In Nebraska, plant life first emerged on land about 550 million years ago, and an international research team co-led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has cracked the genomic code of its humble beginnings, which made possible all other terrestrial life on Earth, including humans. The team — about 50 scientists in eight countries – has generated […]
In Spain, the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) has approved the resolution (RDC/DE/004/22 ) that will simplify the procedures for biomethane producers to connect their facilities to the gas network in an agile, transparent and non-discriminatory manner. During 2023, the 9 plants connected to the system produced 243 GWh, 40% more than in 2022. Currently, […]
In Norway, Bergen Engines has been selected to provide four C25:33L8A generating sets to support the world’s largest hydrogen ferries, operating on Norway’s longest ferry connection from Bodø to Lofoten. The generating sets will be fueled by low carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and will serve as reliable support power to the hydrogen fuel cells […]
In Spain, AGR Biogás has started construction of the first biogas plant with biomethane injection in Andalusia. This milestone marks a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for the local community and the wider environment. The project consists of an approximate investment of 25 million euros, with Project Finance financing for a value […]
In Brazil, Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric large trucks and energy transfer systems, as well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The aim is to support Vale in achieving its goals of reducing scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and zeroing its […]
In Canada, BioIntelligence Technologies, who has developed an AI powered solution to eliminate losses in products and to reduce the consumption of water and energy and the emission of CO2 in industrial bioprocesses using fermentation, announced the recent closing of C$5M in funding led by Amplify Capital (Toronto) and joined by Investissement Québec, Real Ventures, […]
In Minnesota, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, Heartland Corn Products failed emission stack tests in November 2021 and February 2022 at its ethanol production facility in Winthrop, Minn. The tests show the company emitted both volatile organic compounds and particulate matter above what is allowed by its permit. A carbon […]
In Illinois, Farm Progress reports that soybean crushers are feeling pressure from increased imports of used cooking oil and other renewable diesel feedstocks, which is weighing on soy oil prices and potentially risking investments into further crushing. In an effort to combat these lower prices, millions of bushels worth of crushing capacity went offline in […]
In Germany, recently the offficial groundbreaking ceremony was held for the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant. Large-scale industrial use of the “pure oxyfuel” technology from thyssenkrupp will be used to produce cement while capturing around 1.2 million tons of CO2 a year. The plant is set for commissioning in 2028. The basic principle of the […]
In Switzerland, researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered bacteria in the laboratory to efficiently use methanol. The metabolism of these bacteria can now be tapped into to produce valuable products currently made by the chemical industry from fossil fuels. Bacteria that feed on methanol, known as methylotrophs, are at the centre of these efforts. Containing […]
