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U.S. bioenergy office pushes biofuels to meet bold climate goals

U.S. bioenergy office pushes biofuels to meet bold climate goals

September 10, 2024 |

In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office announced new efforts to accelerate bioenergy innovations, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious “Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing” initiative. BETO’s strategy focuses on transforming the U.S. bioeconomy by converting sustainable biomass into fuels and bioproducts, supporting the administration’s goal of net-zero emissions […]

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Methanex acquires OCI’s methanol business for $2.05 billion

Methanex acquires OCI’s methanol business for $2.05 billion

September 9, 2024 |

In Canada, Methanex announced the acquisition of OCI Global’s international methanol assets for $2.05 billion. The deal includes two large methanol facilities in Beaumont, Texas, with a combined annual production capacity of 1.76 million tonnes of methanol. One plant also produces 340,000 tonnes of ammonia per year, marking Methanex’s entry into ammonia production. The acquisition […]

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HRS expands hydrogen refueling network with seven new stations

HRS expands hydrogen refueling network with seven new stations

September 9, 2024 |

In France, HRS, a manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, announced the installation of seven new hydrogen stations in France and internationally over the past three months, aiming to expand its network and meet the increasing demand for hydrogen fuel in the transportation sector. These stations include the company’s first large-capacity HRS40 station at its Champagnier […]

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Cepsa starts biomethane trading to cut emissions

Cepsa starts biomethane trading to cut emissions

September 9, 2024 |

In Spain, Spanish energy company Cepsa announced it had begun trading biomethane, certified by the ISCC, to reduce emissions across its operations. The first purchase, 25 GWh of renewable gas from the Valdemingómez waste plant in Madrid, is being used to decarbonize Cespa’s chemicals business. Deliveries from this initial purchase will continue until January 2025. […]

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Antofagasta railway to launch first hydrogen locomotive in Latin America

Antofagasta railway to launch first hydrogen locomotive in Latin America

September 9, 2024 |

In Chile, railway company FCAB announced the imminent arrival of Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive, developed by CRRC Qishuyan Company and set to operate on FCAB’s routes in Antofagasta. The locomotive, with a total power of 1000 kilowatts and equipped with a high-capacity hydrogen storage system, is designed to handle the region’s challenging terrain and […]

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Babcock & Wilcox to design Canada’s first waste-to-energy plant with carbon capture

Babcock & Wilcox to design Canada’s first waste-to-energy plant with carbon capture

September 9, 2024 |

In Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox announced it had secured a contract to conduct front-end engineering and design for Canada’s first waste-to-energy plant with carbon capture and sequestration, located in Alberta. The project, led by Varme Energy Inc., aims to process 200,000 tons of waste annually while capturing carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gases. B&W will […]

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Toyota and Ford join UECC’s bioLNG program to cut emissions

Toyota and Ford join UECC’s bioLNG program to cut emissions

September 9, 2024 |

In Norway, United European Car Carriers announced that Toyota Motor Europe, Ford of Europe, and another major European automaker have joined its Sail for Change program to use bioLNG-fueled vessels for transporting vehicles across Europe. This move, part of UECC’s efforts to decarbonize logistics, is expected to reduce the company’s Scope 1 emissions by 80,000 […]

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Corvus fuel cell system approved by DNV, installation set for 2024

Corvus fuel cell system approved by DNV, installation set for 2024

September 9, 2024 |

In Norway, Corvus Energy announced that its Pelican Fuel Cell System will be installed aboard the “MS Skulebas” by the end of 2024, following type approval from DNV for its safety and performance. The system, developed under the three-year H2NOR project, is designed to reduce emissions in the maritime sector and represents a major milestone […]

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Lawmakers push Treasury to prioritize domestic biofuel production

Lawmakers push Treasury to prioritize domestic biofuel production

September 9, 2024 |

In Washington D.C., U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann and Marcy Kaptur, along with 39 colleagues, urged the U.S. Department of Treasury to prioritize domestic fuel producers in the implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The bipartisan letter calls for restricting the credit to biofuels made from U.S. feedstocks ahead of the January 1, 2025 deadline. […]

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dnata switches fleet to biodiesel in push for sustainability

dnata switches fleet to biodiesel in push for sustainability

September 5, 2024 |

In the UAE, dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced that all its non-electric vehicles and ground support equipment in Dubai now run exclusively on biodiesel. This shift, part of a collaboration with Dubai Airports and ENOC, is expected to reduce dnata’s carbon footprint by over 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent to […]

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