In Germany, many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants are delivered with environmentally-friendly R33 fuel. After the plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel last year, its complement R33 Blue Gasoline was introduced – Audi’s way of contributing to defossilization and helping to reach climate targets. Environmentally friendly R33 Blue Diesel has been […]
In Louisiana, Strategic Biofuels joined Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson and Port of Columbia (Port) representatives for a groundbreaking ceremony to signal construction commencing at the Port on several infrastructure improvement projects which will be funded by a $15 million grant from the DOTD Port Priority Program (PPP). Construction […]
In Romania, Clariant announced a financial impairment of its sunliquid plant in Podari, Romania, amounting to approximately CHF 225 million. As previously reported, the sunliquid plant began production in the second quarter of 2022, though has not yet achieved the targeted yields and other operational parameters on an industrial scale. Clariant has thus completed a […]
In the Netherlands, during its port call to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on December 8, GoodFuels successfully delivered its 100% biofuel to the Hyperion-class cruise ship, AIDAprima. This bunkering of 100% biofuels for AIDAprima marks another important step forward to achieving sustainability and decarbonization in the cruise industry. AIDA Cruises’ vessel was supplied with a 100% […]
In the UK, CNH Industrial unveiled the next step in its clean energy journey with the T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) pre-production prototype tractor. The T7 Methane Power LNG will more than double the autonomy compared to a CNG design whilst boosting overall farm sustainability. In comparison to the T6 Methane Power CNG, […]
In Germany, UPM Biochemicals’ biorefinery at Leuna in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, moved one step closer to creating the world beyond fossils when the first delivery of wood from sustainably managed regional forests arrived in mid-November. The wood is both a symbolic first and an important practical step – it will enable UPM Biochemicals to begin testing […]
In Finland, the Bioproduct Chemistry team at Aalto University have designed a sustainable method to produce strong and flexible cellulosic films that incredibly maintain their strength even when wet. The material is made through an innovative combination of wood-based and biodegradable polymers without any chemical modification, harnessing the maximum benefit of each component. For the […]
In Washington, the prospect of permanent, nationwide availability of the E15 ethanol blend moves closer with new House legislation that will end an arcane impediment to making the fuel more widely available, the Renewable Fuels Association said. The organization thanked Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) for their leadership on the bill, co-sponsored by 21 additional […]
In Oregon, The Oregonian newspaper reports that Portland’s city council has agreed to phase out fossil-based diesel for medium and heavy trucks beginning in 2024 and eventually reaching only 99% renewable diesel available at the pump by 2030, making it the first city in the country to phase out fossil fuels and replace them biofuels. […]
In New York state, Green Rock Energy Partners LLC acquired PSA South Hills Landfill Gas Venture LLC, a renewable natural gas production facility. The purchase closed in Q4 2022. The South Hills deal adds to Green Rock’s growing portfolio in the renewable energy space and is consistent with the firm’s primary investment focus on energy-producing […]
