In California, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos to acquire Lygos’ pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and operate it as a multi-user national asset. This facility, aiming to open by early 2026, will serve as the second site in BioMADE’s network aimed at expanding domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities and strengthening supply chains. The US […]
In Germany, the DBFZ, in collaboration with partners, has published a comprehensive monitoring report on ‘Renewable energies in transport’, analyzing the current status of the energy transition in the transport sector across Germany, Europe, and worldwide. The report emphasizes the transport sector’s critical role in achieving climate neutrality goals by 2050, noting it contributes approximately […]
In Washington, Attorney Intel has recognized Mark Riedy, a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, as one of the Top 25 Energy and Natural Resources Attorneys of 2025. Riedy was selected for his extensive work spanning decades in international energy and infrastructure project development and finance. His expertise includes advising clients across nearly 75 countries […]
In Germany, Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe, with total production reaching about 3.6 million tonnes in 2024. Rapeseed remains the dominant feedstock, accounting for approximately 53.1% of German biodiesel output in 2024. Other feedstocks included used cooking oils and fats (24.1%), soybean oil (15.0%), and animal fats (2%). Palm oil has […]
In Europe, Pioneer Point Partners announced the final close of its second sustainable institutional fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp (“Fund II”), having raised over €1.1 billion in commitments. This significantly exceeded the initial €800 million target and reached the increased hard cap, a notable achievement raised in just over twelve months. Fund II received […]
In New Hampshire, Itaconix plc provided an update on the expected impacts of recent US trade actions, confirming that trading for 2025 remains aligned with Board expectations. The tariffs are anticipated to increase production costs but also yield positive impacts on US and European revenues. To maintain profit margins, the company is implementing selective price […]
In Canada, Aduro Clean Technologies has partnered with Siemens Canada to supply advanced control and data systems for Aduro’s Next Generation Process Pilot Plant, expected to be commissioned in Q3 2025. Siemens will provide its SIMATIC PCS neo system, instrumentation, operator interfaces, and engineering services, collaborating with plant builder Zeton Inc.. Aduro CEO Ofer Vicus […]
In Austria, OMV announced the successful start-up of its 10 megawatts green hydrogen production plant, located at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, the largest of its kind in Austria. Approximately EUR 25 million have been invested in the facility, which has the capacity to produce up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen per year. […]
In Singapore, Swire Shipping announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 2nd generation biofuel blends. The voluntary move supports Swire Shipping’s long-term sustainability ambitions and will provide more options to customers looking to reduce their emissions. The three vessels involved in the biofuel program […]
In Brazil, UkrAgroConsult reports the country is eyeing potential export markets for its DDGS supplies that are rapidly increasing on the back of rapid corn ethanol production expansion. China is becoming a target market following the opening of Mexico, the UK, Canada, and Vietnam. However, China doesn’t yet have a bilateral sanitary agreement but negotiations […]
