In Brazil, Reuters reports data from corn-based ethanol association Unem shows the country will produce 6 billion liters of ethanol from corn in the 2023/24 season kicking off on April 1, an increase of more than 36% from last season. As such, corn-based ethanol could account for 19% of the season’s total production which is […]
In Finland, Neste is introducing a new Neste ReNew lubricant product family in Finland, Sweden, the Baltic countries and Poland during the first quarter of 2023. The new lubricants are produced with renewable or re-refined base oils and high-quality additives. The solution offers Neste’s customers the opportunity to reduce their dependence on crude oil based […]
In Washington state, Universal Hydrogen Co. last week flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The flight, conducted under an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, was […]
In Malaysia, JGC Holdings Corporation and Japan NUS (JANUS) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian natural gas sales, marketing, and distribution company Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) for joint study of sustainable domestic palm oil industry development through effective utilization of unused resources from palm oil milling in the country. This project will […]
In Singapore, Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and NYK Line have completed a pilot on the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier Lycaste Peace (owned by NYK Line and chartered by Astomos), bunkering FAME B24 marine biofuel in Singapore. The test voyage was completed on February 26. The demonstration is part of a project to establish an […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing for FS Bioenergia (R$100 million) and for Alcoeste (R$40 million). The funds will be invested in expanding energy-environmental efficiency and in the certification of production processes at the biofuel plants located in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT) and Fernandópolis (SP), respectively. These […]
In the UAE, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are advancing the development of sustainable bioenergy by joining forces in showcasing the mapping of geospatial layers of data on agro-ecological zoning. Within the framework of collaboration under the memorandum of understanding signed in 2021, the two organisations have […]
In Poland, TotalEnergies is developing its renewable activities in Poland by acquiring the country’s main biogas producer, Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB). With 130 employees in nine Polish regions, PGB is mainly involved in generating renewable heat and power from biogas sourced from organic waste. It owns and operates 17 facilities in production and one under […]
In California, Rondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels announced the start of commercial operation of a 2MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren’s facility in Pixley, California. The Rondo Heat Battery captures intermittent renewable electricity, stores it at very high temperatures in brick materials, and delivers continuous industrial heat on demand. Calgren Renewable Fuels produces […]
In Alabama, Vertex Energy says its renewable diesel conversion project continues to track on schedule for mechanical completion in late March 2023 and start-up with initial production of 8,000 bpd in April 2023. Installation of additional hydrogen supply will drive production ramp to 14,000 bpd by early 2024. Expected total capital costs for the project […]
