In Tennessee, a team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, or CABBI, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — identified a gene in a poplar tree that enhances photosynthesis […]
In Indonesia, Xinhua news agency reports the Indonesian government has boosted its biodiesel allotment for 2025 by 20% to nearly 1.56 billion liters as it implements its 40% blending mandate. During B35, the mandate was at nearly 1.3 billion liters. Two of PT Pertamina’s refineries in Sumatra Island and Papua have been preparing to provide […]
In Brazil, Orizon Valorização de Resíduos S.A. has signed a financing agreement between Orizon Biometano Jaboatão dos Guararapes Limitada and Banco do Nordeste do Brasil in the amount of R$266.8 million at the cost of IPCA + 3.30% per year, considering the contractual performance bonus, with a term of 15 years, including a 3-year grace […]
In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced the selection of Southwest Illinois as the location for Avina Clean Hydrogen’s $820 million investment for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project. The investment will enable Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., a pioneer in the clean […]
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 […]
