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Researchers using artificial neural networks to select biodiesel feedstocks that avoid food competition

Researchers using artificial neural networks to select biodiesel feedstocks that avoid food competition

August 28, 2025 |

In China, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly in selecting the right feedstocks that don’t compete with food supplies. A groundbreaking comprehensive review reveals how artificial neural networks (ANNs) and deep learning technologies are revolutionizing this field, offering unprecedented solutions to longstanding challenges. Traditional biodiesel production relies heavily on edible crops […]

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Indonesia braces for potential EC appeal of WTO biodiesel ruling

Indonesia braces for potential EC appeal of WTO biodiesel ruling

August 28, 2025 |

In Switzerland, the Jakarta Globe newspaper writes that the European Commission has until October 22 to present an appeal to the World Trade Organization regarding its recently ruling predominantly in favor of Indonesia regarding the trade block’s antidumping measures on Indonesia palm oil imports. The 8% to 18% countervailing duties that have been in place […]

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Ethanol stocks shrink in last boost to the summer driving season

Ethanol stocks shrink in last boost to the summer driving season

August 27, 2025 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks have shrunk to their lowest level since January at 22.549 million barrels thanks to a last boost to the summer driving season while production held steady at 1.07 million barrels per day. Exports slipped 52,000 bpd on the week prior to 121,000 […]

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Biofriends signs MOU to build Korea’s first commercial-scale biogas-based methanol plant

Biofriends signs MOU to build Korea’s first commercial-scale biogas-based methanol plant

August 27, 2025 |

In South Korea, Biofriends Inc. and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea’s first commercial-scale biogas-based methanol production plant. This agreement is significant as it marks the starting point for the full-scale commercialization of eco-friendly fuel production using domestically produced biogas. Bio Friends previously conducted a feasibility study on the […]

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Elan Greentech Energies to develop paddy-based compressed biogas plant for BPCL

Elan Greentech Energies to develop paddy-based compressed biogas plant for BPCL

August 27, 2025 |

In India, the Hindu Times Business Line newspaper reports Bharat Petroleum Corporation has contracted Elan Greentech Energies to design India’s first refinery-based Compressed Biogas. The facility is set to produce 15 metric tons of compressed biogas daily from 100 tons of paddy straw. Farmers burning paddy straw is a major source of air pollution in […]

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John Deere approves B30 across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 engines

John Deere approves B30 across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 engines

August 27, 2025 |

In Illinois, John Deere announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this week at the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, where all John Deere equipment operated in the company’s Ride […]

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ABB to support Citroniq’s 100% biogenic PP facility in Nebraska

ABB to support Citroniq’s 100% biogenic PP facility in Nebraska

August 27, 2025 |

In Nebraska, ABB has entered a supply agreement with Citroniq to provide advanced automation, electrification and digitalization solutions for a 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, US – aiming to be the world’s first full commercial-scale facility of its kind. Polypropylene is used for many everyday items society relies on, including food and beverage […]

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GCMD shows world’s first field validation of tracer technologies in marine biofuel supply chains

GCMD shows world’s first field validation of tracer technologies in marine biofuel supply chains

August 27, 2025 |

In Singapore, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) released a landmark report on the world’s first field validation of tracer technologies in marine biofuel supply chains. Conducted in Singapore, Rotterdam, and other major bunkering hubs, the trials demonstrated that tracers can be integrated into existing marine biofuel supply chain practices without disrupting operations or compromising […]

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Vioneo selects Lummus Technology’s Novolen PP tech for Belgium plant

Vioneo selects Lummus Technology’s Novolen PP tech for Belgium plant

August 27, 2025 |

In Texas, Lummus Technology announced Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium. The plant will be part of Vioneo’s complex that, once complete, will be the world’s first industrial scale fossil-free plastics production complex. The complex, based on green methanol as feedstock, will also be highly […]

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CABBI researcher use robots to accelerate plant engineering in biofoundary

CABBI researcher use robots to accelerate plant engineering in biofoundary

August 27, 2025 |

In Illinois, a team of researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have found a way to use robots to accelerate plant engineering. Researchers deployed a biofoundry – a laboratory that integrates robotics, computer-aided design, and information science. With this tool, they made genetically engineered plants that produced more oil in plant […]

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