In Finland, Neste was selected to the initial target validation group for science-based targets (SBTs) for nature, by The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), which is aiming to set the global standard for ambitious and measurable corporate action on nature. Globally, only 17 companies are invited to the target validation group to pilot a global […]
In Belgium, FEDIOL, the vegetable oil and protein meal industry, draws attention to acute market developments due to massive increases of imported biodiesel which lead to devastating consequences for the Europe based feedstock up to EU farm level. Imports of biofuels, classified as waste based, for example identified as HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) or FAME […]
In the UAE, Jetex entered in an agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer its customers more flexibility and wider access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The new 360 GREEN FUEL book & claim system allows Jetex customers to source SAF based on their total aviation footprint in one transaction, rather than sourcing through […]
In Spain, Cepsa and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, an organization representing more than 3,600 agricultural cooperatives and over 1 million members, farmers and ranchers, will collaborate to promote the production of second-generation (2G) biofuels using waste from Spain’s agricultural and livestock sectors. Cepsa, through its Research Center, will analyze whether the residual biomass generated by […]
In Germany, new synthetic metabolic pathways for CO2 fixation could not only help to reduce the CO2 content of the atmosphere, but also replace conventional chemical manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals and active ingredients with carbon-neutral, biological processes. A new study demonstrates a process that can turn CO2 into a valuable material for the (bio)chemical industry […]
In Washington, Governor Kim Reynolds led a letter joined by Gov. Pillen of Nebraska and Gov. Parson of Missouri urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase volumes of biodiesels in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The letter reads: “U.S. fuel prices remain stubbornly high and diesel fuel stocks remain […]
In California, Raven SR Inc. received unanimous approval of its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permit by the Richmond City Council on May 16 for Raven SR’s first organic waste-to-hydrogen bioenergy project, which will be located in Richmond, California. This permit marks a significant step in approving the world’s first Steam/CO2 Reforming hydrogen production facility […]
In Louisiana, Delta Biofuel has announced a $100 million final investment decision for the construction and start up of a full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish that will convert sugarcane waste into feedstock for low-emissions energy generation. The company is expected to create 126 new direct jobs with an average salary of $62,500. […]
In France, TotalEnergies has acquired a 20% stake in Ductor, a Finland-based start-up that has developed an innovative technology to process high-nitrogen organic waste, such as poultry manure, which is usually difficult to use for biomethane production. By allowing the treatment of new types of input, this technology is helping to accelerate the development of […]
In Nebraska, Navigator CO2 announced the signing of an agreement with Puro.earth, the world’s leading carbon crediting platform for engineered carbon removal, to validate and certify Navigator’s carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits. For Navigator, this strategic partnership builds upon the momentum created by their recent groundbreaking announcement and serves as a testament to Navigator’s comprehensive growth strategy […]
