In the Philippines, PhilStar Global newspaper reports the country could save $ million annually by increasing its ethanol blend to 20% from the current 10%, data from an USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report shows. The higher blend could also lower fuel prices by 4%. Even increasing the blend to just 15% could see a 2% […]
In Portugal, NORDSOL together with Prodeval announced their collaboration to construct a state-of-the-art bio-LNG production plant in the southern region of Portugal. The new plant will serve a prestigious industrial facility in the olive oil production sector, utilizing their organic waste to create clean, renewable energy. This groundbreaking facility, poised to commence operations in early […]
In Australia, the government released its A$22.7 billion Future Made in Australia budget package aimed at making the country a renewable energy superpower and an indispensable part of the global economy. Included in that budget is: · A$5.1 billion boost to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency: o A$1.7 billion for the Future Made in Australia […]
In Washington, Renewable Fuels Association welcomed a decision from the D.C. Circuit Court that upholds EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standards for 2020-2022 and rejects the oil refining industry’s challenges to the rule. The Court found that EPA exercised its discretion appropriately in setting RFS standards for those years, including a supplemental volume requirement to comply with a […]
In Germany, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is working together with PETRONAS and its logistics partners to extend its use of HVO100 biofuel as part of its ambition to achieve a fully biofueled European season. Working with Title and Technical Partner PETRONAS, the team plans to build on its 67% emissions saving achieved in the 2023 […]
In Malaysia, Marubeni Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a feasibility studyon the production and sales of sustainable aviation fuel utilizing biomass resources in collaboration with InvestSarawak, a Malaysian state government agency under the purview of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment. Marubeni formulated its long-term climate change vision in March 2021 […]
In India, Fermbox Bio has launched EN3ZYME, a cutting-edge enzyme cocktail designed to enhance both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transforming pre-treated agri-based residues into fermentable, cellulosic sugars. These sugars pave the way to produce second-generation (2G) ethanol and serve as an alternative carbon source in precision fermentation to produce bio-ingredients and biomaterials, such as […]
In the UK, Celtic Renewables is gearing up for its next crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Since its last crowdfunding campaign, it achieved significant milestones: A 3-year offtake agreement has been signed with a major distributor for a guaranteed minimum quantity of green chemicals at fixed prices per ton worth between £2-3 million p.a, demonstrating industry […]
In Sweden, by studying how bubbles form in a drop of biodiesel, researchers at the University of Gothenburg can help future engines get the most energy out of the fuel. In an internal combustion engine, the fuel is distributed in small droplets in injection valves to maximize combustion. In the engine, the fuel droplets are […]
In Washington, 25 trade associations representing producers, feedstock providers, blenders, consumers, and retailers of low-carbon, renewable fuels sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging Treasury to finalize and publish guidance for the §45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit as soon as possible. The new credit, adopted in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is designed […]
