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Greenlane Renewables signs $4.8M system supply contract for RNG project with Green Impact Partners

Greenlane Renewables signs $4.8M system supply contract for RNG project with Green Impact Partners

September 19, 2021 |

In Canada, Greenlane Renewables Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., signed with Green Impact Partners, through its EPC contractor, a biogas upgrading system supply agreement for $6.1 million (US$4.8 million) for a renewable natural gas (“RNG”) project in the State of Colorado. Green Impact Partners’ GreenGas Colorado Project consists of two dairy farms, […]

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New Novozymes enzyme expands role of bioingredients for laundry detergents

New Novozymes enzyme expands role of bioingredients for laundry detergents

September 19, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes launched the natural and biodegradable detergent ingredient Pristine, a phosphodiesterase enzyme (PDE) that breaks down grime, dirt and odor and even prevents it from latching onto fabrics in the first place. Pristine addresses some of biggest unsolved consumer challenges within the laundry category, tackling malodor and discoloration at the source. “This is […]

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Biodiesel exports plummets 18% so far in 2021

Biodiesel exports plummets 18% so far in 2021

September 19, 2021 |

In Germany, the country exported around 933,117 tons of biodiesel in the first half of 2021 while importing only 429,657 tons, while foreign trade in biodiesel is poised to decline in 2021. In the first half year, exports already plummeted 18 per cent and imports as much as 43 per cent. The supply and demand […]

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First U.S. shipment of containerized DDGS arrives in Tunisia

First U.S. shipment of containerized DDGS arrives in Tunisia

September 19, 2021 |

In Tunisia, the country received its first shipment of 1,000 metric tons of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles, DDGS, in containers, with U.S. Grains Council staff there to witness its unloading and discuss future sales opportunities. DDGS are the nutrient rich co-product of dry-milled ethanol production. DDGS utilization as a feed ingredient is well […]

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Ballard launches new zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine for commercial buses and trucks

Ballard launches new zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine for commercial buses and trucks

September 19, 2021 |

In Canada, Ballard releases FCmove HD+, their newest hydrogen fuel cell power engine designed specifically for heavy-duty mobility applications. Their product range includes 70kW and 100kW engines, which are designed to address the range of power requirements for commercial vehicles. Each fuel cell module in the FCmove family boasts an innovative design that lowers life […]

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Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for its Shanghai site

Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for its Shanghai site

September 19, 2021 |

In Germany, Covestro received mass balancing certification according to ISCC Plus for its Shanghai site. This enables the company to now offer Asia Pacific region customers large volumes of the high-performance plastic polycarbonate as well as the polyurethane raw material methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), made from alternative raw materials in the same good quality as […]

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USGC signs ethanol MOUs with government, industry leaders in Ecuador

USGC signs ethanol MOUs with government, industry leaders in Ecuador

September 19, 2021 |

In Ecuador, as a result of the U.S. Grains Council Latin America office’s engagement with key government officials and stakeholders in Ecuador, USGC president and CEO, Ryan LeGrand, met with both Ecuadorian government and industry leaders to sign memorandums of understanding to further advance ethanol use in the country. The MOUs will act as a […]

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Researchers highlight hemp as superfood, innovative source of vegetable protein

Researchers highlight hemp as superfood, innovative source of vegetable protein

September 19, 2021 |

In Germany, University of Hohenheim researchers teamed up with Signature Products aiming to establish sustainable, regional value chains for hemp protein and to develop innovative processes, technologies and recipes for the production of protein-rich foods such as vegan schnitzel, tofu, pasta, etc. from regionally grown hemp. In the project “SchniTzel, Hanftofu, PASTa & Co from […]

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Air bp offers RSB certified book and claim solution for sustainable aviation fuel

Air bp offers RSB certified book and claim solution for sustainable aviation fuel

September 19, 2021 |

It’s another exciting day for sustainable aviation fuel with Air bp offering a book and claim solution, certified by RSB, to allow customers to access SAF carbon reductions without being physically connected to the supply site and provides customers with wider market access to SAF across a number of locations. In today’s Digest, how does […]

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Mycelium magic, Braskem, Spiber, DSM, Meatable bionews, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of September 16th

Mycelium magic, Braskem, Spiber, DSM, Meatable bionews, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of September 16th

September 15, 2021 |

Mycelium is hot this week with 2 new innovations – one more appealing than the other. First, a fireproof but edible BBQ grill made from fungal mycelium, which is handy if you don’t grill enough food for everyone at your BBQ. The other, a “living” coffin made of mycelium and moss that takes 45 days […]

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