(ACWA Power) - ACWA Power to explore the development of major green hydrogen project with a first phase of a capacity of 200,000 tonnes per year powered by 4GW of renewable energy. - Tunisia is envisioned as a central node for green hydrogen
()Cemre Shipyard) On 1.06.2024 Saturday, the world's first e-methanol-fueled service operation vessel NB1094's launching is celebrated at Cemre Shipyard. A magnificent crowd of families and friends who wish to witness this unique moment gathered together. Esvagt's pioneering project will change the path
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes news that SkyNRG is launching Project Runway. an initiative brings together airlines and corporates to navigate the complexities of SAF procurement. Microsoft is joining as a founding member. Under the Book & Claim
(Renewable Carbon News) TÜV AUSTRIA, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and the nova-Institute introduce the new certificate at the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg -- Defossilisation and renewable carbon economy are new terms that have been circulating for a few years now
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) Jill Hamilton is Founder and President of Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI). She has more than 25 years of consulting experience in the alternative transportation fuels industry. Over the past 20 years, Jill and her
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by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, the European Commission is taking further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. The new mechanism was created under the recently-adopted decarbonized gases and hydrogen
(Ceres) Contract to design a 10MW pressurised solid oxide electrolyser (“SOEC”) module to produce green hydrogen at 36kWh/kg; Builds on the data being generated from the existing demonstration of Ceres’ technology at Shell’s R&D facility in Bangalore, India; Develops pathways for the commercialisation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The BioFore company, the Finnish Forest Giant, the hydrocarbons from the woods folk, by any name this forest products company has made a splash with its hydrocarbons from wood technologies and a successful leap to commercial
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will establish the SAF Registry (Registry) to accelerate the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. Seventeen airlines, one airline group,
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) The aircraft management and charter group's fleet of aircraft is growing -- Aircraft management and charter group Sparfell is working to boost the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a book-and-claim scheme offered by its new
(Sumitomo) Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has signed an agreement with Capwatt to provide Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for a state-of-the-art syngas production plant, integral to the groundbreaking Mangualde Renewable Methanol project in Portugal. This initiative aims to build a cutting-edge biorefinery
by Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) The 7th edition of the specification standard, ISO 8217:2024, will replace its predecessor, ISO 8217:2017, which has now been withdrawn. The document encompasses seven categories for distillate fuels, four categories for residual fuels at or below 0.5pc
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The rising demand for higher biodiesel blends and success stories among Midwest fleets were the topics of a recent Clean Fuels Alliance America podcast. Jennifer Weaver, Original Equipment Manufacturer market manager for Clean Fuels, was joined by Bailey
(Fountaine Modification/PR Newswire) Fontaine Modification Adds Optimus Technologies Upgrade to Hundreds of New Orders -- Fontaine Modification is equipping new Class 8 trucks with the proven decarbonization upgrade created by Optimus Technologies, Inc. Recent orders include hundreds of new Volvo VNL trucks. With
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) The Greater Grenada Partnership and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass, extending a 75-mile drive distance from Duck Hill, MS. Grenada’s BDO Zone ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective
(Fluid Quip Technologies/Business Wire) Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) proudly announces the integration of its groundbreaking Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Technology™ at the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. This innovative technology promises to deliver an average 20% increase in
(L'Usine Novelle) French start-up Sublime Energie has developed a unique process to liquefy biogas directly at its place of production - a technology that could extend biogas production to a number of farms for which methanization was not previously possible. not
(BASF) BASF has sold its bioenergy enzymes business based in San Diego to Lallemand's subsidiaries, Danstar Ferment AG and Lallemand Specialties Inc. This includes the Spartec® product portfolio and related technologies in development. Lallemand will integrate the business and associated employees in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From hairspray propellant to chemical commodity In this presentation by Jan-Willem Konemann of TNO, we learn about Sorption Enhanced DME Synthesis, which can transform the conversion efficiency of DME production from CO2 by a factor of
by Cindy Zimmerman: U.S. exports and total usage of ethanol hit record highs last week, just as the Energy Information Administration marked the first anniversary of including ethanol export estimates in its Weekly Petroleum Status Report. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) was instrumental in getting
(UMAS) UMAS, formerly a close collaboration between the UCL Energy Institute shipping research group and UMAS International Ltd, is to take on a new configuration in order to better serve the shipping sector’s needs, as it moves into an era of
(Blue-Lines) The first step to solving any problem is to acknowledge it exists. With the Airline Contrail Index, we track public contrail announcements to highlight airlines that set contrail reduction targets, participate in trials, help advance the science, or simply acknowledge
(impact/aireg) The association impact (impact on Sustainable Aviation e.V.) and the aviation initiative aireg (Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) have signed a cooperation agreement to work together to accelerate the market ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Ulrike Ziegler, Chairwoman
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG), a non-profit organisation of global aerospace companies created to collaborate on and share environmental solutions for the industry, has announced the formation of a working group to evaluate technical issues regarding
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Growing liquidity fosters greater price transparency -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus is launching today freight rates for biofuels and biofuels feedstocks in response to growing demand for price transparency in the energy transition fuel supply chain. Regulatory
(gCaptain) A research project which brings together The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd and Metis will evaluate the real impacts of the fuels offered to solve shipping’s decarbonization dilemma. The International Maritime Organization’s
(ePURE) 100% renewable Superethanol-E85 could act as an alternative to fossil fuels to cut back on CO2 emissions in road transport as well as emissions of regulated pollutants -- In the run-up to the European elections in which the environment is a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A government-led, multi-stakeholder initiative aimed to promote international coordination on the sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy. The BioFuture Platform aims to promote technology cooperation and constructive policies; to forge consensus on biomass sustainability, availability and governance (sustainability
(Neste) Today, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announce a partnership which sets a new sustainability benchmark in business aviation. Starting today, Victor members can purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) for every private jet booking globally. This enables
(Metafuels) Swiss company Metafuels AG is advancing its plans for a sustainable aviation fuel facility in Denmark together with European Energy -- Metafuels AG, a Swiss aviation tech company, has signed an agreement with European Energy to set up a synthetic sustainable
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On May 23, 2024, the RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association, launched a series of webinars on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). These online events feature experts from various companies connected to the topic
(AvWeb) Likely in response to strong anti-aviation sentiment in the region, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announced yesterday (May 28) at its annual trade show in Geneva, Switzerland, that it has launched Tier 1 of its new Standards and Training
by Jamie Densmore and Stephen Dodge (CT Mirror/ Densmore Oil/Clean Fuels Alliance America) Recent CT Viewpoints in favor of widespread heat pump deployment needlessly paint an inaccurate picture of renewable biofuels and their potential to decarbonize hundreds of thousands of Connecticut homes alongside other strategies,
(ENGIE) With the growing need to develop local, low-carbon energies, Veolia, a leader in bioenergies, and Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfills, and ENGIE, a world leader in low-carbon energy and services,
(Mitsubish Heavy Industries) The Systems will Improve Efficiency Against Existing Dehydration Processes, Further Promoting the Widespread Use of Clean Fuel -- ・ MHI and NGK aim to achieve the real-world realization of systems using membrane separation system in the dehydration processes for
(Chimbusco Pan Nation) On 13th May 2024, Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co Ltd (CPN), the leading marine fuel oil provider in Hong Kong, supplied over 4,300 metric tons of ISCC-EU certified B24 high-sulphur marine biofuel to "COSCO NETHERLANDS”, an ocean-going container vessel
(Argus Media) Market insight papers: Argus Guide to the EU CBAM regulation -- The Argus Guide to EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is extremely timely and insightful. It explains what CBAM is, how it will work, the timeline and what it means
by Anthony Wright (gasworld) One of Brazil’s largest ethanol producers could become the world’s largest ethanol producer with a negative carbon footprint and the first to develop bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in the production of ethanol outside the
by Adam Klauber (Forbes) ... However, another factor that adds to the difficulty is that the company responsible for direct emissions, otherwise known as the Scope 1 party in carbon accounting, often cannot cover the full cost of decarbonizing its operations.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation from the most recent Digest Webinar on the Ethanol Decarbonization Revolution Value, Whitefox CEO Gillian Harrison presented these slides on the importance of focussing on Scope 1 Emissions, Whitefox ICE Solutions – as
(Neste) Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Vietnam, has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation from the most recent Digest Webinar on the Ethanol Decarbonization Revolution Value, PROtect VP Andrea Foglesong presented these slides on building out a carbon reduction strategy, looking for big reducers (CCS, CHP, RNG);
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program is soliciting applications nationwide for a grant competition to fund the
Building Ventures Around Community Energy Challenges -- Empowering entrepreneurs with business and technical skills in the lean startup model, focusing on validating their business models through customer discovery. Fostering innovation through generating new business models to address national and community energy problems
(Ohmium International) Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, is pleased to announce that it was selected to equip the first green hydrogen project in Croatia. Ohmium was selected
(SAF One) GPS Renewables, India’s premier Full Stack Technology & Engineering company dedicated to clean fuels, has partnered with Dubai-based SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, for the construction and development of
by Molly Burgess (Gas World) Air Liquide has taken another step forward in sustainable biomethane production by implementing an internal charter, developed with experts and WWF France. Confirmed today (22nd May), the charter goes beyond current regulations and will help the industrial gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here, Greg Jaffe, senior adviser to the Secretary of Agriculture, highlights recent actions at the USDA on behalf of the bioeconomy. Specifically, highlighting the new USDA report on building a resilient bioeconomy supply chain. What’s in
(North Ammonia) North Ammonia AS, a developer of green ammonia production, has applied for and received reservation for 171 MW of grid capacity for a large-scale production plant for green ammonia in Eydehavn outside Arendal. The grid capacity is reserved through Glitre
by Eric Haun (MarineLink) The United States' first hydrogen-powered ferry, Sea Change, has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, marking a major step on the groundbreaking vessel's long and winding journey toward commercial operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. SWITCH Maritime, the
(ChemCatBio) This study demonstrates conversion of organic waste to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using microbial conversion followed by catalytic upgrading. Carboxylic acids produced by microbes are upgraded to SAF over commercially available catalysts. This research reports a catalytic process to convert waste
(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. and CAPHENIA GmbH announce MOU to leverage each other's technology to produce efficient Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and sustainable diesel. Their combined technology will be capable of producing these globally sought-after sustainable fuels at
(ISCC System/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH recently launched a new system enabling credible and traceable transfer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sustainability claims between suppliers, aircraft operators, logistics providers and end-customers in voluntary markets. The aviation industry, having committed
(JF Fendercare) JF Fendercare has invested in a new addition to its capabilities which enables biofuel transfers, supporting the growth of clean energy. -- JF Fendercare has invested in a new capability for the transfer of byproduct oils and the biofuels
by Aishwarya Krishnamoorthy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Two NREL Reports Detail Findings on Fundamental Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) Fuels Research in Partnership With ExxonMobil and Genomatica -- While the demand for climate-warming fuels like petroleum and diesel is expected to peak before
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s nationally recognized safety program has been honored with its 12th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition. Missy Ruff, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs, also received an
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
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In the Netherlands, a consortium with Bright Renewables and HyGear, both part of the HoSt Group, and the University of Twente are set to construct Benelux's first electro-methanol (e-methanol) system. The joint project, "Towards Acceleration and Demonstration of
(Bioenergy International) The first-ever high-level Summit focused on providing clean cooking access to the more than 1 billion people in Africa who currently lack it has delivered a breakthrough financial commitment for addressing one of the world’s most persistent and deep-seated
(Indian Chemical News) The investment consists of US$ 135 million from IFC and US$ 75 million mobilized from the Italian Climate Fund -- IFC (International Finance Corporation) and the Italian Climate Fund announced a US$ 210 million investment in Eni S.p.A.’s Kenya
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Flemming Kanstrup and Robert Buckley-Mellor of Topsoe and Worley respectively presented these slides at ABLC 2024 on new revenue for biogenic CO2 via eMethanol — highlighting that market maturity breaks the barriers to entry for producers
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
(123 Carbon) Bunker Holding has delivered maritime emissions reductions to a Fortune 500 company using 123Carbon’s advanced insetting platform, alongside verification partner, Bureau Veritas. This project marks the launch of Bunker holding’s insetting capability, which delivers global decarbonisation opportunities to
by Benjamin Storrow (Politico Pro Climatewire) Biden's climate law is funding "green ammonia" projects in hopes of using the chemical to power the grid, fuel cargo ships and make fertilizer. -- The stinky ammonia under your sink comes from one of the world's
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A leader with the Nebraska Soybean Board says the usage of biodiesel on farming operations has been increasing. Demand and utilization coordinator Wesley Wach says biodiesel is a cleaner option to petroleum-based diesel and helps reduce
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Inflation Reduction Act provides nearly $40 billion for USDA over the next 10 years to improve life and livelihoods in rural communities. Specific investments include: $19.3 billion for climate-smart agriculture on farms, ranches, and forests;
(Syzygy Plasmonics) Joint project delivers drop-in fuel that can be used in today's engines -- Syzygy Plasmonics announced today that it along with the nonprofit research institute RTI International have successfully demonstrated an all-electric CO2-to-Fuel production pathway at RTI's facility in Research Triangle
(Alaska Airlines) Alaska is the first U.S. airline to link guest participation in sustainability to loyalty with an accelerated path to elite status. We’re excited to share a new way you can join us on our journey toward a more sustainable aviation
(World Bio Market Insights) Cities are overflowing with valuable biomass if you look in the right places: namely, in their sewage systems. The organic materials in urban wastewater can provide cheap, local, and abundant raw materials for biobased and circular fuels,
(Stillwater Publications) In 2022 the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revised its reporting requirements for renewable fuels to be fully inclusive of the slate of biofuels, including renewable diesel (RD). Previously, only ethanol and biodiesel (BD) were featured in EIA’s biofuel
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to accelerate growth of untapped woody biomass markets -- The Conecuh County Commission and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass. The Conecuh County BDO Zone is the
(Fermbox Bio/PR Newswire) Fermbox Bio, a synthetic biology research and manufacturing company, announces the launch of EN3ZYME, a cutting-edge enzyme cocktail designed to enhance both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transforming pre-treated agri-based residues into fermentable, cellulosic sugars. These sugars pave
(Prodeval) NORDSOL, a pioneer and leader in bio-LNG technology, together with Prodeval, a leader in biogas treatment and upgrading solutions, are excited to announce their collaboration to construct a state-of-the-art bio-LNG production plant in the southern region of Portugal. The new plant will
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 40: Deployment of biobased value chains (in the triennium 2016-2018 known as ‘Sustainable biomass markets and international bioenergy trade to support the biobased economy’), commonly abbreviated Task 40, was established under the International
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping Expands Partnership Platform with the Introduction of four Academic Partners Copenhagen, Denmark — In a move to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between industry and academia, The
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Australian Hexagon Energy Materials has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with compatriot Oceania Marine Energy regarding the potential development of a low-emissions ammonia bunkering business at Dampier, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Under the
(Yara) Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest trader and distributor of ammonia, and Greenko ZeroC, the green ammonia production arm of the India-based AM Green, signed a term sheet for supply of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green’s ammonia
(HAV Hydrogen) Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. The vessels are designed by
(UABIO) We are pleased to announce that we are opening registration for the bioenergy training course for teachers/researchers of higher education institutions, which will take place on May 15-29, 2024 within the framework of the EBRD/GEF project “Knowledge Management Program for the Development of
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) Prince George’s County teamed up with Optimus Technologies, Chevron REG and the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) to announce the launch of an exciting new transit project, the 100% Biodiesel (B100) Transit Pilot
(Neste) Enabled by its partnership with Neste, Signature Aviation, who operates the world’s largest network of business aviation terminals, is now providing only blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to all aircraft refueling at its terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Since April
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Whitefox has been active over the past couple of months highlighting the opportunity for ethanol in the global bioeconomy via their “Ethanol as a Building Block” campaign, which continues here with CEO Gillian Harrison’s exciting presentation
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) This video is part of a series of webcasts that focuses on providing information on the role that biomass-based fuels have in helping companies work toward their lower carbon targets. Dave Slade (DS), Chevron’s Chief Technologist, provides insights
(Summit Climate Solutions) More than 160 Million Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Removals Anticipated in Next Decade -- Anew Climate, LLC, a global leader of diverse climate solutions, announced today a marketing agreement with Summit Carbon Solutions, the largest global biogenic carbon capture
(Asahi Kasei) Important milestone towards realization of 100 MW-class alkaline-water electrolysis systems -- The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is further accelerating its hydrogen business activities. On May 13, company representatives and partners including the Japanese government celebrated the official opening of
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating to Support New Markets for Forest Residue -- The City of Quesnel, Foresight Canada and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment-grade Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone ‘A’ rating. The Quesnel BDO Zone encompasses a 120-km drive distance
(U.S. EPA) Today, May 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of grant funding available to Tribal governments and eligible territories to implement projects aimed at reducing diesel emissions from older diesel engines. Legacy diesel engines emit large amounts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ensyn’s current focus is on low-carbon fuels, including low-carbon heating and cooling solutions for institutional and industrial customers and low-carbon feedstock solutions for petroleum refineries for the production of renewable transportation fuels. Ensyn Chairman Robert Graham
(Municipal Biogas) Canadian municipalities can harness the power of biogas to create new revenue streams. Municipalbiogas.ca is a complete resource for information on opportunities, examples and resources for anyone exploring options to incorporate biogas into municipal waste management systems. Municipalities can close
by Gregory T. Benz and Dr. Ling Du (Benz Technology International, Inc./Terrace International, Inc./Biofuels Digest) Whether used for beverage or fuel, facilities that produce ethanol from grains typically have a valuable co-product: distiller’s grains. And whether these are sold wet (WDG) or
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Sweden comes news that Bright Renewables has won the technical tender from Tekniska verken, a major Swedish multi-utility energy company, for the supply of CO2 liquefaction technology. The system will be installed at Tekniska verken’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo addresses the market need of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and is commercializing the next generation of advanced, bio-based renewable fuels with sustainable aviation fuel, renewable premium gasoline, and renewable natural gas that
Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) For all of us long-time ethanol supporters, we share the frustration that American agriculture and the ethanol we produce is so often misunderstood. We were reminded of this after participating in the
Ecostrat Inc. (ecostrat.com), in collaboration with TheDigest (biofuelsdigest.com), hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, spotlighting two top BDO Zone communities in North America: Southwest Nova Scotia, Canada, and Richland Parish, Louisiana. This one-hour event provided an in-depth exploration of the biobased
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) BDOSAT: Empowering communities to tap into the trillion-dollar bioeconomy sector -- Ecostrat Inc., the Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Initiative and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) have collaborated to launch the new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Self Assessment Toolkit (BDOSAT). This powerful online tool
(Bankers Capital International/EIN Presswire) Bunker and SyntexNRG to focus on decarbonization of maritime industry. -- Bunker Holding A/S, one of the world's leading marine fuel suppliers, and SyntexNRG Inc., a renewable fuels and technology development company, today (May 7, 2024) announced that they have entered
(MAPFRE) Through its venture capital subsidiary Axis, Spain’s Official Credit Institute has earmarked €15 million for this investment vehicle; The insurance group’s fund already has nine plants in development in the Spanish regions of Extremadura, Castile and León, and Madrid -- Spain’s Official
(World Energy) Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today announced it has signed an agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) with World Energy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and low-carbon solutions provider. A key part of BCG’s commitment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31 billion (€26 billion). The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Massachusetts, New York and Texas, we received news that the Carbon to Value Initiative, a partnership of the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (UFL), Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA has opened the
(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
by Maria J. L. Perez and Milica Folić (Topsoe/Biomass Magazine) ... One method of SAF production, known as co-processing, has emerged as a viable solution in the here and now. But what are the regulations and standards that producers need to
(P6 Technologies/Biomass Magazine) P6 Technologies Inc., the leader in life cycle analysis (LCA) software for renewable fuels, biogas, and chemical companies, on May 2 announced the launch of its LCA for biogas cloud-based software solution. This marks a significant milestone for P6 as
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Verity Holdings, LLC, (“Verity”), and ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Inc., (“ClearFlame”) announced today a collaboration to drive decarbonization traceability from field-to-fleet for the road freight transportation market in the United States,
by Kathy Weitz (Ethanol Producer Magazine/GEA North America) When it comes to distillers corn oil (DCO) generated as a coproduct of ethanol production, every drop adds to the overall profitability of the operation. That’s why the initial stillage separation and subsequent
(Greasezilla/EIN Newswire) Revolutionary new technology converts fats, oil and grease from sewer-clogging mess costing cities billions into saleable, renewable biofuel -- People love to dine out, but there’s a dark side to restaurant cooking. Along with refuse from animal product cooking and
(Louis Dreyfus Company/Business Wire) Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., and Bayer announced today (May 2, 2024) a strategic collaboration to promote camelina cultivation as part of Argentina Bayer's PRO Carbono Program, in line with the companies' efforts to
(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has achieved a fabrication milestone on Ørsted’s FlagshipONE project, Europe’s largest commercial-scale eMethanol facility under construction. The first equipment has been mounted on the structural steel of the first module,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has been catalyzing a surge in reports and plans relating to accelerating the transition to biotechnology — including the Bold Goals launched at ABLC 2024, the PCAST
(Toyota/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity; Both light-duty and Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell
(Argus Media) The Argus Guide to EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is extremely timely and insightful. It explains what CBAM is, how it will work, the timeline and what it means for the fertilizer sector in Europe and abroad. Key
by Amena H. Saiyid (Cipher) Biofuel producers are taking up carbon capture and storage technology faster than any other industry in the United States as demand grows for cleaner fuels for shipping and aviation. Four out of every ten carbon capture and
(European Commission)The first EU-wide auction (IF23 Auction) for the production of RFNBO (renewable fuel of non-biological origin) hydrogen was launched on 23 November 2023 and closed on 8 February 2024. The auction attracted 132 projects bids from 17 European countries You
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., on May 1 released outlines for competing versions of the 2024 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Haffner Energy’s expertise has been forged over more than 30 years of experience. 30 years’ experience designing, developing and bringing to market a pioneering, patented technology that produces clean fuels with a neutral-to-negative carbon footprint: biomass
(GIDARA) We are pleased to announce that GIDARA Energy's HTW® (High Temperature Winkler) technology for Gasification of solid waste to syngas has been selected by Aker Solutions (AKSO), as one of several suppliers, to contribute to a feasibility study for the Equinor Mongstad Industrial Transformation (MIT) project. The
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) License agreement will accelerate progress towards 1000 BDO Zones across North America -- Ecostrat Inc., and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the expansion of BDO Zone Ratings into Québec with the inaugural licensing agreement with Forair. William
(GROWMARK) GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of GROWMARK’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Worley’s come a long way from its origins in Sydney in the 1970s, a major player on the global energy scene now for nearly 30 years, and moving sharply into de-fossilized and de-carbonized strategies and projects
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Northeast heating oil industry is on track to achieve the ambitious goals set forth in the Providence Resolution, a landmark commitment made in 2019 to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution, which was unanimously approved
(Cargill) Canadian canola growers will soon be able to benefit from new and expanding market opportunities for renewable fuel feedstocks linked to bioenergy with the new Cargill Power CanolaTM program. Enrollment begins this month for the 2024 crop year. “Through the Cargill
(Solutions from the Land) February 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Solutions from the Land (SfL) team. For the first time, four SfL team members, President Ernie Shea, Co-Chairs A.G. Kawamura and Fred Yoder, and Board member Dr. Lois Morton
(Hanwha/Supply Chain Drive) ... Let’s look at the fuels under consideration for ocean shipping. Hydrogen Hydrogen is a widely available, low-cost fuel alternative that can be stored for long periods of time and can support extended travel distances. To harness its power, hydrogen
(The SAF Coalition) The SAF Coalition will work to advance federal support for the development, growth and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel -- Today, 40 companies and organizations that hold a stake in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel united
by Cheryl Tan (Straits Times) To help Singapore achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a $60 million lab has been launched to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies. The corporate lab, launched on April 26, is a joint effort by the
(P:eninsula 360) Peninsula, the leading independent global marine energy supplier, is proud to announce the introduction of the Aalborg, an IMO II chemical tanker dedicated to sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. The Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today announced its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Victory Farms Dairy in Revillo, South Dakota, has successfully completed construction and is injecting pipeline quality RNG into the interstate natural gas infrastructure. The Victory
(Total Energies) TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, and Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in farm-based organics-to-renewable natural gas production and a portfolio company of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, have signed an agreement to create an equally
(STX Group) STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, and Norsk e-Fuel, a pioneer in the European e-fuel market, today announce their partnership to promote biogenic CO2 deliveries to future Norsk e-Fuel production sites for fossil
(American Transportation Research Institute/PR Newswire) The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that analyzes the benefits of employing renewable diesel (RD) as an alternative to battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks. This analysis is a follow-up to findings from
(Indigo Ag/PR Newswire) Companies will leverage Indigo Ag's proven measurement, verification and reporting capabilities to calculate field level carbon intensity and unlock new opportunities for fuel and agricultural decarbonization -- Indigo Ag, the innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, and Red
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on April 17 announced the renewal of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. The agency is also soliciting nominations for committee membership. REEEAC provides the Department of
(U.S. Department of Energy) Highlighting Expert Feedback on BETO's Portfolio -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released its 2023 Project Peer Review Report, a comprehensive summary of stakeholder and subject-matter expert feedback on BETO’s latest research, development, and
(Better. Cleaner. Now!) Discover how fleet testimonials and technological advancements have bolstered OEM confidence in biodiesel and paved the way for cleaner fleet operations. Jennifer Weaver, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels, is joined by Bailey Arnold,
(Honeywell) Latest technology expands Honeywell’s portfolio of offerings to help meet growing demand for renewable jet fuel; DG Fuels to deploy new Honeywell technology in its SAF production plant -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP),
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options -- Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department
(GTI Energy) First-of-its-kind facility will foster innovation in the production and deployment of low-carbon hydrogen -- Frontier Energy, Inc., GTI Energy, and the Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin, today hosted the grand opening of a hydrogen research
by Jordan Turner* (Beta Analytic for Advanced Biofuels USA) Biofuels are gaining attention on the market as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Often biofuel regulations require assurances of the replacement of fossil fuel with renewables. Carbon-14 analysis can provide
(Street Insider/Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has extended its Argus Open Markets (AOM) real-time electronic price discovery platform to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) hub in Europe. SAF trade at the key ARA hub is growing quickly as
(Greasezilla) At last, a sustainable way to address the never-ending stream threatening the health of communities and the wastewater treatment plants that serve them. -- Back in 1972 at the movies, a never-ending supply of pollution fed a malevolent, fictional Smog Monster,
(U.S. Department of Energy) ... BETO Technology Manager for Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR), Dr. Chenlin Li, is a DOE innovator supercharging the clean energy revolution with a commitment to stewardship of the planet’s natural resources. BETO’s RCR Program focuses on facilitating availability, reducing
(UABIO) How will biogas and biomethane help decarbonize industry? We are sharing the EBA factsheet “Sustainability”. -- This factsheet is the final part of the information campaign of the European Biogas Association “Biogases: beyond energy”, which focuses on the research of different biogas
(Argonne National Laboratory/Business Wire) -While the world would love to have a quick fix, there is no one specific pathway to stop or slow the rate of climate change. “The approach must take into account the transitioning energy demands across the economy,
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance) Corporate travelers representing close to 20 major organizations signal growing demand for decarbonized flights by committing to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates for nearly 50 million gallons of high-integrity SAF, channeling close to $200 million of
(Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) Global container line Hapag-Lloyd has won ZEMBA’s first tender, will deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction over 90% as compared to fossil fuel service to ZEMBA members starting in 2025. -- ZEMBA announced the successful conclusion of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OTC Direct created a services arm, Base Climate, that leverages proven project development innovation to simplify and de-risk investments in SAFc carbon credits. SAF project decarbonization value potential not matched by deployed pre-construction venture capital. Most projects are
(Air Products) Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, today received funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to build two high-capacity, publicly accessible, low-carbon Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS)
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