In Washington State, the interactions between algae and bacteria are essential to the primary productivity of Earth’s oceans and surface waters. Bacteria can increase the productivity of algae by producing key factors, such as vitamins, iron-chelating molecules, and growth hormones. In addition, bacteria remineralize organic matter—a process that provides a steady supply of nutrients to […]
In Washington, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit last week issued an order vacating most of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 denials of petitions for small refinery exemptions from Renewable Fuel Standard obligations, and remanding those petitions to EPA for further proceedings. The court’s opinion remains under seal and is unavailable for […]
In Singapore, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data center providers announced the deployment of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to its data centres in Singapore, as a renewable fuel replacing conventional diesel fuel for backup generators. STT GDC is the first data centre operator in Singapore to deploy HVO […]
In Michigan, Bright Renewables and BerQ RNG have joined hands to develop four renewable natural gas projects that will help mitigate methane emissions. This series of projects encompasses four initiatives across Michigan and New York, where Bright’s proprietary deoxygenation system will be integrated with the Bright Renewables 3-stage membrane upgrader. Beyond these projects, Bright will […]
In the UK, Airbus has announced a new partnership with aircraft lessor, Avolon, to study the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking the very first collaboration of the ZEROe Project with an operating lessor. Announced at the Farnborough Airshow, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft could be financed and commercialised, and how they […]
In Finland, ANDRITZ has been selected to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a large-scale carbon capture unit for Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Mustasaari, Finland. The order was received from ECCU Ltd, a joint venture of Westenergy Ltd, CPC Finland Oy and funds managed by Prime Capital AG. The aim is to capture all […]
In Lithuania, AB Kaišiadorių Paukštynas, an indirect subsidiary of AB Akola Group, plans to build a biomethane production plant for 19.4 million euros, which is expected to be constructed on the company’s land plot in Kaišiadorys district in the first quarter of 2026. Biomethane production is expected from the second quarter of 2026, and the […]
In Florida, GA Telesis Engine Services adopts use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) provided by Neste. This strategic initiative to choose SAF underscores GATES’s long-term dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting more sustainable aviation practices. In collaboration with DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, and highlighting DHL’s role as GATES launch customer for […]
In Brazil, Air Liquide will design, build and deliver its first unit in Latin America for purifying biomethane produced from solid waste, at the Cariacica (ES) landfill. The site, owned and operated by Marca Ambiental, receives half of all waste produced in Espírito Santo, Brazil. The new facility will be capable of transforming this waste […]
In Washington, teams of researchers working to develop the science to create energy, animal feed, and other essential products from sustainable materials have been selected to join the Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF). The institute is a partnership between Schmidt Sciences and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), to enhance […]
