In Louisiana, Pointe Coupée Parish, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Pointe Coupée, Louisiana. The BDO Zone is rated for 1,300,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass and extends within a 75-mile radius from the center point, Livonia, LA. Pointe Coupée’s […]
In Malaysia, analysis of independent satellite data shows a decrease in the efficiency of palm oil plantations in Malaysia after they received sustainability labels. This could have negative repercussions for the environment. Sustainability certificates are inherently beneficial. The label on the packaging ensures that specific environmental and social standards are upheld during production. Many consumers […]
In Missouri, the Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) Coalition, a national biodiesel trade association made up of over 70 organizational members throughout the biodiesel value chain, sent a letter April 29 to congressional leaders urging them to retroactively reinstate the biodiesel blenders tax credit (BTC) from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026. The expiration […]
In Hong Kong, Offshore Energy reports Orient Overseas Container Line has ordered $3 billion worth of 14 methanol-fueled containerships at two shipyards in China. The 18,500 TEU vessels average $220 million each and will be built at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS). They are expected for delivery […]
In Spain, the Diario de Sevilla reports Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel production project in Cadiz, within the fiscal area of the Free Trade Zone, in which it plans to invest approximately €27 million in the initial phase. According to the company’s plans, they will build a treatment plant to produce second-generation biodiesel specifically […]
In India, Sojitz Corporation invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India. Through this investment, Sojitz will enter the biomethane production and sales business in India. IGRPL will […]
In Spain, Repsol has surpassed 1,000 service stations offering 100% renewable Nexa Diesel in the Iberian Peninsula, with currently 998 in Spain and 63 in Portugal. This milestone confirms the company’s commitment to renewable fuels, expanding the range of technologies available for customer mobility. 100% renewable Nexa Diesel is the highest-end premium fuel on the […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production rose slightly 1.04 million barrels per day as some plants came out of seasonal maintenance and Iowa State University researchers said crush margins returned to positive territory for the average plant in the state. Stocks fell to a 15-week low despite the increased production, however, to 25.389 […]
In Belgium, Vioneo has awarded Wood a multi-million dollar FEED contract to deliver the front-end engineering design for its revolutionary plant which will produce fossil-free plastics using green methanol. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, the renewably powered and energy efficient plant will be the first facility in the world capable of achieving this at industrial scale. […]
In the UK, EasyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonization strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value […]
