In Germany, Mahle’s range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine. They assist the cost-intensive road transport sector to lower total cost of ownership over the vehicle life cycle and facilitate climate-friendly investments. In addition, range extender BEVs contribute to achieving European […]
In Illinois, a team at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) genetically engineered yeast to allow for the simultaneous transport of multiple sugars. Native yeast sugar transporters have a strong glucose preference and create a bottleneck for efficient biochemical and biofuel production. These transporters were replaced by SWEET7P in engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae capable of […]
In Argentina, Agroempresario reports the Senate is proposing to raise the 12% to 15% mandatory bioethanol blend in fossil fuels, although some senators would like to see it as high as 18%, with the aim of expanding production, attracting investment and generating greater activity in regional economies. For the producing provinces, the increase in cutting […]
In the UK, Nestlé UK has significantly improved the efficiency of its coffee production by transforming a by‑product of Nescafé manufacturing into a clean source of energy, helping to reduce waste and lower operating costs at its factory. Since 2015, Nestlé UK has recycled coffee beans during coffee production – and using them as a […]
In South Korea, DS Dansuk will establish a new corporation, DS Orbion, and speed up the construction of the SAF plant, which is a key task in the 2030 vision. 2020 days said. DSOrbion is a subsidiary of DS Dansuk and, is dedicated to the “Net-Zero Complex Project”, which is being promoted by Gunsan National […]
In Denmark, European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have signed, through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), a multi-year offtake agreement with OMV for renewable e-methanol produced at the Kassø e-methanol facility in Aabenraa, Denmark. The agreement adds one of Europe’s major integrated energy, fuels and chemicals companies to the growing group of […]
In the UK, EcoNomad Solutions has received £230k from the British Design Fund, alongside support from Innovate UK and Beeches Group, to help small livestock farms turn organic waste into renewable energy. Small and mid‑sized livestock farms across the UK and Europe face a triple challenge: rising energy and fertilizer costs, tightening regulations around slurry […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 barrels from the previous week as high temperatures reduced plant efficiency. Production remained 17,000 barrels per day above last year, supported by positive margins and demand expectations. Ethanol stocks increased 323,000 barrels to 25.121 […]
In Malaysia, the Star newspaper reports reNIKOLA Holdings and Pertagas Niaga have signed a long-term agreement to sell compressed biomethane gas produced from eight palm oil mills in Indonesia. The project is intended to establish the country’s first biomethane-to-gas-grid ecosystem and the largest clustered biomethane development, aggregating renewable gas from multiple mills. The project is […]
In the Philippines, the Negros Now Daily newspaper reports Victorias Milling Company plans to expand its bioethanol facility, increasing annual production capacity to about 65,520 metric tons from 49,140 metric tons. The proposed $3.4 million project, based on an indicative cost of 200 million Philippine pesos, is driven by growing domestic fuel-ethanol demand, which the […]
