In Louisana, SunGas Renewables Inc. will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project, a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas S1000 syngas production systems together with downstream technologies to produce approximately 553,000 metric tons per year of low carbon […]
In Poland, ORLEN has started cooperation with the University of Life Sciences in Poznań on the project of developing optimal conditions for growing flaxseed (Camelina sativa) for the production of biofuels. The initiative supports the development of the domestic supply chain of raw materials for alternative fuels, increases the potential of Polish agriculture and implements […]
In Finland, Goldwin Inc., Neste, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and Toray Industries, Inc. have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials. Neste supplies Neste RE™, a renewable raw material that enables the production of high-performance renewable nylon fiber and reduces the reliance on fossil feedstocks. The nylon fiber produced through […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V has updated the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its plant‑based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate), branded as releaf®. The LCA shows that releaf® can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 88% in 500 mL beverage bottle applications, compared to conventional PET under representative European conditions. At resin level, emissions can […]
In Luxembourg, following Enovos’ Final Investment Decision (FID), LuxHyVal is now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase. Engineering and construction activities can now begin. Construction is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026, while commissioning of the facility is planned for 2027. The project is supported by the European Union, […]
In Belgium, EU-funded BioUPGRADE project integrated computational biology, genomics and material sciences to develop biotechnology’s potential in sustainable manufacturing, focusing on biocatalysts (enzymes) that convert renewable fibres into high-value products. BioUPGRADE’s advanced enzymes that tailor the natural structure of biomass to make it suitable for a wider range of uses, such as packaging materials, conductive […]
In Canada, Alberta is gathering feedback from Renewable Fuels Standard stakeholders to ensure the standard remains effective and relevant to current technologies, markets and fuel use. Reviewing the standard could stimulate new investment and support increased uptake of low-carbon fuel feedstocks and low-carbon fuels in Alberta’s transportation sector. Stakeholders are invited to share feedback on: […]
In California, Circularity Fuels announced it has completed the world’s first end-to-end conversion of raw agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over a six-month pilot run on biogas drawn straight from a California dairy farm’s manure digester, Circularity produced drop-in jet fuel meeting ASTM D7566 Annex A1 specifications. The pilot puts commercial SAF within […]
In Washington, Ocean Visions recently launched its Seaweed-Based Products for Decarbonization road map, a first-of-its-kind digital resource designed to help guide the responsible development and scaling of seaweed based products that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions across multiple industries. Seaweed can play an important role in global decarbonization by replacing petroleum based ingredients in a […]
In South Carolina, U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assess the feasibility of repurposing closed wood products manufacturing facilities, including pulp and paper mills, for bioenergy. The initiative will make available up to $500,000 in pre-development funding to support one or two facilities across the United States. […]
