In Brazil, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) recently released the result of the selection of low-carbon hydrogen hub projects, aimed at the decarbonization of Brazilian industry. In total, 70 proposals were received, with projects from 20 states, covering all regions of Brazil. The proposals included hydrogen produced from electricity (connected to the National […]
In India, Suzuki Motor Corporation signed an agreement to invest in NDDB Mrida Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board through Suzuki R&D Center India Private Limited. In order to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality in India, Suzuki is working toward establishing biogas plants together with NDDB and Indian […]
In Brazil, President Lula signed into law on Monday Law No. 15,082, which establishes the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio). The current text amends Law No. 13,576, of December 26, 2017, and now includes certified plants and raw material suppliers in the distribution of so-called Decarbonization Credits (CBIOs), in addition to improving the regulatory framework for […]
In Wisconsin, Sativa Building Systems (SBS) has been awarded a $1.9 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop groundbreaking bio-based insulation. This two-year Phase II SBIR project builds on SBS’s success in creating innovative hemp-based solutions that align with the Department of Defense’s sustainability goals. Hempcrete is an impressive material, with properties that exceed […]
In the UK, Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy recently launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. It is open until March 4. “This Call for Evidence will help the Department assess the potential role biofuels can play in decarbonizing […]
In China, employing tools like genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, a research team from Zhejiang University uncovered promising pathways to improve abiotic stress tolerance. By combining precision genomics and advanced breeding techniques, the research marks a significant leap toward sustainable crop innovation. The study delves into the genetic underpinnings of Brassica napus […]
In the UK, flights are set to be greener as the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate officially came into force Wednesday. By law, this type of fuel must now make up at least 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK from 2025, growing year-on-year to 10% by 2030 and 22% […]
In India, Rural Voice reports that Oil Marketing Companies have kicked off the year by issuing their tenders for ethanol to source 880 million liters for the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 season that ends in November 2025. The terms of the tender favor cooperative sugar mills as ethanol suppliers, however, putting private sugar mills […]
In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has launched its Solid Biomass Capacity Statement (SBCS) report. The objective of this report is to demonstrate the potential of the sector to deliver decarbonized heating solutions using solid (woody) biomass to a wide variety of heat users across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Speaking at the […]
In Indonesia, Bernama news agency reports that crude palm oil prices have reversed a recent upward trend that put at risk the country’s plans to shift to B40 in January. With the prices so high, they would have reduced the country’s ability to export and therefore receive income from the export levy that is meant […]
