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Argonne National Laboratory develop cost-competitive SAF from methane

Argonne National Laboratory develop cost-competitive SAF from methane

October 8, 2024 |

In Illinois, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel technology that creates a cost-competitive SAF that could reduce GHG emissions in the aviation industry by up to 70%. Argonne’s life cycle and techno-economic models were used to analyze environmental impacts and economic viability of the SAF. New […]

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California Senate President Pro Tem postpones vote on ushering in E15 until next session

California Senate President Pro Tem postpones vote on ushering in E15 until next session

October 8, 2024 |

In California, E&E News reports California Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire has pushed consideration of A.B.X. 2-9, the House bill that passed last week requiring the California Air Resources Board to push through quickly regulations to boost ethanol blending to 15% from the current 10%, to the next session rather than in the emergency […]

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MIT spin-off teams with Montauk to pilot commercial scale biogas-to-methanol conversion

MIT spin-off teams with Montauk to pilot commercial scale biogas-to-methanol conversion

October 7, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, announced an agreement with Montauk Renewables, Inc. Leveraging Emvolon’s patented technology, the initial pilot is a commercial-scale demonstration of recovering and converting biogas into green methanol, which is expected to take place at Montauk’s renewable gas production site at […]

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IEA expands biofuels coverage in Short-Term Energy Outlook

IEA expands biofuels coverage in Short-Term Energy Outlook

October 7, 2024 |

In Washington, biofuels are making up an increasing share of total distillate fuel oil consumed in the United States. Beginning in the September 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the Energy Information Agency began publishing forecasts for several new series that help to better capture how biofuels are being consumed and overall demand for distillate fuel […]

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Cepsa supplying SAF to the Canary Islands

Cepsa supplying SAF to the Canary Islands

October 7, 2024 |

In Spain, Cepsa is now supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Canary Islands. The energy company has made SAF permanently available at the North Tenerife and Gran Canaria airports, and in the coming weeks it will be expanding this availability to the archipelago’s other main airports. This type of biofuel achieves a reduction of […]

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KPI OceanConnect bunkers B24 to Wan Hai container vessel

KPI OceanConnect bunkers B24 to Wan Hai container vessel

October 7, 2024 |

In Singapore, KPI OceanConnect announced the successful delivery of B24 biofuel to WAN HAI Lines’ container vessel, WAN HAI 510, on the 4th of October in Singapore, with SK Energy International as the physical supplier of the fuel. Building on the long-standing partnership with KPI OceanConnect, the deal marks the first biofuel delivery of WAN […]

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OneFortyOne invests $20M in renewable biomass power at Australian sawmill

OneFortyOne invests $20M in renewable biomass power at Australian sawmill

October 7, 2024 |

In Australia, OneFortyOne has invested nearly A$30 million in a renewable biomass power generation project at our Jubilee Sawmill. The project, which includes the installation of a new boiler and steam turbine, represents a total investment of approximately A$90 million. This initiative underscores our commitment to continuous investment, demonstrating our long-term dedication to the region, […]

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(re)energisa launches Bio Solutions business unit

(re)energisa launches Bio Solutions business unit

October 7, 2024 |

In Brazil, (re)energisa has launched its new business category: Bio Solutions. This step reaffirms (re)energisa’s commitment to promoting a greener and more responsible future, in line with the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the market. The new Bio Solutions category offers a portfolio of products composed of Biomethane, Organic Fertilizers and Organic Waste Treatment, […]

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Carbon Clean signs MOU with EPC for its semi-modular CaptureX technology

Carbon Clean signs MOU with EPC for its semi-modular CaptureX technology

October 7, 2024 |

In Texas, Carbon Clean has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BCCK, a leader in engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and field construction services. BCCK and Carbon Clean will collaborate to provide Carbon Clean’s semi-modular CaptureX technology to customers across the U.S. Priority sectors include oil & gas production, gas processing, air separation, power generation, […]

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Germany researchers improving direct electrolysis of CO2 and hydrogen to ethylene

Germany researchers improving direct electrolysis of CO2 and hydrogen to ethylene

October 7, 2024 |

In Germany, work is being done on appropriate solutions in the project “H2-Reallabor Burghausen – ChemDelta Bavaria”. Since July 2024, Fraunhofer UMSICHT has been supporting the subproject “CO2 Direct Electrolysis to Green Ethylene (CODE)”, which is based there. Specifically, the scientists are developing a novel reactor for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene. […]

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