In Germany, CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, has agreed to acquire 49% of BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien (BALANCE), the biogas subsidiary of Leipzig-based gas company VNG AG (VNG). The investment in BALANCE will be made through the DIF Infrastructure VII (DIF VII) fund and will support the ongoing growth […]
In Kansas, BioStar Renewables has developed and construction a behind-the-meter solar array that is producing renewable electricity for the Seaboard Energy’s renewable diesel plant in Hugoton, KS. The 15 MW solar array is located at the Seaboard plant 2.5 miles west of Hugoton city-center and consists of more than 27,000 solar panels. The project is […]
In Denmark, in order to carry out projects totaling DKK1 billion in 2025, including the realization of the world’s largest biogas plant in Skive, BioCirc has just completed an internal financing round among the company’s shareholders and employees of DKK300 million, which, due to significant oversubscription, is causing the company to call an extraordinary general […]
In New York state, Energy Vision recently released a report assessing ways to replace heavy-duty diesel trucks built before 2013. The report, “A Path to a Healthier America: Ditching Old Diesel Trucks,” focuses on replacing 130,000 heavy-duty diesel vehicles built before 2013 in 31 highly populated U.S. counties, including the 10 largest metro areas. These […]
In Spain, BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. (Forestal) have signed an early disclosure agreement (EDA) aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol (eMeOH) through carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic partnership, BASF has been selected to share its proprietary OASE® blue technology, designed for the efficient removal of CO2 from flue gases, for use […]
In New York state, IFF and Kemira announced the formation of Alpha Bio, a joint venture aimed at commercial-scale production of renewable biobased materials. With an investment of approximately €130 million, the Alpha Bio facility will start production in late 2027, converting up to 44,000 MT of plant sugars to bioproducts, including high-performance biopolymers for […]
In France, a recent study uses high resolution neutron imaging at the (Institut Laue-Langevin) ILL to examine water dynamics in a carbon dioxide electrolysis cells. Recently published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, the study has now been selected as research highlight in Nature Catalysis. While several transformation routes are being explored, CO2 electrolysis targeting […]
In Argentina, Reuters reports the government increased the price for biodiesel to $1,111.37 from $1,071.27 last week in addition to increases in ethanol prices for both sugarcane- and corn-based fuels to nearly 72 cents and 66 cents, respectively. The government regularly raises prices for biofuels to compensate for the high inflation the country suffers from […]
In Singapore, Neste and DB Schenker have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. Both companies embarked on a trial which took place from December 2024 to February 2025, in which Neste MY […]
In Belgium, BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant. This facility will be unique in its approach, integrating advanced technologies for the refining of feedstock for sustainable fuels. The plant, with a significant production capacity, will represent an important milestone in […]
