In the Netherlands, a new report, “Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity,” calls for a fundamental shift in how palm oil is procured. Palm oil is a highly productive crop crucial for food security and millions of smallholders. Independent smallholders produce 25-30% of global palm oil but receive inequitable value distribution, hindering their ability […]
In Colorado, the SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) transactions. Alaska Airlines is the first airline to use the integrated solutions end-to-end. This interoperability improves efficiencies, expands accessibility, and increases transparency in the SAF ecosystem. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is highlighted as the […]
In Pennsylvania, Montauk Renewables reported first quarter 2025 financial results. Total revenues were $42.6 million, a 9.8% increase compared to Q1 2024, driven primarily by monetizing RINs from 2024 RNG production. However, the company reported a net loss of $0.5 million, compared to a $1.9 million net income in Q1 2024. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA decreased […]
In Ontario, Aduro Clean Technologies and Cleanfarms Inc. signed an MOU to collaborate on developing a commercial pathway for difficult-to-recycle agricultural plastics. They will assess the technical and commercial feasibility of Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) as a solution for chemical recycling of on-farm plastic waste like silage film and bale wrap. These plastics are challenging […]
In Indiana, Liberation Labs announced a manufacturing partnership with Dutch ingredients startup Vivici. Liberation Labs will produce Vivici’s flagship ingredient, Vivitein™ BLG, at its Richmond, Indiana facility starting in 2026. This is Vivici’s first customer for commercial-scale production volumes of Vivitein™ BLG, a dairy protein produced through precision fermentation. The Richmond facility has a 600,000-liter […]
This presentation features Tammy Klein of Transport Energy Strategies. It discusses mixed policy signals in the U.S., stressing sustainability balances environmental, economic, and social concerns. Key highlights include contrasting potential Biden and Trump administration approaches on biofuels, RFS2, IRA, and vehicle standards. The presentation emphasizes the growing importance of state-level action on low-carbon fuels if […]
In California, Aemetis Biogas completed $1.6 million in sales of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits and federal D3 Renewable Identification Numbers (D3 RINs) during April 2025. The LCFS credits for Q4 2024 were generated at a default carbon intensity of -150. A pending application for seven digesters is expected to receive approval for […]
In California, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos to acquire Lygos’ pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and operate it as a multi-user national asset. This facility, aiming to open by early 2026, will serve as the second site in BioMADE’s network aimed at expanding domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities and strengthening supply chains. The US […]
In Germany, the DBFZ, in collaboration with partners, has published a comprehensive monitoring report on ‘Renewable energies in transport’, analyzing the current status of the energy transition in the transport sector across Germany, Europe, and worldwide. The report emphasizes the transport sector’s critical role in achieving climate neutrality goals by 2050, noting it contributes approximately […]
In Washington, Attorney Intel has recognized Mark Riedy, a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, as one of the Top 25 Energy and Natural Resources Attorneys of 2025. Riedy was selected for his extensive work spanning decades in international energy and infrastructure project development and finance. His expertise includes advising clients across nearly 75 countries […]
