In the UK, Rolls-Royce has approved its mtu Kinetic PowerPacks, based on the mtu Series 4000 and 1600 diesel engines, for use with renewable diesel (HVO/Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) and the other synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard. This means that the mtu systems for dynamic uninterruptible power supply (DUPS) can now be operated in […]
In Spain, the European Union has awarded Cemex and WtEnergy Advanced Solutions a €4.4 million grant for the implementation of a novel waste-to-fuel technology utilizing synthetic gas at its Alicante cement plant in Spain. The project has been cataloged as “the first of its kind” for the cement industry by the European Union. The technology, […]
In Washington state, EGT, LLC, a joint venture among Bunge, Pan Ocean America and Agtegra Cooperative, announced that it will nearly triple the current capacity of soybean meal (SBM) storage at its Longview, WA export terminal. The project, expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, also includes improving handling capabilities, enabling it […]
In the UK, bp said it has expanded its investment in bioenergy as bp ventures invested $10 million in WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company that will use scalable technologies to convert biobased municipal and agricultural waste into lower carbon fuels. “WasteFuel projects will look to help with the growing volumes of global waste, whilst advancing […]
In Finland, Neste said it is partnering with Biofuel Express to sell Neste MY renewable diesel in Denmark. Under the terms of the deal, Biofuel Express will distribute and sell Neste MY renewable diesel, while Neste will ensure sufficient volumes of the fuel. Neste MY renewable diesel has been available in the Danish market since […]
In Denmark, Ørsted and ESVAGT have signed an agreement for a sister vessel to the world’s first methanol-powered service operation vessel, which was announced in 2022. The SOV will be ready for launch in 2026, where it will operate out of Ørsted’s UK East Coast Hub on a 10-year contract. The new SOV will be […]
In Pennsylvania, Xtellar said it has launched a flexible biobased EVA pellets for large-format 3D printing The firm said that EVA is a clear, hygroscopic, amorphous elastomeric material that in the Xtellar formulation is biobased, sourced from sustainable raw sugar cane feedstock. “Bringing a wider variety of sustainable material options to 3D printing is one […]
In India, Mint reported that the Indian government launched a new sugar-ethanol portal with the aim of boosting renewable energy in the country. The portal aims to enhance the production and utilization of ethanol derived from sugarcane in India. The portal will serve as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders in the sugar and ethanol industries, […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German biofuel producer CropEnergies recorded a drop in first-quarter core profit, hit by softer ethanol prices and lower production due to maintenance shutdowns. The company’s Ebitda fell 74% to $27.2 million in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year. CropEnergies, which makes ethanol and animal feed from […]
In Denmark, European Energy said it has partnered with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., who will acquire a minority stake in European Energy’s solar park and e-methanol production facility Kassø in the municipality of Aabenraa, Denmark. Mitsui will acquire 49% of the 304 MW Solar plant in Kassø and the connected e-methanol facility from European Energy. […]
