In California, Aircapture recently announced a $50 million Series A round led by the Larsen Lam Climate Change Foundation. The investment will enable the 2025 XPrize “Carbon Removal” winner to scale operations and accelerate deployment of its modular, revenue-positive DAC systems that deliver high-purity, on-site CO₂ to food, beverage, industrial, and agricultural customers. With the […]
In Belgium, last week a first-of-its-kind workshop hosted by CBE JU brought together leading researchers and industry voices to explore how bio-based solutions are reshaping the future of farming and packaging across Europe The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) held its inaugural cluster workshop, bringing together around 60 experts from over 30 EU-funded […]
In India, AsiaNet reports the Government of India is concerned that Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have all put on additional levies to ethanol which could negatively impact the goal to increase ethanol blending. Legal and policy concerned are also raised because ethanol is subject to GST. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]
In the UK, Virgin is delighted to confirm that our net-zero target has been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Reporting under Virgin Holdings Limited, this is a key milestone as part of the Group’s long-term ambition in Changing Business for Good. This validation confirms that Virgin’s climate targets are aligned with what […]
In Norway, 3Degrees has secured ISCC EU certification for its biomethane solutions. This certification enables 3Degrees to offer clients ISCC EU-certified biomethane certificates, providing robust assurance and traceability for their renewable energy strategies. “With two decades of experience in the renewable energy and climate sector, 3Degrees has a well-established presence in the market, and this […]
In the Philippines, Japanese conglomerate Swung Inc. held a follow-up meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), pushing forward discussions on their patented organic fertilizer technology and potential ventures into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from coconut-derived products. The high-level meeting, held at the PCA Central Office, underscores the growing international interest in the Philippines’ […]
In Pakistan, the Daily Times newspaper reports the European Commission has ruled to postpone the country’s GSP+ status that allowed it duty-free ethanol exports following complaints from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and Poland. In May 2024, the countries alleged that Pakistan’s industrial ethanol exports caused damage to their local markets. Fuel ethanol is still […]
In Thailand, TTCL Public Company Limited canceled the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract dated June 28, 2023 and February 1, 2024, entered into between the company and BSGF Company Limited in connection with the Sustainable Fuel Development Project on June 13, 2025 with immediate effect and within its rights. It says this decision was made […]
In Missouri, FutureFuel Corp. recently announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of June. This decision comes despite welcome news last week from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposing to increase biomass-based diesel mandates for 2026 and 2027 to 7.12 and […]
In the UK, BUSE Gases Limited announced a transformative 10-year offtake agreement with Acorn Bioenergy, marking a significant leap forward in our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Under this agreement, we will offtake biogenic CO2 produced by Acorn Bioenergy’s pioneering anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Winchester and resell it to various markets. This collaboration is […]
