by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synata Bio is a company that utilizes a proprietary technology to convert waste carbon emissions from industrial sources into valuable products. Their system, based on gas fermentation, transforms waste gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen into
(US Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparator: Covercress,
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the
by Elizabeth Punsu (B&FT Online) Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), through the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), has successfully produced biodiesel from shea butter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and
by Jamey Bergman (Riviera) A Singapore-based fuel testing group has recommended that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends -- ’Several’ ships in the fuel bunkering hubs of Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems after apparently bunkering fuel blended with Cashew
(MAHLE) MAHLE to supply components for hydrogen engine of “MAN hTGX”, winner of Truck Innovation Award 2025; Series order for around 200 vehicles with first deliveries to customers in 2025; Head of Sales Dr. Roger Busch: “MAHLE solutions deliver performance, efficiency and long
(U.S. Department of Energy) Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Deliver New Economic Opportunities, and Reinforce America’s Clean Manufacturing Boom -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy
(EPRI) EPRI and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the successful demonstration of renewable diesel as a combustion turbine fuel for power generation. The demonstration---the first U.S. test and the largest conducted in the world---was performed on a 76-megawatt dual-fuel natural
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
(Sora Fuel/Business Wire) Combination of leading technologies is game changing in the race to decarbonize air travel which accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 4% of global warming. -- Sora Fuel, a venture-backed startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only water,
(SAS Group) In a landmark move towards a sustainable aviation industry, SAS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have signed a collaboration agreement to form a joint and united front, supporting Danish production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF). This partnership
(North Carolina State University News) ... Lignin, a polymer that makes trees rigid and resistant to degradation, has proven problematic. Now those NC State researchers know why: They’ve identified the specific molecular property of lignin — its methoxy content — that
(NewEnergyBlue/PR Newswire) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, and MetGen, the Finnish pioneer in advanced enzymes and lignin fractionization, today began integrating their renewable technologies and business units to vigorously
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 Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) A swift decision may help some mills to start convince farmers to plant the crop in January since meeting the sowing window is very crucial for the success of any biofuel project -- Trial of
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-profile European coalition has joined forces to urgently advance the production of e-SAF – sustainable aviation fuels produced by combining renewable electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide. Project SkyPower brings together 13 CEOs and more
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation by Dr. Jayant Khambekar of Jenike & Johanson, a technology company specializing in bulk solids flow. It highlights the challenges of feeding high-pressure reactors in the advanced biofuels industry. Specifically, the presentation
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Chief Industries is a Nebraska-based corporation with seven global brands, one of which is in ethanol. In 1990, Chief acquired the state’s first dry mill ethanol plant, which had been operating since 1985 near Hastings,
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Tokyo-based financial services company ORIX Corporation has decided to conduct a sea trial using biofuel on its owned vessel which is currently chartered by Danish shipping company Norden. The trial will the first time for ORIX
by Beth Miller (Washington University) Joshua Yuan, Susie Dai and colleagues at WashU and Texas A&M create biodiesel with electrocatalysis and bioconversion -- Researchers in the labs of Joshua Yuan in the McKelvey School of Engineering and Susie Dai at the University
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,
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Located
(Agroicone /PR Newswire) A study coordinated by Agroicone in partnership with national and international researchers points out that the second crop corn ethanol production system provides renewable and affordable energy, animal feed, contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to
(by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels is a company working to develop renewable fuels that will help decarbonize several sectors, including propane, hydrogen, and methanol. The company’s main focus is converting waste, such as animal manure, into green methanol and
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
(Yamaha/Business Wire) Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit joined forces with Roush® and Regulator Marine to reveal the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats, to car manufacturers, automotive component suppliers and aftermarket equipment manufactures from around the globe during the 2024
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the completion of the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norway. The facilities consist in a terminal that will receive CO2 cargos, a 100 km subsea pipeline for CO2 transportation to
(Bioreneable Deployoment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Licella with the 2024 Innovation Award for their culture of innovation, which has led to the global commercialization of Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ platform, the world's most advanced hydrothermal liquefaction technology, for the
by Jay Kakade (TechExplorist) Researchers successfully modified Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 to demonstrate enhanced cyanobacterial ethanol production -- Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic prokaryotes, so researchers think they can naturally lower atmospheric CO2 levels. Research led by Bharat Kumar Majhi has shown that they can
(Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) The ability to genetically engineer plants is largely thanks to a microscopic helper: a bacterium called Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Agrobacterium in the wild causes damaging tumors in flowering plants, including some economically important crops, but its ability to insert
(Emvolon/Business Wire) The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT. -- Emvolon, an MIT spun-off technology company that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals,
(Johnson Matthey) - Johnson Matthey and Honeywell are combining expertise to provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to produce fuels from a wide variety of feedstocks. - The new partnership builds on an existing partnership in low carbon (CCS-enabled) hydrogen. Johnson Matthey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for Comstock Fuels highlights their vision for a new, efficient, and scalable method of producing biofuel from woody biomass, a readily available and renewable resource. They aim to replace traditional fossil fuels with
by Adrian Padeanu (Motor 1) ... The Stellantis brand calls it a “bio-hybrid” technology that revolves around a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine. This three-cylinder mill runs on gasoline and ethanol while being supplemented by an electric motor. The combustion engine is good for
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical/Federal Accounting Standards Foundation) Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu Kosan”) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.(Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Fujii;
by Keira Joyce (Food & Drink Business) Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have worked with agricultural innovation company, Nufarm, to increase oil yield from plants. This breakthrough will help advance the production and use of biofuels, such as sustainable
(FPT Powertrain Technologies) FPT Industrial is proud to be the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award: the brand’s XCURSOR 13 was chosen by the jury for the new award – organized by Powertrain International magazine – as the best expression
by Sampad Nandy (S&P Global) Cites availability issues with sugarcane, rice, corn; Calls on experts to develop higher-yielding sweet sorghum; Targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025 -- The Indian government may push for sweet sorghum as an alternative to sugarcane to diversify ethanol feedstocks,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Universal Fuel Technologies (UFT) highlights a technology called Flexiforming, a process that converts various renewable feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a significantly lower cost. Flexiforming utilizes feedstock flexibility by processing
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
by Jasmin Galvin (University of California Santa Cruz) Discovery by UC Santa Cruz researchers could accelerate biofuel’s adoption -- UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across 19 States to Slash Harmful Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
by Philipp Jarke (Graz University of Technology) Researchers at TU Graz have evaluated various carbon capture technologies for use in shipping. These technologies will be necessary to achieve the climate targets, but they will realistically not enable complete capturing of greenhouse
(Port News) Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated tugboat fleet, according to the company's release. The RFI has invited interested parties
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by USA BioEnergy, a company focused on developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels from woody biomass, outlines their plan to build a series of 12 advanced biorefineries across the United States,
(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
( High-Tech Gründerfonds) Aerleum, a pioneering climate tech company specializing in CO₂ capture and utilization, announces the successful close of its $6M seed round, led by 360 Capital and HTGF, with participation from Norrsken, Bpifrance, and Marble. The funding will accelerate the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights BioVeritas’s innovative approach to producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using a bio-based process called the BioVeritas Process™. The presentation deck emphasizes BioVeritas’s commitment to unlocking a wide range of feedstocks for SAF
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
(Lloyd's Register) The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300 TEU Class ammonia powered dual-fuel container ship, as part of a joint development
(Hexagon Composites/PR Newswire) Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA (OSE: HEX.OL) and the world's leading provider of (renewable) natural gas (RNG/CNG) fuel systems, has announced a new wave of orders valued at USD 4.3 million. These orders are for RNG/CNG
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on Oct. 31 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 13,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the third quarter. Production is expected to increase during the fourth quarter. The company previously
(HYCO1/PR Newswire) HYCO1, Inc. announces it has achieved a key milestone in commercializing its breakthrough CO2 conversion technology, already surpassing 1,500 hours of continuous steady-state operation in its first commercial CUBE™ Syngas system (CUBE™ stands for Carbon Utilization. Best Efficiency). The revolutionary HYCO1
(Deutsche Aircraft) Deutsche Aircraft, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, announce the conclusion of a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328® UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable
by Mika Travis (Politico Pro Energywire) A survey found many see carbon capture and utilization as economically beneficial, but they are less supportive of projects in their communities. -- Americans have "moderately positive" views about capturing carbon dioxide and using it to
(Avon Fire & Rescue Service/Biobased Diesel Daily) Avon Fire & Rescue Service, serving Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the U.K., has recently completed a successful trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as
(J-Oil Mills/Biobased Diesel Daily) J-Oil Mills Inc. announced in October that, as part of its demonstration research to build and expand a supply-chain model for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using vegetable oils that do not compete with food, the company has
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8, formerly known as BSBios, is planning to begin production of a newly branded biodiesel product in November called “BeVant.” BeVant is an advanced biodiesel with a high degree of purity that can
by Carrie Song (Neste/NGT News) ... There have been arguments suggesting that renewable liquid fuels are just the bridging solutions before all the vehicles and equipment transition to electric or hydrogen. However, recently a number of car giants have made changes
by Erin O'Connor (NGT News) Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept during its “Clearly Committed” event held at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang in Seoul, South Korea. A Latin word meaning “beginning” or “first,” INITIUM provides a
(Universitaet Mainz/Phys.Org) The continuing release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is a major driver of global warming and climate change with increased extreme weather events. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have now presented a method for effectively converting
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and proteins, today announced plans to develop a commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Utilization (“CCU”) facility (the “facility”, “plant”, or “project”) at Herøya
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck reports on the use of algae in wastewater treatment and the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by MicroBio Engineering Inc., a company based in California and British Columbia. The report highlights the
(Barracuda Technologies/Business Wire) Barracuda Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of San Francisco (USA) based Startup Barracuda Technologies Inc., has just completed its first modular Bio-Refinery project in India, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and circular materials manufacturing. This semi-commercial
by Jeff Simmons & Ardian Nurfalaq (Toshiba/Carbon Capture Magazine) Embarking on a Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project is a significant step towards environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. The journey begins with an understanding of the various aspects of carbon management,
(Antara) Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani revealed that the government plans to bolster seaweed downstreaming by developing the commodity into biofuel for aeroplanes. "We are coordinating with the marine and fisheries minister (Sakti Wahyu Trenggono) for the process. We have the
(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
(Biofuels International) A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has saved six tonnes of carbon emissions on its first voyage using Scania-endorsed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The lifeboat embarked on a 200 nautical mile journey from Fleetwood, Lancashire, to Salford Quays using
(Aviation Pros) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its successful completion of ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the all-new Gulfstream G700. Powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G700 ground emissions test was conducted
(University of Kansas) With $5 million in support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Kansas and Avium — a startup firm founded by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering — aim to make clean hydrogen more affordable. According to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by LanzaJet, a company specializing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the company’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology as a key driver for the next generation of SAF. They advocate for the use of ethanol as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Some say that companies like Avantium, Cellana and Carbios can be safely ignored, the hill is too tough to climb, the technology too ambitious, the markets served too uncaring, the development and deployment costs too high, the returns too minuscule to
bty Todd Brix (OCOchem/Carbon Capture Magazine) ... CO2 isn’t just a molecule, a by-product, or a greenhouse gas; it’s the essential molecule vehicle for moving carbon around in its depleted state. It’s part of a regenerative cycle, a fundamental aspect
by Marcos Miranda (Carbon Capture Magazine) ... Other industries, like the ethanol industry, have lower capture costs and relatively pure streams of CO2 that could encourage them to join CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) projects early on. Carbon Solutions explored how
by Leo Duke and Diana Leane (Carbon Capture Magazine) ... (P)olitical, business, economic, and environmental leaders agree on the need for these technologies as part of the overall mix of technologies to address climate change. ... 45Q Sets the Foundation for Commercial Deployment
by Bruce L. Bruso (Carbon Capture Magazine) CBA Environmental Services has focused on providing low-carbon solutions to power generation, mining, and industrial manufacturing operations for the past 29 years. ... Historically, contaminates associated with wood-preserving process chemicals like creosote and pentachlorophenol have
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
(Travel and Tour World) Air New Zealand, in collaboration with LanzaJet, has announced promising initial findings from a joint feasibility study investigating the use of woody waste and low-value wood products to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in New Zealand. Unveiled with
(China Classification Society) On October 10, 2024, China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Branch signed a four-party research cooperation agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd. (referred to as “Weichai Singapore”), Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (referred to as “MESD”), and Pinnacle Marine (referred
(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., (Yanmar Power Technology), a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a
(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
(University of Michigan) The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems -- A key step toward reusing CO2 to make sustainable fuels is chaining carbon atoms together, and an artificial
(Vast/Globe Newswire) Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast”) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial process heat, today announced it has signed a development services agreement with GGS Energy
(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
(CTE Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) CTE Global, a provider of effective yeast and enzymatic strategies for the production of biofuels introduces Innova Eclipse yeast to its portfolio. Innova Eclipse uses the most advanced technologies to push past fermentation limits, significantly reducing glycerol
(Biofuels Central) BioVeritas, LLC, a leading sustainable fuels and biochemicals company redefining the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today (October 25, 2024) announced that it is launching The BioVeritas Process™ for SAF. This breakthrough technology converts biomass via fermentation into volatile fatty acids (VFAs),
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Cover crops have multiple benefits—soil health is the most important benefit. Can Cover crops be a material feedstock supply center for biofuels? Primary challenges to adoption are uncertainties in use of cover crops across states and
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The ‘pre-fit’ solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated
by Roger Biermann (Car Buzz) Porsche has taken a bold decision that may see its electrification strategy regress in light of poor demand for EVs. While it won't see plans for electric models shelved, it could see models slated to go all-electric
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, and Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy
by Joann Muller (Axios) ... • An EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) runs entirely on battery power, but includes a small internal combustion engine that automatically recharges the battery when it runs low. That means significantly longer driving distances (and fewer charging
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is the potential for cellulosic bioenergy crop production? Cellulosic bioenergy crop production is a nascent industry in the U.S. and has the potential to supply 5% of U.S. energy demand while achieving increased carbon reduction.
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon management is experiencing exponential growth, according to the leading U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing and developing infrastructure for it. While the U.S. Department of Energy has many offices working on carbon sequestration, the
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 released 2023 data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, including data on CO2 sequestration volumes at operational carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects at three U.S. ethanol plants. According
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Fermentation CO2, the most elemental offshoot of grain ethanol production, is no longer the industry’s quiet, behind-the-scenes byproduct, but its most discussed, chased and controversial output. The current race and clamor over CO2—sequestration, in particular—would
(Bridgestone) Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach
(NYCEDC) Renewable Diesel, a Petroleum-Free Alternative to Traditional Diesel Fuels Reduce Carbon Emissions by 60 Percent or More; NYC Ferry Launches Additional Measures To Reduce Engine Emissions and Kickstart of New Sustainability Strategy for the System — New York City Department of
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) The company improves the economics of aviation decarbonization by cutting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by up to 75%; The company’s Flexiforming technology enables the production of 100% synthetic SAF
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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California, Germany’s Me Energy took the million dollar first prize in the year-long Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge. The finals were held in San Francisco as a part of ABLC Next. ME energy’s technology Me energy has developed unique technology enabling Rapid Chargers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Agriculture contributes >9% of US total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nitrous oxide, CO2, and methane from soil management is the biggest GHG contributor. There is a need to reduce the carbon intensity of biomass feedstocks. A
by Brad Dixon (Georgia Institute of Technology) Lignin is one of the most plentiful organic polymers on Earth, making up about 20 to 30 percent of the dry mass of wood and other plants. Despite this abundance, lignin’s complex structure has challenged
(US Department of Energy) Projects Will Support Pilot-Scale Testing of Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), with DOE’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), today announced more than
(IFF) New data on OPTIMASH® F200 and OPTIMASH® AX highlights significant oil yield increase and low-carbon market potential -- IFF (NYSE:IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and scent, today announced the launch of its OPTIMASH® F200 and OPTIMASH® AX enzyme solutions
(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 Reetika Bhatt (AutoX) Aside from the Flex Fuel update, the 2024 Honda CB300F keeps all its original features, including the design, hardware, engine, and overall configuration. -- Honda has launched the CB300F Flex Fuel motorcycle in India at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The
by Terry Lassitenaz (Hemp Gazette) Honeywell last week announced a partnership with a US bioenergy company seeking to utilise industrial hemp and other non-food crops for the production of biochemicals. Honeywell is a huge multi-national corporation with its fingers in a number
(US Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding opportunity that expands markets for commodities produced using climate-smart production methods. This effort is helping farmers,
(Bioenergy International) In Sweden, Uniper Sweden, part of Germany-headed international energy major Uniper SE has announced that it has decided to halt the development of the SkyFuelH2 project for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Sollefteå, citing challenging market
(Bioenergy International) Iceland-headed emissions-to-liquids (ETL) technology developer Carbon Recycling International hf (CRI) has announced the signing of a "landmark agreement" with China-headed Tianying Group to leverage its methanol synthesis technology in its large-scale electro-methanol production project in Liaoyuan, China. Tianying Group’s business
(Port of Rotterdam) In partnership, Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. -- The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce
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
(US Department of Energy) The Science -- Oils produced from nonfood crops can be converted into biofuels that can reduce the need for fossil fuels. In oilseed crops like canola, yellow-seeded varieties generally produce more oil than their brown-seeded counterparts. Camelina
(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
(Baylor University/Mirage News) In new research published in the journal Fuel , Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn
(TUI Group) For 55 guests, it was the end of a great holiday when the coach picked them up from their hotel to go to Alicante Airport. For TUI, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in its bid to
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 Emma Bryce (Anthropocene) ... A growing movement of researchers, farmers, and producers believe that perennial crops have unmatched potential to reform agriculture’s warped system, and are pinning their hopes—and research dollars—on the likes of Kernza to deliver that. The
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of a Carbon Management Strategy for public comment. The Strategy provides
( White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council) The WHEJAC is set forth in Executive Order 14008 to be "a Federal advisory committee that is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustice to the
(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) After several months of efforts, the Company has been unable to find investors for its 2,500-ton plant dedicated to the cosmetics market, in a highly unfavorable context for the financing of first-of-a-kind projects. The Company is now devoting
(German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR)) - In Leuna, Germany, DLR is building the largest ever research facility for the production of e-fuels. - The Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP) will be used to optimise e-fuels
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
(PortalPortuario) Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Nippon Shipyard announced the development of an environmentally friendly VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier). This consortium, which conducts joint research and development on large crude oil tankers, created a design concept for
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the
(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Will Help Advance Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $29 million for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management
(Petrobras) Unit, with an investment of R$90 million, is expected to start operating in 2026 -- Petrobras will build its first pilot plant for generating renewable hydrogen at the Vale do Açu Thermoelectric Plant, in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte.
(Terviva/Business Wire) Strategic relationship combines Chevron Renewable Energy Group’s industry knowledge and global reach with Terviva’s innovative, lower carbon agriculture practices to drive feedstock growth -- Terviva, Inc., an agricultural innovation company working with farmers to grow and harvest pongamia for food,
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 Tony Carnie (Daily Maverick) Faced with stiff monetary penalties at European airports, the aviation industry is pushing for a major ramp-up in the production of climate-friendly jet fuel. The South African synthetic fuels giant, Sasol, hopes to benefit from this
(CapCO2 Solutions/Ethanol Producer Magazine) CapCO2 Solutions is excited to announced that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Methylennium Energy. Our CO2 capture and upgrade focus addresses the urgent need of ethanol plants to decarbonize – cutting their carbon intensity (CI)
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 released 2023 data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, including data on CO2 sequestration volumes at operational carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects at three U.S. ethanol plants. According
(Fortum) Norwegian e-fuel company Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum have agreed to reserve a 14-hectare area for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF) plant at the Port of Rauma in Finland. This is Norsk e-Fuel's first project outside Norway and is part
(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with
by Alexandra Arndt (Digester Doc/Biomass Magazine) Scientific advances of the past decade are ushering anaerobic digestion (AD) into a new era in which the technology can deliver more than just biogas, unlocking unprecedented efficiencies in clean energy production, revolutionizing environmental impact
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
(WELTEC BIOPOWER) “WELTEC BLUE WATER” now replaces Kumac. With this new name, WELTEC BIOPOWER is responding to international market requirements for its tried and tested slurry and digestate treatment systems. In recent years, 17 plants have already been put into operation
by Shinya Matsumoto (The Asahi Shimbun) A consortium of a Japanese university and businesses will team up with a state government in Australia for a project to mass produce sustainable biofuel for airplanes. -- The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Twelve is developing and scaling a platform for a reactor that electrochemically transforms biogenic CO2. The company’s core innovation is a membrane electrode assembly that enables CO2 electrolysis. In this project, the company aims towards mass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Feedstock costs look more like 50 cents a gallon at the yields, based on $60 per ton for waste biomass, that have been in our reporting this year, and that’s transformative. So, it’s a comet. Why,
(Fuel Cells Works/eCap Marine) First months of running eCap Marine’s containerised hydrogen-electric energy system successful -- In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers have initiated a project to develop electrolyzers that can convert CO2 from biorefineries to produce useful products, and save the cost of air capture. Yet, research still has not been done on testing with CO2
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
(Raízen) Raízen, Shell and SENAI announced today an investment for the construction of the Bioenergy Center, located in the planned neighborhood of Reserva Jequitibá, in Piracicaba. The groundbreaking event marked the beginning of the construction of the modern set of laboratories
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) CO2 electrolysis can utilize waste CO2 from bioreactors to produce market competitive formic acid at commercial scales. Conventional design has energy and cost intensive downstream separations. A solid electrolyte design has tunable formic acid concentration with
(ESL Shipping) ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Technology uses wastewater from breweries and dairy farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% -- New Argonne technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. -- ... Now
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