In Minnesota, Reuters reports the state legislature’s Clean Transportation Standard (CTS) Work Group has a released a report saying that in order to achieve 100% carbon intensity reduction by 2050 would require aggressive policy measures, while a business as usual scenario would only achieve a 30% reduction by that time. The report instead suggested lower […]
In California, Aemetis, Inc. announced the deployment of the entire $25 million of funding provided under the previously announced USDA-guaranteed loan for its Aemetis Biogas 1 LLC (AB1) project company. Aemetis Biogas produces renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy biomethane digesters located in California’s Central Valley. Aemetis Biogas operates digesters supplied by eight dairies and […]
In the UK, General Index has completed a Series A funding round of $12m, led by 20VC and Chalfen Ventures, to continue building superior, more accessible commodity prices to ensure better management of the world’s resources. Since the previous investment round in 2021, GX has grown substantially, aggregating trade data from over 150 data partners […]
In Georgia, Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. one of the largest independent oil and gas companies in the United States, announced a partnership with Neste, TICO, and Gateway Terminals in the offering of renewable diesel to customers and businesses in the region, marking a significant stride towards a more sustainable future in the Southeast. This partnership […]
In the UK, Emirates has joined as the latest member of the Solent Cluster as it shares its long-term aspiration to secure UK-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with the low carbon initiative. Emirates joins over 100 members, alongside founding members the Solent Partners (previously the Solent LEP), global energy provider ExxonMobil and University of Southampton. […]
In California, Phillips 66 is converting its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California, into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities. Construction continues on the Rodeo Renewed refinery conversion project that is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2024. The conversion will reduce emissions from the facility and produce lower carbon […]
In Canada, the Government of Canada announced an investment of more than C$3.3 million in Gazifère Inc. for a clean fuels project in Gatineau, Quebec, for a total project cost of over C$7.3 million. The investment will support Gazifère in conducting a hydrogen blending feasibility study. Specifically, the study will assess the development of a water […]
In Germany, together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA. With a focus on hydrolysis lignin valorization, the Synergy Horizon group of companies transforms lignin, a biopolymer that is often discarded as a […]
In the UK, Aston University scientists are to tackle some of the challenges of how to make inedible rice straw into the next generation of biofuels. In recent years, biofuels and biobased chemicals have been blended with petrol to create a more sustainable alternative. The Aston University researchers are to examine issues that currently hinder […]
In Ireland, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D, have launched a public consultation this week to guide the development of the National Biomethane Strategy. The draft National Biomethane Strategy’s objective is to deliver on the ambitious target set by the […]
