In Japan, Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics. Through the partnership, Neste and MC aim to accelerate their efforts to […]
In Canada, Waga Energy and local partner Zone-Éco have launched a biomethane production unit in Cowansville, Québec, which will generate 30 GWh of renewable gas annually, powering roughly 1,750 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 5,542 tons each year. Supported by C$12.4 million in grants from the Québec government, this unit aligns with the province’s […]
In Germany, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding the third and final phase of the Kopernikus project P2X (Power-to-X) to sustainably transform the aviation industry. During the three-year funding period, the production of e-Kerosene will be intensively investigated to create a sustainable alternative to fossil kerosene. INERATEC, a leading company […]
In Thailand, researchers from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science are accelerating their technological development to scale up the production of aviation biofuel from yeast. This is an extension of the successful results of research that found a strain of yeast with a high potential for producing fat for use in aviation fuel. In addition to […]
In France, a decree and an order defining the procedures for the return of Biogas Production Certificates (CPBs) were published in the Official Journal on July 7. This key measure of the Climate and Resilience Act aims to accelerate the development of biomethane production in France and to contribute to the achievement of energy transition […]
In Australia, Renew Economy reports that the planned $338M biofuel plant under development in Gladstone by Oceania Biofuels has suddenly come to a screeching halt. Last Friday, the project was pulled from the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation and the project’s website has been pulled offline, while the company’s CEO now claims to be CEO […]
In Illinois, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and POET LLC announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. Demand for ethanol with a lower carbon intensity is expected to increase significantly to meet low-carbon fuel standards. Ammonia is commonly used as a direct […]
In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET) announces the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP) to be built at its Stanlow refinery, with the aim of completing construction in 2027. The investment will support EET Fuels’ ambition to become the lowest carbon process refinery, globally and EET […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has obtained authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to market maritime fuel with renewable content. The company is the first in the country to receive authorization to deliver a bunker with 24% biodiesel to the market. VLS (Very Low Sulfur) B24, produced by Petrobras, is the […]
In Argentina, Evonik has announced the expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant, located in the Sante Fé Province in Argentina. With this expansion, the company strengthens its position as a leader in the biofuels industry, driving innovation and sustainability across South America. The move is in response to growing demand […]
