In Colorado, when worn, washed, and dried, clothing sheds—dispersing tiny fibers throughout homes, soils, and waterways that can take centuries to degrade. These fibers, often made of polyester and often too small to see, are a major—if invisible—source of microplastic pollution. By some estimates, fibers from polyester clothing account for nearly half of all microplastics […]
In Belgium, a full analysis on the specifications of different standards related to biomethane was carried out in the framework of the GreenMeUp project. The report will be made available shortly. The study also explores the guarantees of origin and standards related to digestates as an end-use product of biomethane. The creation of gas quality […]
In California, Alto Ingredients, Inc. has entered into an exclusive nonbinding letter of intent and is nearing the execution of definitive agreements to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with Vault 44.01 (Vault) at Alto’s Pekin campus in Pekin, IL. The letter of intent provides that Alto will install equipment to capture carbon […]
In Australia, Jet Zero Australia has achieved a significant milestone by successfully receiving funding commitments of A$29 million. This is a crucial step towards advancing the engineering activities of Jet Zero Australia’s flagship Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, Project Ulysses, in North Queensland, Australia. Funding will also support advancement of other renewable fuel opportunities […]
In Texas, Avfuel Corporation and Neste finalized a partnership extension that keeps the companies at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply for business aviation, cementing their leadership positions in the sustainable space. The agreement extends the companies’ partnership in 2024 and sets the framework till December 2027, continuing their work on enhancing access […]
In Nevada, XCF Global Capital, Inc. and Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Co. have entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement dated March 11, 2024, which is expected to result in a newly formed holding company of XCF becoming a publicly-listed company on NYSE or Nasdaq. XCF Global intends to be a leading producer of SAF […]
In California, Growth Energy welcomed the release of new data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) showing that sales of E85 set a new record in the state in 2023. “Californians used more E85 than ever last year, a fact that demonstrates how enthusiastic consumers are about higher biofuel blends, and their need for […]
In Ireland, following Ryanair’s purchase of 500 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from OMV last October, the airline last week announced that it will take an additional 500 tons of SAF from OMV in 2024. This agreement will save a further 1,250+ tons in CO2 emissions (equivalent to c.100 Ryanair flights from Dublin […]
In the UK, in a first of its kind breakfast at Heathrow, named The Fly Up, which is cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels, has taken off. The Heathrow Fly Up has been created in partnership with chef Heston Blumenthal to create awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in […]
In the Netherlands, in a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the fermentation of waste gases. The study, published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, introduces novel […]
