In UAE, ENOC Link, announced the launch of biodiesel fuel for commercial fleets; offering them easy and convenient access to B5, B20 and B100. The recent expansion in ENOC Link’s operations makes it the only the only digital mobile fueling operator in the UAE to offer customers biodiesel. ENOC Link has deployed multiple dedicated biodiesel […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows September ethanol exports reached 331 million liters, up 65%. Ethanol production during the second half of the month fell more than 3% on the year to 2.16 billion liters as sugar mills continue to focus on sugar production which saw a nearly 60% increase over last year during […]
In Japan, researchers have uncovered details of how a certain type of bacteria breaks down cellulose—a finding that could help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the use of biomass, including biofuel production. The bacteria’s cellulose degradation system is in some way different from how a fungus is already widely used in industry, including […]
In Belgium, European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation of the tax exemption measure for biofuels in Sweden. Sweden has exempted liquid biofuels from energy and CO₂ taxation since 2002. The scheme was prolonged following the Commission decision in case SA. 48069 in 2017 until 31 December 2020. By this decision, […]
This week we have Cynthia Arnold and Trudy Schoolenberg appointed as members of Avantium’s Supervisory Board, Pluton Biosciences gets two new research associates, Dr. Anthony Thevenon joins as Chief Technology Officer for DEMETA’s low carbon resins, a CELLINK Board Member switches to Bioprinting Business Area Manager, and Päivyt Tallqvist is to succeed Arja Suominen as […]
By Mike Newman, Chief Operating Officer, Parhelion Underwriting Inc. Special to The Digest Connecting people from renewable fuels companies with projects they want to finance to the people who can finance them was a key goal for Parhelion Underwriting’s recent virtual roundtable. The finance panel included Justin Goldstein from Goldman Sachs, John May from Hamilton […]
f you missed the recent DigestConnect webinar on DME fuels, then here is your chance to check out the latest slide guide from Rebecca Boudreaux, CEO of Oberon Fuels. Sourced locally from waste and stranded resources, converted into a low-carbon heavy transport fuel used locally to minimize carbon intensity and create a circular economy, that’s the […]
Biotalys is transforming food protection with unique protein-based biocontrol solutions, tackling two birds with one stone – reducing food waste and driving the sustainability of food production. But how? By creating nature-based protein products that protect our food and ensuring a safe, sustainable food supply and reducing food waste. From their biocontrol fungicide for controlling Botrytis cinerea […]
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced a request for information (RFI) from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to medium- and heavy-duty freight trucking. Trucks carry over 70% of the nation’s freight on a tonnage basis and 73% […]
In Denmark, Haldor Topsoe reports that solid oxide electrolysis cell technology can unlock the full potential of renewable power. Electrolysis technologies play a central part in power-to-X solutions that produce climate-friendly fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia. SOEC is a core technology in power-to-X solutions and offers major advantages over alternative electrolysis technologies. The article […]
