In Indiana, INDYCAR announced that beginning in 2023, Shell will produce a new race biofuel for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES which consists of a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste and other biofuels to create a fuel that is 100% comprised of feedstocks categorized as “renewable” under the applicable regulatory frameworks. The fuel […]
In Germany, BTC Europe GmbH and NXTLEVVEL Biochem signed an agreement on the distribution of biobased and biodegradable solvents derived from levulinic acid for the European market. Levulinic acid can serve as a versatile building block for chemicals and materials derived directly from biomass. Due to their broad solvency power, low volatility, high safety profile […]
In the United Kingdom, Terravesta is reporting their biggest ever harvest this year. Largely due to improved crop performance from their new performance hybrid Terravesta Athena, better planting techniques, more planting and a fantastic growing season, the tonnage figure is 15% up on last year. Terravesta Athena produces higher yields in year two of the […]
In Sweden, Lhyfe, a global player in renewable green hydrogen, and the Swedish local energy company Trelleborgs Energi joined forces in a pre-study that aims to build a local renewable hydrogen production system in southernmost Sweden. The results are due to be presented in the summer 2022. The initial study focuses on 5 MW of […]
In Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh International Airport and CNX Resources Corporation’s collaboration will utilize proprietary technology to convert on-site dry natural gas into liquified natural gas, compressed natural gas, and electricity for various uses including as a hydrogen feedstock – helping to create the “energy of the future” in the transportation industry. Pittsburgh International Airport officials announced […]
In Spain, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $38 million to begin decarbonizing four of DOE’s 17 National Laboratories, including NREL and PNNL, in support of President Biden’s goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2050, with a new Net Zero Labs Pilot initiative. The Net Zero Labs Pilot Initiative will lay […]
In Japan, President Joseph Biden met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and welcomed Japan’s commitment to reduce dependence on imported petroleum by 2030 through doubling demand for bioethanol, including sustainable aviation fuel and on-road fuel. The U.S. Grains Council thanks U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel for his continued support in expanding the potential for ethanol use […]
In Canada, researchers at The University of British Columbia are studying how bacteria transform wood-derived compounds into useful chemicals. The researchers used the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan to study an enzyme that breaks down the ring structures found in lignin, a major component of the woody biomass that is burned by […]
While news of IndyCar going 100% biofuel in 2023 is pretty exciting, it was also a big week for sustainable aviation fuel too. Between the news that the delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad Airways marks the first time in Japan that SAF will be supplied to an overseas airline at an […]
Sometimes you need a good laugh, especially these days, and now there’s a new comic book to help get kids excited about the bioeconomy. And speaking of comics, Marvel IronMan’s Robert Downey Jr. invested in Motif FoodWorks which uses precision fermentation to produce plant-based meats. And speaking of fermentation, Solvay’s getting involved in a Lisbon […]
