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Chinese researchers characterized the structure and assembly mode of a unique cellulosomal assembly module

Chinese researchers characterized the structure and assembly mode of a unique cellulosomal assembly module

April 1, 2024 |

In China, cellulosomes are multi-enzyme complexes known for their efficient lignocellulose degradation, which is valuable in bioenergy technique development. The diverse composition and intricate assembly of cellulosomes give them exceptional substrate degradation capabilities, and deciphering their complex assembly mechanisms can provide a better understanding of their efficiency and promote their applications in bioenergy production. Researchers […]

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Clean Fuels Alliance America disappointed in EPA’s final heavy duty vehicles rule

Clean Fuels Alliance America disappointed in EPA’s final heavy duty vehicles rule

April 1, 2024 |

In Washington, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed extreme disappointment in the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the rule, EPA adopts new standards that are designed expressly to incentivize electric vehicles for model year 2027-2032 heavy duty vehicles. The standards are part of GHG emission regulations for trucks […]

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Neste to supply Emirates SAF from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Neste to supply Emirates SAF from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

March 28, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Neste has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, expanding the partnership the two companies announced in October last year. Over 6,000 tons (2 million gallons) of blended SAF will be supplied into the fueling system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol over the course of 2024. Emirates’ partnership […]

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P4G funds 17 new startup partnerships with $6.5M in grants

P4G funds 17 new startup partnerships with $6.5M in grants

March 28, 2024 |

In Washington, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) announced $6.5 million in grant funding and technical assistance for 17 new startup partnerships in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. This funding will help early-stage businesses become investment ready so they can scale climate solutions such as solar-powered battery charging hubs, biodiesel […]

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Terragia Biofuel lands $6M seed round for cellulosic biofuel

Terragia Biofuel lands $6M seed round for cellulosic biofuel

March 28, 2024 |

In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel has raised a $6 million seed round led by Engine Ventures and Energy Impact Partners (EIP). The company will use the capital to commercialize its novel biology-based approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol and other products, expand its employee headcount and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. In partnership […]

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Partnership to trial Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel

Partnership to trial Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel

March 28, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, in a groundbreaking collaboration with industry giants such as maritime advisory organization Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT Group, UECC is leading the charge in critically assessing and evaluating a Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel. As part of this partnership, ACT Group created a CNSL-based biofuel known […]

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Nopetro Renewables breaks ground on Southern Florida’s first landfill gas RNG facility

Nopetro Renewables breaks ground on Southern Florida’s first landfill gas RNG facility

March 28, 2024 |

In Florida, Nopetro Renewables, a developer and operator of renewable natural gas projects across North America, announced that it broke ground on Southern Florida’s first landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Indian River County.   The $40M facility in Vero Beach, named Vero Beach Nopetro Eco District, is estimated to initially produce 3 […]

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DOE invests $80M in Michigan hydrogen projects

DOE invests $80M in Michigan hydrogen projects

March 28, 2024 |

In Michigan, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a total of $80 million for two hydrogen projects in the state.  Nel Hydrogen, which announced plans to construct an automated gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township, will receive $50 million from the DOE to help develop the site’s fully automated manufacturing process, which will enable higher […]

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Drax Group to sell 25,000 tons of CDRs from its BECCS at $350/ton

Drax Group to sell 25,000 tons of CDRs from its BECCS at $350/ton

March 28, 2024 |

In Texas, Drax Group announced a new carbon removals deal with Karbon-X. The agreement is the latest indicator of growing demand for high-quality carbon removals from bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Karbon-X will purchase carbon dioxide removals (CDR) credits from Drax representing 25,000 metric tons of permanently stored carbon at $350 per tonne […]

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MIT chemical engineers convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide more efficiently

MIT chemical engineers convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide more efficiently

March 28, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels. If scaled up for industrial use, this process could help to remove carbon dioxide from power plants and other sources, reducing […]

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