In Canada, Hydron Energy Inc. has received a grant from the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF). Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the INTRUPTor, to produce low cost renewable fuels such as renewable natural gas (RNG) from biogas, as well as clean hydrogen production from syngas. The INTRUPTor™ operates in ambient conditions and therefore […]
In Belgium, ArcelorMittal announces the first industrial production of ethanol at its Steelanol plant, Europe’s first carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project. This historic milestone was achieved on 7 November 2023, at ArcelorMittal Belgium’s Gent plant. The first industrial-scale production is a significant step in the journey to the full commissioning of the Steelanol plant. […]
In the Netherlands, OCI Global is supplying Röhm, a leading manufacturer of methacrylates, with bio-ammonia for the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA), an important precursor for PLEXIGLAS – the world’s most popular brand of acrylic glass. This week, OCI Global delivered a shipment of bio-ammonia to Röhm in a pioneering step to help reduce the […]
In the UAE, Jetex is the first to offer SAF to customers in the United Arab Emirates. Building on the success of supplying SAF at selected locations in Europe, Jetex will now offer aircraft operators and private owners the possibility of significantly reducing emissions whenever they operate flights from its flagship private terminal in Dubai. […]
In Massachusetts, MIT engineers aim to produce totally green, carbon-free hydrogen fuel with a new, train-like system of reactors that is driven solely by the sun. In a study appearing in Solar Energy Journal, the engineers lay out the conceptual design for a system that can efficiently produce “solar thermochemical hydrogen.” The system harnesses the […]
In Washington, U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for Iowa families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act would increase funding for loans to support innovation in the biofuels industry and cut red tape that drives up energy […]
In Belgium, the European Commission reports that in 2022, the EU spent €28.4 billion on imports of green energy products (including wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels) from extra-EU countries, more than double the amount in 2021 (€13.3. billion). Increases were recorded for liquid biofuels with 2022 imports reaching €5.1 billion, up 49% on 2021 […]
In the UK, Cummins Inc. announced the selection of its proposal to jointly develop a Methanol Kit for its QSK60 engine as part of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, funded by the UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. To be chosen as one of the top 10 projects, Cummins […]
In Denmark, Novozymes A/S has achieved a significant breakthrough in the renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector with the introduction of Quara LowP, a revolutionary enzymatic solution designed to transform feedstock pre-treatment processes. Novozymes has harnessed its extensive expertise in enzymatic degumming, resulting in the creation of Quara LowP. This groundbreaking solution empowers […]
In Nigeria, the This Day newspaper reports that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Niger State Government to develop an ethanol plant that will be supported by 100,000 hectares of corn, sugarcane, and sweet sorghum. The project makes up a larger macro-scale initiative that will include hydroelectric power, […]
