In Switzerland, Metafuels announced its first institutional funding round—led by prominent climate VCs Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and Contrarian Ventures. Metafuels focuses on sustainable aviation fuel made using renewable electricity (eSAF)—a further environmentally-refined version of what has emerged as the leading long-term strategy to decarbonize air travel. It does not require the re-engineering or re-purchase […]
In the Netherlands, OCI Global and X-Press Feeders have announced that OCI Hyfuels will supply X-Press Feeders with green methanol in the Port of Rotterdam from 2024. The milestone agreement is the first green methanol deal with a feeder container carrier and represents a crucial step in the decarbonization of the shipping chain, as the […]
In Brazil, BiodieselBR reports the CNPE (National Energy Policy Council) will hold an extraordinary meeting in December to discuss bringing forward the schedule to increase biodiesel blending. The meeting may also veto a resolution from the ANP (National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) that authorized the import of up to 20% of the […]
In Texas, Enchanted Rock and U.S. Energy announced a partnership to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) for Microsoft’s new data center in San Jose during grid outages and when California’s Base Interruptible Power (BIP) is activated. The data center will use Enchanted Rock’s electrical resiliency-as-a-service and ultra-low-emission generators to avoid disruptions to their operations. The […]
In the UK, two companies have secured over £6.7 million to develop their world-leading launch technologies in a sustainable way and help cement the UK’s position as Europe’s leading destination for commercial spaceflight activities. The funding was awarded using UK Space Agency contributions to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Boost! Programme which aims to help […]
In Ohio, Growth Energy submitted testimony to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to incentivize fuel retailers to sell more bioethanol blends like E15 (made with 15% bioethanol) and E85 (made with 51-85% bioethanol). “This credit is important […]
In Washington, U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced the “Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act,” legislation that would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going vessels. “Ocean-going cargo ships, tankers, and passenger vessels have a need for low-carbon, low-sulfur biodiesel and renewable diesel which provides […]
In Yemen, Reuters reports that Houthis attacked a cargo ship that was heading to Italy from Malaysia where it loaded 15,000 metric tons of palm oil waste and residues. The feedstock is destined for Eni’s biorefineries but the Houthis attacked the vessel due to a planned stop in Israel to deliver crude oil. The Houthis […]
In Illinois, LanzaTech Global, Inc. and Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company), the sole custodian of waste management for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, have joined forces to initiate an integrated Waste-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feasibility study to scale SAF production from municipal and commercial solid waste. This is the first major project in LanzaTech […]
In Canada, Green Impact Partners Inc. has received its Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (“EPEA”) approval from the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas for the construction and operation of the Future Energy Park – an estimated C$1.2 billion renewable biofuels facility to be located along the eastern edge of the City […]
