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University of Missouri researchers testing first-of-its-kind electric, autonomous tractors

University of Missouri researchers testing first-of-its-kind electric, autonomous tractors

September 7, 2023 |

In Missouri, researchers at the University of Missouri recently welcome the arrival of one of the nation’s first-of-its-kind electric, autonomous tractors. Known as the Monarch MK-V tractor, this revolutionary piece of technology will be studied for its ability to refine agricultural practices and support farmers with disabilities. Researchers from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural […]

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South Dakota PUC rejects Navigator’s pipeline project application

South Dakota PUC rejects Navigator’s pipeline project application

September 7, 2023 |

In South Dakota, AgWeek reports the state’s Public Utilities Commission has rejected Navigator CO2 Ventures’ Heartland Greenway Pipeline project application a unanimous vote, saying the company was purposefully aiming to not comply with the law, seeking exemptions. Two counties had enacted buffer rules for underground pipelines to protect schools, homes and cities which Navigator was […]

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Vale and H2 Green Steel to explore green hydrogen development in the Americas

Vale and H2 Green Steel to explore green hydrogen development in the Americas

September 6, 2023 |

In Brazil, Vale and H2 Green Steel have signed an agreement to jointly study the feasibility of developing green industrial hubs in Brazil and North America, enabling sustainable steel production. In such industrial centers, H2 Green Steel is exploring to produce low-carbon steel value chain products, such as green hydrogen and hot briquetted iron (HBI), […]

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Illinois celebrates groundbreaking of Incobrasa’s $250M soybean processing expansion

Illinois celebrates groundbreaking of Incobrasa’s $250M soybean processing expansion

September 6, 2023 |

In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to celebrate the groundbreaking of Incobrasa Industries LTD’s expanded manufacturing facility. The expansion represents more than $250 million capital investment and will create 40 new full-time jobs while retaining 200 jobs – generating economic […]

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Lydian lands $12M in seed round for new e-fuels technology

Lydian lands $12M in seed round for new e-fuels technology

September 6, 2023 |

In Massachusetts, Lydian, a startup aiming to produce sustainable, CO2-derived fuels and chemicals, has announced $12M in new seed funding co-led by Congruent Ventures and Galvanize Climate Solutions. Participating investors included Grok Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Overture VC, and Overlap Holdings. This funding adds to $3M in previously unannounced funding in June […]

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CEVA Logistics switches 14 trucks in its fleet to HVO

CEVA Logistics switches 14 trucks in its fleet to HVO

September 6, 2023 |

In France, as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from its Ground operations, CEVA Logistics is switching the logistics flows it operates for Toyota Motor Europe in Northern France to HVO synthetic biodiesel. By using this biofuel to power trucks over a distance of 6,400 km every day, the company will cut its annual […]

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Deleware greenlight’s Bioenergy Devco expansion

Deleware greenlight’s Bioenergy Devco expansion

September 6, 2023 |

In Delaware, The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has approved permits associated with the expansion of Bioenergy Devco, LLC’s Seaford facility – an expansion which will enable the company to produce biogas at the company’s organic waste composting operation at the site. A DNREC Secretary’s […]

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Braya Renewable Fuels lands wind energy project

Braya Renewable Fuels lands wind energy project

September 6, 2023 |

In Canada, Braya Renewable Fuels announced the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind. In March 2023 at the conclusion of a thorough RFP process, Braya issued an exclusive […]

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Chevron REG breaks ground on German biorefinery expansion

Chevron REG breaks ground on German biorefinery expansion

September 6, 2023 |

In Germany, Chevron Renewable Energy Group broke ground in Agust 2022 on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery. The expansion project includes the addition of a pretreatment system at the facility, which is expected to allow the business to utilize a broader variety of feedstocks for the production of biodiesel.Chevron Renewable Energy Group operates […]

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Texas A&M University reports plant phenotyping helps to predict yields and health

Texas A&M University reports plant phenotyping helps to predict yields and health

September 6, 2023 |

In Texas, plant phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. In addition to ensuring a healthier crop yield, this process is essential for various current societal challenges, such as energy demands (i.e. biofuels) and food security. Dr. Joshua Peeples, ACES assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at […]

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