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South Korean researchers present biobased plastic biodegradability with torrefaction

South Korean researchers present biobased plastic biodegradability with torrefaction

November 26, 2024 |

In South Korea, an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A recent study by researchers at the Center for Bio-based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, presents a promising approach […]

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EU project does deep dive into EU policy shaping framework for fossil-free chemicals

EU project does deep dive into EU policy shaping framework for fossil-free chemicals

November 26, 2024 |

In Belgium, the CO2SMOS project, a Horizon 2020 initiative funded by the European Union, has undertaken an in-depth analysis of recent EU legislation shaping a policy framework for fossil-free chemicals. Building on these insights, the project recommends a targeted set of policy actions aimed at enabling the large-scale adoption of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) […]

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TotalEnergies teams with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède

TotalEnergies teams with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède

November 25, 2024 |

In France, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by electrolysis led by TotalEnergies in partnership with ENGIE. These projects will reduce the La Mède biorefinery’s CO2 annual emissions by 130,000 tons. Air Liquide […]

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IAGU to buy e-SAF from Infinium beginning in late 2026

IAGU to buy e-SAF from Infinium beginning in late 2026

November 25, 2024 |

In the UK, International Airlines Group announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF producer Infinium, which plans to supply the UK market with power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026. Produced from water, waste CO2 and renewable energy, e-SAF is expected to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% compared to today’s […]

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CalBioGas Hilmar completes central processing facility for dairy biomethane project

CalBioGas Hilmar completes central processing facility for dairy biomethane project

November 25, 2024 |

In California, CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing facility for their dairy biomethane project in Merced County, California.  CalBio brings technology and expertise to help local dairy farmers capture methane from dairy manure in anaerobic digesters on their farms. As part […]

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Eco-Energy expands Transport Emission Reduction Certificate to biodiesel and renewable diesel

Eco-Energy expands Transport Emission Reduction Certificate to biodiesel and renewable diesel

November 25, 2024 |

In Tennessee, Eco-Energy announced the expansion of its Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC) program with the launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel. These new TERC certificates are a revolutionary voluntary carbon program designed to address heavy-duty diesel trucking emissions, offering a new avenue for companies to mitigate their carbon footprint. The TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel […]

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Eni and MSC team up to develop sustainability and energy transition projects

Eni and MSC team up to develop sustainability and energy transition projects

November 25, 2024 |

In Italy, Eni and MSC signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. Eni and MSC intend to extend the scope of their already fruitful business relationship to a broader geographic context and, in particular, to areas relating to sustainability and decarbonization of their operations. […]

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Advanced Biofuels Canada releases 9th annual Biofuels in Canada report

Advanced Biofuels Canada releases 9th annual Biofuels in Canada report

November 25, 2024 |

In Canada, Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) released its ninth annual Navius Research Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report, the annual quantitative report on Canada’s renewable and low-carbon fuel markets. The report’s highlights include: ·      Biofuel consumption surged in 2023, with renewable diesel (RD) more than doubling to 1.2 BL/yr, biodiesel consumption up 14% (530 ML/yr), and […]

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Fives and Waga Energy to deploy WAGABOX units in Europe and North America

Fives and Waga Energy to deploy WAGABOX units in Europe and North America

November 25, 2024 |

In France, Fives and Waga Energy have signed a partnership agreement to step up the deployment of WAGABOX units. The agreement strengthens the long-term cooperation between Waga Energy and Fives, enabling both partners to optimize the design and manufacture of WAGABOX units. These units, developed and patented by Waga Energy and in which Fives’ solutions […]

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LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study launched in Canada

LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study launched in Canada

November 25, 2024 |

In Canada, Lystek International (Lystek) announced the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell. Lystek has been awarded approximately C$585,000 from the federal government’s Energy Innovation Program, as part of the Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching call, to undertake the four-year project. The […]

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