In Germany, Bayer, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have signed a shareholders’ agreement in connection with Bayer’s acquisition of a 65 percent majority ownership of the winter oilseed producer CoverCress, Inc. The remaining 35 percent of CCI will continue ownership under Bunge and Chevron. Oil extracted from CoverCress™ grain is designed to achieve a lower […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. have agreed to carry out a collaborative study using industry leading technology from LanzaJet, Inc. in preparation for the establishment of a biofuel production facility to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and establish a new business in Japan. The new business will combine Cosmo’s […]
In Thailand, Advanced Biochemical Thailand has launched its new product brand, EPINITY with a new website. EPINITY is the new brand name for ABT’s Epichlorohydrin (ECH), a bio-based, drop-in, and competitive ECH for use in a wide range of downstream industries. Launching EPINITY is a key milestone for ABT to represent the company’s long experience […]
In South Korea, the Joongang Daily newspaper reports that Hyundai Oilbank has signed a deal with Lotte Confectionary who will supply used cooking oil for biodiesel feedstock. Hyundai Oilbank is currently building a 130,000 metric ton per year biodiesel production facility at its Daesan plant in Seosan, the launching point for its new biodiesel business […]
In Japan, carbon nano-onions (CNOs), a form of carbon nanostructure with excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, find several applications in biomedicine, bioimaging, energy conversion, and electronics. However, conventional methods to produce them suffer from high complexity, toxicity, and energy consumption. Fortunately, scientists from the Nagoya Institute of Technology have now found a convenient and eco-friendly […]
In the UK, Transport & Environment welcomes the UK government’s initiative to bring aviation on a path to net zero emissions but says that the strategy fails to deliver on true solutions to transition the industry. The Government’s plan relies on six measures to decarbonize the sector, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) uptake. There is […]
In New York state, Western New York Energy has completed a $38 million expansion to produce high-purity alcohol products under the ClearSource brand. The 6,000 square-foot expansion will enable WNYE to produce 15 million gallons of alcohol annually. The ClearSource brand includes pharmaceutical, industrial, and beverage-grade alcohol using New York farm corn and a natural […]
In Bolivia, Eju reports President Arce announced on Saturday that the Bolivian Fiscal Petroleum Deposits (YPFB), companies dedicated to oil production and the Ministry of Rural Development undertook the production of African palm in various regions of the country to use it as a raw material in the production of biodiesel. He also announced that […]
In the Netherlands, long-term dry bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping AS, ship management leader Fleet Management Limited and global biofuels supplier GoodFuels have today announced that they have successfully completed a 10-day trial of 100% sustainable marine biofuel on board Spar Shipping AS’ bulk carrier Spar Lynx. Spar Lynx was refueled with GoodFuels’ biofuel during […]
In Argentina, Clarin reports the Buenos Aires Ministry of Production, Science and Technological Innovation, the work cooperatives grouped within the Argentine Confederation of Associated Cooperative Workers (CONARCOOP) and the municipality of Bragado will carry out a joint project to breed the black soldier fly, a variety of the insect that allows taking advantage of its […]
