In Germany, 3D printing has been in use in architecture for a while, and now it is to become ecologically sustainable as well: Together with partners, the LZH is researching how to produce individual building elements from natural fibers using additive manufacturing. In the project 3DNaturDruck, architectural components such as facade elements shall be created […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports E20 will already be available at the pump starting in April 2023 as part of the country’s move towards 20% ethanol blending overall by 2025. Ten percent ethanol blending was achieved in June this year. The Prime Minister dedicated the Indian Oil Corp.’s new zero liquid waste […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Valor Economico has discovered that Raizen and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala are potential buyers of BP Bunge Bioenergia, which the two companies have decided to put up for sale. The joint venture is valued at around $1.96 billion and JP Morgan has confirmed that it will advise BP Bunge Bioenergia on the […]
In Israel, Aquarius Engines says its research and development deal with the United States Army via the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) signed in March 2020 has now been extended by an additional five years until July 2027. Aquarius Engines invented, developed, and manufacture lightweight super-efficient linear engines based on the company’s proprietary technology, that […]
In the UK, ScottishPower, with Hutchison Ports, is exploring the opportunity to develop, build and operate a multi-hundred MW green hydrogen production facility at the Port of Felixstowe – with the potential to decarbonise industry and transportation in the region. Both companies have set out their vision to help create a greener port, which could […]
In Brazil, Platts reports analysts expect hydrous ethanol production to have risen more than 6% during the last half of July compared to year prior at 1.45 billion liters while they see anhydrous ethanol production having fallen nearly 5% to 931 million liters. For the year, total ethanol production is seen at just 1.3% higher […]
In Michigan, FutureGen Michigan has sought rezoning of 33 acres in a newly annexed part of the town of Holland for what could potentially be a biofuel or biomass-based electricity facility. The City Council approved the rezoning application in an ordinary business meeting last week. In addition to energy, the technology FutureGen Michigan plans to […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Mato Grosso’s corn-based ethanol producers believe that have sufficient feedstock available for the year even if China comes back into the market to by Brazilian corn. China and Brazil have signed a trade protocol for Brazilian export of corn to China, which although the producers say they don’t expect to result […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports the Prime Minister is set to dedicate Indian Oil Corp’s second-generation ethanol plant in Panipat to the Indian people on Wednesday in celebration of World Biofuel Day. The rice straw-based facility is expected to produce 30 million liters of ethanol per year while providing a reliable market for […]
In Canada, Government of Canada is investing in a clean energy future while strengthening Canada’s forest sector from coast to coast to coast. By finding innovative ways to leverage new market opportunities, Canada is ensuring the global competitiveness of our forest sector. Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of […]
