In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based HELM, is officially starting production of QIRA®, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to a fossil-derived equivalent used in the manufacture of consumer goods. The […]
In the UK, nusinesses are being encouraged to explore collaborations with academia to accelerate the development of sustainable bioenergy in the UK thanks to a new incentive scheme. Supergen Bioenergy Hub which is based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI) has launched a voucher scheme to encourage its members to increase the number […]
In Hong Kong, EcoCeres Inc. recently released its Position Paper emphasizing the need for fair, effective, and fraud-resistant certification protocols for sustainable biofuels within the European Union. As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of sustainability claims becomes more important than ever. EcoCeres’ Position Paper underscores the importance of […]
In Italy, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Eni have signed a €500 million 15-year finance contract to support the conversion of Eni’s Livorno refinery in Tuscany into a biorefinery. The agreement was signed at Eni’s headquarters in San Donato Milanese by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi. Eni’s project involves the […]
In Nebraska, the Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in non-flex fuel vehicles. Phase I was conducted in 2019, and the ongoing Phase II began in […]
In Canada, the Western Producer magazine reports OECD/FAO data shows 27% of the world’s cereal production could be used as biofuel feedstock by 2034. As much as 15% of the global corn crop is likely to be destined for biofuel while industrial use overall could consume 37% of corn. About 18% of vegetable oil could […]
In Washington, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provided notice of intent to publish the Emissions Value Request Process in support of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) administration of the clean fuel production credit. Additionally, DOE invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing […]
In Spain, El Economista reports Redexis plans to invest 34 million euros to launch three biomethane plants. Of these facilities, two will be in the province of Teruel, in particular, in Alcañiz and Cella, while the other will be located in the municipality of Fraga, in the province of Huesca. Biomethane plants are promoted by […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell slightly on the week to 1.078 million barrels, losing 7,000 bpd on average compared to the week prior, even while crush margins continued to improve. Stocks rose further to 24.444 million barrels, up 809,000 against last week’s level. Exports rose again […]
In Germany, KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and partners intend to produce synthetic fuels on a floating platform using wind energy, seawater, and ambient air. For this purpose, the “PtX-Wind” project was launched under the H2Mare lead project. A corresponding modular plant was installed on a barge and lies operational at anchor in Bremerhaven. Later […]
