In the UK, Orbex has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of the Prime orbital space rocket on its dedicated launch pad publicly for the first time. The unveiling of the first of a new generation of European launch vehicles – designed to launch a new category of very small satellites to orbit – represents a […]
In New York state, the White House has unveiled a new strategy and investments as part of a long-term commitment to spur smart development and adoption of sustainable, homegrown fuels across the United States. The President declared new steps to achieve this goal by increasing fuel supply, offering new options for consumers, and reducing gasoline […]
In South Dakota, AgWeek reports that Summit Carbon Solutions has asked the state’s Public Utilities Commission for an extension for its permitting process to May 16, 2023, as opposed to the February 9, 2023, the date it would normally have to complete everything by based upon its original permitting application date. The PUC on Tuesday […]
In Japan, one common hazard when dealing with liquid fuels is that they can evaporate quickly if given space, producing clouds of highly flammable gases. As one might expect, this can lead to catastrophic explosions or fire accidents. To tackle this problem, researchers have considered the use of gelled fuels, or fuels turned into thick […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post newspaper reports the national biodiesel association is asking the government to not cut biodiesel blending even further, currently at 5% with expectations of dropping lower, as production is currently only running at 30% of capacity while consumption has fallen by 40%. Blending rates have been as high as 20% in […]
In the Netherlands, Neste and United Airlines are pleased to announce that they have signed a new purchase agreement that provides United the right to buy up to 160,000 metric tons (52.5 million gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel over the next three years to fuel United flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and potentially other […]
In South Korea, SK E&S will invest $110 million to acquire a 10% stake of Summit Carbon Solutions. SK E&S said it will join hands with Summit Agricultural Group (Summit), the North American diverse farming and agricultural investor, Continental Resource, one of the largest U.S. petroleum and gas companies, and Texas Pacific Group (TPG), the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Brazil’s soybean oil exports in 2022 will reach 1.8 million metric tons, some 100,000 tons higher than forecast in April and the highest level since 2008, due to strong prices over fallout from the war in Ukraine, industry group Abiove estimated on Tuesday. By raising the export estimate, Abiove reduced the […]
In Connecticut, AMCI Acquisition Corp. II and LanzaTech NZ, Inc. announced that AMCI has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2022 in connection with its proposed business combination with LanzaTech. The combined company is expected to be listed on Nasdaq upon completion of the […]
In Canada, Parkland Corporation announced plans to increase renewable fuel production at its Burnaby Refinery in British Columbia. This is one of many steps it is taking to advance its commercial decarbonization strategy and provide its customers with a portfolio of low carbon products and services to help them meet their low carbon goals. Announced […]
