In Norway, Saipem and Capsol Technologies ASA have entered into a non-exclusive cooperation agreement in the field of carbon capture. Specifically, the agreement focuses on the joint development of projects of mutual interest in the Hot Potassium Carbonate (HPC) segment, with the aim of capturing the opportunities offered by a growing market. The agreement provides […]
In Washington, Platts reports biodiesel premiums have tightened to the lowest in two years thanks to rising crude prices that pushed bup gasoil. Gasoil prices are up more than a third since Feb. 27, before the US and Israel attacked Iran. Concerns over trade through the Strait of Hormuz has seen traders build a risk […]
In Canada, Carbon Cycle North Carolina LLC (C2NC), an anaerobic digestion facility that converts organic waste into biomethane, is proposing to issue $110 million 15-year fully amortized solid waste disposal revenue bonds to refinance its existing bridge loan and to pay for additional operating expenses. S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘BBB’ preliminary rating to C2NC’s proposed […]
In California, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply, representing the continued growth of clean fuel adoption across multiple sectors. Clean Energy has extended its partnership with Ecology Transportation Services, one of Southern California’s […]
In Illinois, Primient, a global leader in biosolutions and plant-based ingredients, purchased the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation, LLC. The acquisition establishes Primient as the sole owner of the company, effective February 27, 2026. This acquisition is the next step of Primient’s strategy to strengthen Primient’s leadership position in biomanufacturing and builds upon recent […]
In Italy, Andion CH4 Renewables successfully closed a €24 million project financing to fund the construction of its fully permitted biomethane production plant in Mirandola (Modena), Emilia-Romagna. The project represents a further milestone in Andion’s integrated platform strategy focused on the development, construction and long-term operation of low-carbon anaerobic digestion infrastructure across Europe. The Mirandola […]
In Germany, BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra’s industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND’s Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge, securing €2.5 million to scale its integrated bio-chemical manufacturing platform toward industrial deployment and commercialization. The platform integrates circular continuous fermentation with proprietary chemistry into a single manufacturing system for cost-efficient, industrial-scale production […]
In Washington, Carbon Capture Impact (Impact), an allied 501(c)(4) organization of the Carbon Capture Coalition (the Coalition) was recently launched. Working to advance the two organizations’ shared vision for the nationwide deployment of carbon management technologies, Carbon Capture Impact will amplify the voices of its broad, far-reaching network of advocates to enact and implement the […]
In Maine, concern about chemicals and plastic in food packaging have been growing in recent years. A recent study reported that over a quarter of the 16,000 chemicals used to make plastic pose risks to human health. Consumers want alternatives without losing the convenience of plastic. Researchers at the University of Maine looked to nature […]
In Washington, Clean Fuels Alliance America recently welcomed Treasury’s proposed rules for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. While the credit has been available since January 2025, producers and farmers have struggled to capitalize on it with only minimal guidance. The proposal responds to taxpayer comments on prior guidance and provides additional certainty for the […]
