MSU researchers harness algae and fungi to create new biofuel system
In Michigan, Michigan State University scientists found a solution using two species of marine algae and soil fungi to enhance oil production and harvest...
Ham Trick sets another record – 185K households convert waste to Neste MY renewable...
In Finland, an impressive 185,000 Finnish households once again enthusiastically rose to the challenge of contributing to the circular economy with the Ham Trick...
Oil and gas giant YPF to start producing biofuels
In Argentina, Miguel Gutiérrez, President of oil and gas company YPF, made a big announcement this week that YPF will start producing biofuels. “The...
From chicken fat to biodiesel, thanks to nanocatalysis-based synthesis
In Iran, researchers from the Islamic Azad University of Bushehr used nano-calcium oxide catalyst to produce biodiesel from chicken fat, making it a low...
Sweden and Finland sign LOI for biofuels, biomaterials
In Sweden, Minister of Agriculture, Sven-Erik Bucht and Finnish Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Jari Leppä, signed a Letter of Intent between Swedish RISE...
BASF and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits to collaborate
In California, BASF Enzymes LLC and Georgia-based Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits formally entered into a marketing and sales collaboration agreement to leverage synergies...
Neste to use waste plastic for fuels
In Finland, Neste, a global leading producer of renewable diesel, is now exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material...
Researchers find new path to Renewable Gas from Waste Wood
In Germany, KIT’s researchers succeeded in producing renewable methane from a biomass-based synthesis gas mixture in their pilot plant for honeycomb methanation. The quality...
Natural yeast-derived proteins curb bacterial contamination in ethanol production
In Illinois, researchers at the University of Illinois wondered if they could improve the battle over lactic acid bacteria that is a common issue...
APPA recommends big biofuels push to reach Spain’s energy goals
In Spain, the Spanish Renewable Energies Association (APPA) said that biofuels will be the only renewable option for light vehicles with combustion engines, aviation,...