In Zambia, the National Broadcasting Corp. reports that the government is finally set to implement a biodiesel blending policy after many years of deliberations and false starts. The government has determined the blending level for biodiesel and has established a pricing mechanism for the biodiesel as well, but the levels weren’t reported. The Brazilian government […]
The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of May 8th. In today’s Digest, paper sludge to biogas, 3D printed house, cocoa bean waste-to-fuel, vegan silk biopolymers, biobased adhesives, paper and pasta straws — these and more, ready for you now at The […]
Neste started developing renewable fuels in 1980 and is now the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel with annual production of about 880 million gallons. They plan total capacity will increase to 1.3 billion gallons by 2022. Matt Leuck, Technical Manager, North America at Neste gave this illuminating overview of Neste, their renewable diesel, a […]
In India, Aemetis, Inc. announced that its Universal Biofuels India subsidiary has been awarded a biodiesel supply contract with the three India government-owned Oil Marketing Companies in a public tender process. The contract provides for ongoing deliveries of biodiesel to a variety of blending locations in an aggregate amount of more than $23 million during […]
In New Zealand, Z Energy is to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup as an Exclusive Supplier of fuel and bio fuel for the 36th America’s Cup being hosted in Auckland over the summer of 2020/2021. The partnership between Z Energy and Emirates Team New Zealand will see Z provide […]
In Washington, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 25 colleagues introduced legislation to overhaul the federal tax code to support an innovative, low carbon economy. The Clean Energy for America Act would consolidate the current 44 energy incentives into three technology-neutral provisions that encourage clean electricity, clean transportation and energy efficiency. To […]
In Singapore, Bloomberg reports that the head of Golden-Agri Resources says the EU will eventually have to compromise on its extreme stance regarding the banning of palm oil because reality doesn’t allow for a massive increase in soybean and canola production to make up for the supply gap. In an interview, he said that the […]
In Maine, local press reports that the long-awaited Fiberight plant that aims to produce ethanol from much of the state’s organic MSW has finally started accepting feedstock for processing, almost a year later than first planned. Early stages of the project are using MSW from about a dozen communities but will eventually ramp up to […]
In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group and Broco Oil Company announced a partnership to provide cleaner fuel options to heating oil dealers in the Northeast. The companies are working together to provide a state-of-the-art blending facility in Haverhill, MA. The partnership between REG and Broco is an agreement to provide Bioheat®* from the Haverhill location. Terminal […]
In Sweden, a new agreement between VTT and RISE was signed May 6 is to establish a framework for collaboration in the field of bio- and circular economy test and demo infrastructures. The purpose is to create a comprehensive infrastructure portfolio for the benefit of their customers, and to plan future investments. Industrial renewal is […]
