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NREL grants Crysalis commercial licenses to three novel techs for biofuels and chemicals

NREL grants Crysalis commercial licenses to three novel techs for biofuels and chemicals

June 4, 2025 |

In Colorado, based on research initially funded by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, NREL granted Crysalis commercial licenses to three novel biological technologies to produce bio-based chemicals and fuels, including: ·      2,3-Butanediol (2,3-BDO): This technology leverages a modified strain of Zymomonas mobilis to produce 2,3-BDO instead of ethanol, which can be used to produce polymers and butadiene, a […]

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Utonomy to install new tech to improve SGN’s biomethane’s sites’ injection capacity

Utonomy to install new tech to improve SGN’s biomethane’s sites’ injection capacity

June 4, 2025 |

In the UK, new pressure control technology will be installed at SGN’s biomethane’s sites to increase the amount of renewable gas which can be injected into our pipes. SGN contracted Utonomy to supply intelligent pressure control technology and management systems on our medium-pressure network on the Isle of Sheppey. This innovative solution will increase biomethane […]

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Michelin demos industrial production of 5-HMF molecule

Michelin demos industrial production of 5-HMF molecule

June 4, 2025 |

In France, Michelin recently announced the construction of an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. This bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. This unit, which will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France, will have an annual […]

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German researchers develop new electrochemical CO2 reactor

German researchers develop new electrochemical CO2 reactor

June 4, 2025 |

In Germany, the carbon cycle can be closed with the help of electrochemical CO2 reduction: Unavoidable emissions from concrete production or waste incineration become CO – and thus the starting point for chemicals or fuels. However, there is a hurdle lurking in the industrial application of this technology: It is not (yet) compatible with the […]

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DOE terminates $3.7B in grants for CCS and decarbonization initiatives

DOE terminates $3.7B in grants for CCS and decarbonization initiatives

June 4, 2025 |

In Washington, last week U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance. DOE found that these projects failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable and would not […]

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LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy sign MOU to boost SAF deployment and offtake

LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy sign MOU to boost SAF deployment and offtake

June 3, 2025 |

In Illinois, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. The two companies will partner to enable greater access to SAF through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of both SAF producers and buyers. The […]

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Global Bioenergies up for sale

Global Bioenergies up for sale

June 3, 2025 |

In France, despite all the efforts and discussions established over the last few months with major industrial players, Global Bioenergies says it has been unable to find strategic investors to finance the continuation of its business. At the date of Tuesday, the company has a gross cash position of 3.0 million euros. As a reminder, […]

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Enifer’s fermentation technology deployed at FS ethanol plant to produce mycoprotein

Enifer’s fermentation technology deployed at FS ethanol plant to produce mycoprotein

June 3, 2025 |

In Brazil, Finnish biotech company Enifer has announced that its proprietary PEKILO fermentation technology will be deployed for the first time in Latin America in collaboration with FS, one of Brazil’s leading producers of ethanol. The project represents a significant step in the internationalization of PEKILO®Pet and PEKILO®Aqua production, marking the first time the process […]

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Berg Propulsion transitions container ships to dual-fuel bio-methanol

Berg Propulsion transitions container ships to dual-fuel bio-methanol

June 3, 2025 |

In Sweden, NCL Nordland, the second in a pair of container ships designed to champion bio-methanol in low-carbon shipping, has now entered service, following the successful launch of its sister vessel Vestland. The latter confirmed that Berg Propulsion’s solution enhances efficiency across different energy sources. Owned by MPC Container Ships, these dual fuel 1300 TEU […]

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FedEx receives its SAF order from Neste at LAX

FedEx receives its SAF order from Neste at LAX

June 3, 2025 |

In California, Federal Express Corporation recently announced an agreement with Neste, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30% neat […]

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