In Texas, Scania recently announced the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines during a media event at the Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, New Jersey. The vessel, MACK ATTACK, launched last June, […]
In the UAE, Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a flagship initiative funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. The four-year project has €27 million in funding and brings together 17 partners across the value chain. Its goal is to demonstrate a first-of-its-kind industrial […]
In the UK, Zschimmer & Schwarz, a global supplier of chemical specialties and auxiliaries, and Viridi, a deep-tech start-up focused on carbon dioxide utilisation, have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the scale-up and market adoption of Viridi’s proprietary technology for the production of sustainable surfactants, used for example in the formulation […]
In Sweden, the world’s northern forests act as massive carbon vaults, locking away greenhouse gases in spruce, pines, and needle-covered soils. But industrial logging is quickly eroding their ability to mitigate climate change, according to a major new study led by scientists at Lund University and Stanford University. The biggest losses are happening in soils […]
In Washington, the Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance recently launched as a global industry platform uniting organizations to expand the use of woody biomass as a versatile, renewable carbon solution sourced from working forests. The Alliance brings together stakeholders across a wide range of industries to strengthen collaboration, advance supportive policy frameworks, and catalyze investment that […]
In Ireland, BIOGEST and Local Power announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of agricultural biomethane projects across Ireland. The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to promote high‑quality, sustainable green gas solutions and to support the expansion of Ireland’s biomethane production capacity. The first joint project under the partnership, Curragh […]
In Washington state, a new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) shows 28% of existing biomass carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credit protocols score satisfactory, providing a strong foundation for robust standards. Durable carbon removal is critical for counterbalancing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors and for reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The study, Strengthening Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage […]
In India, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited announced a strategic investment of ₹130 million by GAIL (India) Limited in its subsidiary, Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited (LBPL), marking a significant step in advancing its Compressed Biogas (CBG) portfolio and strengthening its role in India’s energy transition. This investment is pursuant to the Share Subscription-cum-Shareholders’ Agreement executed on August […]
In Switzerland, Seprify recently announced the transition of its cellulose platform from pilot validation into procurement-ready industrial supply. This enables manufacturers to move from trials into repeatable sourcing and longer-term commercial agreements. The shift responds to growing demand for scalable, bio-based alternatives to high-emission incumbent materials such as titanium dioxide. Supported by Inter IKEA Group, […]
In Germany, Cool Planet Technologies says the assembly of its 10,000-tons-per-annum carbon capture plant at Holcim’s Höver cement facility in Germany is now underway, with all major equipment successfully delivered to site. Cool Planet’s construction team is currently installing and connecting the prefabricated modules, which is expected to be completed in April. Capture operations are […]
