In Canada, Convertus has officially received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new biofuel facility in York Region, marking a major step forward for one of Canada’s most exciting green energy projects. With this milestone achieved, the facility is on track to meet its 2027 operational target. Convertus York will be the […]
In Brazil, Cemvita recently signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The plant will also produce FermNPK™, an innovative biofertilizer that supports regenerative […]
In Germany, Clariant recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The agreement is the […]
In Lithuania, a team of researchers at Klaipėda University (KU) is conducting comprehensive studies aimed at evaluating whether HVO100 plant-based diesel fuel can be applied in Lithuanian rail transport as a more sustainable alternative to conventional fuel. One of the key advantages of this fuel in the context of decarbonization is that it can be […]
In China, the South China Morning Post newspaper reports EcoCeres has voiced concerns about the European Union’s treatment of biodiesel imports from China that aims to prohibit fraudulent trade. The company’s CEO says the way the new rules are written is discriminatory to product coming from outside the EU. He says the current system is […]
In Nebraska, with little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing ethanol facilities, the technology creates significant value-added products such as high grade yeasts and yeast […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production with yield of up to 99.5% or more and purity of 97% or more. With such exceptional performance in both yield and purity, […]
In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons (mg) in June, down 6% from May amid volatility in key markets but still 30% higher than year-ago levels. Canada remained the top destination, increasing 6% to a six-month high of 64.9 mg. Exports to India surged 158% to 24.2 mg, the largest volume in five […]
In Indiana, Topsoe has been selected as the renewable diesel technology partner for CountryMark’s Mount Vernon, Indiana refinery. Located in southwestern Indiana, the refinery processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day. With the addition of Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology, CountryMark aims to produce up to 250,000 barrels of renewable diesel annually. The new unit is […]
In Canada, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in partnership with Expander Energy Inc. (Expander), Fuel Cell Energy (FCE), St Marys Cement (SMC), and Nuclear Promise X (NPX), have identified three Canadian locations as potential sites for the location of renewable diesel production facilities. These facilities would be capable of converting wood waste feedstock into 90 million […]
