by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
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Back TO HOMEPortugal's Galp Plans to Start Producing Biofuels in 2026
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
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Java Reduces 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions through Biodiesel Initiative
(KBC) Java House has made significant sustainability strides this year by contributing to the reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through an ongoing use cooking oil recycling project. This initiative, in partnership with renewable energy company Muenzer Kenya, involves supplying used cooking
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €3 billion German-Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support the Production of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin
(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
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Wood Secures Significant Contract with OMV Petrom for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Europe
(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
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Technip Energies and LanzaTech Awarded Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for Commercializing Breakthrough CO2 to Ethylene Technology
(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
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Secondary Impacts from Rising Used Cooking Oil Demand on Crop-Oil Prices
by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily) Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Sue over California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
by Debra Kahn (Politico Pro) The lawsuits allege the California Air Resources Board’s amendments to the program could increase pollution. -- Environmental groups filed a pair of lawsuits Wednesday against California’s trading program for transportation fuel emissions, arguing that its support of
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Guidance -- The SAF Mandate: An Essential Guide
(U.K. Department for Transport) What is sustainable aviation fuel? Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are fuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation over their lifecycle when compared to standard jet fuel. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks and can be
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Unite Holds Labour Government to Account over Grangemouth and Launches Survival Plan
(Unite the Union) New union plan proves refinery could become bio-fuels hub for Britain - saving thousands of jobs; Grangemouth transition to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production would be a huge net zero achievement for Britain and also a vital strategic asset Unite,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Aemetis Registrations Approved by the IRS for 45Z Production Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Renewable Natural Gas production expected to increase by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, generating PTC’s under the Inflation Reduction Act starting January 1, 2025 – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels Awarded $3 Million Incentive from Oklahoma
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) today (December 17, 2024) announced that Comstock Fuels Corporation, (“Comstock Fuels”), an industry leader in extremely high yielding advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable diesel, and
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Zurich Airport Ltd. and Synhelion Sign Pioneering Offtake Agreement for Solar Fuel
(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
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
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
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Methanol: An Alternative to a Carbon Pipeline
by Elizabeth Bingham (Waverly Newspapers) Roughly 80 people crowded into a room at the Waverly Area Veterans Post Dec. 5 to hear about an alternate use of ethanol plants’ CO2 emissions that would not require use of a pipeline. The CEO of
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Fueling the Future of Aviation
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Path to Zero
by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Parkland’s Burnaby Refinery Becomes the First to Successfully Produce Low Carbon Aviation Fuel in Canada
(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
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Not All Bacteria Are Bad in Biofuel Production
by Shelby Bradford (The Scientist) ... In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of microbiologists demonstrated that while some bacterial species reduced bioethanol conversion, others improved its production.1 “That gives us more notes to play in terms of optimizing the process, because
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Announces Investment in a New Corn/Grain-Based Distillery to Enhance Ethanol Production
(Godavari Biorefineries) Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to NetZero Industries and Revolutionizing renewable diesel
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
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Go Time for Gavin Newsom’s Riskiest Oil Moves
by Wes Venteicher (Politico) ... Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed Big Oil’s greed for the state’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline prices for two years. The year ahead could make his case or break it. His administration is set to decide whether to impose aggressive,
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Catalyxx and Godavari Biorefineries Announce Landmark Technology License Agreement
(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
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
RNG Contributed $7.2 Billion to US GDP in 2024: Report
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas) In California, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry’s remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy. The 2024 Economic Impact
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
LF Bioenergy Expands Renewable Natural Gas Project Footprint, Bringing its Cumulative Environmental Benefits Equivalent to Reducing 60 Million Gasoline Miles
(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
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Ensyn
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
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Unlocking Renewable Natural Gas as a Viable Feedstock for SAF Production
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
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Treasury Expands Language for IRA Biogas Tax Credit
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Treasury Department’s rule for implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) renewable energy tax credits will incorporate new language that will provide greater benefits for operations that refine natural gas from organic waste. The announcement comes following
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Nordion Energi Invests in a Plant for Liquid Biogas in the Port of Gothenburg
(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
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Supplies Renewable Diesel to BMW for Initial Fueling of the Company’s Newly-Produced Vehicles in Germany
(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”)
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Drax and Pathway Energy Agree Heads of Terms on Sustainable Biomass Deal to Supply New US SAF Plant
(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
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Domestic Next-Gen Feedstocks: Revolutionizing the Bioeconomy (Parts 1 and 2)
by Jennifer Kaplan (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) Imagine a bioeconomy where sustainability is a fundamental prerequisite. While we have made much progress on bioeconomy technology, the challenges of developing verifiably “sustainable” feedstock remains a challenge. The fact remains that to achieve the promise
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Planes Powered by Corn? Michigan Could Spur Airlines toward Greener Fuels
by Lucas Smolcic Larson (Michigan Live) ... A proposed law introduced last year by East Lansing Democratic state Sen. Sam Singh, Senate Bill 447, would subsidize in-state purchases of the fuel for flights leaving Michigan with a tax credit of between $1.50 and
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Wins Permits in MN and ND
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Summit Carbon Solutions announced permits granted in Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) granted a permit for the company’s 28-mile pipeline route through Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, the company received
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Long-Term Strategy for Biofuels
(Biofuels International) Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement. For all the ambitious words and targets
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Liquide Receives EU Support to Develop the First Large-Scale Project for the Production, Liquefaction, and Distribution of Low Carbon and Renewable Hydrogen from Ammonia
(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.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Topsoe and the Global Transition to SAF
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
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Darling Ingredients Inc. Announces Avfuel Corporation Takes First Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced by Diamond Green Diesel
(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
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Glander International Bunkering Collaborates with SK Trading International for B24 Biofuel Supply
(Glander International Bunkering) Glander International Bunkering together with SK Trading International arranged the successful supply of 250 metric tons of Biofuel B24 in Singapore. This collaboration marks another important step toward reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. The delivery was made
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Olerex Hit with €6 Million Fine for Biofuel Violations, Alleged Market Distortion
(ERR.ee) Estonian fuel retailer Olerex has been hit with a €6 million fine after once again being found to have violated Estonia's biofuel regulations, investigative weekly Eesti Ekspress wrote. The development comes just days after the Supreme Court upheld a previous penalty of
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Mosbey Feted for Ethanol Industry Leadership
by Tom C. Doran (Agri-News) The general manager of locally-owned ethanol plant was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s Ethanol Award. Eric Mosbey, of LincolnLand Agri-Energy in Palestine, who recently served as Illinois Renewable Fuels Association president, received the honor
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
From Europe’s Farms to Europe’s Future: How Ethanol Can Help Fuel EU Strategic Autonomy
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Now that this drive for strategic autonomy and economic resilience is becoming even more vital, it’s clear that the European Union will have to make better use of domestic assets such as ethanol biorefineries. These
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
The Case for Conversion
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
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Unceasing Innovation: Yeast Suppliers to the Ethanol Sector
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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
BETO Selects 13 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Bio-Based Products and Biomass Processing Technologies
(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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
EE North America and The State of Oklahoma Sign Landmark MoU to Develop Cutting-Edge Green Energy Projects
(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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Prime Capital Acquires RES Hydrogen Project in Sweden, Develops Plans for eSAF Production
(RES/Biobased Diesel Daily) RES, the world’s largest independent company in renewable energy, announced Dec. 3 that it has signed a sales agreement with the independent asset manager and financial-service provider Prime Capital AG for the Alby hydrogen plant project in Ånge,
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Secures 4 Major Low-Carbon Technology Deals in a Week
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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Adkins Energy Announces Partnership to Revolutionize Ethanol Production with CO2 Capture and Conversion Technology in America’s Heartland
(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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Arcadia eFuels
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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Porsche, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Neste Studied Renewable Diesel under Real Life Conditions across 1.6 Million Kilometers
(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
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil Seen as Canola Risk
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada, called the importation of used cooking oil a “very big risk” to the canola industry, undermining what
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Analysis Of Malaysia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ambitions And Global Implications
(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Feature: European, Brazilian Ethanol Industry Participants Evaluate Impact of EU/MERCOSUR Trade Deal
by Harry Clyne, Vinicius Damazio, Suzanna Hayek, and Phillip Herring ((S&P Global) Free trade deal agreed, still to be ratified; Mid to long-term impact on European dynamics expected; Brazil to fulfil majority of duty-free ethanol quota -- The European Union and
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Releases 2024 Annual Report
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2024 Annual Report at an event for its members and industry stakeholders in Eagan yesterday (December 5, 2024). “As we approach the end of 2024, I’m proud to report that the
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Phillips 66 and United Airlines Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement
by Yackjaira Van Den Bergh (Phillips 66) Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), helping
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
MOSTI Aims to Produce Two Million Tons of Hydrogen Annually by 2030
(Bernama/The Sun) The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) aims to produce two million tons of hydrogen annually, scaling up to 16 million tons by 2050 in an Emission Driven Scenario (EDS) under the Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR). Science, Technology,
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Scotland Unveils Its First Hydrogen Export Plan
(edie) The Scottish Government has published the nation’s first hydrogen export plan, setting out plans to develop regional hydrogen ‘hubs’ which co-locate production, storage and transportation infrastructure. Scotland will strive to be a “key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030”,
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
We've Completed Construction of Our World-First Green Gas Network
(SGN) We have reached a key milestone on our H100 Fife project, with the completion of the construction of the world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth, Fife. Green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Bp and Iberdrola Inject 900,000 Euros into Their Joint Venture that Promotes the Green Hydrogen Plant
by Lorena Ortega (Castellón Plaza) Castellón Green Hydrogen now has 1.2 million -- Bp and Iberdrola have just injected 900,000 euros into Castellón Green Hydrogen SL , the joint venture created for the development of the first green hydrogen project undertaken by both companies. Both companies signed
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic RVO, Updates to RFS Biogas Provisions Public Comment DEADLINE January 21, 2025 Virtual Public Hearing December 20, 2024
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 5 issued a proposed rule to partially waive the compliance year 2024 renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The rulemaking also proposes to extend
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
ADB, SAFCO Venture Holdings Sign $86.2 Million Deal to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Pakistan
(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed a landmark $86.2 million financial package to finance the construction and operation of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the first private
December 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Aramco, TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) Assess the Development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Unit
(TotalEnergies) On the occasion of the visit of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, Aramco,
December 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe to Provide Technology for e-Methanol Project in Galicia, Spain
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe to provide e-Methanol synthesis technology and engineering support for Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion project, located in Galicia, Spain. Final investment decision (FID) for the project is expected in June 2025, and first operation is planned for January
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RP Global and GIZ Join Forces in BMWK’s H2Uppp Programme to Develop a Pipeline of Green Hydrogen Projects in the South of Argentina
(RP Global) The partnership was launched at the end of November 2024, at the Argentine-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Argentina) headquarters in Buenos Aires. Officials from the national government and the province of Santa Cruz, representatives from both
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North Sea Port Becomes Hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Chemicals Production
(North Sea Port) North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under
December 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Liquid Sun Raises Nearly €4 Million in Seed Funding from Voima Ventures, Failup, and Business Finland to Build an eSAF Demonstration Unit.
(Liquid Sun) The market for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is predicted to grow from €2 billion in 2030 to over €60 billion by 2050. Finnish company Liquid Sun aims to be at the forefront of this exploding market growth. Finnish technology company
December 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Treasury Eyes 45Z Guidance before Biden Exit
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US Department of Treasury said it still plans to issue guidance before president Joe Biden leaves office next year clarifying how refiners can qualify for a new tax credit for clean fuels. The agency "anticipates issuing
December 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Riga Will Produce Renewable Fuel for the Baltic Market
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Build US$1.2 Bln Methanol Factory in East Java
(Antara) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia announced on Monday that Indonesia is preparing to set up a methanol factory worth US$1.2 billion. The factory will be constructed in 2025 in Bojonegoro, East Java, he said during a meeting with
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Small Volumes of Renewable Diesel Are Now Consumed on the U.S. East Coast
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Says Crop Is Vital to U.S. Biofuel Production
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) The chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers says the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. Amy France says in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Wolf Withdraws Its Petition to Build a Carbon Capture Pipeline across Eastern Iowa
by Donna Eller (Des Moines Register) Wolf Carbon Solutions is withdrawing its petition to build a 95-mile carbon capture pipeline through eastern Iowa, according to a filing Monday with the Iowa Utilities Commission. Wolf planned to capture carbon dioxide emissions at Archer Daniel
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Trump Vowed to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. Republicans Say Not So Fast.
by Scott Patterson (Wall Street Journal/MSN) Donald Trump’s campaign-trail vow to end President Biden’s signature climate law is running into a cold reality: Too many Republican lawmakers want to keep it. The Inflation Reduction Act has channeled billions of dollars to renewable-energy
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
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
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Hyundai to Collaborate with Ulsan, Guangzhou Governments on Hydrogen Tech
(Korea JoongAng Daily) Hyundai Motor, Korea's top automaker, signed an initial agreement with the southeastern city of Ulsan and the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday to facilitate the development of the global hydrogen ecosystem, according to its officials. Under the agreement,
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Launches Its Hydrogen Production, Testing and Training Center in Champagne, France
(Haffner Energy) Inaugurated today (November 22, 2024), Haffner Energy’s hydrogen production, testing and training center is about to start producing renewable hydrogen using its patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process. The project, a laureate of the France 2030 and Territoires
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Poland's Hynfra Plans to Establish Green Hydrogen Plant in Egypt
by Noha El Tawil (Egypt Today) Poland's Hynfra plans to establish in Egypt one of five green ammonia plants that will target Middle Eastern and European markets, and whose capacity will be 100,000 tons per annum in the first phase that will
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Verso Energy Plans to Build a Hydrogen Plant in Oulu
(Business Oulu) French company Verso Energy is reserving a site for a new plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels at the Port of Oulu, northern Finland. -- Verso Energy has already launched several projects in France to build hydrogen and
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank Advances in Biofuel and Circular Economy Sectors
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Plans Ammonia Shipping Newbuilds
(The Maritime Executive) The well-known Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) which focuses on renewable energy investments is moving forward to develop ammonia-fueled carriers to lead in the energy transition. Its Energy Transition Fund entered into agreements with Norwegian shipping
November 28, 2024 Read Full Article
HH the Deputy Amir Lays the Foundation Stone for the Blue Ammonia Plant in Mesaieed Industrial City
(Qatar Energy) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Amir, laid the foundation stone of the blue ammonia plant
November 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Private Companies, Gyeonggi-do LP Gas Sales Association, and Korea DME Association Sign an Agreement for a Demonstration Project to Supply LPG-DME Blended Raw Material
(Bio Friends) Currently Proposing a Regulatory Sandbox for 12% DME Blending of LPG Fuel -- On November 18, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Twelve
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
THAI Joins Forces with PTTGC-OR to Take off “SAF” Fuel, Revolutionizing the Thai Aviation Industry in Full.
(Money and Banking Online) THAI joins hands with PTTGC-OR to drive the Thai aviation industry into the era of sustainable energy, moving forward with the full use of aviation fuel or SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, the
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Solarig Leads the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with a Project Portfolio Exceeding 400,000 Tons per Year of SAF in Spain
(Solarig) • The company is intensifying its efforts in the race for decarbonization, reaffirming its Climate commitments. This initiative comes ahead of the Final Declaration of COP29 in Baku, with a portfolio of sustainable fuel production projects that will avoid the
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Opens Expanded RNG Fueling Station in California City
by Jay Miller (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the city of Carson, California. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts)
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Work Together to Achieve Decarbonization
(Eni) oday, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President, Diego Aponte, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. Eni, an integrated energy company committed to the energy transition towards carbon
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Chevron and CalBio Complete Renewable Natural Gas Central Processing Facility for Hilmar, CA Biomethane Fuel Project
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Completion of facility allows for renewable natural gas injection into PG&E pipeline -- Completion of the project was celebrated on November 19 with a ribbon cutting celebration at the central processing facility site. CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
IAG Announces New e-SAF Deal with Infinium and Remains on Track to Deliver 2030 Target
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen: TotalEnergies Accelerates Decarbonization of its Platform at La Mède
(TotalEnergies) In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
From Eyesore to Asset: How a Smelly Seaweed Could Fuel Cars
by Gemma Handy (BBC) ... Now, a pioneering group of Caribbean scientists and environmentalists hope to turn the tide on the problem by transforming the troublesome algae into a lucrative biofuel. ... They recently launched one of the world’s first vehicles powered by
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen from Biomass to Power Cargo Vessel in 40-Day Sea Trial
(Fuel Cells Works/Compact Syngas Solutions) • Waste-to-hydrogen producer Compact Syngas Solutions is supplying 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking zero emission 40-day sea trial in March 2025 The partnership between two British clean technology innovators will be one of the first times hydrogen
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA to CARB: Time to Step Up Monitoring and Verification of Imported UCO Feedstock
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (NOvember 25, 2024) in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Methanol from Paulownia Woody Biomass
by Victor Garlington (Bioeconomy Solutions) Green methanol from paulownia woody biomass is a promising sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-derived methanol. Green methanol is produced using renewable resources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s a breakdown of the process
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Facility to Go up within Stone’s Throw of Manitoba Border
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota -- A US$5-billion project close to the Canadian border will manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using low-value ag by-products and forest waste. DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Felix Safo Danquah: Fueling a Sustainable Future; Faecal Sludge Biofuels in Ghana
by Felix Safo Danquah* (3 News) ... Environmental sanitation is a topical issue in Ghana as the sanitation value chain has serious gaps which renders it ineffective and needs to be addressed. According to the World Bank as of 2021, only 25.3%
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
COSCO SHIPPING Signs Green Methanol Production MOU with CP Group and Freepoint Commodities
(COSCO Shipping) On November 15, COSCO SHIPPING, CP Group Co., Ltd., and Freepoint Commodities collectively inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the production of green methanol. This partnership aims to capitalize on each party’s strengths, foster greater collaboration, and establish
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Towngas and CPN Sign Green Methanol Distribution MOU to Promote Hong Kong as a Green Port
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Synata Bio
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
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Firefly Partners with Brazil’s Sanepar on Feedstock
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
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Uruguayan Company to Sell Biofuel to The Netherlands
(Merco Press) Uruguay is to ship to The Netherlands 300 tons of biofuels from ALUR's corn oil distillery in the Capurro neighborhood of Montevideo. These are the first biodiesel productions from distillery corn oils, it was also reported this week. The product
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras in Talks with Raizen, BP for Partnership in 'Big' Comeback on Ethanol
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Fabio Teixeira (Reuters) Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is in talks with Raizen (RAIZ4.SA), BP (BP.L), and Inpasa for a possible joint venture in ethanol, two sources told Reuters, as the firm's CEO aims big in a comeback to the
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Supreme Court Decision Upholds Survey Access for Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Court Decision Supports Progress on Pipeline Project and Infrastructure Advancements Across Iowa -- The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld Summit Carbon Solutions’ ability to conduct land surveys under Iowa Code section 479B.15, allowing the project to continue its careful
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Vision RNG Announces Renewable Natural Gas Agreement at Waste Connections Landfill in Nebraska
(Vision RNG/Business Wire) Vision RNG LLC has signed a 20-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement with L.P. Gill, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. The Jackson, Nebraska project will initially convert 1,200 cubic feet per minute of landfill gas into
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to Bolster America’s Global Clean Energy Competitiveness and Strengthen Our National Energy Security
(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
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Drought Causes Challenges for Kansas Ethanol Plant
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of an ethanol plant in northwest Kansas says 2024 has been a challenging year. Derek Peine is with Western Plains Energy in Oakley. “For us in particular, we suffered another year of drought. So that’s
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds American-Made e-Fuels Could Transform Aviation and Grid Resilience while Halving Emissions
(International Airport Review) A new study reveals that American-made e-fuels, produced using surplus renewable energy and waste CO2, could significantly reduce aviation emissions, enhance grid resilience, and drive economic growth. -- A new paper from the Environmental Defense Fund, Intermittent Production of Electricity-based
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
A Major Turn: Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with More than 40 Projects Planned by Turn of Decade
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet
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
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet
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
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and Euglena Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Usage in Japan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Danish Front-Runners Sign Milestone Agreement to Drive Sustainable Aviation Transformation
(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
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Private Sector Buyers Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Growth Through Strategic Purchases
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Sulzer Technology Enabling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in China
(Sulzer) Sulzer solutions have been selected for high-quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Whyalla Set to Take Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
(Government of South Australia) Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden Inks Billion-Dollar Climate Deals to Foil Trump Rollbacks
by Benjamin Storrow, Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser (Politico) The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail. ... The Department of Energy is racing to close $25 billion
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Federal Agencies Announce New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Implementation Framework to Reduce U.S. Aviation Carbon Emissions
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Implementation Framework Identifies Key Opportunities to Increase Biofuel Production To Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Rural and Agricultural Areas Across America -- An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.
November 20, 2024 Read Full Article
HSBC, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres Partner for Major Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in Hong Kong
(Cathay Pacific) Tri-party pilot will support Hong Kong’s use of innovative decarbonisation technologies and Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub -- HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation
November 20, 2024 Read Full Article
China to Launch First Marine Biofuel Export Quotas in 2025 to Support Biodiesel Industry
by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Germany Pauses Biofuel Ticket Rollovers to Address Oversupply
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Over-compliance with CO2 reductions of 24% in 2022 alone; Industry lobby groups identify certification of imports as problem; Producers across Europe have been struggling -- Germany has put a halt to greenhouse gas emissions ticket rollovers in 2025 and
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
House GOP Tax Writers Seek Industry Input on Biofuel Credits
by Chris Cioffi (Bloomberg Tax) House Republican tax writers are seeking comments from biofuel supply chain stakeholders as existing tax credits near expiration and Treasury guidance on a replacement credit remains outstanding. Guidance on the 45Z credit enacted in the Democrats’ 2022
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
MetGen Integration with NewEnergyBlue Will Create Full Array of Biochemicals Refined from Agricultural Waste
(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
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
bp and MIGASA Agree to Supply Non-food Industrial Waste to Produce Biofuels at the Castellón Refinery
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
China to End Export Tax Rebates on Aluminum, Copper, Biofuel Feedstock Dec. 1
(S&P Global) ... In a statement Nov. 15, China's finance ministry said that from next month, it will end tax relief for exports of products spanning aluminum, copper and biofuel feedstocks, which previously benefited from a 13% rebate on export duties. Reduced
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
5 Stocks that Benefit from Car Modernization and Biofuel Expansion by Mover e Combustível do Futuro
(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Biofuel Sector Unprepared for Launch of EU Traceability Platform: BioLedger
by Suzanna Hayek and Uzma Gulbahar (S&P Global) Lack of motivation to register across supply chain: CEO; Potential impacts on supplies -- The deadline for implementing the EU's biofuels traceability platform, the Union Database for Biofuels, is rapidly approaching on Nov. 21, yet
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum Selects Wärtsilä for Another BioLNG Project in Sweden
(Wärtsilä) Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for their new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste. The order was booked
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
From a Cold Start to a US$180 Billion Market by 2035 – Green Hydrogen is Set to Displace, Outpace, and Outgrow Polluting Alternatives
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
SAS Joins Green Hydrogen Partnership in Northwest Europe
(SAS) SAS joins a collaboration between Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, in the presence of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Policy
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
European Aviation Players Launch Project SkyPower to Drive Investment in e-SAF and Meet EU and UK Mandates
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
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
New Alliance Looking into Hydrogen Pipeline Connecting Indonesia and Singapore
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, has signed a joint development framework agreement (JDFA) with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (EPI), a subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero), and PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia (TGI), a
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Hydrogen Stream: Ohmium, Spirare Energy, and JNCASR Collaborate on India’s First CO2 to Green Methanol Plant
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The project will combine green hydrogen generated by Ohmium PEM electrolyzers with CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant to produce green methanol. Ohmium International (Ohmium), a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
North Dakota Approves Summit Carbon Pipeline Route
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota regulators on Friday approved a route permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, a significant win for what the company says is the world’s largest carbon capture project. The three-person Public Service Commission voted
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aequor
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for Aequor, a company specializing in innovative solutions to address challenges in the burgeoning field of algae biofuels. Aequor’s core product is a natural, non-toxic chemical that overcomes several key
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association
by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen
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
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Reliance to Join Assam’s Clean Energy Mission; Cabinet Clears Biofuel MoU
(The Assam Tribune) In a push towards sustainability, the Assam cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Industries to facilitate a shift from fossil fuels to green energy. “Reliance Bio Energy and Assam’s Compressed Bio Gas
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
EU Invests EUR 4.8B of ETS Revenues in 85 Projects
(Bioenergy International) The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive EUR 4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. The 2023 call for proposals of the Innovation Fund attracted
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Trucksters Will Use Cepsa Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Trucks Serving DHL
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Trucksters, a technology-based truck relay transport operator, has decided to partner with Cepsa and its network of service stations to supply its trucks with 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Specifically, Trucksters will use the biofuel in the freight transit
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
GAIL and VERBIO India Sign MoU to Develop Agricultural Residue-Based CBG Projects
(GAIL) GAIL (India) Limited and VERBIO India Private Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the establishment of Agricultural Residue-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants in India. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Sandeep Kumar
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Jen-Zero technology
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
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Strengthening India’s Ethanol Future
by Rakesh Verma (Daily Excelsior) India’s energy security landscape is characterized by a significant dependency on fossil fuels, which constitute over 80 percent of the country’s total energy consumption. This reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas presents a multitude of challenges,
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Parallel Paths: Ethanol LCA and Policy Across the Border
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Greenfield Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Carbon-focused fuel and investment policies increasingly rely on LCA. Properly done, LCA spans supply chains, unifies markets, and sharpens investment opportunities for businesses and lawmakers aiming to improve environmental performance. Despite
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Putting the Latest Science in Front of Climate and Energy Leaders
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Decoding Decarbonization
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With myriad technologies and decarbonization strategies to explore, and a growing list of compliance and carbon credit markets to access, ethanol producers have many decisions in front of them. The various lifecycle carbon analysis models,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Strength Through Diversification: Chief Industries
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,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
State Aid Scheme to Support Advanced Biofuels Production in Romania
(Energy Industry Review) The European Commission approved on October 4, 2024, a state aid scheme worth EUR 500 million to support investments in the production of advanced biofuels in Romania. To support this investment measure, the Ministry of Energy will request funding