In Italy, Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. In recent days, the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction of a biorefinery and a chemical recycling plant based on Versalis’ proprietary Hoop® technology. […]
In Belgium, global biofuels production emits 16% more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a new Cerulogy report on behalf of Transport & Environment shows. The same land could feed 1.3 billion people, while using just 3% of that land for solar panels would produce the same amount of energy. With demand set to […]
In Spain, Repsol has achieved a new technological milestone by producing gasoline of 100% renewable origin on an industrial scale. This milestone, made in its complex in Tarragona, places Spain and the company at the forefront in energy transition. This new product, of 100% renewable origin, is compatible with gasoline vehicles, without the need for […]
In the Netherlands, Braskem announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m greenT bio-based product line, including HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX. These studies reaffirm Braskem’s commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility, and innovation in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. Conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14071 […]
In the UK, Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd have entered into an agreement to explore developing ethanol and ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) facilities and business opportunities in Europe. The agreement is expected to be a precursor to a full joint venture, should both parties determine the right business opportunity exists. The companies are exploring potential production locations […]
In Italy, BTS and Eiffel Investment Group are investing €35 million in three biomethane projects that once fully operational, the plants located in the municipalities of Codroipo (Udine) and Livraga (Lodi) will jointly produce more than 7.2 million cubic meters of biomethane annually. The three agricultural plants will produce 850 Sm³/h of biomethane, with an […]
In Germany, the latest spin-off from Leibniz-HKI, biotech startup Biophelion, is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste. The new startup wants to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in industry. Biotechnological processes are to be used to bring more sustainability to the material-intensive chemical industry, which has caused massive environmental problems […]
In Australia, the Albanese Labor Government has kicked off consultation on the development of a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy to support new opportunities for our farmers and producers. Bioenergy is a critical renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and will be an important part of Australia’s transition to net zero. Bioenergy needs a consistent supply […]
In Japan, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC to advance sustainable aviation fuel produced from domestically sourced woody biomass bioethanol. MORISORA Bio Refinery is a joint venture established in July 2025 by three companies: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute Inc. As part of the […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports grain-based ethanol production capacity is now far outweighing demand after the Oil Marketing Companies floated a tender for just 10.5 billion liters when 17.7 billion liters had been offered, of which just 4.7 billion liters came from sugarcane-based feedstock and the rest from grains. Grain-based ethanol producers are […]
