In China, CGTN reported that a team of Chinese researchers has achieved a record solar hydrogen production efficiency of 10.36%, sustained for over a month, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen production. According to a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and Wuhan University […]
In Japan, Nippon Paper Group, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass. Establishment of the joint venture is scheduled for March 2025. The joint venture will […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Zawya reported that Iraq is advancing plans to develop silica sand and waste-to-energy projects this year, according to a spokesperson of the National Investment Commission (NIC). Hanan Jassim reportedly said the country’s second waste-to-energy project will be built in Abu Ghraib in Baghdad governorate following the successful award of […]
In Michigan, Packaging Strategies reported that Lactips, a French company producing 100% biobased natural polymers that are water-soluble and biodegradable in various environment, is expanding its paper coating range. The new CareTips PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products. 100% bio-based, recyclable and compostable at home, with no PFAs, it […]
In India, Investing.com reported Aemetis has announced the reboot of its biodiesel and refined glycerin production at its Indian subsidiary, Universal Biofuels. The local Pollution Control Board gave the green light for operations to restart after a pause for maintenance and a review of air quality standards. Universal Biofuels, which boasts an 80 million gallon […]
for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial was conducted in partnership between Neste and bAustralian fuel supplier Viva Energy. Neste allocated 8,500 tons of renewable diesel from used cooking oil for the trial. The fuel was shipped […]
In Scotland, local biotech engineering company uFraction8 has secured over $3.4m in new investment following the completion of a funding round led by the Foresight Group. Based in Falkirk with a fully-owned subsidiary in Poland, uFraction8’s microfiltration technology is designed to optimize cell and biomass production, offering a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional methods used […]
Airbus-promotes-feasibility-studies-on-SAF-in-Argentina,-Panama-and-Peru In Mexico, A21 reported that Airbus and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced an agreement to support the implementation of feasibility studies on SAF in Argentina, Panama and Peru. Airbus announced that it will contribute to the ICAO Voluntary Environment Fund for the realization of SAF feasibility studies. These studies will be […]
In Malaysia, Reuters reported that Malaysia has no plans to raise palm oil’s biodiesel blend to 20% from the current 10%, as the required infrastructure development would need funding that both the industry and the government are unwilling to provide. There are challenges to implement the biodiesel blend to 20% as it will require an […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that agribusiness consultancy AgRural cut its forecast for Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean crop on lower yield projections in the key states of Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul due to a lack of rain. AgRural now expects Brazil to produce 168.2 million metric tons this season, down from […]
