In Kazakhstan, a Framework Agreement was signed between KazMunayGas and LanzaJet formally endorsing the results of the Feasibility Study and marks the launch of a new project phase — Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), during which all technical and economic solutions for the construction of the plant will be developed. Previous market analysis indicates that by […]
In the UK, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team successfully uses a bio-based resin on the rear brake duct wheel shields of the #63 W16 – which crossed the line in second place at the Baku City Circuit – following efforts to qualify and apply sustainable carbon fiber composites. This groundbreaking development sees sustainable carbon fiber […]
In Singapore, Mol announced the successful completion of biodiesel-blended marine fuel (biofuel) bunkering in Singapore on September 14 on the MOL-owned capsize bulk carrier, Lambert Maru, which serves global mining company, Anglo American. Lambert Maru‘s voyage is now underway, powered by biofuel. This voyage represents an advanced case of utilizing the MOL Group’s carbon inset […]
In Switzerland, Sulzer is collaborating with TripleW to launch the world’s first PLA (polylactic acid) bioplastic made entirely from food waste. With TripleW valorizing the food waste streams, Sulzer’s technology transforms the lactic acid into PLA bioplastic at scale, enabling the transition from an innovative pilot project to full industrial production. Supported by the CIRCLE […]
In South Korea, Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a joint research team has become the first in the world to elucidate the reconstruction mechanism of copper alloy catalysts during electrochemical CO₂ conversion reactions. The research sheds light on atomic rearrangements in catalyst surface structures during reaction and presents a methodology for predicting […]
In Spain, APPA Biocarburents considers that the draft Royal Decree of renewable fuels in transport presented by MITECO last July, which is currently continuing its processing, requires substantial changes to adequately transpose the provisions of transport in the new EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), especially with regard to advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of […]
In Iowa, KSCJ News reports Summit Carbon Solutions has asked the Iowa Utilities Commission if it would allow for some changes that could mean starting construction before receiving permission in South Dakota and North Dakota as required by the pipeline construction permit approved last summer. The company has gained permission in North Dakota but not […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing German renewable energy scheme, originally approved in December 2022. The amendment will increase the budget of the biomass and biogas support scheme by €7.9 billion. The amendment will increase the tender volume, introduce a dedicated quota for biomass […]
In Illinois, Weil-McLain® announced that its Ultra® Oil, WGO, WTGO and SGO residential oil boilers are now certified for use with biofuel blends up to 100% (B100). This achievement has been made possible through collaboration with industry leaders R.W. Beckett and Carlin Combustion, as Weil-McLain validates the adaptability of their burners to the elevated blend […]
In Singapore, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) released its Project LOTUS (Long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations) report. Launched in partnership with NYK Line on May 9, 2024, the six-month trial onboard a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) assessed the impact of continuous use of a B24 blend, […]
