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University of Houston researchers develop bacterial cellulose as potential biomaterial

University of Houston researchers develop bacterial cellulose as potential biomaterial

July 30, 2025 |

In Texas, growing concern over the harmful effects of petroleum-based, non-degradable materials on the environment has intensified the demand for sustainable alternatives, such as natural or biomaterials. Bacterial cellulose has emerged as a potential biomaterial that is naturally abundant, biodegradable and biocompatible. To strengthen the cellulose and create more functionality, a team of researchers from […]

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ePure says ethanol not included in US-EU trade deal

ePure says ethanol not included in US-EU trade deal

July 30, 2025 |

In Belgium, ePure says that according to several media reports, EU officials have confirmed that ethanol is not included in the scope of the July 28 EU-US trade agreement. Likewise, ethanol is not mentioned in either the White House fact sheet or the European Commission fact sheet on the deal.  As the details of the […]

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Prometheus Fuels reaches TRL 9 with Titan Forge Alpha prototype

Prometheus Fuels reaches TRL 9 with Titan Forge Alpha prototype

July 29, 2025 |

In California, Prometheus Fuels has reached commercial readiness for its proprietary e-Fuel production system. The company’s Titan Forge Alpha prototype has successfully integrated a full-scale 50-cell Faraday Reactor validating its core technology at TRL 9, the highest benchmark for real-world deployment and system maturity. With this milestone, Prometheus becomes the only company capable of producing […]

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Chevron Lummus Global successfully tests co-processing biogenic feedstocks

Chevron Lummus Global successfully tests co-processing biogenic feedstocks

July 29, 2025 |

In Texas, Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) announced a successful commercial test for co-processing biogenic feedstocks and fossil feedstocks at INA Group’s Rijeka Refinery in Croatia. Conducted at a CLG-licensed hydrocracking unit, the test marked the refinery’s first-ever production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and also yielded hydrotreated vegetable oil renewable diesel. Testing involved the co-processing […]

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Boomitra launches Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage project in Botswana

Boomitra launches Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage project in Botswana

July 29, 2025 |

In Botswana, Boomitra announced its first carbon removal initiative beyond soil carbon: a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) project in Botswana. The project addresses one of the region’s most pressing land restoration challenges—woody bush encroachment—by transforming biomass from encroaching woody species into a durable climate solution. The Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project […]

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Be8 selects Katzen to design second phase of Brazilian wheat-based ethanol facility

Be8 selects Katzen to design second phase of Brazilian wheat-based ethanol facility

July 29, 2025 |

In Ohio, KATZEN International, Inc. was selected by Be8 S.A. to supply process technology and design for the second phase of Be8’s flagship wheat-based ethanol facility in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. Scheduled for launch in late 2026, the plant will integrate the production of high-value wheat gluten, as well as ethanol and DDGs […]

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ENEOS and TOPPAN pilot wastepaper bioethanol production in Japan

ENEOS and TOPPAN pilot wastepaper bioethanol production in Japan

July 29, 2025 |

In Japan, ENEOS Corporation and TOPPAN Holdings Co., Ltd. have decided to begin construction of a pilot plant within the Fuji Mill of Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd as part of a wastepaper bioethanol demonstration project being carried out by both companies. This demonstration will involve a pretreatment process developed by TOPPAN Holdings that removes […]

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Global Clean Energy Holdings gets court OK for reorganization plan

Global Clean Energy Holdings gets court OK for reorganization plan

July 29, 2025 |

In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization. Under the terms of the Plan, GCE will complete a comprehensive restructuring transaction that will simplify the capital structure, inject new liquidity to fund the go-forward business plan, and […]

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OnTurtle integrates BioLNG into 55 filling stations across Europe

OnTurtle integrates BioLNG into 55 filling stations across Europe

July 29, 2025 |

In Germany, OnTurtle made the leap to BioLNG in 2025, with the first Bio LNG fuelling stations in Germany. Thanks to a clear expansion strategy, our network of BioLNG filling stations has now reached 55 locations in Europe. This constantly growing network responds to a growing demand for more environmentally friendly energy solutions for professional […]

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Yale researchers extract ocean- dissolved CO₂ into clean fuels

Yale researchers extract ocean- dissolved CO₂ into clean fuels

July 29, 2025 |

In New Jersey, the ocean serves as Earth’s largest dynamic carbon sink, absorbing 400 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) annually through continuous exchange with the atmosphere. Researchers at Yale have now developed an efficient system to extract and convert dissolved CO₂ into clean fuels and useful industrial feedstock. Published in Nature Communications, this breakthrough could transform […]

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