In Massachusetts, Yield10 Bioscience announced that USDA-APHIS’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services has determined that Yield10’s Camelina sativa varieties developed using genetic engineering (modified Camelina) to produce omega-3 fatty acids are not subject to the regulations under 7 CFR part 340, and may be grown and bred in the United States. The global markets for omega-3 fatty […]
In Germany, zero44, provider of digital CO2 management solutions, released its “FuelEU Maritime Calculator”. zero44 has developed this tool to enable shipping companies to quickly and easily understand the financial impact that the planned FuelEU Maritime regulation will have on their business. The results are estimates and not binding, but provide a good initial basis […]
In Texas, ABB has signed an agreement with Cap Clean Energy to collaborate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production sites in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ABB will explore how its automation, electrification and digital technology – including the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed […]
In Canada, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued its decision on FortisBC Energy Inc.’s (FortisBC) revised Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. In its application, FortisBC indicated that the proposals in its revised RNG program were developed to fulfill three objectives: meet provincial CleanBC Roadmap targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions while balancing RNG […]
In France, CARBIOS recently announced that CARBIOS Active, its enzymatic solution for the biodegradation of PLA, is included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) with the Assigned Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2325, effective since February 29, 2024. With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials […]
In Switzerland, ETH Zurich researchers can now reveal the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions: replace fossil- fuel heating systems and harness the potential of bio- based building materials like straw and hemp. They developed a model that uses AI to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and costs and also takes into account […]
In Washington, a multi-state coalition of biofuel and farm advocates called on President Biden’s Treasury Department to swiftly resolve any questions standing in the way of efforts to scale up U.S. production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Specifically, they urged the administration to quickly adopt the U.S. Department of Energy’s GREET model for the calculation of […]
In Spain, Suma Capital has acquired 80% of the share capital of ATH Bioenergy, a company focused on the production and commercialization of biomethane. This is a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the energy and waste recovery landscape in the Canary Islands towards a more sustainable and competitive future. The remaining 20% of the capital […]
In Australia, Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant has been formally certified by GreenPower – a government managed renewable energy certification program – in an important next step for Australia’s nascent renewable gas sector. GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification means renewable gas certificates will be issued for gas produced at the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant (MBIP) certifying […]
In Finland, Chempolis Oy has been chosen as technology provider for NordFuel’s biorefinery, which is planned to be established in Haapavesi, Finland. With the technology license, Chempolis brings to the collaboration its extensive know-how of producing bioproducts and of their valorization into industrial chemicals and materials. NordFuel’s biorefinery will produce value-added products from sawmill and […]
