In Illinois, Argonne National Laboratory reported that a new technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel technology that creates a cost-competitive SAF that could reduce GHG emissions in the aviation industry by […]
In Missouri, Nestlé Purina PetCare, in collaboration with The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, launched its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery with the use of a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck this week. On its inaugural journey, the truck is transporting Purina products between three California cities: Stockton, Maricopa and Modesto. “We are continuously identifying […]
In India, Fortuna Business Insights reported that the global waste to energy market is forecast to reach $50.9 billion by 2032, up from 35.8 billion in 2024. The report noted that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. The Indian research firm noted that the global waste […]
In Germany, Uniper and a major international industrial gas producer recently signed a nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Deliveries will start in 2025 with an initial annual volume of 25 GWh. This volume will triple to 75 GWh from 2027 until the end of the contract in 2033. The green power supplied will accelerate the […]
In Delaware, Transparency Market Research reported that the global bio-based acrylonitrile market is forecast to reach $381.9 million by 2034, up from $ 162.2 million in 2023. The report also stated that the market is likely to grow at a 8.1% CAGR from 2024 to 2034. “Top companies in the global bio-based acrylonitrile market are […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Polish chemicals producer Qemetica Soda Polska said it has secured $25.5 million in financial support from the national ecofund to convert a coal-fired boiler to biomass combustion at its soda production plant in central Inowroclaw. The funding provided by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management will […]
In the Netherlands, VTTI, a specialist in energy infrastructure, and Connex, a renewable feedstocks trader, are joining forces to develop a renewable feedstock or ‘greenstock’ pretreatment facility at VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam. When complete, the facility will be able to process over 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock per year to enable the production of sustainable […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s Grupo Potencial announced an investment of $108.86 million to increase biodiesel output at one of its plants, giving the facility the world’s largest production capacity for soy oil-based biofuel. Grupo Potencial said the plant, located in Parana state, will increase its annual biodiesel production capacity to 1.62 billion liters […]
In Japan, The Asahi Shimbun reported that a consortium of a Japanese university and businesses will team up with a state government in Australia for a project to mass produce sustainable biofuel for airplanes. The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, which has expertise in cultivating pongamia oil trees, plans to start a demonstration experiment […]
In Denmark, Reuters reported that Denmark will postpone the rollout of a green hydrogen transmission pipeline between western Denmark and northern Germany by three years to 2031 from 2028. Denmark has worked with transmission system operator Energinet to make the timeline more reliable and to limit delays, Denmark’s Energy Minister Lars Aagaard said in a […]
