In Oregon, 280 Earth, Inc. recently announced that it has completed construction and started operating a direct air capture facility to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere, mitigating climate change. The captured CO2 can be permanently sequestered underground or used as a feedstock for industrial uses such as synthetic fuels, carbon negative concrete, […]
In Ireland, Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralized green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The €8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will advance the development of farm-centered bioeconomy approaches through the deployment of green biorefineries across grassland regions of Europe. Two primary green biorefinery and anaerobic […]
In Germany, the government has allowed the unrestricted sales of paraffinic diesel fuels according to the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard in Germany. The sales of unblended, 100% renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”) has previously only been allowed in specific segments, such as in non-road vehicles and public transportation. The approval that has now […]
In Japan, Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have each committed to developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units. While transforming vehicle packaging […]
In Washington, the International Energy Administration reports annual U.S. biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023 to 33,000 barrels per day (b/d) and continued to rise in the first two months of 2024, according to the most recent data available. Much of the increase in biodiesel imports has come from Germany, and the remaining increase […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Vietnam, has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 27, 2024. This milestone marks Vietnam Airlines […]
In Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia reports PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) signed a contract for ship rental services and Ship to Ship (STS) management in distributing biofuel to 22 Association companies Indonesian Biofuel Producer (APROBI). Furthermore, this collaboration also includes increasing infrastructure capacity and biodiesel storage facilities at major ports. This is important to ensure that […]
In Canada, Quebec government has announced a three-year, C$1.15 million grant to the Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) to promote innovation and pre-commercialization in the supply and conditioning of forest biomass for bioenergy production. The announcement was made by Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Minister responsible for […]
In Minnesota, NatureWorks recently announced the historic financial support from Krungthai Bank PCL to optimize the capital structure for the new fully-integrated Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand. The financing from Krungthai Bank, Thailand’s third largest bank, amounting to $350 million, is one of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history and shows confidence […]
In Japan, erex Co., Ltd. has signed an MOU with Lào Cai Province, Vietnam, regarding the development consideration of newly-built biomass power generation projects and cooperative relationship in the Tang Loong Industrial Area in Bao Thang District. An exchange ceremony regarding this MOU was held between the Company and Lào Cai Province at the Vietnam […]
