In Japan, centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas. Significantly reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to mitigate the most devastating effects of climate change will require a […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced her bipartisan Ethanol for America Act with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize rulemaking from 2021 to make the E15 fuel label clearer and more consumer-oriented. It would also confirm the compatibility of E15 with existing underground fuel storage […]
In Germany, Rolls-Royce and INERATEC have formed a strategic partnership to decarbonize backup power for data centers. Their goal: to replace fossil diesel in emergency power systems with synthetic fuels produced from renewable hydrogen and CO₂. The collaboration opens up a new and largely overlooked use case for e-Fuels in the digital age—powering critical infrastructure […]
In Canada, Imperial Oil has completed construction and is now producing renewable diesel at Strathcona refinery. At full capacity, it is expected to be the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada. The project was first announced in 2021 and has the capacity to produce up to 20,000 barrels a day of renewable diesel. Imperial’s renewable […]
In the UK, Evero has been selected by the UK Government to enter negotiations to transform its Evero Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. This project looks to provide clean energy to the grid while permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Located within the HyNet Cluster, […]
In Brazil, Potential Group will invest R$ 2 billion in the construction of a corn ethanol plant in Lapa (PR), where the company projects to have a mega-complex of biofuels taking advantage of the potential of Paraná as a major grain producer and the growing demand for bioenergy, the company’s vice president, Carlos Eduardo Hammerschmidt, […]
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 […]
