In Spain, Ence has closed the acquisition of a biomethane generation plant in the municipality of La Galera (Tarragona). The facility, which extends over five hectares, is designed to produce up to 50 GWh of biomethane per year, with its corresponding sustainability certificates. The company has also signed a 15-year agreement with a major gas […]
In Finland, the TEX-INSECT initiative, led by Norbite, includes the development of a novel insect-based biorefinery that employs the larvae of Galleria mellonella to digest and transform synthetic polymers into valuable products such as proteins and lipids. These outputs can then be used in applications like biofertilizers, technical applications like glue and as food for […]
In California, environmental justice and environmental groups sued Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its failure to adequately address the health and environmental impacts of its recently approved amendments to one of California’s flagship climate programs – the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). They say the LCFS incentivizes pollution in communities across the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Coopercotton Cooperativa Agrícola will invest $150 million build a corn ethanol plant in the municipality of Itiquira, in the south of Mato Grosso, close to the border with Mato Grosso do Sul. The cooperative, formed by family groups of producers with over 20 years in business, is in the phase of […]
In Italy, AleAnna announced the completion of a series of initiatives through which the company has expanded or proven out aspects of its renewable natural gas business. These include the purchase of majority working interests in three Italian biogas plants, first corporate revenue generation from its plant operations, and demonstration of the company’s ability to […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German measure to support Concrete Chemicals GmbH in the production of synthetic aviation fuels. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the European Green Deal and the ReFuelEU Aviation targets. Germany notified to the Commission a €350 million measure […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos. Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the company’s Exploration and Production […]
In France, DNV has successfully conducted a comprehensive technical due diligence to support Elyse Energy, an independent French company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules, in securing a €120 million investment from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance, and Mirova. The funds will support Elyse Energy’s sustainable fuel and low-carbon feedstock production projects in France and Spain, […]
In India, TruAlt Bioenergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania (SCAO), a leading global trading and investment solutions provider, to collaborate on the development of bioenergy business across India. TruAlt Bioenergy and SCAO are exploring a strategic collaboration in the bioenergy sector in India, focusing on a range […]
In Massachusetts, MIT chemical engineers have now designed a new catalyst that can convert methane into useful polymers, which could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new catalyst works at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, which could make it easier and more economical to deploy at sites of methane production, such as power plants and […]
