In the United Kingdom, University of British Columbia scientists discovered a way to turn the UK’s fatbergs, congealed fat and waste, into methane fuel that when burned releases water and low amounts of carbon dioxide compared to fossil fuels. The new process helps break down fats, oils and grease into liquids that bacteria can more […]
In Washington, D.C., government data released on Friday shows that U.S. ethanol exports through June stood at 927.7 million gallons (mg), up 33 percent from the first half of 2017 and on pace to shatter last year’s record of 1.38 billion gallons (bg). According to the Renewable Fuels Association, robust export markets are more important […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that according to the EU Commission’s preliminary estimates, the 2018/19 oilseed output in the EU-28 could fall short of last year’s level. The main factor is declines in rapeseed yield. In its latest monthly report, the EU Commission has projected the 2018 EU-28 oilseed harvest at 33.1 million tonnes. Consequently, production […]
In Italy, Lapitec developed a new line of building material that incorporates a special form of titanium dioxide which acts as a catalyst which degrades organic matter through oxidation thanks to the reaction to natural sunlight or artificial lighting (photocatalysis). Bio-Care is designed and developed to breakdown and wash away the organic atmospheric particles which […]
In the United Kingdom, the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations order requires transport fuel suppliers to ensure that a proportion of the fuel they supply comes from renewable sources (biofuels). Current returns show 1,621 million litres of renewable fuel have been supplied in period 10 (2017/18) so far, which is 3% of total road and non-road […]
In India, My Eco Energy, a renewable fuels company, is opening up more than 300 biofuel outlets in the state of Gujarat by 2019. MEE’s drop-in biofuel, called Indizel, is EN 590 compliant and can be used in any diesel engine without modifications or blending limits, according to The Hindu Business Line. Indizel is the […]
In Finland, Neste Corporation released its half-year financial report which shows the company had an operating profit during January-June of EUR 592 million compared to last year’s EUR 536 million. Neste’s cash flow before financing activities was super strong this year so far at EUR 373 million compared to last year’s EUR 58 million. Investors […]
IHS Markit published a plastics report saying that the market value for biodegradable polymers exceeds $1 billion and will rise sharply by 2023 thanks to increased plastic regulations and bans in Western Europe. But it’s not just Europe that we are seeing bans on plastic. Multinational companies like Kraft, Starbucks, McDonalds, Marriott, Disney and more […]
When it comes to Blue Marble’s coordinates in the bioeconomy star-field, think advanced flavorings made from seemingly impossible materials. Most recently we reported that Missoula’s Masters of Metamorphosis this past summer released a highly sought after U.S. and E.U. Natural version of bacon dithiazine (bacon flavor ingredient) for use in food and beverage applications. Made from […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association announced the launch of a resource designed to make finding Iowa’s biodiesel experts easier than a Google search. The Iowa Biodiesel Speakers Bureau is now live on the IRFA website. It is a collection of biodiesel experts from across the state who share the goal of educating Iowans […]
