by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Something must be done to solve the plastic problem. Not only for the good of ocean life, but to dramatically reduce the amount of waste
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(UkrAgroConsult) The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has urged the European Union (EU) to include palm oil wastes and residues in bioenergy use. The organisation made its comments following the EU’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) New sustainability standards no longer focus solely on bio-based carbon content. The focus has shifted to reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and overall carbon footprint –in
(Evonik/Biobased Diesel Daily) Evonik Corp. is pooling its expertise and integrating the alcoholates business into its catalysts business line. The existing extensive portfolio of heterogeneous catalysts is thus supplemented by homogeneous
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) RNG and it’s companion product biogas have taken the project and sustainable power sectors by storm — there’s project action, fast-developing technology, M&A activity, and
(Sedigas/AltFuels) The opportunity for Spain to become a future European gas hub through the development of renewable gases, such as biomethane and green hydrogen, is increasingly evident. Specifically, biomethane is emerging
(U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a collaborative funding opportunity, “Accelerating
by Alexa Heah (Design Taxi) Cattle farming, and by extension cow manure, is responsible for a whole heap of greenhouse emissions for the planet. To help farmers be more environmentally friendly, New
(Biofuels Central) VARO Energy to develop the largest biogas manufacturing facility in Northern Europe, boosting Europe’s security of supply and accelerating the energy transition. VARO Energy Group (“VARO“) announces the acquisition
Biogas in France: TotalEnergies Commissions BioBéarn, the Country’s Largest Anaerobic Digestion Unit
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has launched its eighteenth biogas production unit1 in France, which will be the largest in the country with a maximum capacity of 160 gigawatt hours (GWh).
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) A EU Commission has submitted a proposal for regulation to significantly improve the EU’s capacity to quantify, monitor, and verify carbon removals. The proposal will promote
(Manifold Times) Singapore-based fuel and lubricant distributor PS Energy Group on Tuesday (3 January) said through its subsidiary PS Energy Pte Ltd, it received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
(Bergeson & Campbell) … At a political level, the Republicans’ narrow control of the U.S. House of Representatives will almost certainly invite a greater degree of oversight of U.S. Environmental Protection
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With proven technology at the nexus of two mandated markets, industrial and consumer — LanzaTech has been on fire in recent months. Here’s more on
(Repsol) • Repsol and ASAJA, the largest professional agricultural organization in Spain, will cooperate to promote the circular economy and generate opportunities in the primary sector through the valorization of
(CEMEX) CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) and CEMEX Ventures (CEMEX’s corporate venture capital unit) announced today their investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (“WtEnergy”), a clean energy startup that has
(Nutrecon/NewsWires) Synbio Powerlabs Oy (“Synbio Powerlabs” or the “Company”), a leading Biotech company catalyzing the DNA-Economy by enabling the development of disruptive biotechnologies with precision fermentation, from lab-scale experiments to large
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful
(Times of Oman) Al Shawamikh Oil Services received the first quantity of environmentally friendly bio-fuel (bio-diesel) from ‘Wakud International’, the first biofuel production plant in the Sultanate of Oman, located in
(Neste) In December 2022, Business Finland awarded Neste with a public funding of EUR 27.7 million for green hydrogen projects at Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland, aiming to develop solutions for
(IEA Bioenergy) Biogas is produced as the main product of anaerobic digestion (AD) of wet biomass. Biogas can be used locally for heat purposes or for power and heat production (CHP); as
(University of Plymouth) A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil
(Cepsa) Driving the circular economy: The company has reached an agreement with the public company Aguas y Servicios del Campo de Gibraltar (Arcgisa) to use recycled water from the region’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As society moves towards sustainable development and a circular economy, one aspect that needs urgent attention is the use of plastic and plastic-based products. Praj has
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Enerkem is the first company in the world to produce renewable methanol and ethanol from non-recyclable, non-compostable municipal solid waste at full commercial scale. Our
(Green Rock Energy/Business Wire) Production at the facility is expected to exceed one million gallons of renewable fuel per year, as Green Rock’s portfolio of waste-to-value assets grows. — Green Rock
(Cetaqua/Alt Fuels) The drastic increase in global temperatures must be stopped imminently to avoid fatal consequences for ecosystems and humanity. To achieve this goal, the European Union has proposed to reduce
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemicals, catalysis, additives.Clariant shared how they are working on advancing biofuels globally and here offers extensive detail on their sunliquid technology to decarbonize transportation, now
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News has arrived from the gang at Pearl River that Anellotech is offering drum-quantity product samples of aromatics produced from recycled mixed waste plastics. The recycled benzene,
(Solutions from the Land) … Solutions from the Land was especially pleased to have been selected by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to co-host the opening event at their pavilion
By Dieter Holger (Wall Street Journal) Straws, bottles and packaging made with captured greenhouse-gas are starting to reach commercial scale, offering a way for businesses making and using everyday products to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this project, researchers aim to establish a mechanistic pathway and characterize vs potential and pH, and demonstrate direct conversion of flue gas at high faradaic
(TEBO Group/Business Wire) New three-year collaboration will focus on building research capacity and developing solutions in sustainability engineering, smart cities and the circular economy. — TEBO Group of Industries, a global
(Eni/AltFuels) Autostrade per l’Italia, Eni and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) signed a contract to develop joint initiatives for the energy transition across their operations. The agreement encompasses sustainable mobility, with
Foster Fuels and Compass Datacenters Celebrate Half-Million Gallons of HVO Renewable Diesel Delivery
(Foster Fuels) HVO renewable diesel is rapidly becoming front of mind for those contemplating options that provide additionality to data center carbon-offset planning without infrastructure change. Compass Datacenters is blazing
(Solutions from the Land) … IASA’s vision is to manage Iowa’s working landscapes to safely and sustainably provide an abundance of food, feed, fiber, and fuel, while protecting and building health
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this project, researchers aim for high-efficiency electrochemical production of ethylene from CO2,. Specific in this project, they sought to design electrodes to direct the

As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 23 (June 5-7, Seattle, WA) offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join the

To build a just, resilient world that operates within planetary boundaries, we must transform our systems, structures and strategies. Tapping into new value chains and untold opportunity, today’s leaders are
Edited ByHarry Lehmann, Christoph Hinske, Victoire de Margerie, Aneta Slaveikova Nikolova (Routledge) The fifth Factor X publication from the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA), The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy provides an overview
(DBFZ) The hemp industry has developed into a strongly growing economic sector due to new political framework conditions and innovative product fields. Against the backdrop of dwindling resources, the processing of
Lafarge Canada Partners with 4Refuel for R50 Renewable Diesel to Reduce 1,300 tonnes of CO2e in 2022
(Lafarge Canada) First renewable diesel partnership in Holcim Group North America operations as part of its carbon reduction strategies; Supporting the drive toward a circular economy by procuring and powering
(Eni) Eni and Leonardo signed an agreement for the development of joint sustainability and innovation initiatives, with the aim of boosting the energy transition and decarbonising their operations. The collaboration between
(Praj) On the eve of 27th Climate Change Conference in Egypt, Praj Industries Limited (Praj) has announced that they have entered into an MoU with Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries
(White House) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $1.5 billion under the President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to build and upgrade America’s national laboratories and advance American leadership in science, research, and
(UABio/Gasum) Turku biogas plant is the first in Finland to produce liquefied biogas for transport, industrial and maritime needs. The plant in Turku is an excellent example of the implementation of
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) LanzaTech provides an update on new demonstration facility to accelerate decarbonization efforts — Competing in a low carbon economy is driving the public and private sectors to invest in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022, as selected by the Digest’s editors. READ MORE
by Jon Scharingson (Renewable Energy Group/League of Cities) … Among a number of strategies to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and support green job creation, the plan also requires that all municipal
(Waikato Herald) The Government will undertake a $2 million feasibility study to explore the development of hydrogen and bio-fuels at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill. Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says the partnership between
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) The contract relates to the syngas fermentation section of NextChem Hydrogen Valley to produce circular ethanol as initial co-product together with Circular Hydrogen™ — Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that
by Shilpa Annie Joseph (GCCC Business News) The UAE Circular Economy Council has inaugurated the Lootah Biofuels plant in Dubai Industrial City, which will serve as an innovative model for converting
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Secures Site for a Large Industrial Scale Biogas Plant in Belgium
(Copenhage Infrastructure Partners) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) has secured a site for a large industrial scale biogas plant located in Wallonia,
(Bioenergy Insight) A partnership between Heriot-Watt University and Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas has been launched in Edinburgh, to develop cost-effective technologies for the production of hydrogen from agricultural
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrives from Colorado that BOTTLE consortia researchers led by NREL have developed a process that can convert mixed plastics to a single chemical product, working toward a solution
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) Last week, RSB hosted a brand-new in-person event for RSB members and invited stakeholders, in partnership with The Boeing Company. And what a pleasure it was to meet,
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Food Lifeline of Seattle approximately $200,000 to assist in the development of a community-owned anaerobic digester in the South Park
(ZAWYA) The move is part of the Ministry’s efforts to boost the involvement of the private sector in achieving net zero, applying circular economy principles, and building an integrated waste
(Applied Market Information) AMI has published its 2nd authoritative report on the global Chemical Recycling Industry. New in this edition, the report provides a comprehensive global directory of 181 chemical
(Titan) Titan will scale up Liquified Biomethane (LBM, also known as bio-LNG) production in the Port of Amsterdam together with
(Reganosa/AltFuels) Reganosa, Repsol and Naturgy are collaborating with Impulsa Galicia to develop the circular economy with a project that would transform
(Cepsa) The company has begun to produce sustainable fuels with used cooking oils at its industrial facilities in Palos de la
(Cefic) Achieving more sustainable carbon cycles in Europe can only take place if the carbon accountancy is right, concludes Cefic in

(google translation) The detailed conference program for 2023 is currently being drawn up. It includes 6 courses with simultaneous French/English
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes news that the Sorting for Circularity Europe project has released its report
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (B&C Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a
(AltFuels/European Commission) The European Commission and industry leaders, committed to the green energy transition, have launched the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP).
Chris Stokel-Walker (Neste) … Something that is for certain, is that it is not possible for us to continue to rely on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Everything we have learned at The Digest about the State of Plastics and Biomaterials in
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) Through established remanufacturing and rebuilding practices, as well as the expanding use of renewable biodiesel
(Biofuture Platform) The government and industry members of the Biofuture Platform Initiative and Campaign announce the release of their Biofuture Statement
(NextChem/Pack Media) As part of the “IPCEI Hy2Use” EU project, Maire Tecnimont announces that its subsidiary NextChem has been assigned a €194 million grant for the
(Neste) Building on its capability of proactive transformation, Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland to

IEA Bioenergy Task 36 (Waste) organizes a webinar on circular approach to waste management in the context of energy recovery,
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, Net-Zero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the EU, Dow and Mura Technology followed up on their summer multi-facility partnership to transform
(OMV Group) • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply a total of more than 800,000 tons Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Toyota Tsusho) Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that Toyotsu Energy Corporation (“Toyotsu Energy”) supplied marine biodiesel fuel*1 (“biofuel”) using
by Susan Dunne (Hartford Courant) Connecticut restaurants, like restaurants all over the country, are a vital link in the chain
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … CREG has broken ground on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery , located
(Coca-Cola Europacific Partners) CCEP Ventures to partner with Peidong Yang Research Group to develop scalable methods of converting captured air
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By producing valuable products out of CO2, this project will incentivize CCU to realize carbon
(Greenergy) Greenergy, Europe’s largest producer of biodiesel from wastes, announced today that it is increasing production in its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing
(Gulf Business) The SRF facility will minimise waste being diverted to landfill, contribute to the circular economy, and produce lower
by Lawrence Barretto (Formula1.com) … As part of F1’s plans to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, the sport is pioneering a
(Bangckak Corporation Public Company Limited) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and BBGI Public Company Limited, along with Thanachok Oil Light
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The news has been sizzling since last week that VTT is spinning out Olefy technology in
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a $200,000 grant to the Northeast Waste Management Officials’
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Anellotech has developed Plast-TCat technology to address the gap. Now, we have news that Anellotech has,
by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is looking at converting waste onboard into energy. Japan’s second largest shipping
by Reginald Davey (AZO Materials) A new paper appearing in the journal Environmental Research has explored the production of biodiesel
(Sulzer) Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology) and BASF have signed a MoU with the goal of advancing technologies for renewable fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The company has moved past an ethanol and protein positioning to “a leading agri-tech company
by Alex Bell (ABC10) VIDEO: Meet the people who make it all happen — Article: Find out how cooking oil
(Levidian) Levidian and United Utilities win funding through the Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio for the first phase of a biogas
(US Trade and Development Agency) On August 16, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a $695,820 grant to Thailand’s VAO
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … You can finance a bioenergy project making gases and solids, so long as your
(Wood Mackenzie) New Biofuel Source Could Provide Up to 20% of Liquid Fuel Needs by 2050 — Waste-based biofuels could
(Neste) When Neste started doing business in North America in the ’80s, our focus was on oil products. We used
(Restaurant Technologies) Restaurant Technologies and Chevron Renewable Energy Group fuel fleet vehicles with used restaurant cooking oil. Together they converted
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) On-site use of captured CO2 at power plant will turn entire Seifu Shinto suburb carbon negative; Through
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This hydrocarbons firm has for the sake of higher margins to support smaller build-outs to
(Tokuyama Corporation and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company) Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama; Registered Headquarters: Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; President: Hiroshi Yokota) and
(Emerson/Business Wire) Automation software and advanced digital technologies to maximize performance at world’s third-largest crude tall oil biorefinery, accelerating transition
(National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA)) According to preliminary results of a study carried out by the National Institute of Agricultural
by James Turner (Port Technology) Cargill has opened its first state-of-the-art biodiesel plant in North Sea Port. The $150 million facility opened
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earnings season calls, and one of the bioeconomy’s most dynamic and innovative public companies has
(Naturgy/NGV Journal) Naturgy is adapting the biomethane plant installed in the Porgaporcs livestock farm, in the municipality of Vila-Sana (Lleida), to
(CEMEX/NGV Journal) CEMEX USA has added close to 40 low-emission CNF-powered trucks to replace diesel powered vehicles in its Southern California
(BASF) PuriCycle® comprises novel catalysts and adsorbents solutions; Technology designed to selectively remove impurities from pyrolysis oils derived from plastic waste;
(Eni) The initiative in Kenya represents the first integrated project in the world to bring Africa into the vertical bio-refinery
(Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking) CBE JU published its first call for project proposals. A total of €120 million will be
(Shell) First step is investment in upgrader plant that recycles plastic waste to produce circular chemicals. Investment in upgrader unit
(UABIO) The first BIO-LNG plant in the Netherlands was opened in autumn 2021. Capacity. The bio-LNG plant produces 3.4 kilotons of bio-LNG
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) A biodegradable debit card partially made of sea salt, a sea snail holding the key
(Gasum) There are around 2,000 cargo ships with an estimated 25,000 seafarers sailing on the Baltic Sea at any given time.
(UK Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs/NGV Journal) Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister
(Biofuels Central) JBS Biodiesel expands operations with new biofuel plant in Santa Catarina. New plant in Mafra reinforces the concept of circular
(Chalmers University of Technology/EurekAlert!) Only a fraction of the material that could be turned into new plastic is currently recycled. Researchers
(Commonwealth of the Pamplona Region (MCP)/NGV Journal) The Commonwealth of the Pamplona Region (MCP) presented 13 buses powered by CNG with
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot
(Biofuels Central) In a landmark decision on 31 May, the EU agreed to end most Russian oil imports by the end
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Controversial palm oil is used in so many things today, but Unilever and Genomatica are
by Alyssa Sporrer (Freight Waves) Company putting the ‘trash can into the circular economy,’ Carbotura director says. — Imagine if overflowing
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Kuwait, the Kuwait News Agency reports that the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences,
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) 3D printed bioslides from adidas are set to launch soon as are a Grateful Dead
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) … In its REPowerEU plan, launched at the outset of the Ukrainian conflict, the European Commission
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The venture happily named Circular Fuels has announced its new home, at Teesworks on the south
(360 Dialogues) The present comic is published and funded by www.360dialogues.com / The Engagement Company. It is based on the

The MEIA Pitch Finale is the culmination of work by teams participating in the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator’s latest cohort.
(Johnson Matthey) Today, Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, enters into a strategic partnership with Enapter, a pioneer and commercial
(St1) The Power-to-Gas plant (P2G), planned for completion by Vantaa Energy in 2025 in Finland, produces carbon-neutral synthetic gas, the
(Nordsol/NGV Journal) The Netherlands’ first bio-LNG plant has achieved a production milestone of one million kilograms, enabling about four million kilometers
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A demonstration facility has opened in Vienna, Austria, at the site of a waste-incineration plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, we bring you the Top 10 CO2 utilization projects that have found the optimal blend
(Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology) Artificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Can you imagine running a computer chip on algae – yes, algae – for more
(IVECO/NGV Journal) IVECO has named Biogas Wipptal as IVECO Ambassador for its commitment to NGV mobility through the production of bio-LNG.
by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) British Columbia is proposing low-carbon fuel requirements for marine and aviation fuel and expanding the activities
(Green Rock Energy Partners/Business Wire) Green Rock Energy Partners LLC (“Green Rock” or “the Firm”), a sustainable infrastructure focused private equity
(AMCI Acquisition Corp. II/PR Newswire) AMCI Acquisition Corp. II (“AMCI”) (Nasdaq: AMCI), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and LanzaTech NZ,
(Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and Woodside) The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and Woodside are collaborating on a carbon-to-products pilot
(Deccan Herald/PTI) … The Ukraine crisis, along with the situation in Afghanistan, developments in the Indo-Pacific and pressing global challenges,
(Blue Biofuels) This will accelerate and solidify the scale-up and commercialization of Blue Biofuels’ patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (“CTS”) process for the
(Neste) Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni S.p.A. and the government of Rwanda signed a
(Banchak) Chaiwat Kovavisarach, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Bangchak Group, and Kittiphong Limsuwannarot, President and Chief Executive Officer, BBGI Public
by Jeffrey Jones (Globe and Mail) Montreal-based cleantech investor Cycle Capital and its French partner have raised US$108-million to back
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to the Green Guides, Will Begin 60-Day Comment Period in January 2023 DEADLINE: extended to April 24, 2023
(Bergeson & Campbell) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on December 14, 2022, that it is seeking public comment on potential updates and changes to the Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims (Green Guides).