In Denmark, shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their logistics. The latest numbers of Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean product are a strong proof for this trend. After 480,000 standard containers (TEU) in 2022, Maersk transported more than 660,000 TEU on green fuels last year. 212 customers opted for ECO […]
In the UK, Bpacks, a sustainable packaging startup, announced the launch of the world’s first bark-based packaging technology. The new materials seamlessly integrate with current equipment used for all kinds of plastic rigid packaging production, facilitating the shift to eco-packaging. This is especially important, as the European Union’s policy directives have mandated the transition to biodegradable packaging within […]
In Texas, Shell Chemicals recently started to supply Braskem with bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene feedstocks, based on a mass balance approach and independently certified by a third party. Braskem will utilize such feedstocks for the manufacture of bio-attributed and bio-circular polypropylene enabling more sustainable options for growing consumer demand in the packaging, film, automotive, and […]
By Plinio Nastari Special to The Digest It does not come as surprise that only in the last three months investments in the automotive sector were announced in excess of 115 billion Reais, or 23 billion US dollars, which include ambitious plans for expansion and launching of optimized engines using ethanol and hybrid vehicles, which […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Arabia reported that the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral relations and promote collaboration in developing, promoting, and utilizing biofuels as a sustainable and alternative energy source for the nation. The key focus areas under […]
In Australia, Financial Review reported that Cargill and CBH Group, Australia’s largest cooperative, are working together on plans for a large-scale oilseed crushing plant south of Perth. The report noted that Cargill is in talks with the West Australian government about securing a site adjacent to CBH’s Kwinana grain terminal which sits on a rail […]
In North Dakota, InForum reported that Northdale Oil, a Grand Forks fuel company, is financing a feasibility study to determine whether to build a biodiesel plant in the city. The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola, said Tyler Stockton, Northdale Oil Inc. procurement manager. “It would not be […]
In Bolivia, Telesur reported that the Government of Bolivia officially inaugurated the Biodiesel Plant I, in Santa Cruz. “We fulfilled our promise and started production of the first Biodiesel Plant in the country. We began to produce our own biofuel based on the raw materials produced by the agricultural sector,” said President Luis Arce. The […]
In the UK, BBC reported that biodiesel producer Argent Energy has proposed closing its Scottish plant, placing dozens of jobs at risk. Argent Energy will open consultation with affected employees at its Newarthill plant imminently, having cited “market pressures” as the reason for the possible closure. Argent, which uses waste fats and oils to decarbonize […]
In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel announced it 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. […]
