In the UK, Kanadevia Inova acquired London-based Iona Capital Limited (ICL), along with a portfolio of 11 renewable gas plants in the UK and a substantial pipeline of projects globally. The landmark acquisition accelerates the evolution of the Kanadevia Inova business beyond Business Development, EPC and plant lifecycle service provider, and into full plant ownership, […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) recently announced up to $10 million in funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) focused on algae system cultivation and preprocessing. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY), will support BETO’s R&D priorities in the area of Renewable Carbon Resources […]
In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency published its third impact report on the Renewable Fuel Standard, which builds on the previous two reports, Biofuels and the Environment: First Triennial Report to Congress (2011) and Biofuels and the Environment: Second Triennial Report to Congress (2018). It reinforces the broad conclusions from the first two reports on […]
In the UK, Powerhouse Energy has agreed to collaborate with Avioxx Ltd to integrate PHE’s technology for its pilot scale facility to produce 200 tons per annum of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Avioxx, based in London and Cheshire, has developed a patented process to produce SAF from non-recyclable wastes. Under the proposed collaboration, PHE will work […]
In Spain, Adif and the company Exolum have signed a collaboration agreement to study the creation of a railway logistics network that, by connecting Exolum’s facilities to the Adif network, will facilitate the transport of CO2, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and other raw materials. This will allow the market to be offered an immediate, versatile and […]
In Canada, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has paused, the two main projects related to its proposed Integrated Agriculture Complex in Regina. Due to regulatory and political uncertainty, potential shifts in low-carbon public policy, and escalating costs, FCL’s proposed renewable diesel facility and joint venture canola crush projects, as originally conceived, are paused for the foreseeable […]
In Belgium, Belga news agency reports Wizz Air, which operates at Charleroi Airport (BSCA), has successfully conducted sustainable fuel tests (SAFs) on more than 50 flights, it announced on Thursday at a round table at Charleroi airport, in the presence of Airbus and Spanish oil tankers Moeve. Since January 1, 2025, suppliers must ensure that […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) recently announced $13.7 million in federal funding for four projects that will advance large-scale conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products. With funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, projects will help develop […]
In Japan, Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) has developed a molding material with full marine biodegradability by applying the technology the company has been developing to incorporate highly concentrated cellulose fiber derived from plants into resins. By adding plant-derived cellulose fiber at high concentrations to marine biodegradable resins, Panasonic HD has succeeded in developing a […]
In the UK, Greenergy recently announced the successful closing of its new Revolving Secured Borrowing Base and Term Loan Facility. Combined with its existing Receivables Purchase Facility, this takes Greenergy’s total credit facilities to $1.4 billion. The refinancing is supported by Greenergy’s parent company Trafigura, and includes a new $500 million Revolving Secured Borrowing Base, […]
