In Spain, Repsol and Bunge have agreed to partner in the development of new opportunities to help meet the growing demand for lower carbon intensity feedstocks for the production of renewable fuels. This alliance, the first of its kind in Europe, will help to accelerate the ramp-up of production of these fuels mandated by the […]
In Florida, Blue Biofuels, Inc. continues to make substantial strides in advancing its Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology towards commercial scale. The company has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing its first batch of cellulosic ethanol, utilizing the cellulosic sugars created from biomass on its CTS pilot line. Bolstering its technological leadership, BIOF has been granted […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. has begun commissioning of the York, Nebraska, demonstration facility combining Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology (MSC) with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology (SFCT). The new facility combines fermentation, mechanical separation and fiber conversion technology into one platform. This facility will demonstrate the potential to liberate all available renewable […]
In Canada, Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. achieved a significant product development milestone with the completion of a continuous 48-hour demonstration run of its proprietary Microwave Catalytic Reformer(TM) (MCR). This commercial scale, 100kW electrified reactor can be used in many applications for low carbon hydrogen production from various feedstocks, including biogas, natural gas or renewable ammonia. […]
In China, TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation have signed a Heads of Agreement to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC’s refinery in China. The planned unit, jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tons of SAF per year, and will process […]
In Sweden, sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to a new report launched recently by technology group Wärtsilä. The report, titled ‘Sustainable fuels for shipping by 2050 – the 3 key elements […]
In South Africa, Enviromall launched of its new compostable PLA bags. These innovative bags, made from plant-based materials, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics, revolutionizing the battle against plastic pollution in the hospitality, retail, and packaging industries. Studies have shown that a significant portion of plastic packaging goes unrecycled in South Africa due […]
In Italy, promising new technique from researchers at the Politecnico di Milano using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) recovered from anaerobic granular sludge may offer a cost-effective, sustainable approach for transforming wastewater into industrially valuable products, and help to reduce carbon emissions. In a study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers coated paper using EPS […]
In Washington, Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and National Sorghum Producers sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling on Administrator Michael Regan to act swiftly on an emergency waiver for E15 sales: “New and ongoing conflicts across the globe continue to […]
In Iowa, Siouxland Energy Cooperative of Sioux Center, Iowa, and Continuum Ag of Washington, Iowa, have agreed to provide farmers a path to receive potential premiums associated with Carbon Intensity (CI) Certified Grain. Continuum Ag will provide farmers the certification necessary to participate while Siouxland intends to be a buyer for the certified bushels. The […]
