In Brazil, an innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local economy. The initiative is the result of a partnership between FGV Energia, Petrobras, the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), and the Senai Institute of Innovation in Biomass. Lasting 18 months, the […]
In Brazil, the World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to implement the #MakingBiogasHappen program – a global initiative unlocking the full potential of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas for climate action, energy security, waste management, and the circular economy. The […]
In Arizona, USA BioEnergy has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (“LP”) outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USAB’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (“TRF”) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks for the […]
In Canada, BIV reports the container terminal in Metro Vancouver’s Global Container Terminals has decided to shift fully to renewable diesel for its heavy machinery. The scale up follows a successful trial in August 2024 that reaches across heavy-duty equipment like container handlers. Light duty vehicles, however, were first run on butane and are now […]
In the Netherlands, Skytree has been selected as a core technology provider to Forschungszentrum Jülich for a groundbreaking Power-to-X pilot; a process that transforms renewable electricity into storable forms of energy like fuels or chemicals. In this pilot, Skytree’s Stratus will capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere, a key component in the production of green […]
In France, EQT Transition Infrastructure strategy has entered into exclusive negotiations for the proposed acquisition of 54.1% of the share capital, representing 65.9% of the voting rights on a fully diluted basis of Waga Energy SA from Mathieu Lefebvre, Guénaël Prince, Nicolas Paget and Holweb SAS 2 (the “Founders”) and historical shareholders Starquest Capital, Tertium, […]
In Mexico, the U.S. Grains Council and the Secretariat of Energy Development of the State of Tamaulipas signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a cooperative framework to promote ethanol vehicle programs to decarbonize public transportation, enhance renewable energy options and support U.S. ethanol exports. The Secretariat of Energy Development of the State of Tamaulipas’ […]
In the UAE, the Times of India newspaper reports that hypermarket giant Lulu has, together with Neutral Fuels, begun running its domestic fleet on biodiesel produced from used cooking oil collected at its stores. Lulu has an extensive network of in-store kitchens, restaurants, food courts, and catering partners from which it sources its UCO for […]
In Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reports the Business Environment Council says the European Union’s high tariff trade barriers on imports of biodiesel from China actually provides a key opportunity for the island to boost its consumption of renewable fuels. More than 90% of the island’s biodiesel production is currently exported but since […]
In New Zealand, Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, recently announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from July 1, 2025. From this date, AgResearch will operate as a division of the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science (Bioeconomy Science Institute). AgResearch will join sister CRIs Manaaki Whenua […]
