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Nextchem to support SAF transition in Kazakhstan

Nextchem to support SAF transition in Kazakhstan

October 23, 2024 |

In Italy, NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG AERO) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities. These initiatives aim at contributing to the decarbonization and upgrade of KAZAKHSTAN’s industry and assets, in particular for the production of sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen through CO2 capture, as well […]

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BIOFAST Project reduces time required for bioplastics to biodegrade

BIOFAST Project reduces time required for bioplastics to biodegrade

October 23, 2024 |

In Spain, BIOFAST Project has successfully concluded and achieved its main objective: to reduce the time taken to carry out biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments. This research was coordinated by the Plastics Technology Centre (AIMPLAS) with the participation of the Materials Technology and Sustainability Research Group (MATS) in the Chemical Engineering Department of […]

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Congressmen introduce bill to expend Section 45Z clean fuel production credit 10 years

Congressmen introduce bill to expend Section 45Z clean fuel production credit 10 years

October 23, 2024 |

In Washington, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), has  introduced the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act which would extend for ten years the Section 45Z clean fuel production credit.  The Inflation Reduction Act created the clean fuel production credit (CFPC) for transportation fuel with zero or low greenhouse […]

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CMA CGM Group and SUEZ sign biomethane MOU for Europe

CMA CGM Group and SUEZ sign biomethane MOU for Europe

October 22, 2024 |

In France, CMA CGM Group and SUEZ signed a memorandum of understanding on October 18 to establish a long-term industrial partnership on biomethane, a renewable fuel produced  through waste recovery, to help decarbonize shipping in Europe. This MOU sets out three main areas of collaboration: The supply by SUEZ of up to 100,000 tonnes of […]

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Unifuel lands $3M investment for Flexiforming SAF technology

Unifuel lands $3M investment for Flexiforming SAF technology

October 22, 2024 |

In California, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has closed $3 million in funding for its Flexiforming technology that cuts SAF production costs by up to 50%, and the related carbon emissions by up to 75%. The seed round, led by TO VC, with participation from Alchemist Accelerator, Claire Technologies, and World Star Aviation, will support the […]

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Anaergia Technologies to supply Riverside Water Quality Control Plant in $9.6M deal

Anaergia Technologies to supply Riverside Water Quality Control Plant in $9.6M deal

October 22, 2024 |

In California, Anaergia Technologies, LLC has entered into an equipment supply contract with the City of Riverside, California, to install infrastructure at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (“RWQCP”) to enable reception of organic municipal waste from local solid waste collection companies. Consequently, such waste would be diverted from landfills and sent to the RWQCP’s […]

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Eni said to have contracted Natixis to sell to up 49% of Enibioch4in

Eni said to have contracted Natixis to sell to up 49% of Enibioch4in

October 22, 2024 |

In Italy, the Corriere della Serra newspaper reports Eni has commissioned the French investment bank Natixis to search for investors interested in acquiring a stake in Enibioch4in. Up for grabs is a large minority share that could reach up to 49 percent. Eni preferred not to comment on the rumors when contacted by the newspaper. […]

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Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry to begin biobunkering trial

Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry to begin biobunkering trial

October 22, 2024 |

In New York state, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions by 60 percent or more and its use in the ferries will help nearly 30 million annual riders navigate the city’s waterways in […]

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Synthica Energy breaks ground on Georgia RNG plant

Synthica Energy breaks ground on Georgia RNG plant

October 22, 2024 |

In Georgia, Synthica Energy broke ground this month on a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Rome, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. “Synthica Rome” will be the first of its kind in the Greater Atlanta region and is expected to divert nearly 250,000 tons of waste from local landfills each year. Food and beverage […]

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Cepsa supplys 2G biofuel to NYK Line hybrid barge

Cepsa supplys 2G biofuel to NYK Line hybrid barge

October 22, 2024 |

In Spain, Diario de Sevilla reports Cepsa has supplied second-generation biofuels to the Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras using its hybridbarge, Bahía Levante, to minimise the carbon impact of the operation. To supply 1,030 tons of 2G biofuel produced by Cepsa to the Atlas Leader, a […]

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