Category: Fuels

Biorig to invest $274M in 10 biomethane plants in Spain

Biorig to invest $274M in 10 biomethane plants in Spain

November 29, 2023 |

In Spain, Biorig, the biomethane division of Solarig, has announced a 250 million euros investment for the development, construction, and operation of 10 biomethane production facilities in the Castilla y León region. The collective plants will produce clean energy equivalent to 20% of the total annual gas consumption in the region. The new facilities will […]

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Amber Wave launches North America’s largest wheat protein facility

Amber Wave launches North America’s largest wheat protein facility

November 29, 2023 |

In Kansas, Amber Wave has launched production at what will be North America’s largest wheat protein facility, following an investment by Summit Agricultural Group. Amber Wave is now producing AmberPro™ Vital Wheat Gluten, a domestic source of gluten for commercial bakeries, food ingredient plants, alternative meat manufacturers, pet food processors, and specialty feed companies. The […]

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Aker Carbon Capture awarded feasibility study for e-fuel project in Finland

Aker Carbon Capture awarded feasibility study for e-fuel project in Finland

November 29, 2023 |

In Norway, Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded an integration feasibility study for an e-fuel project in Finland. The company will investigate fully integrating one of its standardized and modularized Just Catch carbon capture units into the e-fuel process at a waste-to-energy facility. Aker Carbon Capture’s Just Catch unit could capture up to 100,000 tonnes […]

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White House stalling E15 decision due to Midwest fuel supply disruption concerns

White House stalling E15 decision due to Midwest fuel supply disruption concerns

November 29, 2023 |

In Washington, Reuters reports the White House is trying to bide its time when it comes to making the decision about regional higher ethanol blending level despite pressure from Midwest ethanol-producing states to allow it. The oil industry has warned that allowing E15 in the eight states whose governors specifically requested the higher blend would […]

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Vardar to invest $9.4M in Vow Green Metals

Vardar to invest $9.4M in Vow Green Metals

November 29, 2023 |

In Norway, Vow Green Metals recently signed agreements with Vardar AS, a regional renewable energy producer with operations and ownership within bioenergy, CCU, wind, solar and hydropower, to invest up to NOK 100 million in Vow Green Metals and its large-scale biocarbon production facility at Hønefoss. The NOK 100 million investment from Vardar will be […]

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Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team perform using SAF

Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team perform using SAF

November 28, 2023 |

In Australia, during the Williamtown Air Show in Australia, the Roulettes, the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, performed a first public display using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This is an important first step for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as it looks at how it can reduce its environmental impact by using […]

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Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

November 28, 2023 |

In Texas, Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project, focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks. The proposed project, located in East Texas, plans to produce a combination of renewable diesel and SAF at a production capacity of 3,000 bbl/d. The project will contribute […]

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Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

November 28, 2023 |

In the UK, Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the switch to clean biofuels. This latest innovation – arising from a productive and […]

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Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

November 28, 2023 |

In Norway, recently, the first 80 kilograms of biocarbon was successfully produced as part of the hot commissioning of Vow Green Metals’ early production line at Hønefoss, marking a major milestone for the project. With its production capacity of 2,500 tons, the early production line will accelerate Vow Green Metals’ commercial operations by enabling the […]

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RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

November 28, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has partnered with the Girls Auto Clinic to lead the way in bringing ethanol education and promotion to a new and growing audience: women who are actively interested in auto purchasing, maintenance, and repair. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Patrice Banks, Girls Auto Clinic builds and provides tools to drive knowledge […]

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