In France, as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from its Ground operations, CEVA Logistics is switching the logistics flows it operates for Toyota Motor Europe in Northern France to HVO synthetic biodiesel. By using this biofuel to power trucks over a distance of 6,400 km every day, the company will cut its annual […]
In Delaware, The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has approved permits associated with the expansion of Bioenergy Devco, LLC’s Seaford facility – an expansion which will enable the company to produce biogas at the company’s organic waste composting operation at the site. A DNREC Secretary’s […]
In Canada, Braya Renewable Fuels announced the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind. In March 2023 at the conclusion of a thorough RFP process, Braya issued an exclusive […]
In Germany, Chevron Renewable Energy Group broke ground in Agust 2022 on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery. The expansion project includes the addition of a pretreatment system at the facility, which is expected to allow the business to utilize a broader variety of feedstocks for the production of biodiesel.Chevron Renewable Energy Group operates […]
In Texas, plant phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. In addition to ensuring a healthier crop yield, this process is essential for various current societal challenges, such as energy demands (i.e. biofuels) and food security. Dr. Joshua Peeples, ACES assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency will wait until December to make its decision on whether corn-based ethanol will be supported as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel instead of making the decision in September as expected. The White House is split on the issue, with the lead advisor on the issue said […]
In Spain, Cepsa and Air Europa have sealed an alliance whereby the energy company will supply 14.4 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the airline for one year to cover the first monthly Madrid-Havana flight. This is the first time that two companies in Spain have established a regular supply of this sustainable fuel […]
In Germany, the German news agency DPA reports that BMP Greengas’ insolvency has left €200 million in undelivered biomethane contracts to 50 public utilities, leading the Association of Municipal Companies to ask for special permission to use fossil-based natural gas for power and heat production. Many utilities have been put at risk due to the […]
In Massachusetts, Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced a significant expansion order contract with a prominent fuel cell integrator operating in the Asian market. Under the terms of this agreement, Advent will provide its innovative eFuel-powered (“Serene”) fuel cell stacks to be incorporated in power applications within the leisure sector in the region. The contract has […]
In Minnesota, Bloomberg Law reports that as part of the joint venture negotiations between Phillips 66 and Archer Daniel Midland, Phillips may fund the decarbonization of ADM’s coal-fired ethanol plants, with the Decatur facility likely to be first, followed by Columbus or Cedar Rapids. ADM has been trying to spin out its wet-milled ethanol plants […]
