In the UK, a new fund to help develop the emerging CO2 utilization technology has been launched. The CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund will help businesses and organizations develop and commercialize the technology, which involves harnessing and converting CO2 – the biggest contributor to climate change emissions – and using it to produce valuable products such […]
In Malaysia, following the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s statement on Monday that biodiesel blending mandates should be temporarily suspended due to rising oil prices in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with edible oils prioritized for food rather than fuel, Channel Asia reports that the national biodiesel association has pushed back against what it […]
In Japan, semiconducting nanomaterials with 3D network structures have high surface areas and a lot of pores that make them excellent for applications involving adsorbing, separating, and sensing. However, simultaneously controlling the electrical properties and creating useful micro- and macro-scale structures, while achieving excellent functionality and end-use versatility, remains challenging. Now, Osaka University researchers, in […]
In Washington, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday approved a consent decree agreement between Growth Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that requires EPA to finalize its 2020-2022 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) by no later than June 3. The consent decree follows Growth Energy’s multiple notices of intent […]
In India, bilateral cooperation between Brazil and India for the promotion of ethanol and its blends in the automotive sector will have a Virtual Center of Excellence (CoE). The initiative was launched through the Memorandum of Understanding signed last week in New Delhi by the Sugar Cane Industry Union (UNICA) and the Indian Automobile Manufacturers […]
In Washington, corn ethanol now provides nearly three times the energy used to produce it, according to a new analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association, with some biorefineries approaching a four-to-one energy ratio. This continuing improvement in energy balance reflects improved efficiencies in corn production and ethanol processing. The RFA noted that estimates of the average […]
In the Netherlands, Ryanair announced a partnership with Neste to power approximately a third of its flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with a 40% SAF blend. This blend will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%, supporting Ryanair’s Pathway to Net Zero by 2050 decarbonization goals. Ryanair has already significantly advanced this commitment by […]
In Sweden, as part of the strategy to switch to large-scale renewable fuel production, Preem will sign a $308.7 million loan agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is covered by the Swedish National Debt Office’s program for green credit guarantees. This is the first guarantee the Swedish National Debt Office issues within […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports the government will allow sugar mills to present proposals for investment in ethanol production capacity expansion and new distillation projects through October while grain-based ethanol projects are also included in the latest round of soft financing. The program subsidizes 6% per year of interest rates or 50% […]
In Japan, TotalEnergies and ENEOS Corporation announced a collaboration to jointly conduct a feasibility study to assess the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in ENEOS Negishi Refinery in Yokohama city, Japan. The companies have already started to conduct the study for feedstock procurement and production of SAF related to this project. The proposed unit, […]
