable municipal and industrial wastes) exhibit consistent challenges. Inherent physical and chemical variability in feedstocks result in excessive process downtime, and uncontrolled costs with documented failures in the industry
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
(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
(DB Schenker) Comprehensive emissions reduction efforts for CO2e-savings across all transport modes and warehousing • Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sustainable Marine Fuel in intercontinental shipping, renewable Diesel and electric trucks for Land Transport • Illinois SuperHub achieved LEED Platinum Certification by
(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
(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
(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
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
by Marianne Stein (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) In the agricultural and food industry, determining the chemical composition of raw materials is important for production efficiency, application, and price. Traditional laboratory testing is time-consuming, complicated, and expensive. New research from the University
by Lynn Wendt (Idaho National Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy) ... Recently, ocean conditions have been causing this seaweed, known as sargassum, to flourish. The so-called Great Atlantic Sargassum belt stretches from the west coast of Africa to the Caribbean Sea. When
(Manifold Times) Guidebook provides a competency framework aimed to provide maritime stakeholders with a better understanding of the requirements for personnel handling ammonia as a marine fuel. -- The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) on Wednesday (21 August) introduced its latest
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) The world’s first accreditation* for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
(Iowa State University) Strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has
(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), released the first two parts of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) State-of-Industry Report. The report focuses on how to achieve the near-term fuel production
by Shynn Ong (Today Online) Biofuel company Apeiron Bioenergy put out a TikTok video on July 18, 2024 showing an employee sifting through various trash items such as plastic bottles and empty drink cans in its collection bin. -- Biofuel company Apeiron
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Marine News) ABS has published a new advisory covering technical and operational challenges in ammonia bunkering from the perspective of both the source and receiving vessel. -- Ammonia is among the maritime industry's future fuel contenders due to
(U.S. Department of Energy/SAF Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office's Feedstock- Conversion Interface Consortium intends to issue an industrial partnership call (IPC) to allow collaboration between industry stakeholders and FCIC researchers. These partnerships will address the cost and risk impacts of
(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire) The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030 -- On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary
(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another
(Trafigura) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2024 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones ahead, progress to date, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects,
by Zia Abdullah (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) As Illustrated by Two National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Studies, Careful Planning and Creative Biomass Sourcing Can Yield Big Advantages -- Companies must negotiate a host of factors when moving biofuel technologies from the lab
by Daniela Castillo Monagas (World Bio Market Insights) Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The €8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will advance the development of farm-centred bioeconomy approaches through
by Polly Martin (Hydrogen Insight) Research firm warns that new firms are flooding an already oversupplied market -- Electrolyser manufacturers have invested too quickly into new factories, with “severe overcapacity” compared to actual demand from green hydrogen project developers in the coming
(Port of Rotterdam) On the first day of the World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such
byMax Perez (Impakter) Pioneering a circular bioeconomy, Mexican startup Sistema.bio empowers farmers worldwide to transform manure into clean energy, biofertilizers, and a sustainable future -- The world’s overflowing landfills and mounting piles of organic waste pose a severe environmental threat. As food
(Lloyd's List/ClassNK) Biofuels are attracting attention as ‘drop-in’ replacements during shipping’s lengthy transition from fossil to clean fuels -- While a wide availability of alternatives such as hydrogen and ammonia are still some way off, biofuels do not require major modifications to
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) CAAS also issues new call for proposal for other initiatives to decarbonise the Singapore aviation sector The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is working with airport stakeholders to conduct trials on the use of renewable diesel
(Fortescue/MPA Singapore) Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials
by Dom Magli (Port Technology International) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has partnered with NYK Line to begin Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous biofuel usage on vessel operations). This six-month study will test the continuous usage of a biofuels
(Far Eastern Agriculture) Top executives from the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) team of leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, revisited Nepalese families that received Farnek biogas plants In 2015, the plants were installed by Farnek technicians to
(Bioenergy International) In Japan, energy utility JERA Co., Inc (JERA), and compatriot IHI Corporation (IHI) have announced the start of what is said to be the world’s first demonstration testing of large-volume fuel ammonia substitution (20 percent of heating value) at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NEXT Renewable Fuels turns recycled organic materials, such as used cooking oil, into an advanced biofuel that works just like petroleum-based diesel, but with as much as 85 percent less greenhouse gas emissions. With development and
(Cepsa) o Under the partnership, green methanol to be produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam. The agreement also provides for the storage of green ammonia at Evos’ facilities in Algeciras The partnership
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dimethyl-ether is a single molecule that can be produced from a wide range of renewable feedstocks. It can be blended with LPG and used in existing applications. It is chemically similar to propane and butane, and
(Lineas) Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, is proud to present its new FAME locomotive. With this locomotive, the company highlights its commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. -- FAME, short for Fatty Acid
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel and Carbon Centric have entered into a landmark agreement for CO2 Supply and Distribution, where Carbon Centric will be responsible for the production and delivery of CO2 to Norsk e-Fuel's Alpha plant in Mosjøen in Northern Norway.
(Federal Aviation Administration) Research teams from universities nationwide are working on a variety of aviation environmental topics including sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft emissions, and noise impacts with support from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The FAA is awarding $27.2 million to
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by Jay Miller (NGT News) ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business, has broken ground on its new $4 million Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility, the first of its kind in the Midwest. Attending the groundbreaking event were senior executives from ANGI and FASTECH,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AgGrid Energy is one of our most admired biogas project developers, and is on a rapid expansion curve as many of the best biogas companies are right now. Rashi Akki gave this overview of the company’s
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Needless to say, these trips still get plenty of laughs and produced memories I will never forget. Now with a 7-year-old daughter, I am trying to make those memories with her, knowing that
by Alan Ohnsman (Forbes) The jumbo-sized Chevrolet Silverado trucks will be designed to get 300 miles per fueling and also serve as mobile power generators.The jumbo-sized Chevrolet Silverado trucks will be designed to get 300 miles per fueling and also serve
by Camille Wong (Les Echos) This mission-driven company specializes in the liquefaction of biogas from organic agricultural waste. It has just raised 11.5 million euros to manufacture fuel for mobility. -- The start-up Sublime Energie, a spin-off from Mines ParisTech, has developed
(DHL Group) The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. -- DHL commemorates 20 years as the Official Logistics Partner of Formula
(Topsoe) -Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to convert low-carbon ammonia into hydrogen using its H2RETAKE™ technology. - Approtium plans to build an ammonia cracking plant to produce 75,000 metric tons of low-carbon hydrogen annually. - The plant
by Justin McPherson* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Perfectly aligned with the tradition of First Saturday in Frederick Maryland, this month Mobilize Frederick hosted its 2nd Annual Climate Summit on the beautifully manicured campus of Hood College. Justin McPherson explains renewable fuels to visitors
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel is a readily available solution to decarbonize ports. -- The Great Lakes region is a marine-shipping superpower. Each year thousands of vessels transport 90 million tons of cargo on the five Great
(Hafnia Bunker Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hafnia Bunkers announced Jan. 31 steps forward in advancing sustainable marine fuel solutions through its strategic collaboration via the Hafnia Bunker Alliance with member Unigas and GoodFuels supplier FincoEnergies—a collaboration Hafnia Bunkers characterized as “revolutionizing the
(Bioenergy International) A consortium of Nordic aviation stakeholders including Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and energy utility major Vattenfall AB, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. According to
by Siobhan Hall (Montel News) The European Commission has allocated nearly EUR 480m in EU funding to CO2 transport and storage projects as it seeks to create a “European carbon value chain”, it said on Thursday. This includes EUR 131m for Norway’s cross-border Northern
(OptiFuel Systems) Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Produced from 100% Existing USA Organic Waste Streams, is the Only Readily Available Turnkey Renewable Fuel with Negative Carbon Intensity, has the Lowest Cost, and can be Conveniently Accessed Through Existing Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure
(HNO International/PR Newswire) HNO International (HNOI) proudly announces the successful demonstration of clean hydrogen refueling of a Toyota Mirai utilizing its cutting-edge technology, the Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station (CHRS™). This groundbreaking feat signifies a leap forward in advancing clean and green
(IOP Publishing) A study published today in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability has found that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. Researchers
(Eni) Eni Rovuma Basin (ERB) announces the beginning of production of vegetable oil which will be used as feedstock in Eni’s biorefineries. This initiative is part of Eni’s strategy to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation, and it will include
(Amogy) Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will focus on accelerating the adoption of Amogy's ammonia-to-power and ammonia cracking technology in large-scale hydrogen carrier applications in East Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea. The joint study set to commence in December
(NYK Line) ... On December 12, NYK, JERA Co., Inc. (hereinafter "JERA"), and Resonac Holdings Corporation (hereinafter “Resonac") signed an agreement to jointly study the supply of ammonia as fuel to ships. As part of the Green Innovation Fund Project* of the
(Repsol) • The company has set up collection points for used cooking oil at 176 service stations in the Autonomous Region of Galicia in northwestern Spain to make it easier for its customers to manage this domestic waste sustainably. Repsol collaborates with
(Scan Global Logistics) Decarbonising the supply chain is a joint effort. As a result of our long-standing partnership with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) in Denmark, we have initiated a project to test and develop sustainable logistics solutions. The full project
by Samyak Pandey, Sampad Nandy and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Collaboration on trial between Jebel Ali Port and destinations within PIL's network; Future expansion into other ports within DP World's global network; Includes other alternative fuels, such as e-LNG, green methanol, green
(New Energy Blue/CISION PR Newswire) New Energy Blue, the clean-tech creator of biomass refineries that turn crop residues such as corn stalks into some of the world's lowest-carbon fuels and chemicals, announces the formation of New Energy Farmers LLC, which
by Stephen Gunnion (ProActive) In discussion with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Quadrise PLC (AIM:QED) CEO Jason Miles provided an update on the company's advancements in biofuel technology, particularly highlighting the successful fuel trial in Morocco and various other significant projects that underscore the company's commitment
by Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprise Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... And while advances have been made in the materials handling and pretreatment of these feedstocks, commercial scale attempts produce ethanol have been met with multiple and highly visible failures measured in at least hundreds
(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.,
(Modern Terminals) Modern Terminals announced today (18 October 2023) the launch of a trial programme of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at its facilities at Terminal 9 (South), becoming the first company in Hong Kong to deploy this renewable diesel. This initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project with the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium analyzed a primary challenge in the design of a biorefinery — — the storage, transport, and reactor feeding of the biomass feedstocks, as material handling/feeding is prone
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project with the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium analyzed the initial distribution of feedstock critical material attributes (CMAs) and strategies to manage this variability. Understanding key sources of biomass variability (e.g., growth conditions, harvest
(John Lewis Partnership/Waitrose) • Waitrose & Partners becomes the first UK retailer to use green gas* to power tractors on their own farm at Leckford The use of biomethane gas will reduce Leckford Estate’s carbon footprint by up to 1,300 tonnes a
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and EDF Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in acceleration of the development of offshore wind and related business and to encourage developments in Green Hydrogen. EDF Renewables is an
(European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association) The EWABA association, representing 50+ stakeholders from the EU waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain, announces the start of a 3-month pilot of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) for its members under the guidance
(Aemetis) Tax credits generated by investment in negative carbon intensity renewable natural gas production; additional $800 million of IRA investment and production tax credits expected in the next four years from Aemetis renewable fuel projects -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural
(Port of Tyne) The Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor project is a collaboration between the Port of Tyne, Arup, Connected Places Catapult, EDF Energy R&D UK, Lloyd’s Register, Newcastle University and the North East LEP.Green shipping corridors, which use zero-emission fuels and
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (The West Australian/Australian Associated Press) Australia's biggest petrol retailer has revealed plans to produce renewable diesel for heavy trucks as part of a two-month trial. ... The news comes one month after Ampol announced plans to build hydrogen refuelling stations
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the challenges facing critical elements within sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chains. Specifically, this RFI (DE-FOA-0003157) seeks input from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The DOE’s Feedstock Technologies program focuses on challenges and barriers crucial to reaching program goals, including: Feedstock Availability and Cost Production; Feedstock Genetics and Variety Improvement; Sustainable Harvesting; Feedstock Quality; Biomass Storage Systems; Biomass Physical State
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today it has finalized and executed a Notice of Grant and Agreement Award with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant of up to $30 million for Gevo’s Climate-Smart
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