In Finland, Gasum announced that from August 30, its Finnish filling stations will exclusively offer biogas, ceasing the sale of natural gas. This transition aligns with customer preferences, as nearly all have been choosing biogas over natural gas due to competitive pricing. Juho Kurra, Vice President of Transport Finland at Gasum, emphasized the company’s confidence […]
In the UK, DB Cargo UK announced that all trains operating for Drax Group at the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby will now be powered by Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil. This switch to the environmentally friendly fuel is part of Drax Group’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. DB Cargo UK transports approximately […]
In Maine, The University of Maine announced it has been awarded a $10 million USDA grant for their Sustainable Wood to Fuel and Fish Feed for Strengthening the U.S. Bioeconomy project. This initiative aims to utilize low-value wood from Maine’s forests to produce sustainable jet fuel and fish feed. The project involves collaboration with the […]
In Virginia, major industry groups, including NATSO, SIGMA, the National Association of Convenience Stores, American Trucking Associations, and Truckload Carriers Association, have urged the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS to provide comprehensive guidance for the new 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. This request aims to minimize inflationary pressures on fuel prices. In a joint […]
In Minnesota, Clean Energy Fuels announced the completion of its latest production facility at Ash Grove Dairy in Lake Benton, Minnesota where biogas is converted into approximately 165 MMBtus of renewable natural gas each day. The new facility injects RNG into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid, and is expected to produce up to 480,000 […]
In Spain, Heraldo-Diario De Sofia reports Redexis Renovables has begun modernization work on the biomethane production plant in Almazán, investing €5.5 million to enhance its waste treatment capacity and maximize biogas production. The project aims to generate approximately 20 GWh of biomethane annually, capable of supplying around 3,170 households. The modernization, currently in its final […]
In Brazil, CPG reports Pedra Agroindustrial has announced the acquisition of the Orbi Bioenergia Plant in Paranaíba, Mato Grosso do Sul forecast to initially process about 1.2 million tons of sugarcane, with the goal of reaching 5 million tons over time. The plant will produce 310,000 liters of anhydrous ethanol and 580,000 liters of hydrated […]
In Houston, KBR announced it will provide technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering design to Avina Clean Hydrogen for the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the US. This plant, set to be located in the Midwest region, is projected to produce 120 million gallons of SAF annually with plans to integrate existing […]
In India, The Economic Times reports Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, announced that Indian auto companies are set to produce cars and two-wheelers that run entirely on ethanol. Highlighting this shift, Gadkari arrived at Parliament in a Toyota vehicle capable of running on 100% ethanol, a world-first featuring a flex […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation has entered into a manufacturing license agreement with UK-based Ceres Power Holdings, a leading developer of solid oxide cell stack technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the practical application of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells which produce hydrogen through water electrolysis. Cell stacks, essential components of SOECs, play a crucial role in […]
