In the UK, Quadrise Plc and and biorefinery specialists, Vertoro BV have been collaborating to develop a cost-effective supplement or alternative to glycerine in Quadrise’s bioMSAR fuel. The trials follow the Joint Development Agreement announced on September 21, 2022. Quadrise has successfully produced stable blends of bioMSAR containing up to 40% of Vertoro’s crude sugar […]
In Brazil, FS is expanding its business with the start-up of its third industrial unit on May 1, in the municipality of Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso. BRL 1.9 billion has been invested in the new plant which, during construction, generated more than 8,000 indirect jobs, in addition to 205 direct jobs in the operation. The unit’s […]
In the Netherlands, an F-class vessel recently completed Wagenborg’s first Transatlantic voyage sailing on co-processed marine fuel. This shipment – requested by one of its customers – illustrated the ease to switch to this type of a drop-in biofuel, resulting in a 68% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on this specific voyage. The entire fleet […]
In Hong Kong, EcoCeres announced its first shipment of 100% agricultural waste-produced cellulosic ethanol to the European markets, a milestone the company achieved after commissioning yet another ground-breaking facility in China. The shipment consists of 850 tons of cellulosic ethanol made from agricultural waste primarily corn cobs, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 80% […]
In Italy, RINA, an international company specialising in inspection, certification and engineering consultancy, and Eni have signed an agreement to jointly develop initiatives that can contribute to the energy transition and decarbonisation of their respective operations and particularly maritime transport, where RINA and Eni can benefit from each other’s expertise. Specifically, the agreement focuses on […]
In The Netherlands, Xiamen Changsu Industrial and TotalEnergies Corbion have announced a strategic cooperation agreement that will further advance the polylactic acid (PLA) industry. Under the partnership, both firms will work together in the market promotion, product development, and research and development of new technologies and applications of biaxially oriented polylactic acid (BOPLA). “The bioplastic […]
In Colorado, Bona announces the launch of its new USDA Certified Biobased Bona All-Purpose Cleaner. The company also noted that the packaging for Bona All-Purpose Cleaner is made from 30% post-consumer recycled materials. “This new all-purpose cleaner offers an effective streak-free clean while also being sustainably crafted,” said Leah Bradley, Senior Brand Manager, Bona. “As […]
In Delaware, a new report by Future Market Insights (FMI) forecasted that the advanced biofuels market will be worth $19.28 billion in 2023 and $43.19 billion in 2033. Ethanol is anticipated to have considerable growth in the advanced biofuel sector due to its broad use in automobiles without necessitating adjustments to the internal combustion engine, […]
In the UK, the Mercedes Benz-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, Malaysian oil firm Petronas and other logistics partners are working together to deliver the aspiration of a fully biofueled European season following a successful trial in 2022 which saw an 89% reduction in CO₂ freight emissions. The company is announcing its ambition of achieving over 60% […]
In Singapore, Trafigura has published new research highlighting the vital role that hydrogen-based fuels will play in decarbonizing shipping. The new research also highlighted the potential for countries in the ‘Global South’ to produce green ammonia and green methanol to satisfy growing global demand for these low-emission fuels. “Our research estimates the ‘Global South’ could […]
