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Environmental Integrity Project report says biofuel manufacturing plants pollute nearly as much as oil refineries

Environmental Integrity Project report says biofuel manufacturing plants pollute nearly as much as oil refineries

June 13, 2024 |

In Washington, biofuel manufacturing plants release almost as much hazardous air pollution as oil refineries – and more of some dangerous pollutants, according to a study by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP). These pollutants from ethanol, biodiesel and “renewable diesel” manufacturing plants include formaldehyde (a carcinogen), acetaldehyde (a probable carcinogen), hexane (which can attack the […]

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Sevana Bioenergy buys Rialto Bioenergy Facility

Sevana Bioenergy buys Rialto Bioenergy Facility

June 13, 2024 |

In California, Sevana Bioenergy, a leading developer and operator of large-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, recently announced the successful acquisition of the Rialto Bioenergy Facility located in Rialto, California.   The Rialto Bioenergy Facility is the largest organic waste to energy facility in North America. The plant has a permitted capacity of 1,000 tons per […]

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Neste supplies 2,600 tons of SAF to Emirates at Singapore Changi Airport

Neste supplies 2,600 tons of SAF to Emirates at Singapore Changi Airport

June 13, 2024 |

In Singapore, Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery. To meet Emirates’ needs, over 2,600 tons (3.3 million liters) of blended SAF have been supplied into the […]

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Covestro invests in BioBTX to demostrate waste-based chemical production

Covestro invests in BioBTX to demostrate waste-based chemical production

June 13, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, by participating as a strategic partner in the company BioBTX, Covestro is enabling the construction of the world’s first innovative demonstration plant for the BioBTX ICCP-Technology in the Netherlands. The technology makes it possible to produce chemicals such as benzene, toluene and xylene from organic and mixed plastic waste. These aromatics are […]

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CABBI researchers use CRISPR/Cas9 to fine-tune leaf angle in sugarcane

CABBI researchers use CRISPR/Cas9 to fine-tune leaf angle in sugarcane

June 13, 2024 |

In Florida, as a hybrid of Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum spontaneum, sugarcane has the most complex genome of all crops. This complexity means that improving sugarcane through conventional breeding is challenging. Because of this, researchers turn to gene editing tools, such as the CRISPR/Cas9 system to precisely target the sugarcane genome for improvement. In their […]

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Bipartisan group of 18 Senators call on EPA to raise volumes for 2026 RFS

Bipartisan group of 18 Senators call on EPA to raise volumes for 2026 RFS

June 13, 2024 |

In Washington, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels to levels that are consistent with production and availability. The letter points […]

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ONE UK partners with Freightliner for HVO100 in UK rail cargo transportation

ONE UK partners with Freightliner for HVO100 in UK rail cargo transportation

June 12, 2024 |

In the UK, following a successful 6-month pilot, Ocean Network Express (ONE) UK in partnership with Freightliner will extend their commitment to use HVO100 fuel for all cargo transportation via rail. This new initiative will be part of ONE’s intended green rail offering, where customers can choose to purchase a carbon reduction certificate which recognizes […]

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CIP, Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners to develop biogas across Ireland

CIP, Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners to develop biogas across Ireland

June 12, 2024 |

In Ireland, under the Greengate Biogas partnership, CIP, Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners will join forces to develop, construct and operate biogas plants across Ireland with a primary focus on utilizing manure as feedstock. CI ABF I, managed by CIP, invests in advanced biofuels, including biomethane. CI ABF I’s investors include several of the most […]

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Cielo Waste Solutions signs LOI to expand into Alberta

Cielo Waste Solutions signs LOI to expand into Alberta

June 12, 2024 |

In Canada, Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. has entered into a binding letter of intent to effect a transaction that will position Cielo for commercial production and revenue generation upon closing, expected on or before September 6, 2024, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange as required. Cielo intends to form the Cielo LP, […]

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New Zealand kiwi giants complete biofuel trial for shipping to Hong Kong

New Zealand kiwi giants complete biofuel trial for shipping to Hong Kong

June 12, 2024 |

In New Zealand, FCC, one of the international shipping partners of Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel operating between Hong Kong and New Zealand. The purpose of the trial was to test the performance of the ship’s engines when burning biofuel. The vessel Kakariki bunkered the biofuel in Hong […]

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