In the Netherlands, VSPARTICLE announced the peer-reviewed validation of its nanoporous catalyst layer technology, confirming its potential to overcome the critical iridium bottleneck in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. The collaborative project with Plug Power Inc. and the Center for Clean Hydrogen, directed by Professor Yushan Yan at the University of Delaware, achieved outstanding performance […]
In Kenya, Bloomberg reports Bleriot Group is producing sustainable aviation fuel from croton seed oil grown on 6,000 acres formerly used by a mining company that depleted the ore and is no longer apt for growing food crops. It is producing 28 metric tons of fuel annually as part of its prototyping stage that it […]
In Washington state, new research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. After harvest, farmland often sits fallow and unused until growers seed in the next crop. Soil can erode, weeds can take root, and farmers don’t make […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that President Trump is lashing out at China’s used cooking exports by threatening higher tariffs as a way to punish the country for not buying American soybeans. Yet last year the US already imposed tariffs on Chinese UCO while China also cut tax rebates on the biofuel feedstock that led to […]
In Colorado, Gevo, Inc. previously announced on October 16, 2024, that it secured conditional commitment from U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office to guarantee a $1.46 billion loan, excluding $167 million in capitalized interest during construction, for its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project (formerly known as Net-Zero 1) in Lake Preston, South Dakota. On October 8, 2025, the […]
In Brazil, AMAGGI and Inpasa have decided to close the negotiations for the formation of a joint venture aimed at the production of corn ethanol. The decision was made after both companies concluded that they have distinct views on the structure and governance of the project, choosing to follow their own paths at this time. […]
In California, Pacific Harbor Line has entered into a development agreement with Remora, a Michigan-based climate technology startup that is pioneering mobile carbon capture for freight rail and trucking. PHL, which provides rail transportation, maintenance and dispatching services to both Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, is also an investor in Remora, and Peter A. […]
In Canada, StormFisher Hydrogen announced the acquisition of Recyclage Carbone Varennes (RCV) following a court–approved process. By building on RCV’s existing infrastructure and expertise, StormFisher will create North America’s first large-scale low-carbon methanol plant. StormFisher will collaborate with its Varennes team and build on their expertise. Unlike the initial RCV project, which relied on biomass […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced the successful startup of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) equipment in York, Nebraska, marking a key milestone in the expansion of its carbon capture capabilities. The CCS equipment is now fully operational and is delivering significant volumes of biogenic carbon dioxide to the Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline for permanent […]
In the UK, Exolum announces its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England, as part of new plans for a UK-wide network of SAF blending hubs. The announcement comes as the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, which creates new […]
