In Finland, Finavia’s Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki Airport since 2024, has played a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Finavia […]
In the UK, a startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win a £1 million grant to advance its AI-driven software, designed to accelerate the UK’s […]
In South Korea, PANGAIA introduced its most advanced plant-based activewear to date: 365 Seamless Activewear. The collection merges biotechnology and natural innovation in a next-generation material system that combines 100% bio-based EVO® Nylon, by Fulgar from plant and renewable source, with Hyosung’s regen™ BIO Max elastane, a pioneering stretch fibre made with a polymer composed […]
In New Jersey, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuel (Avina) are partnering to develop the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility utilizing one of the very first alcohol-to-jet pathways in the U.S. Avina will build a state-of-the-art facility to provide ASTM certified fuel on airport property just south of PIT’s […]
In Israel, Evogene Ltd. announced the completion of its generative AI foundation model, version 1.0, for small molecule design, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. The new model expands the existing capabilities of ChemPass AI, Evogene’s tech-engine for small molecule discovery and optimization, by addressing one of the core challenges faced by both the pharmaceutical […]
In the UK, the UK’s bioeconomy development is being impeded by policy fragmentation, according to a new report from BB-REG-NET, a network established to develop regulatory standards to support market adoption of bio-based and biodegradable materials. The ‘Addressing the UK’s Polysemous Bioeconomy: A Call for Policy Cohesion’ report highlights how differing departmental priorities are creating […]
In India, the Economic Times reports that the country’s largest ethanol producer, TruAlt Energy, has been granted a license to become an oil marketing company which will allow it to market ethanol (E93), Bio-CNG, petrol, diesel, EV charging, and battery swapping facilities. The company plans to set up at least 100 fueling stations in cane […]
In Italy, CycleØ announced the construction of a new 500 standard cubic meters per hour biomethane plant in Italy. The plant is 100% financed by the company and will be owned and operated by CycleØ, generating renewable natural gas for injection into the Italian gas grid. The plant is the first asset to be built, […]
In Indonesia, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, the license holder of Pizza Hut in Indonesia and operator of the largest pizza restaurant network in the country, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by announcing a collaboration with TUKR in managing food production waste across PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) outlets nationwide. TUKR is an Indonesian company in the […]
In Missouri, Clean Fuels Alliance America launched of the newly redesigned BQ-9000 website, delivering a streamlined and user-friendly experience that better showcases the value of biodiesel quality assurance and the benefits of certification through the industry’s gold standard program. Administered by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and supported by Clean Fuels, the BQ-9000 program combines […]
