Author Archive: Juan Pedro Tomas

Envirotainer partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to advance SAF

Envirotainer partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to advance SAF

December 31, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Sweden, Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of SAF. By investing in SAF through AFKLMP Cargo’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program, Envirotainer aims to help pharmaceutical companies meet their sustainability goals while maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive shipments. “At […]

Primax Colombia inks agreement with World Kinect

Primax Colombia inks agreement with World Kinect

December 31, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Colombia, Las2Orillas reported that World Kinect and Primax Colombia have signed a strategic alliance to combine the strengths of both companies to offer efficient and sustainable solutions to airlines and other market players. The report noted that this agreement not only reinforces the commitment of both companies to innovation and sustainability, but could also […]

German firm presents initiative to produce SAF in Argentina

German firm presents initiative to produce SAF in Argentina

December 31, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Argentina, Infobae reported that the announcement of the development of the Eco-Refinerías del Sur (ERS) project was recently made in the Senate. The initiative, led by German company GreenSinnergy seeks to position the province of Chubut as a hub for innovation in renewable energies. The project will use Power to Liquid (PtL) technology for […]

Avina Clean Hydrogen announce SAF facility in Southwest Illinois

Avina Clean Hydrogen announce SAF facility in Southwest Illinois

December 31, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In New Jersey, Avina Clean Hydrogen announced a $820 million investment in the development of a state-of-the-art sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Southwest Illinois. Leveraging KBR’s alcohol-to-jet technology, the facility will produce up to 120 million gallons of ASTM-certified SAF annually, offering a significant reduction in carbon emissions. The project will play a […]

GDP of the soy and biodiesel chain in Brazil to fall by 6% in 2024

GDP of the soy and biodiesel chain in Brazil to fall by 6% in 2024

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that the soy and biodiesel chain in Brazil is expected to end this year with a GDP 6% lower than in 2023, according to an estimate by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), at Esalq/USP, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove). The […]

PLN expands biomass co-firing in power plants to boost sustainability growth

PLN expands biomass co-firing in power plants to boost sustainability growth

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that state power utility PT PLN, through PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI), will increase the use of biomass co-firing in coal-fired power plants (PLTU) by means of waste to support environmental sustainability and also open up economic opportunities. Mamit Setiawan, Corporate Secretary of PLN EPI, said that during […]

National Union of Corn Ethanol opens office in Brasília

National Union of Corn Ethanol opens office in Brasília

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Brazil, Jornal da Cana reported that the National Union of Corn Ethanol (UNEM) opened its new office in Brasília on December 12, 2024. The inauguration took place during the entity’s Board of Directors meeting this year. Bruno Alves, responsible for Government Relations and Sustainability at UNEM, highlighted his satisfaction at concluding the year with […]

Mato Grosso Cooperative announces $150 million corn ethanol plant

Mato Grosso Cooperative announces $150 million corn ethanol plant

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Brazil, InfoMoney reported that Coopercotton Cooperativa Agrícola announced this a project to build a corn ethanol plant in the municipality of Itiquira, in the south of Mato Grosso region. The cooperative, formed by family groups of producers, with over 20 years of existence, is in the phase of attracting investors and has already completed […]

India to link maize varieties with ethanol content for better pricing

India to link maize varieties with ethanol content for better pricing

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In India, The Hindu Business Line reported that the specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as the Indian government is planning to incorporate “ethanol content” when approval is sought to motivate farmers to opt for best varieties which can fetch better prices. “It is essential for the farmers to know that the […]

Comstock Fuels and Emerging Fuels Technology advance SAF and other renewable fuel yields

Comstock Fuels and Emerging Fuels Technology advance SAF and other renewable fuel yields

December 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Nevada, Comstock announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings, has executed a Technology Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with Oklahoma-based Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT). Under this agreement, Comstock and EFT will enter into a Master License Agreement, supported by ongoing EFT technical development, to integrate EFT’s gas-to-liquids process into Comstock’s renewable fuel solutions. The integrated […]

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