Category: Fuels

Argentina’s biogas production hikes almost 11% year-on-year in 2022

Argentina’s biogas production hikes almost 11% year-on-year in 2022

May 12, 2023 |

In Argentina, TN reported that biogas production in the country grew by 10.58% year-on-year in 2022, going from 378 to 418 GWh. According to a report by the Cordoba grain chamber (BCCBA), this production level marked the highest volume in the last decade. The provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Santa Fe led the productivity […]

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Astomos, Inpex agree to supply Middle East’s first marine biofuel for VLGC

Astomos, Inpex agree to supply Middle East’s first marine biofuel for VLGC

May 12, 2023 |

In Japan, Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Inpex Corporation announced they reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the next several months, Inpex will supply B24 biofuel to the VLGC through a bunker vessel operated by Monjasa1 […]

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Origin Materials, Indorama Ventures partner to accelerate mass production of biobased materials

Origin Materials, Indorama Ventures partner to accelerate mass production of biobased materials

May 12, 2023 |

In California, Origin Materials announced a strategic partnership with Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a producer of virgin and recycled PET resins, to accelerate the mass production of biobased materials. Under the agreement, both companies committed to explore initiatives related to the rapid commercialization of low-carbon, biobased materials. Initiatives include evaluating the use of existing […]

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TotalEnergies Corbion, Coexpan launch biobased cup using recycled PLA

TotalEnergies Corbion, Coexpan launch biobased cup using recycled PLA

May 12, 2023 |

In Germany, TotalEnergies Corbion and Coexpan announced the launch of a PLA biobased cup using recycled PLA, available in both white and high transparency.  After completing all tests at Coexpan´s Innotech center, in Madrid, Spain, full validation was achieved for line speeds and output using FFS technology. “We are very proud to include in our […]

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Technip Energies selected for Vestforbrænding’s carbon capture project at waste-to-energy plant in Denmark

Technip Energies selected for Vestforbrænding’s carbon capture project at waste-to-energy plant in Denmark

May 12, 2023 |

In France, Technip Energies said it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by VF Carbon Capture for a CO2 capture plant to be connected to I/S Vestforbrænding’s existing waste-to-energy facility in Glostrup, Denmark.  The agreement between the two companies provides for a mechanism to allow a transition of the contract to an […]

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Gidara Energy gets environmental permit for methanol facility in Amsterdam

Gidara Energy gets environmental permit for methanol facility in Amsterdam

May 12, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, Gidara Energy said it has secured a key environmental permit for its Advanced Methanol Amsterdam (AMA) facility. The environmental permit, granted by the province of Noord-Holland, allows the firm to build its advanced methanol facility which will convert local waste into advanced methanol. The renewable methanol facility, located in the Port of […]

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Nuseed Carinata harvest underway in the south, kicking off in Georgia

Nuseed Carinata harvest underway in the south, kicking off in Georgia

May 11, 2023 |

In Georgia, Nuseed Carinata harvest is underway in the southern United States, starting near Tifton, Georgia. Nuseed has been working with growers in Florida, Georgia, and Texas to increase the sustainable contract production of the non-food oilseed for processing into certified sustainable lower carbon bioenergy feedstock and non-GMO meal for a traceable plant-based source of […]

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Lafarge Canada teams with 4Refuel to implement renewable diesel in Manitoba market

Lafarge Canada teams with 4Refuel to implement renewable diesel in Manitoba market

May 11, 2023 |

In Canada, Lafarge Canada announced its continued partnership with 4Refuel, a provider of sustainable fuel solutions, to advance its commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Lafarge and 4Refuel will collaborate to implement renewable diesel in Lafarge’s operations in its Manitoba market area. Lafarge’s adoption of renewable diesel (R50) is in line with its pledge to become […]

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MOL, Neste and Wizz Air begin commercial SAF trials from Budapest

MOL, Neste and Wizz Air begin commercial SAF trials from Budapest

May 11, 2023 |

In Hungary, MOL, in cooperation with Neste, Budapest Airport, RÜK (Airport Fuel Supply Kft.) and Wizz Air, has begun commercially testing its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain. The project supports broader efforts in the aviation industry to reduce CO2 emissions and aims to prepare the fuel supply system at Budapest Airport ahead of the […]

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Astomos and INPEX agree to supply marine B24 in the UAE

Astomos and INPEX agree to supply marine B24 in the UAE

May 11, 2023 |

In Japan, Astomos Energy Corporation and INPEX CORPORATION have reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the next several months, INPEX will supply B24 biofuel to the VLGC through a bunker vessel operated by Monjasa1 at Khor […]

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