In California, Ampaire Inc., a specialist in hybrid electric aircraft systems, said it has completed its first ground test utilizing pure 100% ASTM D7566 SAF produced by Dimensional Energy from electricity and carbon dioxide. Ampaire said it conducted rigorous ground testing using its Eco Caravan hybrid electric aircraft to validate the performance and viability of […]
In Japan, Japan Airlines (JAL) said it is participating in the “FRY to FLY Project”, which aims to realize a decarbonized society through domestic resource recycling, and is promoting initiatives for the production of SAF by utilizing used cooking oil as its feedstock. JAL has signed a partnership agreement with Yokohama City, a participant in […]
In Switzerland, VARO Energy said it is partnering with Orim Energy to provide shipping customers in the Port of Rotterdam – and wider Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region – with biofuels. The agreement supports the decarbonization of maritime transportation and inland shipping in Northern Europe. It also contributes to the wider targets set by the International Maritime […]
In Massachusetts, Ameresco announced its award from Hawaiian Electric Company for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt (MW) renewable energy site in Maui. The proposed facility will include a biofuel-powered generator with six dual-fuel engines. It will offer firm renewable energy and provide a highly flexible capacity resource, Ameresco said. This facility will also maintain power […]
In Pennsylvania, The Valley Lodger reported that Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) and UGI Energy Services (UGIES) announced a partnership to use Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to power the eighty-plus buses in LANTA’s fleet. The agreement between LANTA and UGIES calls for the Authority to purchase Pennsylvania-sourced clean biogas fed into the system from […]
In Canada, Braya Renewable Fuels announced it has achieved commercial operations after the successful completion of its refinery conversion project. Braya anticipates initial production capacity of 18,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, with future plans to expand production capacity, add sustainable aviation fuel production capabilities and explore green hydrogen production. The on-site production of […]
In Norway, Aker Carbon Capture said it has been awarded a study from a European developer to assess the feasibility of integrating carbon capture at multiple biomass and waste-to-energy facilities. The four initial plants will be based on Aker Carbon Capture’s modular Just Catch, which enables synergies across the projects, faster realization and reduced overall […]
In the UK, dezeen reported that Design duo Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen has worked with furniture brand Norman Copenhagen on a collection of plant-based chairs. The Mat collection features two chairs; one is made from hemp – a type of cannabis plant, and the other combines this material with eelgrass, a marine plant similar to seaweed. […]
In Texas, Kraton Corporation announced the launch of SYLVASOLV, a new line of biobased hydrocarbon oils designed to deliver superior performance and environmental advantages across many industries, including agrochemicals, adhesives, and lubricants. The first product in the line, SYLVASOLV 1000, has been specifically developed to meet the unique functional needs of the agriculture industry, finding […]
In the Isle of Man, Tech Explore reported that Professor David Chiaramonti, an expert in energy systems and power generation at the Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy, wants land that is unused, marginal and degraded to produce clean fuels for jets. The fuels would come from oilseed plants such as Camelina sativa and replace […]
