In South Dakota, the South Dakota Searchlight reports the state’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, which will now move onto the Senate for a vote. The House passed the bill in a 49-19 split. The House Speaker Pro Tempore was the author of the vote […]
In Japan, Cosmo Oil Marketing Co. will begin supplying sustainable aviation fuel produced domestically by SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC to Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. from fiscal year 2025. With the start of supply to domestic airlines from fiscal year 2025 onwards, the first domestically produced SAF supply chain in […]
In Brazil, NovaCana reports the Progresso group is making its first investments in a corn ethanol plant that is being built in Uruçuí (PI) and which is expected to start crushing grains between June and July 2026. With a total investment of R$1.18 billion, the project is being carried out in partnership with Brasil Bioenergia […]
In Massachusetts, Lydian announced the successful pilot demonstration of its technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial and defense applications. The pilot plant, which can produce up to 25 gallons of fuel per day, is located at RTI International in North Carolina. This milestone was achieved within three years of the company’s founding […]
In Brazil, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing an up to $165 million financing to São Martinho S.A., one of Brazil’s leading producers of sugar, ethanol, and renewable energy. This investment aims to support the company’s decarbonization efforts in the agribusiness sector, contributing to climate change mitigation […]
In New Jersey, RCM Thermal Kinetics, a division of RCM Technologies, launched its New Ethanol eXpansion Technology (NEXT) program. This solution is designed to revolutionize ethanol plant expansion projects by enhancing production capacity and energy efficiency without requiring costly and time-consuming major equipment replacement. Incorporating advanced engineering concepts adapted from the refining industry, NEXT can […]
In Italy, ACWA Power, a publicly traded company in Saudi Arabia recognized as the world’s largest private water desalination company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Snam to explore collaboration and joint investments to establish a green hydrogen supply chain in Europe. Snam aims to build a pan-European multi-molecule infrastructure, promoting energy security and the […]
In Italy, Fratelli Cosulich Group has placed an order for another 7,999 dwt IMO2 chemical bunkering tanker at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This newbuild vessel is designed to carry fuel oil, biofuels up to B100, and methanol, highlighting our commitment to sustainability and fleet excellence. The delivery of this methanol-ready vessel is scheduled […]
In China, in a study published in the KeAi journal Green Carbon, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), revealed how manipulating the microscopic life living on seaweed can contribute to developing industrial-scale seaweed farming and boost its potential for fighting climate change. The research highlights the […]
In Belgium, the European Waste Based and Advanced Biofuels Association EWABA welcomed the 2024 revision of Annex IX as feedstock expansion is a major necessity for the EU biofuel industry at a large. The revision creates wider availability of waste-based and advanced biofuels for all transport modes and somewhat alleviates the existing pressure on different […]
