In Canada, Provectus Biofuels Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with SOS Engineering Ltd. to collaborate on the execution of the front-end engineering and design phase of the DobroJet renewable jet fuel project. The LOI outlines the planned provision of services beyond the currently approved scope of the existing engineering services agreement. The LOI […]
In Mexico, Energia a Debate reports governments of Mexico and Brazil signed this afternoon a Declaration of Intent for the Production and Use of Biofuels. On a working visit to Mexico, the Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckim, in conjunction with the Secretary of Energy, Luz Elena González Escobar, appointed the document at the headquarters […]
In the UK, Drax was notified on Tuesday that the Financial Conduct Authority has commenced an investigation into the company covering the period January 2022 to March 2024 relating to certain historical statements regarding Drax’s biomass sourcing and the compliance of Drax’s 2021, 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports with the Listing Rules and Disclosure Guidance […]
In Canada, the Government of Ontario is investing over C$6.2 million under the Forest Biomass Program in eight research, innovation and modernization initiatives throughout Northwest Ontario. The program funds projects that sustainably harvest more wood from Crown forests, increase regional economic growth and find new uses for underused wood and mill by-products, known as forest […]
In Latvia, Latvia Public Media reports the first publicly available biomethane entry point in Latvia is opened in Džūkste. The Association of Biogas Producers estimates that “green gas” in Latvia is currently produced by eight companies, which mostly have their own gas input points, but the industry is developing and public infrastructure will be relevant […]
In French Polynesia, ATOBA Energy and Air Moana have signed an agreement to implement scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This strategic collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in Tahiti. As part of this agreement, ATOBA Energy will work with Air […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
