Category: Fuels

New research says transportation sector will drive adoption of liquid biofuels

New research says transportation sector will drive adoption of liquid biofuels

May 20, 2023 |

In the UK, Fairfield Market Research reported that the increasing use of biofuels by the transportation sector will boost the adoption of biofuels. “Liquid biofuels have been here for around a couple of decades now; however, their application in transportation sector has been prominent and will drive the market growth ahead. With more governments eying […]

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LanzaTech Global and Plastipak Packaging launch PET resin made from captured carbon emissions

LanzaTech Global and Plastipak Packaging launch PET resin made from captured carbon emissions

May 18, 2023 |

In Illinois, LanzaTech Global, Inc. and Plastipak Packaging, Inc. have successfully produced PPKNatura, the world’s first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin made from captured carbon emissions. The resin is suitable for food, personal care, and pharmaceutical packaging, as well as other non-packaging applications. PPKNatura leverages CarbonSmart™ MEG from LanzaTech’s CCT process. It retains the technical properties […]

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EPA approves Aemetis Biogas Services’ dairy digesters for D3 RINs production

EPA approves Aemetis Biogas Services’ dairy digesters for D3 RINs production

May 18, 2023 |

In California, Aemetis, Inc. announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the Aemetis Biogas Services subsidiary’s renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility for the generation of D3 Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).  Six dairy biogas digesters are fully operational and a seventh dairy digester is scheduled to […]

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Nel Hydrogen to develop $400M hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing plant in Michigan

Nel Hydrogen to develop $400M hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing plant in Michigan

May 18, 2023 |

In Michigan, Nel Hydrogen announced its plans to build a new $400 million automated gigawatt electrolyser manufacturing facility in Michigan. When fully developed, the facility will employ more than 500 people and be among the largest electrolyser manufacturing plants in the world. When fully developed, the Michigan facility will have a production capacity of up […]

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Borealis launches circular plastomers and elastomers using renewable feedstock

Borealis launches circular plastomers and elastomers using renewable feedstock

May 18, 2023 |

In Austria, Borealis has launched a portfolio of circular plastomers and elastomers based on renewable feedstock, the Bornewables line of Queo. The introduction follows the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) of Borealis’ production site for the Queo™ portfolio, in Geleen, the Netherlands. The new line will enable Borealis to meet growing customer demand […]

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Hungarian biofuel industry concerned about aflatoxin-contaminated corn

Hungarian biofuel industry concerned about aflatoxin-contaminated corn

May 18, 2023 |

In Hungary, the Budapest Business Journal reports that the national biofuels association has called on the government to tackle challenges around aflatoxin-contaminated corn. In 2022, a lot of the corn crop had aflatoxin levels above the EU-mandated ceiling of 20 ppb, which together with the ban on corn imports from the Ukraine, has led to […]

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Dubai launches 6MW biogas-to-energy project

Dubai launches 6MW biogas-to-energy project

May 18, 2023 |

In the UAE, the Emirates News Agency reports that Dubai Municipality has inaugurated its biogas-to-energy project at the Warsan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The 6MW facility produces 57,000 cubic metres of biogas per day, producing 121 MWh of electricity which will supply half of the energy required to operate the WWTP, reducing its carbon emissions by […]

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RNG production soaring despite price and regulatory uncertainty

RNG production soaring despite price and regulatory uncertainty

May 18, 2023 |

In Washington, Natural Gas Intel reports that renewable natural gas production has grown dramatically recently in the US but that its future still remains uncertain due to an unclear regulatory and pricing landscape. In March, the equivalent of 116 million gallons of RNG was produced, creating RINs, an increase of 19% on the year and […]

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Masdar teams with Airbus to develop and grow SAF market

Masdar teams with Airbus to develop and grow SAF market

May 17, 2023 |

In the UAE, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development and growth of the global sustainable aviation fuel market. The agreement highlights areas of collaboration between the two companies, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Green Hydrogen, Direct Air Capture technologies, as well as supporting the development […]

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Generate Capital invests $250M in Ambient Fuels

Generate Capital invests $250M in Ambient Fuels

May 17, 2023 |

In California, Generate Capital announced it has made an investment in Ambient Fuels, a pioneering developer that builds green hydrogen projects to support the decarbonization of heavy industries and transportation.  The agreement includes a commitment to fund up to $250 million of green hydrogen infrastructure. The funding supports Ambient Fuels’ fast-growing pipeline of projects.  Ambient […]

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