In China, a new catalyst design could transform how acetaldehyde is made from renewable bioethanol. Researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences found that a carefully balanced mix of gold, manganese, and copper creates a powerful synergy that boosts efficiency while lowering operating temperatures. Their best catalyst achieved a 95% yield […]
In India, the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Ethanol Association (GEA) to promote ethanol as a sustainable green fuel, with a strong focus on the marine sector, and its applications in road transport and civil aviation. Through this partnership, IFGE and GEA will work […]
In Brazil, Inpasa announced a new investment cycle in Mato Grosso, totaling R$ 3.48 billion. The package includes the construction of a new unit in Rondonópolis and the expansion of the Nova Mutum biorefinery, consolidating the company’s presence in one of the country’s main agro-energy hubs. The new unit, located in southeastern Mato Grosso, will […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production has risen to another all time high of 1.031 million barrels per day, 26,000 bpd higher than last week and similarly more than the same time last year. Three of the four all-time highs have occurred in just the past six weeks but even with record production […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now being captured, transported on the Trailblazer pipeline and permanently sequestered at Tallgrass’ southeast Wyoming sequestration hub. The company also reported receipt of its first 45Z clean fuel production credit payment […]
In Denmark, Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol – at all load points – of its 21/31 dual-fuel engine at test facilities in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Everllence pioneered the platform of two-stroke methanol-burning engines over a decade ago with the first commercial engine entering service in 2016. Building on this experience, Everllence became the […]
In Denmark, Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Building on a successful initial trial, the company will now blend 50% ethanol with 50% methanol in a test onboard the vessel Laura Mærsk. The first trial, conducted in October and November, involved a […]
In Ukraine, a new analyzes global trends in bioethanol production and considers the potential of Ukraine with a focus on regional features, using the YC.Market analytical tool from YouControl to assess the raw material base. The functionality of YC.Market allowed to determine the TOP-10 cities of Ukraine by the number of agricultural companies – potential […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has thanked the Trump administration for its efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China, noting in comments to the U.S. Trade Representative that China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production rose last week to 1.113 million barrels per day, one of the highest weeks on record, but even as refiners cut inputs for blending to the lowest in 11 weeks ahead of Thanksgiving week, stocks continued to shrink. Stocks fell by 339,000 barrels to 21.968 million barrels, […]
