In the UK, Ryanair has purchased 1,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell, (enough SAF to fuel over 200 flights from Stansted to Madrid), which will be supplied to the airline at its Stansted Airport base. This purchase follows the MoU agreement made between the companies in 2022, providing Ryanair with unique […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports PTT may invest $84.7 million in a green methanol facility. ThyssenKrupp Uhde conducted the front-end feasibility study for the proposed 100,00 metric tons per year of green methanol from captured carbon dioxide but it could scale up to 2 million tons per year, nearly triple the 700,000 tons of […]
In Denmark, shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their logistics. The latest numbers of Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean product are a strong proof for this trend. After 480,000 standard containers (TEU) in 2022, Maersk transported more than 660,000 TEU on green fuels last year. 212 customers opted for ECO […]
In the UK, Bpacks, a sustainable packaging startup, announced the launch of the world’s first bark-based packaging technology. The new materials seamlessly integrate with current equipment used for all kinds of plastic rigid packaging production, facilitating the shift to eco-packaging. This is especially important, as the European Union’s policy directives have mandated the transition to biodegradable packaging within […]
In Texas, Shell Chemicals recently started to supply Braskem with bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene feedstocks, based on a mass balance approach and independently certified by a third party. Braskem will utilize such feedstocks for the manufacture of bio-attributed and bio-circular polypropylene enabling more sustainable options for growing consumer demand in the packaging, film, automotive, and […]
In China, cellulosomes are multi-enzyme complexes known for their efficient lignocellulose degradation, which is valuable in bioenergy technique development. The diverse composition and intricate assembly of cellulosomes give them exceptional substrate degradation capabilities, and deciphering their complex assembly mechanisms can provide a better understanding of their efficiency and promote their applications in bioenergy production. Researchers […]
In Washington, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed extreme disappointment in the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the rule, EPA adopts new standards that are designed expressly to incentivize electric vehicles for model year 2027-2032 heavy duty vehicles. The standards are part of GHG emission regulations for trucks […]
In the Netherlands, Neste has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, expanding the partnership the two companies announced in October last year. Over 6,000 tons (2 million gallons) of blended SAF will be supplied into the fueling system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol over the course of 2024. Emirates’ partnership […]
In Washington, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) announced $6.5 million in grant funding and technical assistance for 17 new startup partnerships in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. This funding will help early-stage businesses become investment ready so they can scale climate solutions such as solar-powered battery charging hubs, biodiesel […]
In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel has raised a $6 million seed round led by Engine Ventures and Energy Impact Partners (EIP). The company will use the capital to commercialize its novel biology-based approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol and other products, expand its employee headcount and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. In partnership […]
