In France, the International Energy Agency prepared a report in support of Brazil’s G20 presidency which examines the complexities and discusses regulatory approaches for accounting biofuel carbon intensity across various regions. It highlights the main reasons for variability of lifecycle GHG emissions of biofuels and emphasises that impacts of land use change are a major […]
In Colorado, Cowboy Clean Fuels announced the successful closing of approximately $13 million in Series B equity financing. This funding will be pivotal in commercializing its groundbreaking technology for the simultaneous production of renewable natural gas (RNG) and permanent sequestration of carbon dioxide, presenting a significant opportunity for investors in the growing renewable energy and […]
In Indonesia, various pulping methods, such as Kraft, sulfite, and soda, have been adopted to produce cellulose from lignocelluloses. Pulping methods such as semi-chemical, sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, and organosolv and sulfite acid have been employed in the time past. However, the chemical method has been used extensively to isolate cellulose from plant biomass, […]
In Washington, NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024,” which would extend the biodiesel blender’s tax credit. The legislation is sponsored by Representatives Mike Carey […]
In California, Yield10 Bioscience has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement with Nuseed Nutritional US Inc., granting Nufarm a commercial license to certain Omega-3 intellectual property assets, materials and know-how for producing oil in Camelina. Nufarm and Yield10 have additionally agreed to immediately negotiate exclusively with each other for the sale of Yield10’s […]
In Japan, Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tokyo-based investment and general trading company, Sojitz Corporation with the intention to jointly pursue decarbonization and clean energy business opportunities in Asia Pacific. Under the MOU, Keppel and Sojitz will jointly identify and develop a pipeline of projects in bioenergy […]
In Poland, SUEZ is acquiring a 51% controlling stake in ARA Cursus (ARA), a developer and operator of biogas plants based in Poland. The group thus reinforces its position as a major player in the European market for anaerobic digestion of waste and production of renewable energy from waste Alongside SUEZ, EIFFEL, through its fund […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reports the government has begun trailing B40 on trains in an effort to reduce fuel imports for rail transportation, saving up to $9 billion annually. Using B35 has already led to significant reductions of FX usage, so increasing the blend another 5% is expected to improve the situation further, […]
In Texas, KBR has been awarded an advisory consulting contract by Kuwait Oil Company for the development of a country wide masterplan for the production of 17GW of renewables and 25GW of green hydrogen by 2050. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide advisory consulting services to develop a phased strategy for the […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Biodiesel Board applauded Iowa U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-02) for leading a bipartisan letter to the Environmental Protection Agency encouraging more usage of biofuels in the U.S. EPA is currently considering volume obligations for the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard. Co-authored by Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-02), and signed by 37 […]
