In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based HELM, is officially starting production of QIRA®, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to a fossil-derived equivalent used in the manufacture of consumer goods. The […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to order three additional 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships in Japan. Combined with the three 8,000 TEU vessels purchased from Shoei Kisen Kaisha in March, Yang Ming will have a total of six methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships scheduled for […]
In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Cargill and Germany-based HELM, said it is officially starting production of QIRA, a large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. The $300-million, 66,000 annual metric ton facility is located in Eddyville, Iowa. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to […]
In Scotland, Scottish green hydrogen specialist Logan Energy said it is set to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure in Sarawak, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysian company H2 Energy last week. The MoU between Logan Energy and H2 Energy was signed during International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in […]
In Georgia, Bakelite announced the acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products. By integrating Sestec’s technology, Bakelite expands its portfolio of sustainable adhesive solutions on a global scale and continues to assist customers in achieving their sustainability commitments, the firm said. “This acquisition is a […]
In India, The Hindu reported that Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao directed Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) officials to formulate a comprehensive plan to establish a waste-to-energy unit at the Kannahalli waste processing plant. Rao directed the officials to formulate a plan after discussing its challenges and shortcomings with […]
In Germany, the HOYER Group has concluded a contract with H2 MOBILITY, the largest operator of hydrogen refueling stations in Germany. Initially, as a partner, the international logistics specialist for liquid goods will undertake supplies to hydrogen refueling stations in the Rhein-Neckar region, and will be responsible both for transport and for quantity control. Anna […]
In Missouri, Columbia Missourian reported that a team of University of Missouri researchers discovered a way to genetically modify a plant’s genes to produce more oil for biofuels. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for biofuels, according to the report. […]
In Italy, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Eni have signed a €500 million 15-year finance contract to support the conversion of Eni’s Livorno refinery in Tuscany into a biorefinery. The agreement was signed at Eni’s headquarters in San Donato Milanese by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi. Eni’s project involves the […]
In Nebraska, the Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in non-flex fuel vehicles. Phase I was conducted in 2019, and the ongoing Phase II began in […]
