In Japan, on February 9, NYK started a biofuel test run on its coal carrier Noshiro Maru, which is operated for Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company. Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Co., Ltd. in […]
In Denmark, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year DKK 250 million loan with Tønder Biogas A/S to fund the construction and operations of one of Europe’s largest biogas facilities in Tønder, Denmark. The Tønder Biogas facility is set to begin commercial operations by the first half of 2025. With the capacity to produce […]
In France, Global Bioenergies has signed a term sheet with a large international industrialist (undisclosed) to co-develop a process leading to Sustainable Aviation Fuels at a reduced cost and an improved CO2 reduction. This process will rely on the combination of Global Bioenergies’ bio-isobutene process and the industrialist’s proprietary technology. Such combination, which reached early […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has launched a new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies – particularly start-ups and SMEs – in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increase their competitiveness. The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support […]
In Denmark, Enduro Genetics – the synthetic biology startup transforming biomanufacturing by “addicting” cells to high production – has raised €12 million in Series A funding from Supernova Invest, NOON Ventures and Sandwater. The funding will be used to expand Enduro’s platform and scale commercialization. Enduro’s patented “synthetic addiction” technology integrates a genetic plug-in into […]
In Ireland, SSE Thermal has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station – opening a new chapter in the site’s proud energy story. The 300MW plant in County Kerry will run on 100% sustainable biofuels with the potential to convert to hydrogen, reflecting SSE Thermal’s commitment to supporting the electricity […]
In Illinois, through partnership with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, Argonne National Laboratory researchers are developing a second fuel system that can be installed in existing locomotives to supply hydrous ethanol to engines. Rail transportation ranks second in creating nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions due to the use of older locomotives to move heavy cargo, according […]
In Belgium, following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognised in the Protocol’s […]
In Brazil, Cargill signed a purchase and sale agreement for a 50% stake in SJC Bionergia, which, added to the 50% already owned by Cargill, represents full control of the company. SJC Bioenergia, which was founded in 2006 and, since 2011, has Cargill as one of its partners, has 4,500 employees and has two agro-industrial […]
In Texas, Anew Climate, LLC announced a strategic agreement whereby Anew will service Landwärme’s EEG and green gas contracts. The agreement was recently approved by the Federal Cartel Office and Landwärme creditors, and it is scheduled to close in the coming days. Separate from the service agreement between Anew and Landwärme, Anew recently announced its […]
