In India, Chemical Industry Digest reported that Jagatjit Industries commenced commercial production at its grain-based ethanol plant in Hamira, located in Punjab’s Kapurthala district. The facility will have a daily production capacity of 200 kiloliters, according to the report. The report also noted that the plant will supply 65–70 million liters of ethanol per year […]
In Germany, Clariant announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The […]
In Indiana, BioBond Adhesives announced its official entry into the packaging hot melt market with the introduction of its BioMelt SPKG500 and BioMelt SPKG250 product offerings. These new plant-based solutions are now available for sampling, the company said. According to Marc McConnaughey, CEO of BioBond, “The BioMelt line joins the company’s existing plant-based BioCoat antimicrobial […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the heating company of the Polish city of Gliwice, PEC-Gliwice, has officially started the construction of its Green Energy Park, combining a waste-to-energy plant with a solar thermal park. The project includes a cogeneration unit with a capacity of 21 MWt and 4 MWe, powered by alternative fuels from […]
In Colorado, Avfuel Corporation said it is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado. “We continue to see interest in SAF adoption,” said C.R. Sincock, II, Avfuel’s executive vice president. “Avfuel is proud to have established the first SAF supply point in this region, […]
In Canada, Provectus Biofuels announced it has signed a Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert the abundant wheat straw feedstock available in the area into Renewable Jet Fuel (RJF). Through this collaboration, Provectus aims to repurpose wheat straw into high-value low-carbon jet fuel providing a […]
In Missouri, KBIA reported that University of Missouri researchers have genetically engineered plants to produce more oil and protein, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable biofuels that don’t compete with food crops. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a $41 million Danish measure aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the domestic aviation sector. This will be achieved through encouraging the use of sustainable aviation fuel for domestic flights. The scheme is specifically designed to encourage airlines operating in Denmark to […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei said it will supply its Aqualyzer-C3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The firm noted that the system will play an essential role in Central Finland’s hydrogen production and contribute to the region’s decarbonization efforts. Full operation is expected to begin in the first half […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German technology conglomerate Siemens and UK green energy company Paragon Resources have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly scale production of hydrogen using a novel process that reportedly eliminates the need for fossil fuels or external electricity sources. Through the MoU, the companies seek to accelerate […]
