In Brazil, Zack’s reports Petrobras is exploring a return to ethanol production having previously divested its assets to reduce its debt load. Currently Petrobras is in discussions with Raízen, BP plc BP and Inpasa to make a quick re-entry into the ethanol market as part of its $111 billion strategic plan for 2025-2029, going big […]
In Germany, AGQM is offering another round of tests for oxidation stabilizers and flow improvers for biodiesel. Interested companies can register until January 13, 2025. Additives are used in fuels of fossil or sustainable origin to positively influence their properties. To ensure that these substances do not cause any negative interactions with the fuel, other […]
In the Netherlands, micro-organisms, such as bacteria or algae, offer numerous potential solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. They can capture and store carbon, for example in soils and oceans, or break down the potent greenhouse gas methane. Additionally, they can produce biofuel, break down pollutants, or strengthen ecosystems. Eighteen microbiologists, including University […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Supreme Court made a unanimous decision to uphold survey access for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline last week, supporting progress of the carbon pipeline and infrastructure projects across the state. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement: “This is a victory for state law and […]
In Germany, Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller – Maersk have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tons of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024, which is an important contribution in the year-end business with traditionally […]
In Belgium, North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under the agreement, Petrom, a major Brazilian petrochemical group, will supply Terra Mater with the […]
In Germany, Clariant announced that its MegaMax catalyst was selected for a China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project. The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum of green methanol in two phases by 2027. Construction of the first plant phase began in March 2024 […]
In South Dakota, Dakota Spirit, a Harvestone Low Carbon Partners company (HLCP), announced the successful installation and operation of Alfa Laval’s Prodec Oil Plus centrifuge technology, designed to optimize oil recovery at the plant. After two months of operation, the results have met expectations, achieving an approximate 25% increase in oil recovery yield. This technology has […]
In Germany, closing in on the year 2030, Neste is closing in on the first major interim target when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and efforts to limit CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. Transportation must pay its share of the bill to make sure that these targets are met. To test the […]
In Spain, Solarig is progressing the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects with a portfolio that exceeds 400,000 tons of annual SAF production in Spain. Specifically, Solarig announced recently the development of a sustainable aviation fuel production plant in Teruel. The project, named ‘Turboleta SAF,’ will have a production capacity of more than 75,000 […]
