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Kahei adopts Mitsubishi Chemical’s plant-derived polyol for synthetic leather

Kahei adopts Mitsubishi Chemical’s plant-derived polyol for synthetic leather

November 14, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Chemical Group says its plant-derived polyol “BioPTMG” has been adopted by Kahei Co., Ltd. as a synthetic leather (bio-synthetic leather) material. In addition, small items (shoulder bags, wet tissue cases, etc.) made with this bio-synthetic leather will be available for purchase at “tonto,” run by Triple A Co., Ltd., a planner and […]

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Simply Blue Group teams with Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to develop SAF project

Simply Blue Group teams with Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to develop SAF project

November 14, 2024 |

In Canada, Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development. The collaboration aims to integrate Mi’kmaw knowledge and values into Simply Blue Group’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, ensuring environmental stewardship and mutual benefits.   This partnership represents a […]

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Missouri researchers lead work on electrocatalysis of CO2 to produce hyper efficient electro-biodiesel

Missouri researchers lead work on electrocatalysis of CO2 to produce hyper efficient electro-biodiesel

November 14, 2024 |

In Missouri, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Missouri, and their collaborators at Texas A&M University have used electrocatalysis of carbon dioxide to create an electro-biodiesel that is 45 times more efficient and uses 45 times less land than soybean-based biodiesel production. Results of their work are published online in Joule […]

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DOE launches latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report

DOE launches latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report

November 14, 2024 |

In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, which underscores the near-term potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meaningfully decarbonize the aviation sector. “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel” analyzes the technical and commercial readiness of several SAF production pathways and highlights […]

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Alfa Laval lands $31.8M in contracts for Cepsa Bioenergia’s JV with Bio-Oils Energy

Alfa Laval lands $31.8M in contracts for Cepsa Bioenergia’s JV with Bio-Oils Energy

November 13, 2024 |

In Sweden, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L. (CSBR), and Bio-Oils Energy, part of the Apical Group, will produce 500,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel […]

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Neste to supply Air Canada with 60,000 tons of SAF

Neste to supply Air Canada with 60,000 tons of SAF

November 13, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons (77.6 million liters) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024, with further shipments throughout 2025. The […]

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Topsoe to supply SAF technology to Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense in Brazil

Topsoe to supply SAF technology to Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense in Brazil

November 13, 2024 |

In Brazil, Topsoe has signed an agreement with Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA (Riograndense), to provide its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable fuels plant in Brazil. The agreement with Riograndense follows a number of wins announced by Topsoe for the roll-out of […]

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$271M wastewater bioenergy facility completed in Maryland

$271M wastewater bioenergy facility completed in Maryland

November 13, 2024 |

In Maryland, the design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water’s $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy. The facility is projected to generate approximately $4 million per year in revenue, […]

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India’s Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association highlights lack of long-term offtake agreements

India’s Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association highlights lack of long-term offtake agreements

November 13, 2024 |

In India, Chinimandi reports the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has warned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister that its members do not have Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs) with oil marketing companies (OMCs) which leads to inherent instability for them. Many of them were established with government grants and soft loans to fill the […]

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Canada grants $18M for four green shipping projects

Canada grants $18M for four green shipping projects

November 13, 2024 |

In Canada, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will: ·      update current infrastructure; ·      upgrade and construct fueling infrastructure to support greener […]

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