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Visolis, Ginkgo Bioworks ink deak to improve microbial strain for bio-isoprene and SAF production

Visolis, Ginkgo Bioworks ink deak to improve microbial strain for bio-isoprene and SAF production

May 7, 2023 |

In California, Visolis announced a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity.  Visolis said it aims to leverage Ginkgo’s capabilities in strain engineering to improve upon an existing microbial strain for the commercial production of a key feedstock ingredient used to make bio-based isoprene and sustainable aviation fuels. […]

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Repsol signs SAF agreement with Ryanair

Repsol signs SAF agreement with Ryanair

May 7, 2023 |

In Spain, Repsol said it has signed an agreement with Ryanair to promote the use of renewable fuels in Spain and Portugal.  With this agreement, Repsol said it will provide Ryanair with access to a maximum of 155,000 tons of SAF between 2025 and 2030, equivalent to the fuel used on more than 28,000 flights […]

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Sulzer technology selected for net zero biofuel project in Canada

Sulzer technology selected for net zero biofuel project in Canada

May 7, 2023 |

In Switzerland, Sulzer said it has been selected to supply a range of pumps for an innovative project in Canada that will utilize locally grown rapeseed as bio-feedstock for net zero diesel production. The company noted that this project includes reliable centrifugal pumps designed by Sulzer to ensure the necessary high pressure and high temperature, […]

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Global waste-to-energy market to reach $117.2 billion by 2030

Global waste-to-energy market to reach $117.2 billion by 2030

May 7, 2023 |

In New York, ReportLinker reported that the global market for waste-to-energy (WTE) was estimated at $44.billion last year and is projected to reach a market size of $117.2 billion by 2030. The research firm said that the WTE market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% over the period 2022-2030. The WTE market […]

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Samaiden inks deal to develop biogas project in Cambodia

Samaiden inks deal to develop biogas project in Cambodia

May 7, 2023 |

In Malaysia, Samaiden Group Bhd said it has signed an agreement with two Cambodian companies and a Malaysian firm to develop a biogas project in the Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia. Samaiden said its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Samaiden Energy (Cambodia) Co Ltd had entered into a memorandum of agreement with Mong Sotheary Trading Co Ltd (MST), […]

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Fratelli Cosulich completes its first biofuel supply

Fratelli Cosulich completes its first biofuel supply

May 7, 2023 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Italian maritime transportation group Fratelli Cosulich, in partnership with IPLOM (Piedmont Industry Processing Mineral Oils), has begun producing and supplying its own bio VLSFO to reduce the GHG intensity of marine fuels and meet the EU requirements. The report stated that German liner company Hapag-Lloyd provided support and […]

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BGSU biobased photocuring technology attracts attention of  U.S. firms

BGSU biobased photocuring technology attracts attention of  U.S. firms

May 7, 2023 |

In Ohio, The Sentinel Tribune reported that a new bio-based photocuring technology developed by a Bowling Green State University professor and graduate student is drawing the attention of top scientists at some of the country’s largest and most innovative companies. Jayaraman Sivaguru, Research Professor and associate director of the BGSU Center for Photochemical Sciences, and […]

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BPCL proposes waste-to-bioCNG plant in India’s Kerala state

BPCL proposes waste-to-bioCNG plant in India’s Kerala state

May 7, 2023 |

In India, Onmanorama reported that oil firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has proposed to set up a compressed biogas plant in in Kochi as a solution to the city’s ongoing waste management crisis. According to the report, the Kerala government has entered into a preliminary agreement with the state-run oil and gas company for […]

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CWP Global, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies explore green hydrogen transport chain from Morocco to Europe

CWP Global, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies explore green hydrogen transport chain from Morocco to Europe

May 4, 2023 |

In Singapore, CWP Global  said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German firm Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies, for a joint feasibility study in 2023 that will explore a 500 tons per day hydrogen transport chain from Morocco to Europe using Hydrogenious’ liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) technology. The 15 GW AMUN project near the […]

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Australian power station to transition from natural gas to 5% hydrogen mix by 2025

Australian power station to transition from natural gas to 5% hydrogen mix by 2025

May 4, 2023 |

In Australia, ABC reported that the Tallawarra B power station is expected to transition from natural gas to 5% hydrogen mix by 2025. EnergyAustralia managing director Mark Collette said that plans were in place to increase the hydrogen mix to 20% using the current configuration of the imported GE turbine. “We do understand at the […]

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