In Denmark, Novonesis has signed an agreement with the intent to acquire MicroBioGen, an Australian biotechnology company with leading scientific expertise in yeast strains for industrial applications, particularly in bioethanol. The acquisition builds on Novonesis’ 2013 investment in MicroBioGen and its current 23% stake, further strengthening a decade-long collaboration in advanced yeast solutions for bioethanol […]
In China, Think Geoenergy reports Jidong Oilfield has begun operating a hybrid geothermal and biogas facility in Dongying, Shandong, designed to reduce gas consumption for industrial steam production. Medium-depth geothermal water preheats boiler feedwater before biogas combustion produces superheated steam at 1.6 MPa and 250°C. The system can supply 74 metric tons of steam per […]
In Malaysia, the New Straits Times reports Malaysia’s palm oil inventories rose 3.3% month over month to 2.63 million metric tons in July, their highest level in five months, as production growth outpaced exports. Malaysian Palm Oil Board data showed production increased 9.4% to 1.79 million tons, while exports rose 14.5% to 1.39 million tons. […]
In Colorado, Platts reports Gevo has canceled its planned ATJ-60 sustainable aviation fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after failing to secure the carbon dioxide transportation and storage infrastructure needed for the project. The company recorded a $176 million noncash impairment charge and will instead focus on its North Dakota ethanol and carbon capture […]
In Germany, CruiseMapper reports cruise operator TUI Cruises is expanding its use of liquefied biomethane (LBM) across its dual-fuel fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Mein Schiff Relax is operating entirely on LBM during its 2026 Northern European summer season, while Mein Schiff Flow has been regularly bunkering the fuel in Barcelona since May. […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports the country has effectively ruled out wider use of ethanol-blended diesel after government testing found that ethanol sharply reduces diesel’s flash point, causing the fuel to fail required safety specifications. Public-sector oil marketing companies conducted evaluations with accredited laboratories and automobile manufacturers through their research centers. Petroleum […]
In India, Reuters reports India is considering restricting the amount of sugarcane diverted to ethanol production during the season beginning in October, according to government and industry sources. Mills diverted about 3 million metric tons of sugar, or roughly 10% of production, to ethanol this year. Limiting diversion could return a similar volume to domestic […]
In the Netherlands, Platts reports European ethanol producers are rushing to secure fourth-quarter corn supplies as heatwaves damage crops and the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts traditional import routes. EU corn production for 2026-27 is forecast at 52.5 million metric tons, down 4.3 million tons from the previous year, with France, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania reporting […]
In Poland, ORLEN has opened a Marine Transshipment Terminal at its Gdańsk refinery, marking the completion of one of the Group’s key logistics projects. The facility enables refinery products and feedstocks to be transferred directly between the refinery and tankers, eliminating the need for intermediate transport. Designed to handle more than 1.8 million tons of […]
In Alabama, Inventure Renewables and CPM|Crown recently announced a global, non-exclusive partnership to bring Inventure’s proprietary SimplEster esterification technology to biodiesel. producers worldwide, paired with CPM|Crown’s established sodium methylate systems. The partnership is anchored by a proven commercial installation at Western Iowa Energy, LLC (WIE) located in Wall Lake, IA, where SimplEster was commissioned in […]
