In the UK, BTN reported that low-cost airline easyJet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to trial a new corporate partnership which aims to boost the production of alternative aviation fuels. The duo said the initiative would examine how airlines and corporates can share the cost of alternative fuels in a “mutually beneficial way” to create […]
In New Zealand, Air New Zealand and LanzaJet have announced the preliminary findings from a study into using woody waste residues and low-value wood products in New Zealand to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The study found that using domestically grown woody waste for SAF has the potential to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to […]
In California, the Government of California state announced a new agreement between Airlines 4 America (A4A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which will significantly reduce carbon emissions by accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuels for flights within the state. The agreement sets a goal of increasing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel […]
In Pennsylvania, Preferred Sands announced that OptiFILL+, its Antimicrobial Coated Sand infill, has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product label. With over 40% biobased content, OptiFILL+ offering a sustainable solution for sports fields, landscaping, and pet applications, the firm said. The USDA BioPreferred Program certifies products that contain a significant percentage of biobased materials, […]
In Canada, EverWind Fuels said it has been awarded $16 million through Transport Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Fund, marking a significant milestone in establishing Atlantic Canada as a premier hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production and transportation. The firm noted that this strategic investment will support critical marine and shore-side infrastructure development at EverWind’s […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Spanish company Matteco has closed a $16.3 million Series A investment round backed by a group of national and international family offices, including Grupo ASV (Spain), Napali (Chile) and Zubi (Spain), with the aim of boosting the production of its materials for green hydrogen. The report noted that […]
In Michigan, M Live reported that a Michigan company received a nearly $4.2 million federal grant to expand the sale and use of biodiesel and ethanol in three counties. The report noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently announced $239 million in funding nationwide to install and upgrade biofuels infrastructure such […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) said it has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology. The agreement will contribute to lowering GHG emissions from Maersk’s growing fleet of dual-fuel methanol container vessels, the firm said. “Bio- and e-methanol continues to be the most promising alternative shipping fuels to scale up […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters. The four-party agreement for this joint project was signed on October 10, […]
In Kansas, the University of Kansas (KU) reported that a recent funding of $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy will enable KU and Avium — a startup firm founded by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering — to advance research to make clean hydrogen more affordable. According to the DoE, the work at […]
