In France, Airbus said that an A321neo aircraft recently took off from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. The French aircraft manufacturer noted that the A321neo is being closely followed by a data-collecting aeroplane with the mission to gather information on the non-CO2 emissions and the […]
In the Netherlands, Huntsman said its Rotterdam and Wilton, UK manufacturing facilities have achieved the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for mass balance following audits by Bureau Veritas. The company explained that ISCC PLUS is a global sustainability certification system that makes it possible to track the amount and sustainability characteristics of circular […]
In India, Projects Today reported that Bhairav Biofuels intends to set up a grain-based distillery unit to produce ethanol in Madhya Pradesh. According to the report, the project will also involve setting up a 2-MW co-generation power plant. The proposed ethanol plant will span over 60.39 acres of land and will generate employment for about […]
In India, BASF has begun production of its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol, in Mangalore. The firm noted that this product serves the fast-growing demand of eco-friendly products for applications in New Energy Vehicles (NEV), windmills, flooring and protective industrial coatings in Asia Pacific. “Asia Pacific is the world’s fastest growing market for NEV and coatings. […]
In Germany, OQ Chemicals said it has launched “OxBalance Isononanoic Acid”, an isononanoic acid that is produced from both bio-based and circular feedstocks. The new product has a bio-based content of over 70%, providing manufacturers with a sustainable alternative to conventional isononanoic acid. To meet the growing demand for carboxylic acids, Isononanoic acid is widely […]
In the UK, Johnson Matthey said it has been selected to provide the methanol license and engineering services for Perstorp Group’s Project Air in Stenungsund, Sweden. The initiative – which will substitute all the fossil methanol used by Perstorp in Europe as raw material for chemical products with sustainable methanol – is expected to be […]
In Norway, Reuters reported that Norwegian energy firm Equinor aims to restart its methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden in about four weeks. Equinor shut the plant on Norway’s west coast in February to install a mercury removal unit. It was previously expected to restart by the end of April, according to the report. “We are planning […]
In Spain, energy firm Cepsa said it will build a new second-generation (2G) biofuel plant in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, which will involve an investment of up to $1.05 million. This new plant, which will be located in the ‘La Rábida’ Energy Park, will produce both renewable diesel and SAF and will mean the […]
In Maryland, Johns Hopkins University said it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)to lead a new University Transportation Center focused on solutions aimed at preserving the environment. The Johns Hopkins-based Center for Climate-Smart Transportation will collaborate with a consortium of experts to research ways to mitigate climate change in the transportation […]
In Bolivia, Telesur reported that the President of Bolivia officially inaugurated the construction of a biodiesel plant named Héroes de Senkata, located in the city of El Alto. According to the report, the construction of this biodiesel facility will require an investment of over $40 million. Bolivian state-owned oil firm YPFB will be in charge […]
