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Caltech chemists develop new system to convert CO2 into molecules

Caltech chemists develop new system to convert CO2 into molecules

July 9, 2025 |

In California, a team of Caltech chemists have developed a system that uses electricity from sustainable sources to carry out the chemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into molecules, such as ethylene and carbon monoxide, that are useful for making more complex compounds. When this is accomplished using light as the energy source, without plants, […]

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Lantmännen says European Commission breached defense rights during antitrust invesigation

Lantmännen says European Commission breached defense rights during antitrust invesigation

July 9, 2025 |

In Belgium, M-Lex reports Lantmännen argued in front of a European Union court that its defense rights were breached during the European Commission’s investigation into alleged anti-trust ethanol price benchmarking manipulation that would see its fine of 47. 7 million euros overturned. The company says that its rights were breached when the EC settled with […]

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XCF Global produced 2.5M gallons of renewable fuels at its New Rise Reno facility

XCF Global produced 2.5M gallons of renewable fuels at its New Rise Reno facility

July 8, 2025 |

In Texas, XCF Global, Inc. says since commercial operations began in February 2025, New Rise Reno has produced more than 2.5 million gallons of renewable fuels, demonstrating the facility’s capability to deliver low-carbon fuels to market. This production milestone includes SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha, a byproduct of the production process that is a […]

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Hydron Energy lands first order for biogas upgrading plant

Hydron Energy lands first order for biogas upgrading plant

July 8, 2025 |

In Canada, Hydron Energy Inc. has received the first order for its first of the kind commercial INTRUPTor-Mid biogas upgrading plant. Hydron will manufacture, deliver, and commission the Renewable Natural Gas Plant in eastern Ontario, Canada. Hydron Energy’s Intensified Regenerative Upgrading Platform Technology (INTRUPTor™) simplifies the plant design as well as fabrication requirements. As a […]

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Frontier facilitates $41M in carbon removal offtakes from Arbor

Frontier facilitates $41M in carbon removal offtakes from Arbor

July 8, 2025 |

In California, Frontier has facilitated offtakes with Arbor, a Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) company that uses waste biomass to create clean energy while removing CO₂. Frontier buyers will pay Arbor $41 million to remove 116,000 tons of CO₂ between 2028 and 2030. These offtakes will enable the launch of Arbor’s first commercial […]

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Avril acquires rapeseed processing facility from Valtris

Avril acquires rapeseed processing facility from Valtris

July 8, 2025 |

In France, Avril and Valtris announce the signing of an exclusivity agreement for Avril’s proposed acquisition of an industrial facility located in Baleycourt (Meuse, Grand Est region), specialized in rapeseed crushing, refining, and biodiesel production. Located in the heart of one of France’s main rapeseed-growing regions, the plant processes approximately 400,000 tons of seeds per […]

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QNB Metals acquires ReSolve Energie

QNB Metals acquires ReSolve Energie

July 8, 2025 |

In Canada, QNB Metals Inc. has acquired ReSolve Energie Inc. / ReSolve Energy Inc., a privately held company specializing in advanced biofuel technologies in exchange for 18,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Corporation on a post-Consolidated (basis at a deemed price of $0.25 Common Share. As of the date of the Definitive Agreement, ReSolve […]

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Amon Maritime lands $25M grant from Enova for ammonia power bulk carriers

Amon Maritime lands $25M grant from Enova for ammonia power bulk carriers

July 8, 2025 |

In Norway, Amon Maritime has secured a NOK 253 million investment grant from Enova to support the construction of two groundbreaking newbuilds – Amon Bulk 1 and Amon Bulk 2 – which will be among the world’s first large bulk carriers powered by ammonia. The grant is awarded under Enova’s program for ammonia-powered vessels and […]

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SK Chemicals teams with Durmont to supply biobased materials to global automotive brands

SK Chemicals teams with Durmont to supply biobased materials to global automotive brands

July 8, 2025 |

In South Korea, SK Chemicals is advancing sustainability in the European automotive market by supplying recycled materials to global automotive brands. SK chemicals has entered into an Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Durmont and Paarang at its ECOLAB headquarters, located in South Korea. Durmont, an Austrian automotive carpet manufacturer, produces carpet roll goods for approximately 7 million vehicles […]

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Aston University researchers produce algae-based biodiesel from coffee grounds

Aston University researchers produce algae-based biodiesel from coffee grounds

July 8, 2025 |

In the UK, Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. In just the UK, approximately 98 million cups of coffee are drunk each day, contributing to a massive amount of spent coffee grounds which are processed as general waste, often ending up in landfill or incineration. […]

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