(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
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Back TO HOMETrucksters 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
CALL FOR PAPERS SUM 2025 - 8th Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 21-23, 2025 --- Procida (Naples), Italy DEADLINE March 10, 2025
SUM Symposium has become a multidisciplinary annual event. The main aim of this decision is to promote a more continuous interaction (discussion, collaboration, exchange of experiences, etc.) between different disciplines with the full scientific engagement of intra-, cross-, multi-, inter-, and
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Bangchak, Charoen Pokphand Foods Sign SAF Feedstock Agreement
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Thai petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak and Charoen Pokphand Foods held a signing ceremony Oct. 28 for a business sustainability cooperation agreement to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Under the agreement, Bangchak
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Costa Rica’s Used Cooking Oil Is Transformed into Biofuel in Europe
by Rico (QCostaRica) What happens to the oil used for cooking in restaurants in Costa Rica? Although the total volume of this organic waste is unknown, every month 25,000 liters of used oil are recovered, filtered and exported for transformation into
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
LanzaTech and Eramet Announce Plans for First-of-a-Kind Integrated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Project in Norway
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and proteins, today announced plans to develop a commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Utilization (“CCU”) facility (the “facility”, “plant”, or “project”) at Herøya
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Record-Breaking Edition of the European Biomethane Week Highlights Role of Biogases in Boosting EU’s Competitiveness and Leadership on Clean Tech
(European Biogas Association) Whilst the EU competitiveness is at stake, the transition towards sustainable energy and the defossilisation of the EU economy remain of utmost importance. The biogases sector can provide already a competitive and sustainable alternative, but the many benefits of biogases need to be acknowledged
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Avantium, Carbios, Cellana: Three Underdogs Take Great Leaps Forward
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Some say that companies like Avantium, Cellana and Carbios can be safely ignored, the hill is too tough to climb, the technology too ambitious, the markets served too uncaring, the development and deployment costs too high, the returns too minuscule to
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
SUM 2025 - 8th Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 21-23, 2025 --- Procida (Naples), Italy
Considering the intense and rapid development of topics and issues related to Circular Economy, observing the growing need for a multidisciplinary approach and ascertaining that the voice of the scientific community should influence more heavily the political decisions regarding Circular
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Lootah Biofuels Explores Collaboration with Vietnam's Savico
(Trade Arabia) Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy producing biofuels from used cooking oils, has discussed potential collaboration with Savico Group, one of Vietnam’s largest companies in the circular economy and green tech sectors. The discussions took place during Lootah
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Group and SUEZ Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Develop the Production of Biomethane in Europe and the Low-Carbon Transition of Maritime Transport
(SUEZ) • CMA CGM Group and SUEZ sign an agreement to produce renewable fuel for the vessels of the CMA CGM Group. • The agreement plans for the production of up to 100,000 tonnes of biomethane per year between now and 2030. •
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Punjab Aims to Meet 20 Per Cent Fuel Demand through Biofuels by 2035
(ChiniMandi) Chandigarh: Punjab is taking steps to become a national frontrunner in biofuel production, as the state government has announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. This policy aims to fulfill 20 percent of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Aman Arora Unveils Punjab State Policy for Biofuels, Says 50% Agri Waste to Be Used to Enhance Soil Content
(The Indian Express) The Cabinet Minister added that four projects with a total capacity of 85 tonne per day (TPD) of CBG are currently operational. -- Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the state
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Baylor Engineers Reveal Ultra-Clean Biofuel Breakthrough
(Baylor University/Mirage News) In new research published in the journal Fuel , Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Lantmännen Establish Lantmännen Biogas AB – Sees Growth Potential in Biogas
(Lantmännen) Lantmännen has identified biogas as a growth area and is now establishing Lantmännen Biogas AB. Lantmännen has organic residual streams from its own operations, the values of which can be maximized by being used as a raw material for biogas
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa, a Pioneering Supplier of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Canary Islands
(Cepsa) - The energy company has already made SAF available at the Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports, and will be expanding availability of this product at the rest of the archipelago’s main airports in the coming weeks - The company is
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Leveraging on Its Proprietary Technologies NEXTCHEM Signs an Agreement with KazMunaiGas-Aero to Cooperate in the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan
(Group Maire) During the Forum Kazakhstan-Italy being held in Milan from 7 to 9 October, NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG AERO) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities. These initiatives aim at contributing to
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Aemetis Biogas Completes Initial Construction Phase of Multi-Dairy Digester
(Aemetis) Biogas production of over 200,000 MMBtu per year scheduled to begin by year-end 2024 -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, announced today that its Aemetis Biogas
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Just Announced! International Clean Energy Initiative Launches Global Biomass Resource Assessment
(U.S. Department of Energy) International Biomass Feedstock Portal Provides First-of-its-Kind Data on the World-wide Availability of Sustainable Biomass Resources -- A multi-country, government-led initiative dedicated to advancing the global transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy, unveiled a new Global Biomass Resource Assessment, providing groundbreaking
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Air France-KLM Ramps up Its SAF Offtake Agreement with TotalEnergies, which Will Supply up to 1.5 Million Tons of More Sustainable Aviation Fuel over a 10-Year Period
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, until 2035. This agreement marks one the largest SAF
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Lessons from the Kitchen: of LanzaTech, a Protein Shake, New Markets, and Scooby-Doo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech is back in the news with a budding venture based in manufacturing single-cell protein — usually a side product — as the main product for a new set of biorefineries they have in the pipeline. Plus,
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
BiofuelCircle Scales Up Rural Infra; to Increase Rural Warehouses in FY25
(Latestly) Digital platform for bioenergy supply chain BiofuelCircle on Tuesday said it plans to expand its rural infrastructure and more than double its rural warehouses to 35 with an investment of Rs 75 crore in 2024-25. ... "We aim to connect over 70,000
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Repurposing Plastics Using Novel Engineered Processes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium is developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. BOTTLE conducts high-impact research and development
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Plastics Upcycling Projects by Industry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium is developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. BOTTLE conducts high-impact research and development
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Webinar: BOTTLE™️ Consortium—Using Analysis to Guide Plastic Circularity --- October 16, 2024 --- ONLINE
Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™️) consortium on Oct. 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET, for a webinar titled, A Primer on Using Analysis to Guide Plastic Circularity. BOTTLE,
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste, the Investment Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Signs Master License Agreement with SEKISUI to Develop Multiple Commercial Scale Waste-to-Ethanol Plants Across Japan
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (LanzaTech), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels,
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Iberia Maintenance Begins to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Its Engine Test Benches
(Cepsa) - Cepsa will market sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), produced in its Huelva Energy Park from organic waste and used cooking oils. - This milestone, which will save 115 tonnes of CO2 per year, reinforces the objectives of both companies for the
September 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of Marine Biofuels to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at Port of Barcelona
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Rebrand: The Carbon Transformation Technology Developed by California-based Twelve Splits Apart Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
by Lisa Gibson (SAF Magazine) The Carbon Transformation Technology developed by California-based Twelve splits apart carbon dioxide (CO2) at low temperatures using electrochemistry, creating foundational elements for fuels, chemicals and plastics. Twelve, founded in 2016, has partnered for demonstration projects to produce
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
MBP Circular Solutions Sdn Bhd Aims to Deliver Sustainable Solutions to Malaysia’s Circular Economy
(MBP Solutions/PR.com) The newly founded Malaysian company MBP Circular Solutions Sdn Bhd is focusing on developing the circular economy in Malaysia. The company has a strong local presence and is part of the international activities of MBP Solutions. -- “We will take
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Expands Chemical Recycling Logistics Infrastructure at Its Refinery in Porvoo, Finland
(Neste) Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires. This lays the foundation to handling larger amounts of liquefied raw materials
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to a Hybrid Approach to Repurpose Plastics Using Novel Engineered Processes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) HARNESS strives to develop a proof-of-concept pilot system designed to break down polyether-polyurethane (PE-PU) foams with engineered enzymes, then convert breakdown intermediates to high-value polyols (POs) and diamines. The primary objective of this project is to
August 23, 2024 Read Full Article
New Report Lays Out Role for Carbon Dioxide Utilization in U.S. Economy, Identifies Research Gaps and Opportunities
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Carbon dioxide utilization can play an important role in the future net-zero emissions economy by providing a sustainable foundation for essential carbon-based products, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Sabah Has Potential to Boost Biomass and Biofuel Development, says Deputy Commodities Minister
by Stephanie Lee (Malaysian Star)/MSN) Sabah is capable of contributing more to biomass and biofuel development, says Deputy Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin. “However, due to low awareness, we are among the lowest contributors of used cooking oil
August 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Cowpower: JBS Supplies a Primary Ingredient of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(JBS) Beef tallow and pork grease from JBS operations in the United States, Canada, and Australia is being transformed into low carbon intensity fuels for the transportation and shipping sectors. In the past two years, JBS has directed 1.2 million
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Copyrolysis of Olive Pomace and Plastics Reduces Energy and Polluting Emissions in Bioenergy Production
(University of Córdoba) The combined thermal degradation of olive pomace and plastic waste by pyrolysis increases the effectiveness of the process and generates new value-added products, such as biofuels, according to a study by the University of Córdoba ... Through recovery processes new
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: From Biofuels to Breaking down Blends
(Innovation in Textiles) Innovation In Textiles talks to Peter Majeranowski, CEO and president of Danville, Virginia-headquartered new fibre tech pioneer Circ. ... Circ’s origins are in plant sciences, and we were initially processing biomass to make biofuels. Back at the death of
July 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Firefly Green Fuels and Synagro Announce Alliance to Unlock Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Biosolids in North America
(Synagro) Firefly Green Fuels and Synagro Technologies, Inc. have partnered to bring Firefly’s novel fuel-production techniques to the American market. Synagro, the preeminent provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals, has agreed to be the exclusive supplier of the biosolids feedstock used
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Itabus Travels with Enilive’s Biofuel, 100% Made from Renewable Raw Materials
(Eni) Itabus, an Italian transport company, is now using Enilive's HVOlution diesel biofuel to power its fleet of next-generation buses. The new agreement strengthens the collaboration between Enilive, Eni’s company focused on mobility products and services, and Itabus, a long-distance coach
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Biofuels
(International Energy Agency) The development of sustainable biofuels is at a pivotal juncture. They are recognised for their important role in decarbonising the transport sector – particularly for their potential to help reduce aviation and shipping emissions, and for their complementarity
July 24, 2024 Read Full Article
airBaltic Marks One Year of Enhanced SAF Usage
(airBaltic) Since May 2023, Latvian national airline airBaltic has been offering passengers the voluntary option to participate in achieving climate neutrality goals by opting additionally for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the first year of operation, nearly 16 000 passengers from various countries
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazil's JBS Supplies Animal Waste for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Leticia Fucuchima (Reuters) Brazilian meatpacker JBS (JBSS3.SA) is supplying animal waste from its operations abroad for the production of renewable aviation fuels and is studying a similar initiative in Brazil through the Friboi brand, the company said on Monday. According to JBS, the
July 22, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP Inaugurate a Permanent Offer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles Platform
(Daher) With the launch of an alternative fuel offer containing sustainable aviation fuel at the Paris-Saclay-Versailles Airport, TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP are joining forces to contribute to the decarbonization of air transport, in particular for general aviation. -- Available since the
July 22, 2024 Read Full Article
IVECO and the CNR Present a New Study on the Environmental Impacts of cCompressed Biomethane for the Decarbonisation of the Sector
(IVECO) An analysis by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in partnership with IVECO confirms bio-CNG as the optimal solution for waste collection – the perfect example of “well-to-wheel” circular economy. -- IVECO, established leader in the alternative traction sector, has promoted
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
ADBA Welcomes Labour to Office and Shares Roadmap for Biogas Sector Support
by Alasdair Rogers (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) The green gas association ADBA – Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association – congratulates the Labour Party on their General Election victory and welcomes the new Government’s emphasis on tackling climate change through rapid
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Environment, Security and Development: European Union and Brazil
by Angelica Saraiva Szucko, Tássio Franchi, Vanessa Capistrano Ferreira (Orgs.) (CRV (Google translation)) This book builds a dialogue between the Social Sciences, International Relations and Environmental Sciences, to facilitate a broad and fruitful panorama of debates on current issues. The European Union
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
VALPLAST Project Aims to Convert Plastic Waste into Biogas
(Bioenergy Insight) VALPLAST - a strategic project consisting of a consortium of members, and funded by the European Union - will aim to recover biodegradable plastic waste through anaerobic co-digestion treatment with sludge from sewage treatment plants (STP). This will obtain a
July 02, 2024 Read Full Article
EIB and Cepsa Sign €285 Million Loan to Finance the Construction of a Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Spain
(Cepsa) - Plant in Andalusia region to make biofuels from organic waste like used cooking oil or agricultural waste, supporting the circular economy; Biofuels to be used in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as air transport, maritime transport
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
FRV Announces $5 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Project in Ceará’s Pecém Port
by Kavitha (Solar Quarter) In a meeting with Governor Elmano de Freitas, executives from FRV, part of the Jameel Energy group, announced their ambitious green hydrogen (H2V) production project in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). Named H2 Cumbuco, the
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
More Sustainable Fuels Powering a More Sustainable Business: Neste’s Collaboration with Cleanaway Waste Management
(Neste) When it comes to waste, what if instead of asking “Where does it go,” we asked, “What can it be next?” This is the approach taken by Cleanaway Waste Management Limited, Australia’s leading total waste management solutions provider. Neste, meanwhile,
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Infinium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infinium is a Commercial Scale decarbonization Platform for heavy transport, utilizing existing infrastructure for lower emissions today. Infinium’s production process uses renewable power, waste CO2 and water and, unlike most of today’s SAF and Renewable Diesel,
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Announces Greengate Biogas Partnership in Ireland
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I), today announced the launch of Greengate Biogas in partnership with Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners. -- Under the Greengate Biogas partnership CIP, Atlas Renewables
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Unlocking New Zealand's Green Energy Future: Short Rotation Forestry Holds Key to Lowering Fossil Fuel Dependency
(Scion) A two-year research project has shed light on the promising opportunities for regional New Zealand to adopt short rotation forestry (SRF) for bioenergy production. The findings show that leveraging short rotation forestry will not only diversify regional economies, but also contribute to
June 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Ground-Breaking Hydrogen and Bio-Methanol Collaboration Ready for Global Giant Markets
(Norwegian Hydrogen) Ålesund-based Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen have entered into a collaboration agreement on large-scale production of what is also known as bio-e-methanol. -- While Glocal Green is focusing on the possibilities within bio-methanol as its contribution to the green shift,
June 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Teams up with LanzaJet for “Paris-Vatry SAF”
(Haffner Energy) Alcohol-To-Jet (ATJ) pathway selected for first biomass thermolysis-to-SAF project in France -- “Paris-Vatry SAF”, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant project at Paris-Vatry airport, will be developed with leading ATJ (Alcohol-To-Jet) technology provider LanzaJet, Haffner Energy announces today (June
June 07, 2024 Read Full Article
BioBTX Lands €80M+ for Commercial-Scale Renewable Aromatics Plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes exciting news: BioBTX, a pioneering developer of renewable aromatics technology, has secured over €80 million to launch its first commercial-scale plant. This investment will fund the world’s first renewable chemicals plant utilizing
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Sohar Port Receives First Shipment of Biofuel for Use in Marine Tug Operations
(Times of Oman) Sohar Port received the first shipment of biofuel to begin the experimental phase of using this fuel in tug and barge operations in cooperation with “Svitzer” Company, “Woqod” Company, and “Hormuz Marine” Company. Through these operations, the Port of
June 03, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the CEM Biofuture Platform Sustainability Workstream
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
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
How Cow Manure Is Fueling a Biogas Revolution
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
May 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Fermbox Bio Introduces EN3ZYME: A Global Solution Transforming Agricultural Waste into Renewable Biofuels and Sustainable Synbio Products
(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
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
New Technique by NUS Scientists to Transform Waste Carbon Dioxide into High-Value Chemicals Achieves Cost Reduction of about 30%
(National University of Singapore) An energy-efficient, cost-effective way to convert the greenhouse gas into a wide range of chemical feedstocks -- Addressing the urgent challenge posed by escalating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their impact on climate change, researchers from the National
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
SMA Mineral Partners with Infinium to Advance eFuels Project in Norway
(Infinium) Infinium previously announced it will build Norway’s first commercial scale eFuels plant at the Mo Industripark -- eFuels leader Infinium has reached an agreement with SMA Mineral (SMA) that will advance the development of Infinium’s eFuels project at the Mo Industripark
May 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Bright Renewables, Tekniska Verken Partner up for Sweden’s First Biogas CCU Project
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
May 13, 2024 Read Full Article
P6 Technologies Launches Life Cycle Assessment Software for Biogas
(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
May 08, 2024 Read Full Article
GIDARA Energy Collaborates with Aker Solutions in Equinor's Waste-to-SAF Study
(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
May 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Promising SA-First Solution to Convert Paper Sludge, Food and Textile Waste into Bioethanol
(The Paper Story) A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material that finds diverse application in the production of
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels – The Background
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels has now been released, and is here. WHAT THE TURIN JOINT STATEMENT (TJS) IS The Turin Joint Statement seeks to focus attention on G7 Ministers (and by extension heads of state) regarding
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Welcomes Community Leaders & Local Students for Blessing of the Company’s First Sunflower Field on Kauaʻi
(Pacific Biodiesel) Expansion of Agriculture Operations to Kauaʻi will Increase Local Food Production, Develop Model for Regenerative Agriculture-based Biofuel and Support Hawaiʻi’s Circular Economy -- In commemoration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed community leaders and local
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Collaboration for Carbon Neutrality: Swedish Companies Initiate Hydrogen and Biofuel Value Chain
(Boliden/Europa Wire) Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft, and Sveaskog have entered a letter of intent to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a hydrogen and biofuel value chain in Västerbotten, Sweden, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions, particularly at the Rönnskär
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a Portfolio Company of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Business, Join Forces to Develop Renewable Natural Gas in the United States
(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
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Successfully Concludes Its 1st Processing Run with Pyrolysis Oil from Discarded Tires
(Neste) Currently, car and truck tires mostly end up in landfills or incineration after they have been discarded; Pyrolysis oil derived from discarded tires was processed into high-quality raw material for chemicals and plastics at Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland; Pyrolysis oil was
April 24, 2024 Read Full Article
FOG And Fatbergs: Food for a Growing Army of Green Monsters
(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,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the Circular Carbon Economy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon is the foundation of our material world, says LanzaTech CTO Rob Conrado in these slides presented at ABLC 2024. It’s in the products we use, the planes we fly, the clothes we wear. Where our
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Brightmark® RNG Holdings Completes Eloy Development, Launching Renewable Natural Gas Production in the US Southwest
(Brightmark/PR Newswire) Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announces the opening of its Eloy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) center, which will produce RNG from dairy manure using anaerobic digestion technology. The project brings this innovative renewable fuel technology to the Southwestern US. This development
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Liquide Further Develops Its Biomethane Capacities in the U.S. with Two New Production Units
(Air Liquide/Business Wire) Air Liquide (Paris:AI) continues to expand its capacities in biomethane, also known as Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in the U.S., with the construction of two new production units. These units, located in Center Township, Pennsylvania, and Holland Township,
April 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M Investment for Breakthrough, Replicable Decarbonized Ethylene Commercial Facility
(LanzaTech) Technip Energies and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $200 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding as
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Solarig to Develop One of the Most Innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Plants in the World
(Solarig) • Solarig has reached an agreement with SOMACYL (Sociedad Pública de Infraestructuras y Medio Ambiente de Castilla y León) to acquire 116,000 square metres to the project called ‘NUMANTIA SAF’ in Parque Empresarial del Medio Ambiente (PEMA) located in Soria
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
China: TotalEnergies and SINOPEC Join Forces to Produce Sustainable Jet Fuel at a SINOPEC's Refinery
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (“SINOPEC”) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC's refinery in China. The planned unit, jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge Create a Partnership in Spain to Boost Supply of Renewable Fuels
(Repsol) - Through this strategic agreement, Repsol increases its access to the feedstock needed to reach its goal of producing up to 1.7 million tons of renewable fuels by 2027. - The collaboration is another step forward in Bunge’s long-term
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy
(Renewable Carbon News) BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions -- The Horizon Europe project Biological Resources Certifications Schemes (BioReCer) has unveiled a comprehensive policy brief titled
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
AFYREN Is Ramping up Its Efforts to Create a New Path for Organic Waste Recovery
(AFYREN) Collaboration with SUEZ, a leading player in circular waste solutions, aims to create value from organic waste; Project is in line with AFYREN’s core strategy of transforming organic waste streams into resources with real value; The work is part of the European
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Suma Capital Acquires 80% of ATH Bioenergy to Transform the Canary Islands’ Energy Future
(Suma Capital) The company is contemplating an investment of 100 million for the construction of four production plants -- Suma Capital has acquired 80% of the share capital of ATH Bioenergy, a company focused on the production and commercialization of biomethane. This is a
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Vilsack Accepts Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, accepted the William C. Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Bioeconomy and in his Holmberg Address said that “There’s a competition going on here. There
March 19, 2024 Read Full Article
To Build a Circular Economy, Look to the Auto Industry’s Success
by Jon Smieja (GreenBiz) One of the best, established examples of a circular economy is hiding in plain sight. -- The automotive industry remains one of the best examples of success in the circular economy. There are many reasons, but I want
March 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Advancing Certification Schemes for Bio-based Feedstock – The BIORECER Project
(Renewable Carbon News/nova institute) In four case studies the project will test the assessment framework and additionally assesses novel value chains based on biological feedstocks -- The EU funded BIORECER project, currently in its 18th month, aims to increase the use and to
March 07, 2024 Read Full Article
JBS Program Transforms 26 Million Liters of Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel
(JBS (Google Translation)) The collection of 4.5 million liters of used cooking oil last year promoted a 15% growth in the company's shares -- With the aim of promoting environmental education and encouraging the circular economy, an Óleo Amigo program, created by
March 06, 2024 Read Full Article
The Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 – Outstanding Leaders of the Bioeconomy’s Development and Deployment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2024, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions to the bioeconomy’s development and project deployment. The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers,
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Partners with Cristal Union to Produce Biogas from Beet Pulp
(TotalEnergies (Google Translation)) TotalEnergies is joining forces with the French sugar group Cristal Union, which will supply it with beet pulp for 15 years to supply BioNorrois, the Company's next biomethane production unit currently under construction in Fontaine-le-Dun, in the Seine-Maritime
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
CycleØ Acquires Biogasclean to Increase Fully Circular Green Gas Production by Capturing CO₂
(CycleØ/PR Newswire) Acquisition puts CycleØ at the forefront of synthetic green gas innovation via carbon capture and utilisation (CCU); CycleØ now offers a fully circular biomethane solution which captures methane emissions and CO2; Biogasclean is one of the few companies worldwide pioneering a
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
OPINION: Why Farmers Should Take Advantage of Climate-Smart Ag Programs
by Chandler Mazour (Verity Carbon Solutions/Houston Daily) ... From a changing climate to high input costs to fluctuating commodity prices, farmers must take steps to adapt to an evolving landscape. The good news is farmers don’t have to tackle these challenges alone.
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Natural Gas and Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global RNG and biogas producers in shifting energy towards low carbon alternatives — new processes, advances in AD yields, new feedstocks, the role of low carbon standards,the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
You Can Help Expand Access to Development Capital & Federal Funding to Advance Game-Changing Bioeconomy Projects, … and Mitigate the Climate Crisis
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Project Financing Assistance/Biofuels Digest) You can make a difference. You can raise your voice and make your voice heard … you can help create a grant program within the federal government to provide development capital
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
ATU and Trinity Team up to Boost Hydrogen Production
by Leigh Mc Gowran (Silicone Republic) The Nano2H2 project aims to create new materials that can improve hydrogen production and reduce waste. A new research project aims to support Ireland’s transition to a circular economy by reducing waste and boosting hydrogen production. The
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj Industries and Leveraging Bioeconomy for Sustainable Future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The eminent danger of climate change, Praj’s Expertise and Readiness for Sustainable Future, opportunities with the Multi-feed and Multi-product Biorefinery Complex, and the Collective Efforts Toward Sustainable Future represented by the new Global Biofuels Alliance. These
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Noor Oil Collaborates with BEEAH to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Bio-diesel
(ESG MENA) Noor Oil, one of IFCCO’s flagship brands, has announced a partnership with BEEAH Group to facilitate the recycling of used cooking oil as an alternative biofuel. Speaking about the process, Rizwan Ahmed, Executive Director at IFFCO Group, explained that consumers
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals and Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global renewable chemical and materials producers in shifting towards low carbon alternatives — new processes, novel molecules with enhanced properties for green hydrogen, Methanol, plant-based meats
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Producing Transportation Fuels, Electrical Power, and Chemicals in a Circular Bioeconomy
Timothy J. Donohue (National Academy of Engineering) Renewable raw materials can be exploited as alternatives to fossil fuel–based liquid transportation fuels, electrical power, and chemicals. -- Among today’s greatest challenges is the development of sustainable and cost-effective ways to produce sufficient transportation
February 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Naturgy Speeds up Renewable Gas Penetration in Households along with Hercesa | hi! Real Estate
(Nedgia/Group Naturgy) The two groups sign a partnership to facilitate the supply of biomethane in homes and promote the decarbonisation of residential consumption. The first 175 homes with this renewable gas will be in Barañain (Navarre) and building will begin in January
February 15, 2024 Read Full Article
WGS 2024: Dubai Inks MoU with Global Companies to Produce SAF
(Gulf Business) Dubai Municipality, which leads the project, has partnered with ENOC, BESIX Middle East, and Marubeni Middle East and Africa Power -- In a landmark move, Dubai Municipality has partnered with leading global companies to create a project that transforms waste
February 15, 2024 Read Full Article
NARA: No Path to Reducing Food Loss, Waste 50% by 2030 per Draft US Strategy without Rendering
(North American Renderers Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The North American Renderers Association is disappointed that rendering was omitted in the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste. The North American Renderers Association has submitted comments to U.S. EPA on the Draft
February 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Biogases Contribution Undervalued in Commission’s 2040 Climate Target
(Bioenergy International) ... EBA highlights that biogases are so much more than a mere sustainable energy carrier: produced and consumed in the EU, these green gases provide ready-available solutions to defossilize the EU economy, including hard-to-abate sectors such as industry and
February 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Circular Economy, Energy and the Environment
by Jerry Murphy (MaREAI/Science in Society) MaREI Director Professor Jerry Murphy presented a lecture in the Science in Society Public Lecture Series entitled “Circular Economy, Energy and the Environment” on Thursday 1st February. In this lecture, Prof Murphy explained a series of
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
S-OIL to Produce Bio-Based, Low-Carbon, Eco-friendly Products
(S-Oil) ● S-OIL has begun to introduce bio-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil and the byproducts of the palm oil, to produce low-carbon fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for a refiner in Korea. ● It will produce eco-friendly
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Enerkem to Retire Its Edmonton Biofuels Facility
(Enerkem) After reaching its objectives, the Enerkem Alberta Biofuels plant will begin to wind down operations as of today (January 30, 2024). -- Enerkem announced today that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB) plant in Edmonton. The EAB facility achieved
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Mobilizing Sustainable Biomass Feedstocks for Future Fuels and Chemicals
(Biofuture Platform) The CEM14/MI-8 Side Event on Mobilizing Sustainable Biomass Feedstocks was held on 19 July 2023. The Side Event was organized by the CEM Biofuture Platform Initiative and the Co-leads of the MI Integrated Biorefineries (India and Netherlands). The purpose
January 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Growth Fund invests £2.25m in Hutan Bio
(Clean Growth Fund) After a decade of research and development in the UK and around the world, HutanBio, a bio-tech company founded by scientists from Cambridge University, based in Cambridge (UK) and in Malaysia, has secured investment from Clean Growth
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS SUM 2024 - 7th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 15-17, 2024 --- Capri, Italy DEADLINE March 4, 2024
Saving and recovery of resources and increasing need of environmental sustainability have been the driving forces for the development of Circular Economy and Urban Mining strategies. These represent a real revolution in waste management as well in several other fields.
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
SUM 2024 - 7th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 15-17, 2024 --- Capri, Italy
Saving and recovery of resources and increasing need of environmental sustainability have been the driving forces for the development of Circular Economy and Urban Mining strategies. These represent a real revolution in waste management as well in several other fields.
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
India: A Vibrant Ecosystem for Cost-Effective Bioplastics Production
by Ashwini Shete (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) ... Bioplastics offer a sustainable solution to plastic for certain applications. Bioplastics like PLA & PHA along with TPS, Cellulose offer functionality advantages including biodegradability & compostability. These alternatives support circular economies and reduce reliance
January 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Full Circle UCO
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) With a single truck in 1953, James Mahoney started up Mahoney Grease Service as a fats and oils recycler, using 13-gallon drums to service customers. Upward of seven decades later, the company has grown to service
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
ArcelorMittal Commissions a First for the European Steel Industry, Converting Waste Wood into Bio-Coal to Reduce Fossil Coal Consumption
(ArcelorMittal) €35 million plant in Gent, Belgium, first of its kind in the European steel industry ... The use of bio-coal in the blast furnace process will result in the production of bio-gas, which will be captured and transformed into ethanol by
December 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Refinery in Porvoo Is Preparing for a Major Turnaround in Spring 2024
(Neste) Neste secures safe and undisrupted operations at its refineries with regularly scheduled maintenance shutdowns, i.e. major turnarounds. The next major turnaround at Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland, is scheduled for April-June in 2024. During the scheduled time, the entire Porvoo
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Timeline 2024: 28 Sustainability Policies, Guidelines and Targets to Track
by Elsa Wenzel (GreenBiz) ... The business of sustainability continues to evolve rapidly. Here are the most important changes to expect in the coming year. Below are some defining moments that will drive change in the business of sustainability in the
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Partners with Shenzhen Expressway Environmental to Create Circular Economy with Used Cooking Oil
(EcoCeres) From Wastes to Wonders, from Kitchen Waste to Blue Sky -- On November 30, 2023, EcoCeres, Inc. (“EcoCeres” or the “Company”) signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shenzhen Expressway Environmental Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Expressway Environmental”), a subsidiary of Shenzhen Expressway Group
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
OCOchem Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding Led by TO VC
(OCOchem) The climate tech company’s innovation converts CO2 and water into sustainable platform molecules for use in agriculture, energy, and transportation. -- Carbon conversion startup OCOchem has raised $5 million in Seed funding from lead investor TO VC. INPEX Corp. (IPXHF.NaE), the LCY Lee Family Office, and MIH Capital Management also participated
December 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol Collects Used Cooking Oil at Its Service Stations in Galicia to Produce Renewable Fuel
(Repsol) • The company has set up collection points for used cooking oil at 176 service stations in the Autonomous Region of Galicia in northwestern Spain to make it easier for its customers to manage this domestic waste sustainably. Repsol collaborates with
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelerating Global Sustainable Waste Management: LanzaTech and Tadweer Explore Transforming Solid Waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(LanzaTech) Feasibility study aims to advance the US and UAE's bilateral partnership for accelerating clean energy by laying the groundwork for bolstering waste management’s role in a circular carbon economy -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
VINCI Airports Continues the Deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Its Network
(VINCI Concessions) • VINCI Airports and TotalEnergies announce the arrival of sustainable aviation fuel at Saint-Nazaire Montoir airport. Produced from used cooking oils, the biofuel (before mixing) reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90% over the entire life cycle, compared to fossil
December 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Five Star Collaborates with BSGF to Transform Cooking Oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Asia Food Journal (Google Translation)) Five Star, a prominent franchise platform known for its grilled and fried chicken under Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), has entered into a collaboration with BSGF Company Limited, a joint venture of the Bangchak
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Pyrolysis of cigarette butts as a sustainable strategy to recover triacetin for low-cost and efficient biodiesel production
by Samy Yousef, Justas Eimontas, Kęstutis Zakarauskas, and Nerijus Striūgas (Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis) The high cost of biodiesel production is the main barrier to its commercialization. Addition of triacetin as an oxygenated additive to biodiesel is one of the most profitable solutions to
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa, Maersk, and Renfe Successfully Complete First 100 Spanish Rail Journeys with Renewable Fuels
(Cepsa) -This pioneer initiative in Spain has enabled the transport of more than 4,700 containers using renewable diesel, avoiding the emission of nearly 500 tons of CO2 -The results of the test were highly satisfactory, demonstrating optimum engine performance. Renfe, Maersk,
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – Recognising Potential Benefits
(Renewable Carbon News) Renewable Carbon Initiative Publishes New Insights into a Hotly Debated Topic and Urges for Careful and Evidence-based Debates -- 2023, the world faces a global hunger crisis. According to the World Food Programme“ a record 349 million people across
November 27, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to BDNE and the Circular Carbon Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BDNE was formed In 2019 to commercialize proprietary Biofine technology and is the exclusive Licensee of the IP Portfolio for the Northeast Region. This is a patented continuous chemical conversion process, enabling the economic production of
November 23, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Ethanol Production Pathways
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This past week Shrijant Rathi, executive director for Praj Americas, returned to the Digest stage for this fascinating deep-dive into new technologies that open up opportunities for ethanol producers through retrofit, bolt-ons or add-on technologies that
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of 100% Renewable Diesel for Professional Customers
(Cepsa) An immediate solution to promote the decarbonization of road transport -- This biofuel is now available at a service station in Madrid, and the company has also started to supply it directly at the facilities of several customers Cepsa is working to
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
LanzaTech CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren Recognized in TIME’s Inaugural TIME100 Climate List
(LanzaTech) Dr. Holmgren joins businesses and leaders lauded for their influence in driving climate action for her leadership in scaling carbon biorecycling and catalyzing a circular economy Today (November 16, 2023), TIME named Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chief Executive Officer of LanzaTech (NASDAQ: LNZA) to
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustane Technologies Secures First Commercial Customer for Waste Plastic-Derived Diesel
(Sustane Technologies/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Sustane Technologies announced Payless Fuels as the first customer for its waste-plastic-derived fuel, a major milestone. By processing plastic that would otherwise have gone to the landfill, Sustane is making a market-grade fuel that can replace traditional fuel
November 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Iowa Farmers Learn about Anaerobic Digestion at Conference Presentations Available
(Solutions from the Land) Farmers looking to add economic and environmental value to their operations may find an ally in anaerobic digestion. This week, Nov. 6-8, the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and EPA Region 7 came together to co-host the Anaerobic
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
São Martinho Announces Construction of a Biomethane Plant and Expands Its Portfolio of Renewable Products
(Invest SP (Google Translation)) Natural gas of renewable origin, manufactured from the biodigestion of vinasse, will be produced at the Santa Cruz unit, located in Américo Brasiliense (SP); Investment will be R$250 million São Martinho, one of the largest sugar-energy companies in
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Missing Equations at ExxonMobil’s Advanced Recycling Operation
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) The petrochemical giant promotes its new Baytown facility near Houston as a model for solving the world’s glut of used plastic. But ExxonMobil won’t say how much goes into making new plastic—or ends up burned
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Atmosphere Core, Dubai’s Lootah Biofuels Ink MoU for Biofuel Production in Maldives
(Hotelier Maldives) Leading Maldives-based hotel group Atmosphere Core on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah Biofuels to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives. The deal was inked during the second day
November 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Renaissance Services Partners with Omani SME Wakud
(Renaissance Services/Zawya) Every month thousands of litres of used cooking oil will be sent for recycling into environment-friendly biodiesel at Wakud’s facilities in Khazaen -- In alignment with the Sultanate's 2050 Net Zero target, Renaissance Services, the leading Omani Accommodation, Services Solutions
November 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Circularity 24: Accelerating the Circular Economy --- May 22-24, 2024 --- Chicago, IL
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries and practitioners to move beyond incremental action, catalyze systems change
November 01, 2023 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, and Olayan Financing Company (OFC), the parent company of The Olayan Group’s businesses and investments in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, have formed a joint venture
November 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Aramco and ENOWA to Develop First-of-Its-Kind e-Fuel Demonstration Plant
(Aramco) The facility will be built in ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in NEOM -- Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company, and ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, have signed a joint development agreement to construct and establish a
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Embraced by Marine Industry
by Jennifer Kiel (Farm Progress) The fuel offers an instant carbon reduction; state legislation is pending to incentivize biofuels. -- ... While it’s not zero carbon reduction, biodiesel is an instant carbon reduction that’s available now. “If you’re using 100% biodiesel, it would
October 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Dubai National Air Travel Agency Brands Switch to Neutral Fuels-Supplied Biodiesel Blends in UAE
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Dubai National Air Travel Agency and its brands, including DNATA Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing, have begun running vehicles across operations in the United Arab Emirates on a blend of biodiesel
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Fuelled by the Farm! Waitrose Is the First Retailer to Power Its Tractors by Cow Manure
(John Lewis Partnership/Waitrose) • Waitrose & Partners becomes the first UK retailer to use green gas* to power tractors on their own farm at Leckford The use of biomethane gas will reduce Leckford Estate’s carbon footprint by up to 1,300 tonnes a
October 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Measuring Value during a Linear to Circular Transformation
by Russ Freeman (Biofuels Digest) ... Reform emphasizes using carbon already in the natural cycle to displace fossil sources. With realization comes pressure to entice financial investment away from resource mining and toward repurposing. That brings us quickly to the theme of
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Memorandum of Understanding Concluded with Korea Alcohol Group to Step up Bioethanol Imports to Japan
(Sumitomo Corporation) Collaboration aimed at establishing circular economies in the green chemical and green fuel sectors -- Sumitomo Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with KC&A, a Korean chemical/alcohol manufacturing and trading company affiliated with the Korea Alcohol Group, on developing
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Bioeconomic Analytics Framework: Accelerating Decarbonization to Deliver on Net Zero Objectives
by Jeff Allen (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Developers in climate tech and biotech along with holders of intellectual property in these fields often need more expertise to communicate effectively with asset managers. Capital resource stakeholders evaluating bioeconomy technologies need advanced due diligence
October 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil Being Developed as Aviation Fuel: Ministry
by Ade Irma J, Resinta S (Antara Indonesian News Agency) The Indonesian Industry Ministry stated that the potential of used cooking oil, currently being developed globally, could be tapped to serve as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). "This used cooking oil is a raw material
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Scania and Flix Announce Long-Term Partnership to Make Sustainable Long-Distance Travel a Reality
(Scania) New long-term partnership between Flix and Scania will see the increased use of biogas vehicles in bus travel; Initially, Scania will supply up to 50 Bio-LNG (LBG) coaches to be run by Flix’s bus partners across its FlixBus network by
September 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Biohydrogen: Affordable, Green and Yet Overlooked
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association, in collaboration with biogas experts, is launching a white paper on the sustainability, affordability and accessibility of biohydrogen to support its production and use in Europe. Alongside biogas and biomethane, biohydrogen will be key
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Yokogawa and Phytochem Products to Collaborate on Recovery Technology for Bio-based Ingredients
by Mary Bailey (Chemical Engineering) Yokogawa Solution Service Corp. and Phytochem Products Inc. announced the signing of an agreement whereby the two companies will collaborate in the development of a technology for the extraction of functional ingredients and biofuels from byproducts that have been
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Pulp and Paper Biorefineries: Old and New Challenges for a Circular Economy Leader
by David Peterson (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Interestingly, pulp and paper operations are a forerunner to modern biorefineries that operate as “circular economies”. The underlying benefit of a biorefinery is the collection, transportation, and concentration of biomass to one location
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyundai Motor Group Innovates Green Hydrogen Production with Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation
(Hyundai) · Hyundai Motor Group signed an MOU to demonstrate new technologies for large-scale hydrogen production using biogas over the next two years; · The Group to develop an integrated system for the production of green hydrogen with a ‘waste-to-energy’ concept; With the
September 08, 2023 Read Full Article
dnata Cuts CO2 Emissions with Biofuel Switch in UAE
(Times Aerospace) dnata is continuing to take initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in the UAE. Most recently, dnata’s group brands dnata Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing have switched their vehicles to run on
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Air Europa to Fly to Havana with Cepsa's Second-Generation Biofuels
(Cepsa) For one year, Air Europa’s first monthly Madrid-Havana flight will fly with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced at Cepsa's energy park in Huelva from organic waste and used cooking oils; First time that two companies in Spain establish a regular supply
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
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