In South Dakota, the South Dakota School of Mines and was recently awarded a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant as part of a $20.2 million initiative funding 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Spread across seven states, the selected projects will focus on high-impact research […]
In Missouri, Clean Fuels America outlines how state policy in 2024 helped grow clean fuel use. · New Mexico: New Mexico became the fourth state to implement a Clean Transportation Fuel Standard. · Nebraska: The state expanded its biodiesel retail program to allow for more participation from state fuel retailers. Nebraska also became the latest state […]
In India, Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) is proud to announce its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. Jakson Green will oversee the design, construction, and operation […]
In Uruguay, HIF Global and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALURhave signed the Implementation Agreement which establishes the framework for the interaction between HIF’s future e-Fuels facility in Paysandú and ALUR’s biofuel plant nearby. The HIF Paysandú e-Fuels facility, with an estimated investment of $6 billion, aims to produce 700,000 tons of renewable fuels annually. The HIF […]
In India, BizzBuzz news reports Refex Sustainability Solutions has bought 51% of Vyzag Bio-Energy Fuel from the company’s founders to help the company better strengthen its positioning in the market and set it up for growth. As a step-down subsidiary of RSS, the two companies can now collaborate more closely and take advantage of synergies […]
In the UK, the Financial Times reports that Project Willow—a feasibility study looking at how to convert the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland to renewable energy following the owners’ announcement earlier this year that it would be shut down—is about three-quarters finished. The study led by EY is recycling, biofuels and green hydrogen, but the […]
In Japan, RENOVA has completed installment of permanent improvements at the 75-MW Tokushima-Tsuda Biomass Power Plant and resumed regular operation on December 22, which has demonstrated continuing stable operations. The plant was shut down in December to undergo the improvement works following earlier maintenance work in April and July that also required shutdowns. The impact […]
In Germany, citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. This pragmatic choice was driven by the steep costs of switching to electric buses, with subsidies covering […]
In Iowa, North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Mason City, Iowa. Mason City’s BDO Zone rating for 1,400,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover is the first rating in the state of Iowa and extends […]
In Japan, hydrogels created using carbon dioxide (CO₂) offer a safer alternative to those formed with acidic agents. While most research has focused on pre-gelation conditions affecting hydrogel properties, this study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science explores the impact of CO₂ release after gelation. The team prepared alginate-based hydrogels and found that faster […]
