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$271M wastewater bioenergy facility completed in Maryland

$271M wastewater bioenergy facility completed in Maryland

November 13, 2024 |

In Maryland, the design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water’s $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy. The facility is projected to generate approximately $4 million per year in revenue, […]

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India’s Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association highlights lack of long-term offtake agreements

India’s Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association highlights lack of long-term offtake agreements

November 13, 2024 |

In India, Chinimandi reports the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has warned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister that its members do not have Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs) with oil marketing companies (OMCs) which leads to inherent instability for them. Many of them were established with government grants and soft loans to fill the […]

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Canada grants $18M for four green shipping projects

Canada grants $18M for four green shipping projects

November 13, 2024 |

In Canada, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will: ·      update current infrastructure; ·      upgrade and construct fueling infrastructure to support greener […]

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UPM Biochemicals, Selenis and Bormioli Pharma launch wood-based PET bottle

UPM Biochemicals, Selenis and Bormioli Pharma launch wood-based PET bottle

November 13, 2024 |

In Finland, UPM Biochemicals, Selenis and Bormioli Pharma have partnered to produce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottles made from partially wood-based PET. This bottle takes sustainability in pharma packaging to a whole new level. As the high regulatory and performance requirements for pharma packaging may limit the use of new or recycled materials, this bottle […]

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Study show’s Brazilian second-crop corn ethanol production system in line with SDGs

Study show’s Brazilian second-crop corn ethanol production system in line with SDGs

November 13, 2024 |

In Brazil, a study recently published in the renowned journal Nature has revealed the benefits of Brazil’s second-crop corn ethanol production system, highlighting its harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research aimed to evaluate in a very careful way the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the energy and food production system that is […]

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Thailand cuts B7 to B5 as biodiesel prices soar

Thailand cuts B7 to B5 as biodiesel prices soar

November 13, 2024 |

In Thailand, Vietnam’s The Investor reports the Thai government has cut biodiesel blending to 5% from the previous 7% in light of rising palm oil prices. The decision was taken last week a meeting of the Energy Policy and Planning Office. B10 was removed from the pumps in May, leaving just B7 and B20 available, […]

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Babcock & Wilcox to study feasibility of CO2 capture technology at Swedish WTE plant

Babcock & Wilcox to study feasibility of CO2 capture technology at Swedish WTE plant

November 12, 2024 |

In Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox has been awarded a contract to conduct a full-scale feasibility study of its SolveBright carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology to be integrated into Mälarenergi AB’s waste-to-energy plant in Västerås, Sweden. Mälarenergi’s goal is to capture 400,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, permanently store the CO2 and achieve carbon neutrality […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line ship bunkers GoodFuels B30 in the Netherlands

Norwegian Cruise Line ship bunkers GoodFuels B30 in the Netherlands

November 12, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, while docked at the IJmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn received a GoodFuels B30 sustainable biofuel blend. Supplied by FincoEnergies in partnership with KPI OceanConnect, this biofuel adoption marks an important step toward decarbonizing the cruise line’s operations.  The B30 biofuel blend, produced exclusively from feedstocks certified […]

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Bangchak to supply SAF to Shell

Bangchak to supply SAF to Shell

November 12, 2024 |

In Thailand, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company. The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to be delivered to Shell. Bangchak, a leader in Thailand’s sustainable aviation fuel industry, introduced its initial SAF manufacturing business plan […]

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Johnson Matthey and Honeywell UOP sign MOU to support alternative fuel developers

Johnson Matthey and Honeywell UOP sign MOU to support alternative fuel developers

November 12, 2024 |

In the UK, Johnson Matthey and Honeywell UOP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer an end-to-end solution for businesses developing alternative fuels from a wide range of feedstocks including municipal solid waste, residual biomass, biogas, and CO₂ (captured and renewable). The partnership brings together JM’s leading syngas solutions and Honeywell UOP’s market-leading […]

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