Category: Fuels

Verdane teams with Södra and Equinor to create Njord Carbon

Verdane teams with Södra and Equinor to create Njord Carbon

January 18, 2023 |

In Sweden, even if the world succeeds in dramatically cutting its collective CO2 emissions, there is an urgent need to remove billions of tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. Verdane, the European specialist growth equity investor, has therefore joined forces with Södra, a globally leading forest industry group, and Equinor, an international energy company and […]

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LanzaTech stockholders to vote on AMCI Acquisition Corp. II deal on Feb. 1

LanzaTech stockholders to vote on AMCI Acquisition Corp. II deal on Feb. 1

January 18, 2023 |

In Illinois, LanzaTech NZ, Inc. announced that AMCI Acquisition Corp. II has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders for February 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, to approve the proposed business combination with LanzaTech.   AMCI also announced that it has filed its definitive proxy statement/prospectus for the Special Meeting, and has commenced […]

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Adapt Biogas’s Somerset project injects biogas into local gas grid for the first time

Adapt Biogas’s Somerset project injects biogas into local gas grid for the first time

January 18, 2023 |

In the UK, the Somerset County Gazette reports that in December Adapt Biogas successfully pumped gas from its anaerobic digester Evercreech Renewable Energy in Shepton Mallet into the local gas grid operated by Wales and West Utilities for the first time. The project will produce biogas from 95,000 metric tons of food and organic waste […]

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Zanyu Technology to invest $147.6M in Malaysian palm oil biodiesel and chemical production

Zanyu Technology to invest $147.6M in Malaysian palm oil biodiesel and chemical production

January 18, 2023 |

In China, Yicai Global reports Zanyu Technology plans to invest $147.6 million to produce 200,000 metric tons of palm oil-based biofuels and 350,000 tons of three other oleochemicals at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster near the Port of Lahad Datu. Amongst the three oleochemicals will be glycerin. The first of two stages should be online […]

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Renewcell successfully produces fiber from textile waste

Renewcell successfully produces fiber from textile waste

January 18, 2023 |

In Sweden, Renewcell has successfully produced its first fiber material with the ADuro textile fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ at its new site in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell applies the process to produce pure dissolving pulp from 100% textile waste. The product is finally transformed by Renewcell’s customers into new garments for the circular clothing industry. […]

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Chile promotes development of clean fuels for the aviation sector

Chile promotes development of clean fuels for the aviation sector

January 18, 2023 |

In Chile, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications through the Civil Aeronautical Board (JAC) and in conjunction with the Energy Sustainability Agency of the Ministry of Energy, formalized the incorporation of the Catholic University of the Santísima Concepción (UCSC) to the Clean Flight program, which includes efforts from the public and private sectors, to promote […]

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VARO buys 80% of Bio Energy Coevorden

VARO buys 80% of Bio Energy Coevorden

January 17, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, VARO Energy Group announced the acquisition of 80% of the shares in Bio Energy Coevorden BV (BEC) in The Netherlands, one of the largest biogas manufacturers in Europe. VARO is acquiring the shares from the existing shareholders, STAK Grisbe who will continue to own 15% of the business, and Van Drie Group, […]

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York University technology can boost plant-based biomass biogas performance

York University technology can boost plant-based biomass biogas performance

January 17, 2023 |

In Canada, an extremely limiting factor for biogas production is the fact that plant-based biomass, a common biogas feedstock, can inhibit the hydrolysis and acidogenesis phases of biogas production. Poor performance at these stages also limits final biogas production capacity. BCP12 can carry the microbial population through this critical period by adding beneficial bacteria and nutrients to […]

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Raven SR signs MOU to supply 50,000 tons of SAF annually to JAL from 2025

Raven SR signs MOU to supply 50,000 tons of SAF annually to JAL from 2025

January 17, 2023 |

In Wyoming, Raven SR Inc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Japan Airlines for major global routes. The MOU provides for an initial 50,000 tons of SAF supply in the first year, 2025, with annual incremental increases to 200,000 tons for year 10. The supply will be […]

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USD Clean Fuels to build new biofuels terminal in California

USD Clean Fuels to build new biofuels terminal in California

January 17, 2023 |

In Texas, USD Clean Fuels LLC (USDCF) announced its intention to build a new biofuels terminal in National City, CA that will have the capability to transload renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The terminal will be served by the BNSF Railway and will provide efficient transportation of clean fuels to the […]

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