In Texas, Argus has extended its Argus Open Markets (AOM) real-time electronic price discovery platform to biodiesel in New York Harbor. A trade was initiated on the opening day of operation, 30 April, the first recorded for AOM in the US, and the platform has seen market activity on every subsequent day. The AOM platform offers […]
In Brazil, Cemvita announced it has successfully increased the bioprocess productivity of its proprietary FermOil producing microorganism ahead of schedule, achieving this key performance milestone at least six months earlier than projected. This improvement—achieved using crude glycerol from biodiesel industries—significantly strengthens the techno-economics and scalability of FermWorks™, Cemvita’s commercial biomanufacturing plant. In parallel, FermOil™ provides […]
In Kansas, ICM has signed a new agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors (LSCP) to install ICM’s proprietary FOT Oil Recovery system at the company’s 170 million-gallon-per-year ethanol plant in Marcus, Iowa. The project includes engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. FOT Oil Recovery is ICM’s proprietary […]
In Washington, Tuesday marked the official launch of the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB), a new coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing U.S. leadership in biomanufacturing innovation, competitiveness, and resilience. The Alliance brings together essential stakeholders from across the industrial biomanufacturing ecosystem to address critical challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving sector that […]
In the Netherlands, Hapag-Lloyd has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the company’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero fleet operations by 2045. In March 2025, Hapag-Lloyd’s Hanoi Express […]
In Italy, Anaergia S.r.l. entered into a contract with Capwatt Biomethane Unipessoal, Lda. Under the terms of this C$7.3 million contract, Anaergia S.r.l. will design and construct an advanced facility, Metanext. Located in central Italy, Metanext will produce biomethane from agro-industry waste. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of June 2026. […]
In California, FedEx announced an agreement with Neste, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30% neat Neste MY Sustainable […]
In Hong Kong, Wallem Group has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the contribution that biofuels can make to maritime decarbonization, while also offering comprehensive guidance on the precautions […]
In Oman, the Oman Observer newspaper reports Hema Energy’s X2E LLC has teamed with ARA Petroleum to trial the region’s first camelina field trials to see if the hardy oil seed crop could be productive in the harsh conditions of Oman. The land, water and financial resources for the project are being offered by ARA. […]
In the UK, Greenergy announced the temporary suspension of operations at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, North East England, as it conducts a strategic review to evaluate the plant’s commercial viability amid the significant challenges currently facing the UK biofuels industry. Despite implementing significant cost reduction measures at Immingham, market conditions remain unsupportive. All staff […]
