In Ireland, the Irish Times newspaper reports Circle K has begun to supply Irish Ferries with HVO to the high speed catamaran Dublin Swift for the Dublin-Holyhead route. The aim to boost HVO use to 100% on all four of the catamaran’s engines over the next few months to reduce carbon emissions by 90%. The […]
In the Philippines, MindaNews reports the company owned by the family of South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. plans to invest $53.7 million into coconut-based biodiesel production. The company currently produces activated carbon, a high-value product derived from coconut shells, for water filtration, air purification, health care, food, metal extraction, and gold purification. Instead of […]
In Brazil, Simplifyber, a materials startup pioneering an innovative 3D-molding process to radically reduce the environmental impact of soft goods manufacturing and the use of synthetic fibers, announced the completion of its $12 million Series A funding round. This was led by Suzano Ventures, a new investor in Simplifyber, and the corporate venture capital arm […]
In Louisiana, Pointe Coupée Parish, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Pointe Coupée, Louisiana. The BDO Zone is rated for 1,300,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass and extends within a 75-mile radius from the center point, Livonia, LA. Pointe Coupée’s […]
In Malaysia, analysis of independent satellite data shows a decrease in the efficiency of palm oil plantations in Malaysia after they received sustainability labels. This could have negative repercussions for the environment. Sustainability certificates are inherently beneficial. The label on the packaging ensures that specific environmental and social standards are upheld during production. Many consumers […]
In Missouri, the Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) Coalition, a national biodiesel trade association made up of over 70 organizational members throughout the biodiesel value chain, sent a letter April 29 to congressional leaders urging them to retroactively reinstate the biodiesel blenders tax credit (BTC) from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026. The expiration […]
In Hong Kong, Offshore Energy reports Orient Overseas Container Line has ordered $3 billion worth of 14 methanol-fueled containerships at two shipyards in China. The 18,500 TEU vessels average $220 million each and will be built at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS). They are expected for delivery […]
In Spain, the Diario de Sevilla reports Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel production project in Cadiz, within the fiscal area of the Free Trade Zone, in which it plans to invest approximately €27 million in the initial phase. According to the company’s plans, they will build a treatment plant to produce second-generation biodiesel specifically […]
In India, Sojitz Corporation invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India. Through this investment, Sojitz will enter the biomethane production and sales business in India. IGRPL will […]
In Spain, Repsol has surpassed 1,000 service stations offering 100% renewable Nexa Diesel in the Iberian Peninsula, with currently 998 in Spain and 63 in Portugal. This milestone confirms the company’s commitment to renewable fuels, expanding the range of technologies available for customer mobility. 100% renewable Nexa Diesel is the highest-end premium fuel on the […]
