In the UK, researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels. An international team of researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, University of Queensland and University […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that sources expect the Biden Administration will announce its preliminary climate model for assessing the sustainability of feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel before mid-May. Only ethanol produced from corn that uses efficient tilling, use of cover crops or efficient fertilizer application will be considered eligible for tax breaks for SAF under […]
In Spain, Repsol marked a milestone in the decarbonization of transport in the Iberian Peninsula with the start of large-scale production of renewable fuels at its industrial complex in Cartagena (Spain). This plant is the first on the Iberian Peninsula dedicated exclusively to the production of 100% renewable fuels. The company has invested €250 million […]
In Belgium, although it is already used in marine engines and simple combustion systems, waste-based FAME has not been used yet in locomotives. Lineas had the premiere of being the first rail freight operator to test it. Lineas is currently in the final testing phase, which is expected to last until June of this year. […]
In France, Altens is strengthening its activity in biofuels with the launch of the low-carbon PUR100. This alternative fuel, produced from French rapeseed, has a greater power to reduce greenhouse gases than traditional B100 thanks to more virtuous agricultural practices. This new low-carbon B100 has greater GHG reduction power than traditional B100. The reduction in […]
In Spain, Solarig has announced the development in Soria of one of the most innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plants in the world, in Parque Empresarial del Medio Ambiente (PEMA) located in the municipality of Garray. The ‘NUMANTIA SAF’ project will have a production capacity of 60,000 metric tons per year of SAF, equivalent to […]
In Thailand, Bangchak and Sumitomo have joined forces in a strategic partnership through a framework agreement for the purchase and sale of used cooking oil (UCO) and neat SAF. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in the strategic partnership between the two corporations, underscoring their shared values and dedication to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. […]
In North Carolina, ResourceWise and ENGINE announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry’s decarbonization efforts. With the launch of new bio-bunker benchmarks on the Prima CarbonZero platform, stakeholders in maritime operations now have access to vital data necessary for eco-conscious fuel procurement. ResourceWise uses its expertise in biofuel benchmarks with ENGINE’s traditional bunker […]
In Texas, Technip Energies and LanzaTech Global, Inc. were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $200 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). The project SECURE – standing for Sustainable Ethylene […]
In California, finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important. New research from scientists at the University of California San Diego and materials-science company Algenesis shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade — even at the microplastic level — in under seven months. The paper, whose authors are all UC […]
