In New Zealand, a two-year research project has shed light on the promising opportunities for regional New Zealand to adopt short rotation forestry (SRF) for bioenergy production. The findings show that leveraging short rotation forestry will not only diversify regional economies, but also contribute to sustainable land management and generate environmental benefits as New Zealand […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released a Summary Report from a September 2023 Request for Information (RFI) on building supply chains to meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge goals. The SAF Grand Challenge was launched in 2021 by DOE, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of […]
In Finland, Finnish Valtra, a globally operating tractor manufacturer belonging to AGCO Corporation, has reached a significant milestone by having used altogether 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel as a factory-fill fuel as well as in testing and in its factory forklift trucks at its Suolahti factory in Finland. By replacing fossil fuel with […]
In the UAE, International Air Transport Association announced that it will establish the SAF Registry to accelerate the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. Seventeen airlines, one airline group, six national authorities, three Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and one fuel producer are already supporting the effort to […]
In Massachusetts, Indigo Ag announced major updates to its carbon program which will maximize financial returns for farmers and agribusiness partners, simplify the participation process, and open doors to new sustainability markets stretching from carbon and Scope 3 programs to realizing the value of biofuel tax credits like 45Z. Among the significant changes to the […]
In Singapore, Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region, a critical decarbonization lever for the sector, and sharing best practices […]
In Texas, OCI Global has entered into a long-term agreement with Waga Energy to upgrade landfill gas to RNG at the City of Beaumont Landfill in Texas. Since 2010, OCI Global has been part of the Beaumont community. The company is currently building Texas Blue Clean Ammonia – its new low carbon ammonia facility due […]
In Missouri, the International Standards Organization (ISO) recently announced the publication of ISO 8217:2024, an updated version of the specification for fuel use in marine applications. The new spec sets forth detailed requirements for marine fuels, including biodiesel blends up to B100, ensuring their suitability and safety for use in nearly every distillate and residual […]
In the UK, Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) announced that the GB energy regulator, Ofgem, has completed an assessment of the revised SBP Standards (v2.0) and concluded that they align with the Land Criteria set out in the legislative framework of the following schemes: · Renewables Obligation · Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive · Feed-in Tariffs · […]
In Japan, a study by Osaka Metropolitan University found that persimmon tannin helps the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grow 8.9 times better in ethanol, attributing this to the antioxidative properties of the tannin which reduce stress but do not protect cell membranes. The researchers explored persimmon tannin because it is known for its antioxidative properties. “In […]
