In Argentina, Primera Edicion reports on August 10th, the world commemorated World Biodiesel Day, marking the anniversary of Rudolph Diesel’s first successful operation of an engine using palm oil in 1893. This day honors Diesel’s pioneering work, which originally aimed to create an efficient alternative to the cumbersome and costly steam engines of his time. […]
In Washington D.C., The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports in the first five months of 2024, the United States experienced a notable increase in renewable diesel imports, averaging 30,000 barrels per day, nearing the record set in May 2023. This surge is primarily concentrated on the West Coast, which accounts for 94% of the country’s […]
In India, Business Standard reports Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged sugar mills to diversify their ethanol production sources, moving beyond the traditional reliance on sugarcane. Speaking at an event organized by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), Shah called on sugar mills to adopt a forward-looking approach, exploring alternative feedstocks like […]
In Malaysia, The Star reports Indonesia has started testing to prepare for the implementation of its “B50” biodiesel mandate, which aims to blend 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with conventional diesel. This initiative, set to build on the current B35 program, is one of the most ambitious biofuel mandates globally. The new mandate is part of […]
In Illinois, LanzaTech Global announced they have been awarded a contract by Jakson Green to provide NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility, with its 4G ethanol technology. This new facility, located in Central India, will use LanzaTech’s second-generation bioreactor to transform CO2 emissions and green hydrogen into ethanol, supporting India’s energy transition. The plant, conceptualized […]
In Australia, Cauldron Ferm, a cutting-edge biomanufacturer, announced the appointment of David Weiner as Chief Technology Officer. Weiner, a biotech industry veteran with experience at Solugen and BASF, will steer the technology R&D pipeline, supporting Cauldron’s global expansion. Founded in 2022, Cauldron’s strength is its proprietary “hyper-fermentation” technology, designed to reduce the cost of bio-manufactured […]
In Michigan, The Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery celebrated the groundbreaking of a $41 million ethanol plant in Constantine, Michigan. The plant, lauded as America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol facility, aims to produce 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually by converting 14,000 tons of milk permeate, a dairy byproduct. Key figures at […]
In Brazil, Aeroflap reports Embraer announced the sale of its first ethanol-powered Ipanema 203 aircraft through the BNDES Climate Fund program. This sale, completed in July under the “Automatic Climate Fund” mode, supports the acquisition of machinery and equipment aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. The aircraft delivery is scheduled […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that its subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded a feasibility study to optimize and enhance the efficiency of an existing maleic anhydride facility in North America. The study, to be conducted by NEXTCHEM’s subsidiary CONSER, will leverage proprietary technology to revamp the facility and potentially increase its capacity. Maleic anhydride is crucial […]
In Tennessee, MarketWatch reports Delek U.S. Holdings announced that it idled its three biodiesel plants in Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi during the second quarter of 2024 due to a significant downturn in the biodiesel market. This decision led to a $22.1 million impairment for the Tennessee-based fuels producer. The three plants, which collectively have a […]
