In India, India’s aim to blend 20% ethanol in petrol by ESY1 2025 — or ~990 crore liter annually — will require effective utilization of both grain and sugarcane feedstock to increase its supply. Annual ethanol production from grains is expected to see a significant increase to ~600 crore liter by the next season (this […]
In Iowa, the Charles City Press newspaper reports Summit Carbon Solutions has bought out many land easement agreements from Navigator CO2 following that company’s decision to no longer pursue a CO2 pipeline project. Doing so helps to save time and money, although it requires rerouting its plans in the state. Summit received approval for the […]
In Indonesia, the Nikkei newspaper reports Toyota Tsusho has teamed with Pertamena to develop and supply biofuels and green hydrogen to the Patimban Port and industrial park projects in West Java. These projects are currently under development with yen-denominated financing. The deal was announced last week at the Asia Zero Emission Community ministerial meetings in […]
In Washington, in recent comments to the Surface Transportation Board, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed the importance of consistent, safe, and timely rail transportation to the ethanol industry and its customers. The comments were submitted in response to a request from STB for input on recent trends and strategies for growth in the freight rail […]
In Brazil, Raízen and Vertoro, a Dutch biotechnology accelerator, recently announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to enhance the value of lignin by transforming it into advanced, sustainable biofuels, chemicals, and materials. As a second-generation feedstock, Lignin boasts a very low carbon footprint, making it an ideal solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. […]
In India, Projects Today reported that Aether Industries has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Chemoxy International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Seqens Group. Under this contract, Aether will produce a series of natural bio-based products exclusively for Seqens over an initial period of three years. The production is expected to commence over the next […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and MOL Sunflower announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido. “Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is currently being used as a low-carbon fuel alternative to […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that DC Aviation has signed an agreement with global fuel provider AEG Fuels to replace a portion of its fleet emissions via a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim agreement. The transaction will allow DC to offset its emissions from fuel consumption at Malta International Airport, according to the report. “We […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) has been granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as of August 21, 2024, allowing MI to contribute its expertise to the development of shipping regulations. Afforded to non-governmental, international organizations that demonstrate the capability to make a substantial contribution to […]
In Sweden, EQT announced that EQT Infrastructure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies from Genesis Private Equity, to establish a scaled and diversified end-to-end waste treatment platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy in South Korea. The Platform comprises an end-to-end business portfolio in the waste treatment value […]
