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Essity joins Sustronics project to develop circular economy through the use of eco-design, bio-based materials

Essity joins Sustronics project to develop circular economy through the use of eco-design, bio-based materials

December 12, 2023 |

In Sweden, hygiene and health company Essity has joined the European research project Sustronics, which is supporting the development of circular electronic products. Companies and universities from 11 countries will, together with Essity, develop sensor-based digital solutions for self and professional care.  The main purpose of Sustronics is to transform the European electronics industry and […]

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Par Pacific’s Hawaiian 30MW renewable cogen project selected as finalist

Par Pacific’s Hawaiian 30MW renewable cogen project selected as finalist

December 11, 2023 |

In Hawaii, Par Pacific Holdings announced that its 30 Megawatt renewable cogeneration development project was selected as a finalist by Hawaiian Electric in connection with a January 2023 request for proposals for firm, renewable-fired electricity generation. The project will be constructed at the Company’s Kapolei refinery and take advantage of existing infrastructure. It will also […]

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Neste partners with Coleman Oil to supply Washington state

Neste partners with Coleman Oil to supply Washington state

December 11, 2023 |

In Washington state, Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the state of Washington in the U.S.  This partnership expands the availability of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to key locations in Coleman Oil’s network of commercial fueling stations and other distribution […]

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Alfa Laval and Bisviridi team up to produce AD-based biocrude in the UK

Alfa Laval and Bisviridi team up to produce AD-based biocrude in the UK

December 11, 2023 |

In Sweden, Alfa Laval and Bisviridi, a new company part of the BioteCH4 group, the leading anaerobic digestion (AD) operator in the United Kingdom, are collaborating to elevate the sustainability potential of organic and food waste recycling. The partnership integrates Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art Prodec Oil Plus decanter, designed for efficient oil separation, with AD to […]

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Gunvor agrees 10-year offtake agreement with ClearShift for low carbon fuels

Gunvor agrees 10-year offtake agreement with ClearShift for low carbon fuels

December 11, 2023 |

In Texas, as part of its strategy to accelerate the energy transition, Gunvor USA LLC has executed a feedstock supply and product offtake Letter of Intent with Dallas-based ClearShift, a leader in the development of gas-to-liquids technology and the production of low-carbon fuels and specialty chemicals. The Letter of Intent covers a 10-year supply of […]

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CSL Group’s four-year marine B100 trial makes significant decarbonization strides

CSL Group’s four-year marine B100 trial makes significant decarbonization strides

December 11, 2023 |

In Canada, CSL Group announced a significant milestone in its Great Lakes biofuel program – one of the longest-running initiatives of its kind in the maritime industry. With a cumulative 75,000 running hours on B100 biofuel over the past four years, CSL ships have made significant strides in supporting decarbonization efforts by replacing 55,000 metric […]

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Keppel signs MOU with Greenko Group to explore sustainable fuel production

Keppel signs MOU with Greenko Group to explore sustainable fuel production

December 11, 2023 |

In the UAE, Keppel Corporation, through its Infrastructure Division, and AM Green, which is wholly owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels, such as bio and green methanol, second-generation (2G) ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel […]

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Maersk to launch first methanol enabled vessel on Feb. 9

Maersk to launch first methanol enabled vessel on Feb. 9

December 11, 2023 |

In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On February 9, 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg (see all port calls in the […]

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University of Sheffield spinoff lands Series A investment for bioplastics

University of Sheffield spinoff lands Series A investment for bioplastics

December 11, 2023 |

In the UK, the world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone.  Northern Gritstone announced a £2 million Series A investment into the bioplastics developer Floreon Technology Limited, a spinout technology from the University of Sheffield. Floreon has developed a range […]

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Treasury set to release SAF tax break guidance by week’s end

Treasury set to release SAF tax break guidance by week’s end

December 11, 2023 |

In Washington, Reuters reports the Biden Administration is set to announce its decision regarding corn-based ethanol’s eligibility for Sustainable Aviation Fuel subsidies by the end of this week. The guidance to be released by Treasury follows several months of intensive lobbying to ensure the corn-based ethanol industry isn’t left out of lucrative tax breaks for […]

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