In Washington, Growth Energy released a study conducted by ABF Economics that found that nationwide access to E15, a 15 percent ethanol blended fuel, could save drivers billions in annual fuel costs, create new jobs, and return billions to the U.S. economy. Specifically, the data show that a nationwide transition to E15 would: · Save […]
In Germany, TUI and Cepsa have signed a collaboration agreement to promote the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). These fuels will be produced from circular raw materials such as used cooking oils, non-food animal waste or biodegradable waste from various industries, and will make it possible to reduce aircraft emissions by up […]
In Massachusetts, 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in aviation, announced that it will provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) inventory accounting and documentation services for Southwest Airlines. In October 2021, the carrier announced a series of near-term goals, actions, and initiatives in support of a 10-year plan to maintain carbon […]
In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) will finance the implementation of a CRI GEO Biogás plant to produce biogas and electricity from biodegradable waste. The plant is being built in the municipality of Elias Fausto, on the outskirts of the industrial region of Campinas, in the State of São Paulo. The […]
In Germany, Rosenberger Optical Solutions & Infrastructure (Rosenberger OSI), an expert in fiber optic connections, cabling solutions and infrastructure services, announced that its in-house plastic packaging for patch cords will be switched to bio-based and biodegradable polymers in the coming year. The origin of this was an innovation project in which the company addressed the […]
In the UK, bp announced that it has agreed to acquire Archaea Energy Inc., a leading producer of renewable natural gas in the US. The agreed acquisition, which is subject to regulatory and Archaea shareholder approval, will be for $3.3 billion in cash, as well as around $800 million of net debt. Acquiring Archaea will […]
In Italy, Eni met with the president of Tuscany, and the mayors of Livorno and Collesalvetti to confirm that the company is investigating the opportunity to build a new bio-refinery at Eni’s industrial site in Livorno. The feasibility study involves building three new plants for the production of hydrogenated biofuel: a biogenic feedstock pre-treatment unit, […]
In Portugal, The Superbike Commission in early October agreed to introduce sustainable fuel for all WorldSBK classes starting from the 2024 season, with a minimum of 40% sustainable fuel content. This E40 fuel shall be compliant with the specification adopted for MotoGP. The decision was taken amongst other regulations guiding the sport. From F1 to […]
In Canada, Tidewater Renewables Ltd. announced that its majority owned subsidiary Rimrock Renewables Limited Partnership has entered into a 20-year offtake agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc. Under the offtake agreement, FortisBC expects to purchase up to 525,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas annually from a new RNG facility located in Foothills County near High River, […]
In Australia, MicroBioGen officially opened its state-of-the-art laboratories in Macquarie Park in Northern Sydney. Three years in the making, these labs will produce our world-leading micro-organisms that are essential to industries worth over $2 trillion per year, including biofuels, alternative proteins, space exploration, sustainable human foods and animal feed. The new laboratories will allow the […]
