In the UAE, Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and Etihad Airways announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 an agreement to conduct a joint feasibility study on exploring the production in the UAE of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other products, such as renewable diesel and naphtha, using municipal solid […]
In Brazil, Fastmarkets reports data from Brazil’s National Registry of Motor Vehicles (Renavam) shows that consumers continue to prefer flex-fuel ethanol cars over electrical vehicles with sales of FFVs reaching 1.63 million in 2022, slightly higher than the year prior but a whopping 84% market share. Only 8,440 electric vehicles were sold in Brazil last […]
In Illinois, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have successfully demonstrated precision gene editing in miscanthus, a promising perennial crop for sustainable bioenergy production. Biologists edited the genomes of three miscanthus species using CRISPR/Cas9 — a far more targeted and efficient way to develop new varieties than prior methods. The results will accelerate […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports State Sen. Jeff Taylor introduced five bills into the chamber that severely restrict the carbon pipelines currently being developed by three companies, ranging from limitations on eminent domain, access for land surveys and land easements as well as requirements for investors. Even though Taylor was amongst a handful […]
In France, Arkema has signed a long-term agreement with ENGIE starting on January 1, 2023, for the supply of 300 GWh/year of renewable biomethane in France. This represents one of the largest private biomethane deals in Europe to date. Arkema is proud to be already a pioneer in bio-based high performance materials derived from renewable castor beans, […]
In California, Inscripta, a global leader in genome engineering technology, announced the acquisition of two pioneers of synthetic biology – Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio, which advance Inscripta’s strategy to develop and commercialize bio-manufactured products for a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer markets. The acquisitions demonstrate Inscripta’s confidence in the commercial potential of the […]
In Spain, Cepsa and BeGas have finalized a partnership to promote the decarbonization of professional urban transport, such as buses, delivery vehicles, waste collection trucks, and other municipal services. This partnership aims to integrate the entire value chain of this sector (engine manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, energy producers and consumers) with a common goal: fighting climate […]
In Israel, Casterra Ag Ltd, the integrated castor cultivation solution company and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement with one of the world’s leading energy companies, whereby Casterra will provide its unique castor varieties and its broad know-how in cultivation of castor at a commercial scale for biofuel […]
In Ohio, The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched a multimillion-dollar, multiyear program with BioMADE, Farmed Materials and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2022 to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion. Natural rubber is a crucial element in the Department of the Air Force’s production […]
In India, during this week’s Auto Expo, the Knowledge and News Networked reported that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) launched a center of excellence together with the Brazilian sugarcane industry union UNICA to promote the role of ethanol in transportation decarbonization while Live Mint reported that (SIAM) signed a separate agreement to the […]
