by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the Biofuture Campaign’s strategy to promote sustainable fuels and chemicals (SFC) on a global scale. The campaign, spearheaded by the Molecule Group, aims to integrate SFC technologies into international policy frameworks like
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
by Mathías Buela (InfoNegocios) They had already been renting the facilities for six years to first evaluate their strategic potential; this is not the only investment the company will make in infrastructure. -- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a
(Ecostrat) Ecostrat, a leader in assessing, developing, optimizing and managing biomass supply chains, and New Energy Risk (“NER”), a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group and leading provider of customized technology performance insurance solutions for energy transition projects, have been selected
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) ... ACI Jet—the sole aviation services provider at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP)—will have continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for customers. The company is no stranger to the renewable fuel, having
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
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. -- Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an
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
(International Chamber of Shipping) 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
(Lloyd's Register) Risk Manager FuelEU helps users understand their compliance status and manage their FuelEU strategy. -- Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance
(Biofuels International) On 14 August, Be8 announced the start of construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. Be8 is a global renewable
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released the 45ZCF-GREET model. This announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit (section 45Z) released on January 10,
(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 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
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment Team) I am thrilled to announce that, Kondayama Biofuel Investment team has just concluded two days training of trainers for Women's Network for Environmental Sustainability (WoNES),its partners and representatives from 120 communities in Western
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Underscores Importance of Continued Investment in the Rapidly Growing Biofuels Industry to Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Communities Across America -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, an interagency team led by
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
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodities and climate solutions firm, today announces the acquisition of Marine Olie, a leading trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. This strategic acquisition strengthens STX Group’s position in the biofuels value chain and supports the
(Naturgy) - Hispania Silva will participate as a partner in this alliance. - The plants, which will be spread throughout Spain, will have the capacity to generate up to 2.5 TWh per year, equivalent to the consumption of 500,000 homes,
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation about the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role of ICF, a global consulting firm, in this market. It covers the current state of the SAF market, including the impact
This extensive 3-day class provides broad coverage of aviation fuel specifications and test methods. The course focuses on how specifications are used to control the quality of aviation fuels and why they affect product performance and availability. Emphasizing practical applications,
(ASTM International) ASTM International is bringing its course Aviation Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods to the European market, beginning with a course in Brussels, Belgium to be held from Apr. 9-11, 2025. The course covers a broad range of aviation fuel
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Seating Members on Landmark Advisory Council Marks another Milestone in Implementation of Growing Climate Solutions Act -- Today (January 7, 2025), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly
(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 Heather Clancy (Trellis) Big changes are in store for standards from B Lab Global, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO and the Science Based Targets initiative. -- ... At the same time, the methodologies that corporations use to calculate emissions inventories and declare
by Dan Thesman (Elkhorn Media Group) The Port of Walla Walla Commissioners voted unanimously last Tuesday to authorize Executive Director Pat Reay to execute contracts with both the Washington State Department of Commerce and SkyNRG. The contracts are to accept a $1.5
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) welcomed reporters from Japan’s key nationwide news groups to visit with and interview ethanol stakeholders to gain perspective on the future of Japan’s ethanol market. This team arrived (in December 2024) shortly after Japan’s
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) To elevate sustainable oil palm production in Thailand to international standards, the Palm Oil Extraction Association, Surat Thani Provincial Agricultural Council, Surat Thani Oil Palm Farmers Association, and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) have
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Brazilian Journal of Transport) This article examines the development and utilization of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Brazil, highlighting their potential and current progress. Civil aviation accounts for
(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
(Zawya) Monitoring the implementation of zero neutrality projects -- His Excellency Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, issued a Ministerial Decision No. (35-2024) establishing the Oman Net Zero Centre, which aims to support the Sultanate in achieving its
(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
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
(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec, through the Programme Innovation Bois, has announced the approval of $2.5M to CHAR Tech to support the advancement
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
(European Biodiesel Board) The Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies (WGMM) officially handed over its key report on « Monitoring the use of CO2 neutral fuels in road transport - a cross-sectoral industry assessment » to the European Commission. This report presents
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
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
(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
(Travel and Tour World) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has introduced the region’s first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This initiative marks a significant step forward in sustainability efforts within the aviation
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
Join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2025,” a complimentary webinar offering our best-informed judgment as to the trends and
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
(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,
by Kirsten Coleman (Certas Energy) UK-based conglomerate Grob Group Ltd announces it has switched 100 per cent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means
(Green Oil Recycling/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Oil Recycling, a provider of grease-trap cleaning and waste-oil removal services in the greater New York City metro area, announced Dec. 24 the launch of “Waste Oil Awareness Month” this January. This initiative is designed to educate restaurant owners and commercial-kitchen operators about
(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was
(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 Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a compelling argument for the Jen-Zero technology, which Jenike, a company specializing in bulk solids handling, has developed to solve the critical challenge of reliably feeding biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW)
(Nebraska Department of Economic Development) For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. -- Partnerships to develop housing and attract investment into Nebraska’s bioeconomy have earned Falls City (pop. 4,045) recognition from the State
(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 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
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment) I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to have received this prestigious award from the Moyamba District Students Union (MoDSU) (VIDEO at 1:01:48). This recognition is not only a testament to my individual efforts but also
(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
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
(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
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from LanzaTech, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker LNZA, outlines their vision for a circular carbon economy and their innovative approach to sustainable production. The presentation focuses on LanzaTech’s
(DATAGRO) Current blend content is 27%; research will be conducted by the Mauá Institute of Technology between January and February 2025 -- A meeting coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) approved, this Wednesday (18), the test protocol to assess
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a an overview from Haffner Energy, a cleantech provider specializing in biomass-to-energy solutions. It highlights their technology, SAFnoca®, which uses residual biomass to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAFnoca is designed to be
by More M. (The Diary 24) ... In the Chinese market, Geely just introduced the methanol hybrid Emgrand. The fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand car from Geely serves as the foundation for the methanol hybrid. A non-hybrid Emgrand powered by methanol is
by Kelly L. (The Diary 24) ... Do you own a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra? Would you like to join the E85 flex fuel movement? eFlexFuel has released an E85 Flex Fuel Kit that allows you to retrofit your pickup to save
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zwaya) A number of international players, along with their local partners, are progressing initiatives to support e-SAF production in Oman -- Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer Nordic Electrofuel has revealed that it has ambitions to establish an
(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel
(Envirogreen Solutions/EIN Presswire) Leading provider of grease trap cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in the greater NYC metro area, is proud to announce 2025 initiative. -- Envirogreen Solutions, a leading provider of grease trap cleaning, ejector pit cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) In support of climate-smart efforts to expand renewable fuel sources, USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced Dec. 18 additional insurance options for soybeans planted behind domesticated pennycress in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Domesticated pennycress
(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
(Soil and Water Outcomes Fund) The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, is proud to announce they successfully began a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as part
(Reickerman/Biobased Diesel Daily) The recent 2024 Global Biofuel Focus Conference marked a significant milestone for Rieckermann, as the company announced that technologies from BDI-BioEnergy International, a company Rieckermann co-owns, are now officially available on the Chinese market through the group. The announcement
(Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker) Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs -- Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the
(MTU Aero Engines) The first MRO shop in China to use SAF; Launch customer China Southern with an IAE V2500 engine; Facility initially offering engine tests with 10 percent SAF blend Zhuhai, December 20, 2024 | MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, presented at the ABLC NEXT Conference, outlines the importance of downstream processing (DSP) in biomanufacturing, particularly for the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. The author, a lead bioprocess engineer, highlights DSP’s significant impact
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Watershed, an international platform which helps some of the world’s biggest corporations to measure, report and reduce their carbon emissions, has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) by four major companies to help them
(U.S. Departments of Energy, Transporation, Housing and Urban Development and Environmental Protection Agency) Transportation connects us. It connects people, countries, and cultures, and draw us closer to one another. It is also the backbone of our economy and critical to supporting
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) today (December 16, 2024) announced their intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... National Science Foundation has funded the Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing Decarbonization, or CURB, Engineering Research Center, or ERC, a multi-institutional engineering research center that aims to develop transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
(Neste) Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE; Thanks to the use of renewable raw materials in the production of Neste RE,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the USDA Rural Development (RD) initiatives to bolster the bioeconomy. It highlights RD’s key priorities, including promoting equity, combating climate change, and expanding markets for rural communities. The presentation deck details how
(Periodico Energia) The energy company will supply renewable energy at its Los Ángeles service station in Getafe (Madrid) to the trucks that will transport the equipment -- Moeve will promote the decarbonisation of the last concert of the 'El gran Bellodrama' tour by
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold
(John Wood Group) John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood’ or ‘the Company’) has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has committed up to $200 million in federal funding and authorized the initiation of Phase
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the technology and business proposition of Vertimass, a company focused on producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. Vertimass has developed a proprietary technology called CADO, which is a single-step process for converting alcohols
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Japanese shipping heavyweight Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has supplied marine biofuel to Viking Ocean, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) it operates at its finished-vehicle Yokohama Daikoku C-4 terminal, marking the ‘first time ever’
(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels,
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
(Synhelion) Zurich Airport Ltd. has signed a long-term offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company producing solar fuels. From 2027, Zurich Airport Ltd. will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel from Synhelion every year. In a first
(Kilang Pertamina Internasional) PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) is taking significant steps to produce more environmentally friendly fuel products, marked by its recent partnership to process used cooking oil (UCO). In early December, KPI President Director Taufik Aditiyawarman and Heru Fidiyanto,
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to $14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing $8 million in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Gevo emphasizes the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by creating “carbon abatement” through their innovative processes. Their “Net Zero 1” project is a prime example, aiming to produce drop-in sustainable aviation
(Parkland) Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a plan to revolutionize the renewable diesel industry, focusing on combating climate change through the development of more sustainable and cost-effective biofuels. The presentation deck outlines the environmental and economic urgency for
(Catalyxx) Strategic partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s advanced bio-based chemicals technology. -- Chesterfield, MO, USA – December 02, 2024 – Catalyxx Inc. (“Catalyxx”), a leader in sustainable chemistry, and Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a pioneer in renewable chemicals
(LF Energy/PR Newswire) Aiming for 15 RNG projects to be operational by 2027, the organization also adds a VP of Commercial to its executive leadership team -- DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Dr. Robert Graham, CEO of Ensyn, outlines the company’s Renewable Thermal Processing (RTP) technology and its potential for producing a range of bio-based products, including renewable heating fuels, gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, and
by David Minguez, Thomas S. Christensen and Sandra Winter-Madsen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The aviation industry’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 has placed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the center of its decarbonization efforts. While feedstock availability remains a critical challenge, Renewable
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of
(IHARA) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted area growing
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
(Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc./Globe Newswire) SEER commits to an aggressive decarbonization and carbon credit monetization program, starting with its current MV Technology solutions and its planned biocarbon production facilities both domestic and international. BROOMFIELD, CO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE
(Neste) -- BMW is sourcing Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for the initial fueling of new passenger cars produced at BMW plants in Germany. -- BMW also recently expanded its approval of the use of renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”)
(Drax) UK-based renewable energy leader Drax Group (Drax), and Pathway Energy LLC (Pathway), a carbon negative energy company, have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million tonnes of sustainable biomass pellets each
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a strategy for accelerating the global transition to a lower-carbon economy, focusing specifically on the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentation deck highlights the need for systemic-level changes
(Biofuels International) British haulage business Chamberlain Transport has switched its local Palletforce collections and delivery vehicles to now be fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy. The family-owned company is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Mason City, Iowa. Mason City’s BDO Zone rating for 1,400,000 bone dry tons
(CarbonQuest and Carbfix/Business Wire) CarbonQuest, a leading distributed carbon capture technology provider, and Carbfix, the world’s leading CO2 mineral storage operator, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate emissions reductions in North American “hard-to-abate” facilities by deploying distributed
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein, and ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT) (“ArcelorMittal”), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced that ethanol from
(PSU Connect) This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals. -- State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million euros from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia.
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Boosting Regional Economic Growth and Fostering Local Business Development in Indigenous Communities -- First Indigenous Energy Services Inc., Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for the Lesser
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Oak Ridge National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) A team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation,
(px Group) Following a competitive tender process, px Group, the Teesside based infrastructure solutions business, has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract by Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) at its fuel terminal in Foynes, Ireland, due to their experience and approach
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This one 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
(Cleantech Group) SAF use for long-haul flights can eliminate 50% of sector emissions but will not be cost-effective for medium-haul, regional, or short-haul, which will benefit from hybrid and electric models -- Widespread use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could eliminate nearly
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, took the first delivery of sustainable
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project began by logging 3,688 miles on regular gasoline to establish a baseline mileage number in August 2021, and then our used 2019 Ford Fusion
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. expects to close early this year on a deal to acquire the ethanol production and carbon capture and storage assets of Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, for $210 million. Gevo
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Yeast suppliers to the ethanol sector have steadily released new and improved products to better match the needs and wants of the industry. Using third-party yeast developers capable of selecting, testing or altering strains with
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Developing a corn hybrid traditionally takes seven to 10 years, simply because of the nature of scalability generation to generation—it takes two generations to plant just one acre, Schnable says. But the enormous database
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) EE North America and the Office of the Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively develop green energy sites in Oklahoma. This partnership focuses on
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
(Real Carbon Tech/Adkins Energy) Adkins Energy, LLC announced today a groundbreaking partnership with a global technology developer specializing in CO2 capture and conversion systems. This collaboration positions Adkins to enhance profitability of its core ethanol products, extend the operational lifespan of
(Fastmarkets/PR Newswire) Fastmarkets and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are excited to announce the launch of the ICE Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Gulf (Fastmarkets) Futures contract to meet growing demand and tackle complexity in the biofuel feedstock market. Today's launch provides market participants with a new risk-management
(IHARA (Google Translation)) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Arcadia eFuels, a company headquartered in Austin, Texas, is working to develop and operate large-scale facilities that produce eFuels like eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. They believe eFuels are a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector
(Neste) Closing in on the year 2030, we are also closing in on the first major interim target when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and efforts to limit CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. Transportation must pay its share
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and
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