In Michigan, Woodchuck, an AI-powered climate tech company focused on transforming wood waste into renewable energy, officially opened its flagship biomass processing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local and state officials, clean energy advocates, and Grand Rapids business leaders in celebrating the launch of the nation’s first AI-driven wood waste-to-energy facility […]
In India, thyssenkrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer (UIF), a subsidiary of the global leader in chemical engineering and construction, and Praj Industries Limited (PIL) announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA). This strategic partnership offers a unique, seamless solution that sets them apart […]
In Iowa, American Power Group Corporation announced the company’s stationary/off-road dual fuel installation base has reached an estimated 25 million cumulative run hour milestone. APG’s patented Dual Fuel Technology, which converts existing diesel engines to run on up to 65% natural gas, has achieved global market leadership recognition in converting high-horsepower diesel generators and diesel […]
In Washington, the US Energy Information Administration reports that U.S. production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is significantly increasing due to new capacity coming online. U.S. Other Biofuels production, including SAF, approximately doubled between December 2024 and February 2025. SAF, made from waste and agricultural feedstocks, is a key alternative to petroleum jet fuel and […]
In Brazil, researchers discovered CelOCE, a natural enzyme capable of revolutionizing cellulose deconstruction, crucial for converting biomass into biofuels like ethanol. Cellulose is highly resistant to degradation. CelOCE is a metalloenzyme that uses an unprecedented mechanism of substrate binding and oxidative cleavage to break down cellulose’s crystalline structure, making it accessible to other enzymes. This […]
In Québec, Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord announced Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from sawmill residues in Port-Cartier, Québec. This project aims to build a first-of-its-kind pilot plant and establish one of the first biomass-to-SAF production facilities in North America. Alder Renewables’ proprietary technology will convert bio-oil produced […]
In the Netherlands, a new report, “Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity,” calls for a fundamental shift in how palm oil is procured. Palm oil is a highly productive crop crucial for food security and millions of smallholders. Independent smallholders produce 25-30% of global palm oil but receive inequitable value distribution, hindering their ability […]
In Colorado, the SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) transactions. Alaska Airlines is the first airline to use the integrated solutions end-to-end. This interoperability improves efficiencies, expands accessibility, and increases transparency in the SAF ecosystem. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is highlighted as the […]
In Pennsylvania, Montauk Renewables reported first quarter 2025 financial results. Total revenues were $42.6 million, a 9.8% increase compared to Q1 2024, driven primarily by monetizing RINs from 2024 RNG production. However, the company reported a net loss of $0.5 million, compared to a $1.9 million net income in Q1 2024. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA decreased […]
In Ontario, Aduro Clean Technologies and Cleanfarms Inc. signed an MOU to collaborate on developing a commercial pathway for difficult-to-recycle agricultural plastics. They will assess the technical and commercial feasibility of Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) as a solution for chemical recycling of on-farm plastic waste like silage film and bale wrap. These plastics are challenging […]
