In California, ZymoChem recently launched BAYSE, the world’s first scalable, 100% bio-based, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP). This groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize the $145 billion global hygiene industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future. BAYSE is a drop-in replacement for traditional, fossil fuel-based SAPs, which are a key component […]
In France, TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP inaugurated a permanent offer of sustainable aviation fuel on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles platform. Available since the beginning of June, the sustainable aviation fuel produced and distributed by TotalEnergies comes from waste and residues from the circular economy. It is incorporated up to 35% with conventional kerosene. “We are delighted […]
In the UK, Energy Digital reported that Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), a collaboration between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies, has secured a 20-year agreement with Chemanol, a Saudi methanol chemicals company. Under the terms of the deal, Chemanol will supply 100,000 metric tons of methanol annually for SATORP’s Amiral project, a petrochemical […]
In India, Mint reported that the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), launched by key G20 members including India, the US and Brazil in September 2023, is all set to get its diplomatic status, with the Indian government likely to sign a headquarters agreement with the agency soon. The report noted that the headquarters agreement will pave […]
In Florida, CREO Group, a specialist in sustainable packaging solutions, announced the introduction of Asili and AgaveGrow, two new bio-based products. The firm stated that Asili contains more than 70% biobased material without compromising performance, strength, or flexibility. “Fully colorable and printable, these thermoformed containers resist mold and discoloration, and break down naturally over time. […]
In the UK, Just Style reported that London-based firm Biophilica has announced its vegan leather alternative, Treekind, has received the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) 100% certified biobased product label. Treekind, which is a home-compostable, plastic-free leather alternative made from leaves is said to be the first UK vegan leather to receive the certification, according […]
In Illinois, CF Industries Holdings, a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products and the world’s largest producer of ammonia, and POET announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. The companies intend to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizer supply chain to […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Banle Energy International, a Hong Kong subsidiary of marine fuel logistic company Banle Energy Group, has completed two B24 biofuel bunkering services for Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming at Malaysia’s Port Klang, marking the port’s first biofuel bunkering supply. The B24 biofuel is a blend of used cooking […]
In Singapore, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully completed its final supply chain trial for biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO). This marks the end of a series of trials initiated in July 2022 as part of a larger pilot to develop a framework to provide quality, quantity and GHG […]
In Washington, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes 14 months before the start of the compliance year; for 2026, that deadline would come at the end of […]
