In Singapore, Neste and KPI OceanConnect recently collaborated on the supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector in Singapore in partnership with Global Energy for operational delivery in Singapore waters. This is the first time renewable diesel is supplied to the marine sector players to be used e.g. by cruise ships in […]
In France, CARBIOS is postponing the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville for 6 to 9 months due to delayed funding pending completion of additional financing under satisfactory conditions. CARBIOS’ ambition is to finalize this financing, notably non-dilutive, as quickly as possible, so as to serve market needs from 2027. CARBIOS expects to […]
In South Korea, researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology and from Korea University have developed technology to produce commercially-viable syngas and C1 gas from biomass, waste or byproduct gas by using acetogen to absorb CO2 and produce metabolite acetic acid. Syngas fermentation can then be used to produce ethanol, butyric acid, and […]
In Washington, Growth Energy released a roadmap to revitalize rural America, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of homegrown American ethanol, which holds down gas prices, strengthens our domestic energy production, brings jobs and prosperity to […]
In the UAE, SAF One announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company. This strategic acquisition will strengthen SAF One’s supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. Commenting on the acquisition, Deepak Munganahalli, Co-Founder and Director at SAF One, said, “Our acquisition of Green […]
In Texas, USA BioEnergy announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed to convert wood waste into sustainable, net-zero aviation fuel (SAF). The landmark SAF facility already secured a 20-year offtake agreement with Southwest Airlines and is at the forefront […]
In Italy, Anaergia S.r.l. has signed a binding agreement with Techbau S.p.A., a leading Italian company specializing in large-scale engineering and construction projects for the building of five new biomethane production plants in Italy. Anaergia S.r.l. will be the technology provider, supplying state-of-the-art equipment for the biomethane production process, and Techbau will be the general […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing totaling R$480 million for the industrial units of Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) to expand ethanol production and energy generation from biomass. sugarcane, and for industrial modernization and equipment acquisition. With R$220 million from the Climate Fund, Vale do Pontal […]
In California, Terviva, Inc announced a strategic investment from integrated energy company Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd (Idemitsu). Idemitsu, in partnership with Terviva and Stanmore, an Australia-based coal resource company, is beginning a trial plantation of Terviva’s pongamia in Queensland, Australia. This collaboration leverages Terviva’s scalable tree production and Idemitsu’s expertise in fuels to accelerate the […]
In the Netherlands, VTTI launched VIDA bioenergy, a newly formed subsidiary that is 100% owned by VTTI, dedicated to transforming biomass into renewable energy. VIDA bioenergy will operate independently from the rest of VTTI, under the leadership of CEO, Lars Boetje. This will allow the company to move with flexibility and speed to meet the […]
