In Canada, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of C$15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including C$10 million for two projects in the Niagara region. The federal investments include: C$4.6 million to StormFisher Hydrogen to support a front-end engineering (FEED) study for a renewable natural […]
In Missouri, a recent Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reveals a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of U.S. Soy throughout its cultivation, harvesting, transportation and processing stages. The assessment highlights a notable 22% decrease in the carbon […]
In Ireland, Škoda Ireland and Certa launched a new joint campaign aimed at encouraging owners and would-be buyers of new diesel cars to use HVO biofuel to lower their motoring carbon emissions by up to 90%. The leading car brand and one of Ireland’s largest fuel suppliers are partnering on the initiative aimed at creating […]
In Germany, E4MeWi research association is currently demonstrating how effectively green methanol can be produced in the future in a container plant at the Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park. Methanol is regarded as a key technology for defossilizing shipping and aviation and also for freeing the chemical industry from its dependence on crude oil. The project compares […]
In India, the Hindustan Times newspaper reports that the government plans to procure more corn for ethanol production to decrease the country’s 25% ethanol blending mandate’s reliance on sugarcane. Sugarcane production has fallen significantly this year, forcing the government to limit its use for ethanol feedstock and in turn boosting demand for alternative feedstocks, mostly […]
In Canada, EverGen announced a significant milestone in Renewable Natural Gas production at the newly completed expansion of the Fraser Valley Biogas facility. Following extensive facility enhancements, EverGen says the facility achieved new single-day and monthly production records, supporting the growing demand for RNG in the province. The successful and seamless integration of new feedstock […]
In the Netherlands, Stellantis announced a record investment plan for the South American region totaling €5.6 billion from 2025 to 2030, making it the largest investment in the history of the Brazilian and South American automotive industry. The planned investments will support the launch of more than 40 new products during the period as well […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that sugarcane millers have decided to leave the ethanol market to their corn-based bretheren, at least in part, in order to produce more sugar, which currently provides a better return. When the next sugarcane season kicks off in April, millers plan to divert 10% more cane towards sugar production instead of […]
In Germany, by the end of the decade, bp is planning to gradually restructure the Gelsenkirchen site in such a way that it can follow the path of the energy transition and use its potential. bp plans, subject to appropriate permits, to enable the production of lower-emission fuels using co-processing in the hydrocracker plant at […]
In Malaysia, the Borneo Post reports Gamalux expects to produce 100,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel feedstock from palm oil before the end of the year. Last year, the company produced about 80,000 tons of SAF feedstock, with most going to Europe. The company is aiming to be the largest biofuel feedstock producer in […]
