In Germany, methanol plays an important role for industry as a commodity chemical and is presently considered one of the key energy carriers in the rising hydrogen economy. However, conventional methanol production from coal and natural gas generates large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. With the project “Carbon2Chem®”, partners from industry, research and academia have […]
In Singapore, Platts reports that Neste believes achieving 10% SAF blending by 2030 is completely achievable thanks to the policy drivers that have been building momentum in recent years. The Asian Pacific region is behind the US and Europe in using SAF, but the company believes that leadership from Singapore and New Zealand could help […]
In Oregon, on September 6, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) denied NEXT Renewables LLC’s (NEXT) application for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality permit. NEXT sought the permit as part of a plan to build a so-called “renewable” diesel refinery near Clatskanie, OR. DEQ denied the permit because NEXT was unable […]
In France, TotalEnergies and SARIA, a leader on the European market for the collection and valorization of organic materials into sustainable products, have concluded an agreement to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production on the Grandpuits (Seine-et-Marne) zero-crude platform. This agreement is a major step in securing feedstock supply (used cooking oils and animal fats) […]
In Spain, Iberdrola and Foresa take a step forward to lead the production of green methanol in Spain. Both companies, in their commitment to promote a sustainable energy transition, have joined forces to act as a key agent in the transformation of the industrial fabric of our country. To this end, they are promoting renewable […]
In the UK, Shetland News reports SEM Energy has received permission to produce biodiesel from up to 3500 tons of fish processing waste per year. The company aims to produce biodiesel will utilize leftover solids as fertilizer. The company is also seeking permits to expand.
In India, Mint reports that the transportation minister will unveil on Wednesday the long-awaited ethanol flex-fuel car manufactured by Toyota, the first to become available in the Indian market, as part of a test project. Other companies are in the process of developing FFVs for the Indian market, but it will take time before any […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows ethanol production rose 2% during H1 September compared to the last half of August at 2.12 billion liters. Sugar production rose significantly by more than 12% to 2.86 million metric tons as mills continued to shift their production away from ethanol in response to pre-election gas price cuts […]
In Massachusetts, after several stops and starts as well as a request by the board to liquidate and shifting biomass-based blending credits, Northeast Biodiesel is ready to launch on October 1 following a last round of $1.364 million in fundraising over the past year. The new facility will produce 1.75 million gallon per year from […]
In Texas, hydrogen has drawn attention in recent years as a potential source of clean energy because it burns without producing climate-damaging emissions. However, traditional hydrogen production methods have a substantial carbon footprint, and cleaner methods are expensive and technically complex. Now researchers are reporting a significant advance, a two-electrode catalyst that relies on one […]
