In South Korea, The Korea Herald reported that LG Chem will work together with food company CJ CheilJedang to produce biobased nylon. LG Chem said the two companies signed a deal to establish a joint venture that will produce ingredients and biobased nylon products. “It has not been determined yet, but the two companies are […]
In Finland, Novina said it is transitioning to a new type of fuel, replacing three million liters of diesel with biofuel in close cooperation with Helsinki Regional Transport (HSL). In a comparison between traditional diesel and biodiesel, this transition will yield an 80% reduction in total carbon dioxide emissions in Helsinki in one year alone, […]
In Virginia, NACS, NATSO, representing America’s Travel Centers and Truckstops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers sent a letter to Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, urging him to drop his opposition to the year-round sales of higher ethanol fuel blends. “If enacted, such legislation would allow for […]
In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Tobu Railway Co., the operator of coal-fired steam locomotives in the tourist spot of Nikko in eastern Japan is trialing a biofuel as a way to cut its carbon dioxide emissions. Tobu Railway Co. said it started the trial, set to last around one year, on January 31, partially […]
In Germany, Covestro said it is moving forward with the implementation of a unique process for producing the important chemical aniline entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum for the first time. At its Leverkusen site, the firm has now put a special pilot plant into operation for this purpose. Initially, large quantities of […]
In Louisiana, 7KPLC reported that Lake Charles Methanol announced plans for a new $3.2 billion manufacturing plant at the Port of Lake Charles that would turn natural gas and renewable gas feedstocks into blue methanol. According to the report, the facility would reform natural gas and renewal gas feedstocks into hydrogen, while capturing carbon dioxide, […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Green COP, a deep-tech start-up in sustainable fuel solutions in Singapore, announced the successful conclusion of its angel investment round. With the newly acquired funds, Green COP is poised to establish a sustainable biofuels pilot plant with a daily production capacity of 1 ton. The company has garnered substantial […]
In France, CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) announced their collaboration to spearhead the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant. Under the agreement, De Smet has been entrusted with the project management and detailed engineering, including procurement assistance and CARBIOS partners’ management, to ensure the execution of the plant’s construction in […]
In South Korea, LG Chem advanced with CJ CheilJedang on a joint venture plant for bio-nylon (Bio-PA: Polyamide) to penetrate the eco-friendly market. LG Chem announced it had signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with CJ CheilJedang at the Yeouido LG Twin Towers for the establishment of a joint venture dedicated to the production and […]
In Washington, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved a $25 million investment in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) expansion that builds on the successful South Dakota-based project announced in 2021 to unlock corn ethanol access to clean fuel markets and new […]
