by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Kore boldly describes its carbon negative pyrolysis process as “a paradigm shift, offering businesses an environmentally and economically sustainable way to convert organic waste into renewable energy. This means more incentives to decarbonize, fewer landfills and
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Back TO HOMEDOE Awards $34 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen
(U.S. Department of Energy) Industry and University-Led Projects Across the Country Will Develop Technologies and Infrastructure for Efficient Hydrogen Production, Transport, and Storage -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (August 17, 2023) announced the award of nearly $34 million to
August 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Lummus and Biohydrogen Technologies Establish Partnership to Develop and Deploy Blue Hydrogen Technology
(Lummus Technology/PR Newswire) Partnership is part of Lummus' commitment to accelerate and scale technologies that lower CO2 emissions for customers -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Biohydrogen Technologies have announced an agreement to develop
August 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Equatic’s Transformative Technology Allows Seawater to Capture & Store Carbon
(Equatic/Business Wire) Equatic White Paper Outlines Rigorous MRV Framework to Validate Process -- Carbon removal company Equatic has developed a revolutionary process that relies on seawater electrolysis to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2), while simultaneously producing clean hydrogen. A new white paper written
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Biorenewables Development Centre Awarded Additional £5m for Biohydrogen Project
(Bioenergy Insight) Following on from the successful Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 funding for the H2-Boost project, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) and partners have successfully been awarded £5 million (€5.8 million) for a phase 2 project. This is funded by
August 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Nearly $14 Million Announced to Advance Clean Hydrogen Innovation Application DEADLINE October 23, 2023
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Round One Makes Up to $8 Million Available to Address Challenges of Decarbonizing Industrial Process Heat and Advancing Clean Hydrogen Production and Renewable Energy Integration -- Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a nearly $14
August 22, 2023 Read Full Article
UKPIA Changes Name to Reflect Move towards More Sustainable Fuels
(Fuels Industry UK) The downstream oil sector’s leading trade body today begins its new phase as Fuels Industry UK to demonstrate its evolving remit to champion low carbon fuels as well as traditional petroleum products. Previously known as the United Kingdom Petroleum
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Brazil Studying Some $30 bBn in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Projects, Secretary Says
by Laticia Fucuchima (Reuters) Brazil is studying some $30 billion in projects looking to produce low-carbon hydrogen, an official from the country's mines and energy ministry said on Wednesday, estimating the country has a potential output of 1.8 billion metric tons. The South
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Walmart Chile to Create First Industrial-Use Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Latin America
(Walmart) The project developed collaboratively with the generating company Engie will mark $15 million investment in replacing lead-acid batteries. Last week, Walmart Inc. CEO Doug McMillon attended the grand opening of a green hydrogen plant at Walmart’s Quilicura Distribution Center in Santiago,
August 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell, Raizen Push Ethanol-to-H2 in Brazil
by Flávia Pierry (Argus Media) Shell Energy Brazil has partnered with sugarcane miller Raizen to push the federal and Sao Paulo state governments to develop laws, regulations and incentives to produce hydrogen from ethanol. The companies teamed up with the University of
August 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Alberta Earmarks $45M for Hydrogen Technology Innovation
(Canadian Biomass Magazine) Alberta’s government is providing $45 million to power new hydrogen technologies that will reduce emissions and create jobs. The new funding will drive cutting-edge and first-of-their-kind hydrogen technologies to be used in production, transmission and distribution, storage, and in
August 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Nikola Bags $58.2 Million for Hydrogen Stations to Fuel Heavy-Duty Vehicles
by Kavya Blaraman (PV Magazine) The largest of the grants is $41.9 million from the California Transportation Commission, along with California Department of Transportation, to build six refueling stations for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Southern California. Nikola was granted a total
August 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Many Roads to the Big H: The Digest’s Guide to Hydrogen Roadmaps 2023
Later this week, the United States is conducting a webinar to describe in detail the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, including an explanation of the benefits of clean hydrogen and its role in the clean energy transition. Leaders from
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The U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap: A Vision for Clean Hydrogen and Federal Agency Coordination --- August 18, 2023 --- ONLINE
The webinar will include an introduction and overview of the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, including an explanation of the benefits of clean hydrogen and its important role in the clean energy transition. Leaders from DOE and the
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4Refuel Announces Rebrand to Reflect Agnostic Fuel and Alternative Energy Distribution Solutions
(4Refuel/Business Wire) 4Refuel has recently undergone a company rebrand to represent further its dedication to sustainable fuel management solutions and an agnostic approach to energy delivery and mobile on-site refuelling services. As a trusted North American energy distribution and logistics partner, 4Refuel
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Fairbanks Morse Defense, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuel Technology for Marine Engines
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory/Newswise) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, and Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and integration
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Why Does Transport Need Renewable Fuels?
(Neste) Transportation accounts for about a quarter of global energy consumption, and is a major source of emissions. -- ... Electric vehicles are often heralded as The Solution, and they surely will be key to reducing emissions. But electrification alone will not
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Government Launches Pilot Plant for Renewable Hydrogen from Ethanol at USP
((São Paulo Governor's Office (Google Translation)) Governor Tarcísio de Freitas reinforces the state management's commitment to research and development of energy transition Technologies -- Governor Tarcísio de Freitas reinforced this Thursday (10th), in the capital, the commitment of the state administration to
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Files Application to Develop California's Largest Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Project, Turning Agricultural Waste into Fuel
(Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas)) The pilot project is expected to produce up to 4.5 billion cubic feet of RNG annually from orchard waste, along with almond, pistachio and walnut shells -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has filed an application with the
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
REGA Energy Group Completes 60M€ Funding Round
(REGA Energy Group) REGA Energy Group completed an additional funding round of EUR 60 M with current investor SWEN Capital Partners, a leading European infrastructure fund specialized in biomethane and green hydrogen. "We are delighted to further support REGA in its growth.
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Advanced Biorefineries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Advanced Biorefineries presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode. Current and expected demand, technologies, supply chain, projects of note, current news, key players — a comprehensive but compact look at the industry in this
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Shipowners' Associations and Eni Join Forces to Decarbonize the Maritime Sector
(Eni) Today (July 11, 2023) Eni presented a document titled “The route to net zero. Decarbonizing the maritime sector” in collaboration with Assarmatori and Confitarma as well as three of the largest companies in the maritime sector (Wärtsilä, WinGD and MAN Energy
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Treasury to Miss Deadline for IRA Clean Hydrogen Guidance
by David Ioconangelo (Politico Pro Energywire) The guidance is highly anticipated as it could influence the industry's emissions and growth trajectory into the 2030s.-- The Treasury Department will miss its Aug. 16 deadline to issue guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's first-ever
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HAROPA PORT & Engie Join Forces to Build the Biggest Renewable Fuels Platform
(HAROPA PORT/ Territorial Department of Le Havre) During her visit of the port of Le Havre on July 27, French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, made official the construction of France's largest industrial-scale renewable and low-carbon fuel platform by HAROPA PORT and Engie. It's
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Trillium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Trillium is a leading provider of alternative fueling solutions, specializing in fuel supply, design, installation and operation for innovative energy solutions. Trillium’s offerings include CNG, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, solar installation, and on-site electricity generation. Charles
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
High Hopes for Hydrogen
by Sue Retka Schill (Biomass Magazine) Multiple new projects promise to expand biogenic hydrogen production, but only if unhindered by rules favoring electrolyzers. -- Federal goals and incentives are laying a launch pad for renewable hydrogen, aiming at a five-fold increase
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
WS30: Bioenergy in a Net Zero Future --- October 19, 2023 --- Lyon, France
Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy in collaboration with ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition Reaching net‐zero emissions globally by 2050 requires an unprecedented transformation in how energy is produced, transported and used. In the IEA Net Zero by 2050 scenario,
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
U.K. Policy Paper Biomass Strategy 2023
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) This strategy sets out the role sustainable biomass can play in reaching net zero, what government is doing to enable that objective, and where further action is needed. Biomass is a versatile resource and can
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Mote Kicks off Second Biomass to Hydrogen Project in Northern California
(Mote/Business Wire) The biomass-to-hydrogen startup is partnering with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to expand its operations to a second location supported by $1.2M in grants from the US Forest Service, the California Department of Conservation, and the California Department of
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Cummins and Chevron Advance Strategic Collaboration
(Chevron) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), announced a memorandum of understanding to leverage complementary positioning in hydrogen, natural gas, and other lower carbon fuel value chains. The announcement expands the two companies’
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China Issues First Hydrogen Industry Guideline
(CGTN) China on Tuesday (August 8, 2023) released its first national guideline for the development of industrial standards for the production, storage, transport and use of hydrogen energy. According to the World Economic Forum's latest white paper, China is the largest producer and
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Bramble Energy Unveils New Multi-Million Pound Headquarters with State-of-the-Art Hydrogen Innovation Hub
(Bramble Energy) Bramble Energy’s new company headquarters based in Crawley, West Sussex, spans nearly 34,000 square feet and is three-times larger than previous HQ New state-of-the-art facility represents Bramble Energy’s rapid growth and continued momentum The multi-million-pound investment includes the creation of a
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Governor of the Japanese Bank after Memorandum of Understanding: "Chile Is One of the Most Promising Countries for the Production of Green Hydrogen"
By Matías Vera (Report Minero &Energetic (Google Translation)) With the aim of promoting cooperation in sectors that use hydrogen and ammonia as fuel sources, the Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The Ministry
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Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Announces MoU with ITOCHU Corporation, a Major Trading Company in Japan
(Hyphen Hydrogen) Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) to explore areas for potential collaboration between them to drive forward sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, and only, fully vertically-integrated green hydrogen project. Hyphen and ITOCHU, one
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Topsoe Selected by World Energy GH2 to Supply Ammonia Loop for Canada's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant
by Ulrik Frohlke (Topsoe) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed an agreement with World Energy GH2 solutions provider, to provide Topsoe’s dynamic ammonia loop technology for Canada’s largest, and one of the world’s first-to-market, renewable hydrogen
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CATAGEN Receives £4.9m from UK Government for Biohydrogen Reactor Project
(Bioenergy Insight) CATAGEN, the net zero innovation company, has been awarded a record £4.9 million (€5.7 million) in funding by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to develop its novel ClimaHtech BIOHGEN Biohydrogen Reactor in Belfast, Northern
August 10, 2023 Read Full Article
MHI Inaugurates Operations at "Nagasaki Carbon Neutral Park,"
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) A Development Base for Energy Decarbonization Technologies --The new facility is purposed to develop fuel production and combustion technologies, aiming for increased use of hydrogen, biomass and ammonia; The existing development, design and production bases in Nagasaki District will
August 10, 2023 Read Full Article
PCC Hydrogen Secured Crucial Funding from USDA and KSTC
(PCC Hydrogen/Business Wire) PCC Hydrogen Inc. (PCCH2) is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a highly competitive Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award of $175,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of
August 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Hubs: Building a Financial Value Chain --- August 28-30, 2023 --- Houston, TX
Meet the Policymakers, Development Teams, Capital Providers and End-Users Driving the Deployment of Hydrogen Hubs -- Hydrogen Hub projects are moving from the drawing board to reality. Federal incentives and funding are enabling hub development teams to drastically reduce the cost
August 09, 2023 Read Full Article
North East to Benefit from New Funding for Hydrogen Transport
(U.K. Department for Transport, Innovate UK, and The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP) Hydrogen-fueled airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks could provide greener and more efficient journeys. -- New government-backed transport projects to fuel supermarket delivery trucks and airport vehicles with hydrogen;
August 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Miawpukek Horizon Joins Forces with EverWind Fuels to Advance Atlantic Canadian Green Energy Hub
(EverWind Fuels/PR Newswire) Newfoundland-based, Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services (Miawpukek Horizon) and green energy developer, EverWind Fuels (EverWind) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of a green fuel transshipment corridor between EverWind's clean hydrogen and ammonia project proposed
August 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Road to Net Zero Ammonia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NexantECA senior consultant Josh Velson returned to the ABLC stage at ABLC 2023 for a presentation on the opportunities in net zero ammonia. Ammonia constitutes nearly half of the chemical industry’s GHG output. Radical and rapid
August 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Partnership Agreements Extend Collaboration on Green Hydrogen Pilot Projects in Morocco
(Chariot Green Hydrogen) Chariot Green Hydrogen Limited, a subsidiary of Chariot Limited, the Africa-focused transitional energy group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Oort Energy Limited (Oort), are pleased to have signed further Partnership Agreements to extend their collaboration, as
August 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Swiss Firm to Allocate 1$ Bln for Green Hydrogen Production in Egypt
(Asharq Al Awsat) Smartenergy intends to expand in Egypt by producing green hydrogen in a project of initial value worth one billion dollars, said well-informed sources. The company is specialized in renewable energy. Smartenergy didn’t make an official statement regarding the project, but
August 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Manchester’s Sewage Biogas to Be Used for Hydrogen Production
(Bioenergy Insight) Sewage biogas produced in Manchester is set to become a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production, due to a pioneering partnership between Levidian and United Utilities. The UK government-funded collaboration is a first for the UK's water industry
August 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Western Australia Approves Its First Green Hydrogen Facilities
(Bioenergy Insight) Western Australia’s first green hydrogen facilities were given the green light following recent assessments and inspections by Dangerous Goods Officers from the Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) Worksafe Petroleum Safety and Dangerous Goods Directorate. The new green
August 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Sign Letter of Intent on the Production and Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ‘Made in Germany’
(Lufthansa) Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy; Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year; SAF is a
August 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Construction Underway on Imperial’s Renewable Diesel Facility near Edmonton, Alberta
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) In its second-quarter financials released July 28, Imperial, Canada’s largest petroleum refiner, said the renewable diesel project at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, passed a significant milestone during the quarter. In May, key contractors were
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
UvA Chemists Recycle Shrimp Waste as Catalyst for Hydrogen Generation
(University of Amsterdam) Flexible spheres of the biomolecule chitosan, made from shrimp waste, can be used for catalysts that generate hydrogen gas from borohydride salts. In a paper in Green Chemistry, a research team at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) shows
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Ohmium and Aquastill Form Strategic Collaboration to Produce Green Hydrogen from Seawate
(Ohmium) New application of sustainable desalination technology powered using waste heat to enable expansion of green hydrogen production – Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced a strategic collaboration with Aquastill,
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
ACT now: Aries Clean Technology on the Cusp of Its Destiny
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For the love of sludge and the carbon possibilities, I have long kept an eye on Aries Clean Technology and it has not been an easy ride for this company in its journey to first
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
SFC Energy Starts Production of Hydrogen and Methanol Fuel Cells in India - Federal Minister Robert Habeck Opens Manufacturing Facility in New Delhi/Gurgaon
(SFC Energy) • Production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells with long-standing Indian partner FCTecNrgy Pvt Ltd; • Annual revenue contribution of around EUR 100 million expected in the medium term; • Current major orders with a total volume of over
July 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Portugal to Hold Its First Auction for Centralised Purchase of Biomethane and Renewable Hydrogen
(Biofuels International) On 11 July, Portugal's Ministry of Environment and Climate Action announced a public consultation of the first auction of the centralised purchase of biomethane and renewable hydrogen, for injection into the national gas network, reported CE NoticiasFinancieras. The auction will last
July 30, 2023 Read Full Article
CO2 Utilization: Biofuel from the Stack
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Utilization technologies are stimulating interest in ethanol producers’ constant coproduct, carbon dioxide. An initiative from the U.S. Department of Energy has formed the CO2 Reduction and Upgrading for E-fuels Consortium—or CO2RUe—made up of labs across the
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
ENGIE Joins Forces with CMA CGM and Air France-KLM to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Sea and Air Transport by Launching the First Industrial-Scale Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuel Platform in Le Havre
(ENGIE) • ENGIE awarded the Grand Canal project launched by HAROPA PORT on the Gran Canal du Havre for the development of the Salamandre and France KerEAUzen project Development of the Salamandre renewable and low-carbon gas production plant in Le Havre, with
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Jet Fuel Tough for Indian Airlines: Boeing
by Anu Sharma (Mint) New Delhi: Adoption of green fuel by Indian airlines will be a key challenge for them considering the high cost structure associated with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a senior executive at Boeing said. “Indian Oil and a couple of
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Cummins Highlights New Fuel-Agnostic 15-Liter Engine
(Cummins/OEM Off-Highway) During CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, Cummins Inc. showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications. It is a clean sheet design
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
EQTEC plc Signs Collaboration Framework Agreement with Domi Ost Limited
(EQTEC/Market Screener) EQTEC plc announced that it has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement with Domi Ost Limited. Through the Agreement, the Company and Domi Ost will collaborate on the design and development of projects in Ireland that deploy EQTEC synthesis gas
July 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Allotrope Partners LLC, Axens North America and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to Study Commercial Production of Low Carbon Biofuel Using Woody Biomass from Forest Thinning in California
(Sumitomo Corporation of Americas) Allotrope Partners LLC ("Allotrope"), Axens North America ("Axens"), and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas ("SCOA") announced the signing of an agreement to develop a Joint Study for a commercial plant producing cellulosic bioethanol, utilizing the Axens Futurol™ process,
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Volvo, Westport Launching JV to Push Alternative Fuels in Transportation
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. say they are establishing a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications. HPDI enables truck manufacturers to develop powertrains
July 25, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals and Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Renewable Chemicals and Materials presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode.The Value Stack, planned capacity, mandates, incentives, major players and their recent activities, pathways, mandates around the world, molecules, and markets. It’s a comprehensive
July 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Air Canada Explores Possible Use of Lower-Carbon Plane Fuel
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) Canada's largest airline has inked a deal seeking to bring in more lower-carbon aviation fuel from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide by 2025, Air Canada and its partner company told Reuters on Thursday as efforts to reduce
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
TAU Team Produces 'Green' Hydrogen with over 90% Efficiency
by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman (Jerusalem Post) ... A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University has produced "green" hydrogen – hydrogen that is produced without polluting carbon dioxide emissions but is still highly efficient, the university said. Their research was published in a study in the peer-reviewed Carbon
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Megatrends Driving Low Carbon Intensity Developments
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Due Diligence Wolfpack member Steve Slome of NexantECA presented these slides at ABLC 2023 on Renewable Power, Hydrogen, Methanol, Ammonia, and Carbon Capture; including the Overlap Between Sustainability and Digitalization: Smart Meters with Mass Balance, Electrification,
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
New Initiative to Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production Adopted by Ministers at Global Energy Summit
(International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)/PR Newswire) The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India. The first-of-its-kind platform brings together the private sector and governments across the energy-maritime value chain to transform maritime transportation
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SHV Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG, LNG, hydrogen, bioLPG and rDME. The company serves 30 million business and residential customers in 24 countries across 4 continents. The ambition is
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Nikola and Fortescue Future Industries Commit to Creating American Green Energy Jobs with Acquisition of Nikola's Phoenix Hudrogen Hub
(Nikola/PR Newswire) Fortescue Future Industries to acquire Nikola's Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project for the purpose of constructing an electrolysis-based hydrogen production facility; Nikola and Fortescue Future Industries are working towards a hydrogen supply agreement to support Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks Nikola
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Regulatory Horizons Council Publishes Tecommendations on the Tegulation of Hydrogen Fuel Propulsion in Maritime Vessels
(U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Chloe Smith MP) Latest report from the RHC, an independent group of scientific, regulatory and industry experts, created to help unleash UK innovation through regulation. -- Regulatory Horizons Council releases key report into benefits of
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Mercury Renewables Plans €200m Wind Farm and Hydrogen Plant
(Business Plus) Mayo-based renewable energy developer Mercury Renewables has submitted the first-ever Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) planning application to An Bord Pleanála for a €200m utility-scale integrated wind farm and green hydrogen project. The planned development would produce 4.5m kilograms of green hydrogen per
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to H2SIte
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dr. Eduardo, program manager at H2Site, was special guest on ABLC Connect, and here are his slides as he takes us through H2Site’s proprietary membrane reactor technology which offers a new pathway for efficient, affordable transport
July 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Undertakes New, Innovative “Power-to-Liquid” (PtL) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project
(Willis Lease Finance Corp./Globe Newswire/Yahoo!) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations for more than 45 years, today announced an innovative project to develop and
July 20, 2023 Read Full Article
HYCO1 and Kansas Ethanol Collaborate on World's Largest Biogenic CO2 Utilization Facility
(HYCO1/PR Newswire) HYCO1, Inc. announces that it has entered into a 20-year carbon dioxide supply agreement with Kansas Ethanol, located in Lyons, Kansas for the planned construction of the world's largest biogenic carbon dioxide utilization facility, Green Carbon Synthetics Kansas, LLC. HYCO1 is
July 19, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen’s State of Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Brian Foody, CEO of Iogen was special guest this past week on ABLC Connect, and he took us through hydrogen’s promise and progress, milestones achieved and the next ones down the road, and especially a deep
July 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Portugal's Environment Agency Greenlights Galp Biodiesel, Biojet Plant
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal’s environment regulator on Monday said it had approved a project by Portuguese oil company Galp to launch an industrial-scale plant to produce biodiesel and biojet fuel using cooking oils at its Sines refinery. Galp aims to launch
July 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Taming the Wildfires: Kore, Tule River in Carbon-Negative Biohydrogen Project Using California’s Deadwood
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They call this kind of wood “non-merchantable”, and this project will remove and process 48 tons per day of them, from the 57,000 acres of Sierra Nevada Forest managed by Tule River, which is also
July 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe selected by Epinal Urban Community to create a green and renewable hydrogen production site in Epinal (France), and to develop the future Grand Est region fuel chain
(Lhyfe) - Lhyfe’s project selected in the consultation launched by Epinal Urban Community (Communauté Agglomération d’Epinal) and piloted by Vosj’Innove. - An ambitious, cross-border project (several dozen megawatts of installed capacity will produce hydrogen for local, German, Belgian and Dutch
July 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Secures 100 MW Electrolyzer Deal for Green Hydrogen Project in Europe
(Plug Power) Largest green hydrogen project in oil and gas sector in Europe -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, secured an order for 100 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM)
July 17, 2023 Read Full Article
E.U.’s ‘Green’ Hydrogen Rules May Shape American Industry
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News Energywire) The European Union’s definition of “green” hydrogen is emerging as a potential model for the U.S., with global repercussions for emissions, trade and production of the fuel. Europe’s plan also is shaking up a debate over
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Xynteo Unveils Clean Hydrogen Technology Accelerator, Energy Leap, to Drive Sustainable Energy Innovation
(Xynteo) Xynteo, in partnership with the SED Fund, Technip Energies and Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), is proud to announce the launch of Energy Leap. Energy Leap will be Asia's first end-to-end clean hydrogen technology accelerator focused on driving sustainable energy
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Ireland Unveils Its National Hydrogen Strategy
(William Fry) The Irish government yesterday published the National Hydrogen Strategy (the Strategy), which is the latest policy document identifying its long-term strategic vision towards decarbonising the economy, enhancing the country’s energy security and creating industrial and market opportunities. The Strategy envisions Ireland
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Yamaha Backs Hydrogen as Clean Option
by Supriya Singh, and Masatsugu Horie (Bloomberg/The Star) Japan’s auto industry has long favored multi-pronged approach; Yamaha developing technology in anticipation of wider adoption -- Yamaha Motor Co is backing hydrogen as a clean and viable option for reaching carbon neutrality and
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe to Develop New Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
by Anthony Wright (Gasworld) European energy transition specialist Lhyfe has announced the development of a 70 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant to be located in Perl, Saarland in southwestern Germany. Lhyfe plans for the plant to deliver up to 30 tonnes of
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
£5 Million of Funding Awarded by UK Research and Innovation for New Impact Focused Bioenergy Hub
(Supergen Bioenergy) The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is delighted to announce the successful award of £5 million to deliver the new impact focused bioenergy hub for the next 4 years starting in November 2023. The funding awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Yosemite Clean Energy Receives $5M Grant to Advance Ultra-Low Carbon Fuels for Sustainable Future
(Yosemite Clean Energy/Newswire) The grant will support YCE's ongoing efforts to advance the development and utilization of ultra-low carbon hydrogen-based technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease air pollution, prevent wildfires, and achieve California's climate change and clean air goals. Yosemite Clean
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Starts Selling Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Spain’s Major Airports
(Cepsa) • From July onwards, Cepsa has commenced the sale of second-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Spain’s four main airports; Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Seville, responsible for over half of Spain's air passenger traffic Cepsa produces this biofuel at
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
SAF Production: Haffner Energy Launches a Game-Changing Solution
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy launches SAFNOCA, an integrated solution that unlocks the pathway for the massive production of competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Its patented technology of renewable synthetic gas production from diversified biomass and organic waste will play a decisive
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Wizz Air’s Vision for the Future
by Miquel Ros (Aerotime Hub) ... In June 2023, Wizz Air was awarded the title of ‘Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline’ at the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2023 for the third year in a row. The award follows other forms of recognition
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
CPP Investments Partners with Power2X to Invest in Green Molecules Market
(Canada Pension Plan Investment Board/CISION) Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and hydrogen project developer Power2X today announced a long-term investment partnership aimed at advancing Power2X's leading role in the global clean energy transition. The partnership plans to invest an initial €130 million to
July 12, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Rebecca Boudreaux, CEO of Oberon Fuels, was special guest this past week on ABLC Connect, and she took us through Oberon’s promise and progress, milestones achieved and the next ones down the road, on the journey
July 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Tax Credits Jump Start Midwest Carbon Capture Projects — but the Cost Will Be in the Billions
by Erin Jordan (The Gazette) and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco (Harvest Public Media) (NPR)... Carbon tax credits are a “challenge to industry that says ‘if you can do this thing that makes sense for the climate, the U.S. government will pay you potentially tens,
July 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Spain and Portugal Cut 500,000 Tons of CO2 Thanks to the Use of (Renewable) Natural Gas and H2 in Transport
(Gasnam/AltFuels) Decarbonizing heavy transport largely depends on the use of renewable gases and their derivatives. This is one of the main conclusions of the report “The decarbonization of heavy transport in Spain and Portugal”, carried out by the Technological Research Institute
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Offshore Hydrogen Production on a New Scale: HOPE Project and its Consortium Selected for a €20 Million European Commission Grant
(Lhyfe) The HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production for Europe) project is being coordinated by Lhyfe (France) and implemented by eight European partners: Alfa Laval (Denmark), Plug (the Netherlands), Strohm (the Netherlands), EDP NEW (Portugal), ERM (France), CEA (France), POM-West-Vlaanderen (Belgium) and
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
CEFC Backs New Green Hydrogen Technology Turning Waste into Super Energy
(CEFC) The CEFC is backing HydGene Renewables, a new Australian company that has developed an alternative green hydrogen solution that turns biomass into hydrogen in a process that is both renewable and carbon negative. The HydGene technique uses novel biocatalysts to convert
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
A New Hydrogen: from Methane, via Pyrolysis, without the CO2 Release
by Chingis Idrissov (IDTechEx/Biofuels Digest) Digest note. This column from Chingis Idrissov focuses on production of hydrogen from methane, with an underlying assumption that the methane will come from fossil gas reserves. But, not necessarily so. There’s renewable methane, which
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Is a More Potent Greenhouse Gas than Previously Reported, New Study Reveals
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Indirect atmospheric warming effects of H2 shown with more certainty to be higher than ever, increasing climate risk of hydrogen leakage -- The warming potential of hydrogen as an indirect greenhouse gas has been shown to be
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Turning Ethanol into Hydrogen
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new technology developed by Proteum Energy could use ethanol as a feedstock for producing hydrogen, a very real contender in the hard-to-electrify sector. -- Proteum Energy wants to work with ethanol producers to
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Nordic Electrofuel, P2X-Europe Sign Term Sheet for Production, Commercialization of eSAF
(P2X-Europe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Following extensive negotiations and cooperation that started last year, Norwegian Nordic Electrofuel (NEF) and German P2X-Europe, a joint venture of Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG (Mabanaft) and H&R Group, signed a term sheet June 23 that formally lays
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CPKC and CSX Announce Planned Collaboration to Develop Additional Hydrogen Locomotives
(CSX) Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) (CSX) today announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives. As
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Germany: TotalEnergies and VNG Join Forces on Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Leuna Refinery
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and VNG, a German natural gas distribution company, have signed an agreement to initiate the future supply of green hydrogen to the Leuna refinery operated by TotalEnergies. Under the agreement, green hydrogen will be produced from renewable electricity
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyota, Toyota Tsusho, and Mitsubishi Kakoki to Introduce Thailand's First Biogas-Derived Hydrogen Production Equipment, Operation to Begin in 2023
(Toyota/JCN Newswire) Biogas derived from chicken manure and food waste to help achieve carbon neutrality in Thailand -- Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd. (Mitsubishi Kakoki) will introduce biogas-derived hydrogen production equipment
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol and Toyota Spain to Offer Integral Solution for Renewable Hydrogen Mobility
(Repsol/AltFuels) Repsol and Toyota Spain have among their main lines of action the promotion of net zero emission technologies to contribute to the decarbonisation of society. That shared ambition led both companies to sign a collaboration agreement to promote the use
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Will Supply LNG and Synthetic e-LNG to MSC Cruises’ Eco-Friendly Ships
(Gasum/AltFuels) Gasum and MSC Cruises, the Cruise Division of MSC Group, have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG to the new MSC Euribia, as well as a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the goal of cooperating on the
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S., India Strike Deals on Climate Cooperation
by Sara Schonhardt (E&E News Politico Pro Climatewire) The two countries agreed to accelerate joint work on clean hydrogen, carbon capture technologies, and offshore and onshore wind power. -- India and the United States on Thursday injected new energy into
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste and the Other Leading Energy Companies in Finland Join Forces to Develop an Industrial Hydrogen Valley
(Neste) Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, Helen Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd have in collaboration started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland. This joint effort is a step forward in driving Finland
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
EDF, Holcim, IFPEN and Axens Join Forces to Participate Together in the Creation of the French E-Fuels Air Transport Industry, with the "Take Kair" Project, Supported by Air France-KLM
(Axens) The objective of this cooperation is to take advantage of the complementary expertise of the signatories in order to contribute to the decarbonization of air transport and to support the emergence of the French e-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry,
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Chile: EU, EIB and KfW to Finance renewable hydrogen projects with up to €216.5 million
(EE Online/European Investment Bank) The Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform for Chile will support Chile's renewable hydrogen industry and help meet the country's target of 100% clean energy by 2050. Today (June 14) the European Investment Bank (EIB), KfW Development Bank, Corporación de
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Nuclear Diesel: A Game Changer -- Synfuels, Energized by Fission, Can Transform US Competition with China.
by Robert Hargraves (Real Clean Energy) ... We can change the competition from vehicle electrification to producing zero-emission diesel fuel made from CO2, water, and nuclear energy. The US can leverage its expertise in petroleum refining and chemical engineering. For example,
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
A Brighter Horizon for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Sasol and Topsoe to Form a Future Business to Accelerate Global SAF Production
(Sasol) Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture (subject to approval by relevant authorities), solidifying their commitment to produce sustainable
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
US Oil, US Gain Combine to Form US Energy™
(US Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) U.S. Oil and U.S. Gain, a developer and distributor of alternative fuels and environmental credits, announced June 12 the formation of the combined company U.S. Energy™. U.S. Energy is a vertically integrated energy-solutions provider proficient in refined products,
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Senators to Treasury: Adopt GREET for SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A group of 16 senators on June 16 sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the agency to adopt the U.S. Department of Energy’s GREET model as the secondary methodology for calculating
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on the Progression of Clean Fuels in the Shipping Industry DEADLINE July 14, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (June 20, 2023), international shipping accounts for approximately three percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The industry generally relies on the availability of and access to cheap, energy-intensive fuels to transport heavy freight internationally over
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Canada’s First Stand-alone Renewable Diesel Refinery Completed Construction
by Christian Fernsby (Post Online Media) Canada’s first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construction and will soon begin production. -- The announcement was made on Friday, June 16, 2023, by Canada's province British Columbia and Tidewater Renewables. Using bio-feedstocks, such
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Aviation Industry’s Quest for Zero Emissions: Challenges and Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... However, this challenge can be met by innovation, policy support, and collaboration across the aviation value chain, as found in a new expert-led, industry-wide report Voices from the Sky, says Milica Folić, Product Line Director at
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Decarbonising Europe’s Hydrogen Production with Biohydrogen
(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. Insights are provided as to the place of
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
MWA 2023: Biofuels Are Now 'All about the Feedstocks' as Shipowners and Suppliers Demonstrate the Operational Benefits
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Summarising the current state of the marine biofuels market, Dirk Kronemeijer, Founder and Board Member of GoodFuels, told Maritime Week Americas (MWA) delegates: ‘Five years ago, it was all about finding the clients. Today, it is about
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Oman’s Huge Renewable Hydrogen Potential Can Bring Multiple Benefits in Its Journey to Net Zero Emissions
(International Energy Agency) New IEA report presented to Omani Minister shows how rich renewable resources and vast land expanses could make Oman a competitive low-emissions hydrogen supplier by 2030 Oman’s high-quality renewable energy resources and vast tracts of available land make it
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
SOCAR Energy Switzerland Opens First Hydrogen Filling Station on a Swiss Motorway
(Socar) On Friday, 9 June 2023, SOCAR Energy Switzerland opened the first hydrogen filling station on a Swiss motorway, located at Grauholz Süd near Bern. This milestone marks SOCAR's commitment to developing a nationwide network of hydrogen filling stations, promoting
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
US$ 4 bn Investment on Green Hydrogen Launched in Uruguay
(Merco Press) Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday announced that US$ 2 billion will be invested in the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Paysandú. The work to begin this year will employ between 1,500 and 3,200 jobs and the
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Capital Energy Team up to Produce Green Hydrogen at Sea with Power from Offshore Wind Farms in Spain and Portugal
(Lhyfe) The collaboration agreement signed between Lhyfe and Capital Energy could be extended to other markets in the future. Lhyfe is one of the pioneers of green hydrogen production with an offshore production prototype already operational in France. Lhyfe and Capital
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Germany, Italy Support New Hydrogen-Ready Pipeline Project
by Rachel More and Francesca Landini (Reuters) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday he is pleased that Italy and Germany have agreed to push ahead with work on the construction of a pipeline to transport gas and hydrogen between the
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Redding Rancheria Announcel New Business and Partnership with Hydrogen 2 Energy Group (H2EG) Aimed to Create CarbonNegative Biofuels
(Redding Rncheria/PR Newswire) The Redding Rancheria Tribe and the State of California Department of Conservation are excited to announce that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tribe has received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Conservation to assist the Tribe with developing a new
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
States Charting the Course on ‘Green’ Hydrogen
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) ... An upswell of state-led legislation aimed at boosting and regulating the fuel source could help shape the trajectory of President Joe Biden’s climate plans, write David Iaconangelo, Heather Richards and Zach Bright. ... Few green hydrogen
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Teams up with Avina to Decarbonize Commercial Trucking
(Plug Power) Deal supports first green hydrogen production facility for heavy-duty trucks in Southern California -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will deliver containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug to Provide STEF with Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Solutions for Cold Storage Distribution Centers
(Plug Power) First European cold logistics customer represents expansion for Plug with its turnkey green hydrogen and fuel cell solutions; STEF is Plug’s first pedestal customer in Europe; Toyota will provide compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models --- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
India Aims to Launch ‘Global Biofuel Alliance’ during G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting Next Month
(CanIndia) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri on Wednesday said that to resolve the common concerns of upcoming economies, India is proposing to launch the Global Biofuel Alliance under India’s G20 presidency during the Energy Ministerial Meeting in July
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
UK Seeks Comments on Proposed SAF Mandate DEADLINE June 22, 2023
by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) A public comment period on a proposed U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate is set to close June 22. The mandate, proposed by the U.K. Department of Transport in late March, would require jet fuel suppliers
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Green Refineries
(Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Consortium of Science and Industry Develops Processes and Demand Scenarios for the Mass Production of Synthetic Fuels – Federal Funding of around EUR 7 Million Synthetic fuels from renewable energy sources are needed to reach the climate
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Raven SR
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Raven SR is a clean fuels company that transforms waste – municipal solid waste, organic waste, and methane – into high-quality, clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels through its patented Steam/CO2 Reforming technology. RavenSR CEO Matt
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Volotea Form Partnership to Propel Sustainable Aviation
(Cepsa) • Both companies will boost the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials as well as other energy alternatives, such as green hydrogen and electrification Cepsa has a firm commitment to SAF and aims
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
All 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Cars to Use 100% Renewable Fuel Produced by TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Bill Signed into Law by Governor Stitt DEADLINE for Public Comments June 19, 2023
(OK Energy Today) Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt this week signed legislation to pave the way for Oklahoma’s participation in a proposed hydrogen hub with Arkansas and Louisiana and for development of hydrogen projects in the state. He signed SB 200, starting the process to
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Feedstocks of the Future for a Circular U.S. Bioeconomy: A Summary from a Stakeholder Convening
(Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Schmidt Futures partnered for a convening to identify strategic research opportunities to advance the circular bioeconomy—an economy that uses waste as inputs and is enabled by
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
EUBCE 2023 Marks the Return to Real-World Interaction
(Bioenergy International) ... Over 1 500 delegates from 79 countries convened in Bologna, Italy earlier this week to discuss the use of biomass in a circular and sustainable economy. ... The chairwoman of the conference, Isabella de Bari of the Italian Energy
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Infinium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions are generated by planes, ships and trucking fleets. A new class of synthetic fuel, eFuels are ultra-low carbon fuels that can be dropped into existing engines that use jet
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Maersk, Renfe and Cepsa to Carry out the First 2G Biofuels Test in Spanish Rail Transport
(Cepsa) The goal is to turn the Madrid-Algeciras rail corridor into a decarbonized route For three months, the companies will test renewable diesel as a solution for the freight train transport of a Maersk customer's shipments, covering five weekly round
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
PCC H2 Granted Patent on Ethanol to H2 Conversion
(PCC Hydrogen/PR Newswire) PCC Hydrogen (“PCC H2”) is pleased to announce the issuance of its patented hydrogen production technology (US Patent 11,649,549) for coupling an electrolyzer system with a catalytic adiabatic reactor to convert ethanol into hydrogen. By leveraging ethanol’s biogenic
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
China, Australia in Partnership to Explore Green Hydrogen after Resumption of High-Level Economic Dialogue
(Global Times) Mutual efforts to bring long-term boon: expert -- Businesses from China and Australia are stepping up exchanges in green hydrogen, a promising emerging energy source, after the two countries resumed high-level economic dialogue in May as bilateral ties
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
China Produces Hydrogen by Direct Seawater Electrolysis
by Liu Tianwen (CGTN) China tested its hydrogen production technology at sea with a direct seawater electrolysis method on Friday at the Xinghua Bay offshore wind farm, east China's Fujian Province. The test was verified by a team of experts from
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Oman’s Hydrom Inks Three Contracts for Green Hydrogen Production
by D Madhura (Zawya) The agreements are worth $20bln -- Hydrogen Oman SPC (Hydrom), an Energy Development Oman SAOC subsidiary, has signed three agreements to grant the first green hydrogen blocks with investments of over $20 billion, Oman News Agency reported. The agreements
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
$1.2B Green Energy Proposal Welcomed by TAS Gov
(Energy Magazine) The Tasmanian Government has welcomed a proposal to redevelop the decommissioned Bell Bay Power Station into a $1.2 billion green methanol and hydrogen plant. The State Government said the partnership between ABEL Energy and Iberdrola, under the banner of Bell
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
OXCCU Raises $22 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(OXCCU TECH LTD) Developed by Oxford University scientists, OXCCU converts captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel to cost-effectively decarbonize air transport; Led by Clean Energy Ventures, the Series A round is composed of new investors including United Airlines and
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Pittsburgh Advances On-Site SAF Production Plans
by David Casey (Aviation Week) Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is on the verge of revealing plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on-site. The airport, which is already the first in the U.S. to have a self-sustaining microgrid, is in the process
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy Department Unveils Plan Using Hydrogen Energy to Cut US Emissions by 10 Percent
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Energy Department on Monday unveiled a roadmap it says will, using hydrogen energy, enable the U.S. to reduce its emissions by 10 percent in 2050, compared to 2005 levels. The strategy document calls for specifically targeting hydrogen use
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Signs an Agreement with Grupo Ibereólica Renovables to Reinforce Renewable Energy Supply for Green Hydrogen Projects
(Cepsa) • Cepsa and Grupo Ibereólica Renovables agree to promote the development of new renewable energy projects of up to 5 GW, allowing Cepsa complementary access to renewable electricity at competitive prices and the Grupo Ibereólica Renovables to reinforce the
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Rio Tinto U.S. Borax Becomes First Open Pit Mine to Transition to Renewable Diesel
(Rio Tinto) Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation, making it the first open pit mine in the world to achieve this milestone. The change
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Airlines Can Eliminate up to 70% of Emissions by 2050, but Many Will Miss Their Net Zero Goals if Air Traffic Continues to Grow Faster than GDP
(Bain) New research from Bain & Company shows the cost of decarbonizing airlines will start increasing ticket prices by 2026, a trend likely to trim global demand -- A new study from Bain & Company reveals airlines can cut up to
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
E-fuels: Do They Work on the Numbers?
by Ashish Gupta, Muhammad Islam and Clint Johnson (S&B and Saber Equity/Biofuels Digest) ... E-fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are produced using renewable energy to power electrolysis of water into “green” hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide (CO2)
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Federal Hydrogen Program Is Cutting Out Local Groups, Threatening Climate Goals, Advocates Say
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) Environmental groups sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warning that a lack of transparency in an $8 billion clean hydrogen program leaves communities “entirely in the dark.” --As a key piece of
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Germany, EU to Combine Funding Schemes to Boost Green Hydrogen
by Friederike Heine (Reuters) Germany wants to combine its H2Global funding scheme to support green hydrogen with the new European Hydrogen Bank, the economy ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Economy minister Robert Habeck and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Ireland Signs Agreement with Germany on 'Green' Hydrogen
by Pádraig Hoare (Irish Examiner) Ireland has signed a cooperation agreement with Germany to explore the burgeoning field of so-called "green hydrogen", but there is still no firm date for the long-awaited national strategy to be published. Department of Environment officials
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
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