In Japan, starch and oils are known as storehouses of carbon in plants. However, the way in which carbon resources are allocated during metabolism in plants remained unknown. Now, however, using a forward genetics approach, researchers from Chiba University have identified that a gene named LIRI1 regulates this process, significantly increasing oil storage in leaves […]
In California, the state has withdrawn its request for a waiver and authorization for the addition of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation to its emissions control program. At this time, the California Air Resources Board is evaluating next steps. CARB is not enforcing the existing portions of the ACF Regulation that require a federal […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonization solutions for vessels, while HD Hyundai plans to expand the use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates. Since 2021, HD Hyundai has received orders for a total […]
In Australia, Hazer Group Ltd has entered into a binding Alliance Agreement (with Kellogg Brown and Root for the commercial deployment and licensing of Hazer’s proprietary methane pyrolysis technology. KBR has licensed over 260 grassroots ammonia plants since 1943. Over 50% of the world’s ammonia is produced using KBR’s ammonia process. KBR also brings a […]
In Washington, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category the Energy Information Agency uses to capture SAF in its Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025. Prior to 2025, renewable naphtha and renewable propane, which […]
In Singapore, a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) quantifies Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)’s potential to provide GHG emissions savings. The study, named COLOSSUS (Carbon capture, offloading, onshore storage, utilisation and permanent storage), provides an in-depth analysis of GHG emissions and costs associated with OCCS […]
In Canada, Sunoco LP and Parkland Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Sunoco will acquire all outstanding shares of Parkland in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $9.1 billion, including assumed debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Parkland shareholders will receive 0.295 SUNCorp units and C$19.80 for each […]
In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports rebounded sharply in March, surging 41% to 195.8 million gallons (mg) amid broad-based improvements across most major markets. Shipments were 23% higher than year-ago levels. March also marked Canada’s fourth consecutive year as the leading destination for U.S. ethanol, with exports climbing 27% to a six-month high of 64.5 mg—accounting for two-thirds of March’s […]
In Colorado, WastAway has won a U.S. patent for its entire waste-to-fuel process, bringing the total number of U.S. and international patents to 26. The new process patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – announced at the Biogas Americas conference – covers WastAway’s entire technology suite that transforms MSW into clean, negative […]
In Washington state, scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. Newly published in Bioresource Technology, their experimental process used ammonium sulfite-based alkali salts to convert corn stover — leftover corn stalks, husks, and other […]
