In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd is introducing “Ship Green”, a new solution for climate-friendly transportation based on biofuel. The solution is accessible from anywhere at any time and requires no long-term commitment from customers. In the first rollout stage, customers can add Ship Green as an additional service to their existing bookings. With Ship Green, customers can […]
In India, the Hindustan Times newspaper reports that some Maharashtra sugar mills are shifting their business models to focus on ethanol production rather than sugar. Ethanol production in the state soared by nearly 10-fold in the past year to 2.44 billion liters. Mills do not yet have the installed capacity to supply demand from the […]
In South Korea, researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have developed a methodology to improve thermoelectricity production. High charge carrier mobility and low thermal conductivity of indacenodithiophene (IDT)-based polymers make them ideal candidates for thermoelectric materials. However, they suffer from low electric conductivity, a prerequisite for high thermoelectric performance. In a new […]
In Iowa, the Associated Press newspaper reports a district judge in Iowa ruled that it is unconstitutional for surveyors to enter private property without permission, giving a setback to carbon pipeline companies seeking to sort out easements for their planned routes, in some cases potentially using eminent domain which has landowners up in arms. The […]
In Washington, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending April 28, ethanol production increased 0.9 percent to 976,000 b/d, equivalent to 40.99 million gallons daily. The volume produced was 0.7 percent more than the same week last year and 6.2 percent above the five-year average for the week. […]
In Denmark, European Energy A/S, with leading healthcare company, Novo Nordisk A/S, and the world’s largest toy company, the LEGO Group, announced an agreement that will enable the two companies to replace some fossil-based plastic with lower-carbon alternatives in the future. Under this agreement, European Energy will produce methanol from renewable energy and biogenic CO2, […]
In France, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completed its first biofuel bunkering trials in France following the success of similar tests in Singapore last year which led to the commencement of commercial operations. The launch of these biofuels activities underscores TotalEnergies Marine Fuels’ commitment to contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry, by developing a suite […]
In Finland, Neste is working on a 120 MW electrolyzer project to produce renewable (i.e. green) hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has now decided to proceed to the basic engineering phase with the project. The investment decision readiness is expected to be reached in early 2024. If an investment decision is […]
In Illinois, the Midwest Bioprocessing Center (MBC) and McKinley Resources agreed a distribution partnership surrounding MBC’s FeruliShield feruloyl glycerides ingredients for cosmetics and personal care applications. Under the agreement McKinley will be the exclusive distribution partner for FeruliShield products in North America. FeruliShield feruloyl glycerides are part of MBC’s iActive brand of scientifically developed natural […]
In India, the Economic Times of India newspaper reports the volume of sugar that is diverted to ethanol will fall by 11% this season to with sugar production after diversion falling to 32.8 million metric tons from 34 million tons last season due to the 3.5% reduction in sugarcane production. Sugar production over all will […]
