In France, Valtom, a public authority in charge of waste management in Clermont-Ferrand (central France), selected Waga Energy to produce Renewable Natural Gas (RNG, also known as biomethane) on the Puy-Long landfill. The WAGABOX® unit to be built on this site will upgrade the biogas emitted by the landfilled waste, as well as the biogas from […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced $6.9 million in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management solutions for transportation energy needs. Located across six states, these selected projects will help sustainably manage and recover potential clean energy sources from local community waste streams using innovative […]
In Delaware, Rebel Fuels Inc., a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, announced its launch to address climate change through innovative carbon recycling technology. The company aims to revolutionize the fuel industry by converting waste carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral fuels, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Rebel Fuels’ […]
In Belgium, Futerro S.A announced the closing of its first fund-raising worth €12 million in preparation for the construction of its new biorefinery in Normandy. In addition to its historical shareholders, Finasucre and Compagnie du Bois Sauvage, Futerro welcomes a new shareholder, Cybelle, whose shareholder is a major player in the packaging sector for the food […]
In Germany, folding boxes are considered sustainable packaging solutions for numerous everyday products – whether breakfast cereals, electronics, medicines, or perfumes. Made from paper and cardboard, folding boxes are resource-efficient in production, biodegradable, and easily recyclable. However, environmentally friendly adhesives are still lacking for completely sustainable manufacturing. Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research […]
In Canada, Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has taken decisive action to protect fair competition in the Canadian renewable diesel market by filing a countervailing (anti-subsidy) and anti-dumping duty complaint with the Canada Border Services Agency at the end of 2024. The complaint targets unfairly traded imports of renewable diesel from the United States that significantly undermine the […]
In South Korea, SK Energy has successfully exported Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Europe, marking a first for a Korean refiner. This milestone comes just four months after the company commenced commercial production, completing a global value chain for SAF. SK Energy began commercial production of SAF in September last year, utilizing Co-Processing technology. This […]
In Australia, Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206,330 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore from Australia to China. Last month, the vessel successfully bunkered B100 biodiesel. This pilot marks the first use […]
In the UK, OXCCU has unveiled new techno-economic analysis detailing the transformative potential of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The report outlines how OXCCU’s innovative catalyst and process reduces costs, enhances efficiency, and accelerates decarbonization in the aviation sector. Key findings from the report include: 50% Lower Capital […]
In Washington, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters reports Energy Information administration data shows ethanol production rose during Christmas week for the fourth week in a row to an average of 1.111 million barrels per day. The biggest jump in production was seen in the Midwest region, although there was a slight increase on the […]
