In Washington state, environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally friendly versions of foams used ubiquitously in products such as kitchen sponges, foam cushions, coatings, adhesives, packaging and insulation. The global market for polyurethane totaled more than […]
In India, the Economic Times reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target for production 5 million metric tons annually of green hydrogen by 2030 as part of his wider plan to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy by then. Sustainable feedstock for biofuels has also reached 500 million tons, including those that […]
In Brazil, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Ferrari Agroindústria S.A., Toho Gas Co., Ltd and Sebigas Cótica Bioenergia LTDA have entered into a joint development agreement to conduct a joint study to develop a pilot project for bio-methane production in Brazil. Under this agreement, the four companies aim at producing bio-methane from sugarcane waste and will initiate […]
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 […]
