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South Korean researchers develop microbial strains producing variety of compounds

South Korean researchers develop microbial strains producing variety of compounds

December 27, 2023 |

In South Korea, a research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has successfully developed high-performance microbial strains producing a variety of compounds, including succinic acid, biodegradable plastics, biofuels, and natural products using systems metabolic engineering tools and strategies. The research team predicted that if bio-based polyamide production technology, which is […]

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France to launch call for tenders for large-scale biogas grid injection projects in 2024

France to launch call for tenders for large-scale biogas grid injection projects in 2024

December 27, 2023 |

In France, Actu Environnement reports that the Ministry of Energy Transition recently announced the launch of a call for tenders during three phases for methanization installations larger than 25 GWh intended to inject biogas into the network during 2024. It aims to develop a production capacity of 1.6 terawatt hours per year (TWh/year). The first […]

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Palm oil prices seen rebounding in 2024

Palm oil prices seen rebounding in 2024

December 26, 2023 |

In Malaysia, Platts reports that palm oil prices are expected to recover next year thanks to increased demand following increases in biodiesel blending worldwide, while palm oil production is likely to remain stagnant in Indonesia and Malaysia. By the third quarter of 2024, analysts expect palm oil futures prices to reach beyond $850 per metric […]

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Ringneck Energy back online following July explosion

Ringneck Energy back online following July explosion

December 26, 2023 |

In South Dakota, InForum reports that Ringneck Energy has come back online following an explosion in July. Ethanol production began again back in November, later than expected due to weather delays, which caused additional challenges. Farmers were forced to find additional storage for their corn while the plant was offline as corn bins were already […]

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Titan Energy acquires 45% stake in Molgas Energy

Titan Energy acquires 45% stake in Molgas Energy

December 26, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, Titan Energy Holding, the parent company of Titan Clean Fuels (hereafter Titan) closed a successful funding round for a 45% equity stake with further follow-on rights from Molgas Energy, backed by infrastructure fund investor InfraVia Capital Partners. Molgas is a leader in small-scale downstream LNG and Renewable Gas supply and distribution in […]

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Summit Carbon Solutions acquires 80% of North Dakota right-of0way

Summit Carbon Solutions acquires 80% of North Dakota right-of0way

December 26, 2023 |

In Iowa, Summit Carbon Solutions has acquired 80% of the Right-of-Way (ROW) needed for its proposed carbon capture, transport, and storage project across North Dakota. This significant milestone comes after the Public Service Commission (PSC) initially denied the Company’s permit, prompting the company to undertake extensive rerouting. Following the denial of Summit’s application by the […]

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CARB proposes LCFS reform to realign credit values after renewable diesel influx

CARB proposes LCFS reform to realign credit values after renewable diesel influx

December 26, 2023 |

In California, Reuters reports The California Air Resource Board has proposed to make the Low Carbon Fuel Standard more strict regarding what it considers to be a low carbon fuel or not after a glut of renewable diesel pushed the value of credits to $71 per ton from the previous $200. Lower credit values will […]

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Nexus Development Capital invests $5M in Standard Biocarbon

Nexus Development Capital invests $5M in Standard Biocarbon

December 26, 2023 |

In New York State, Nexus Development Capital, a provider of catalytic capital for sustainable infrastructure project developers, announced a $5 million investment in biochar producer Standard Biocarbon. The funding will enable Standard Biocarbon to scale operations at its facility in Enfield, Maine to meet the growing demand for carbon capture and biochar. The company will […]

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Bioenergia Ibérica builds biogas plant at cheese factory in Galicia

Bioenergia Ibérica builds biogas plant at cheese factory in Galicia

December 26, 2023 |

In Spain, Europa Press reports Bioenergia Ibérica has built a biogas plant in the facilities of the Queizuar cheese factory, in the town of Bama, in A Coruña. Specifically, the plant, which will be inaugurated in early 2024, will generate 3,000,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean energy per year, avoiding the emission of more than […]

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Lithuanian scientists discover how to recycle cigarette butts to reduce biodiesel production costs

Lithuanian scientists discover how to recycle cigarette butts to reduce biodiesel production costs

December 26, 2023 |

In Lithuania, Lithuanian scientists discovered a way to reduce the cost of biodiesel production by adding the by-product of cigarette waste recycling. The high production cost of biodiesel remains a major barrier to its wider applicability, and, depending on the biomass source, using it may cause pollution. Adding a blender such as a triacetin compound, […]

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