In Singapore, GoodFuels successfully supplied sustainable marine biofuel to NYK’s bulk carrier MV Frontier Explorer, in the first such delivery to a major maritime client since the company opened its Singapore office. MV Frontier Explorer was refuelled with biofuel in a blend with VLSFO during its port call to Singapore on 5 July, en route […]
In California, for the past 6 years, Cortus Energy has been a partner with the Mariposa Biomass Project regarding a plant for cogeneration in Mariposa County, California, USA. Since Cortus is not ready to start the project now due to other more nearby opportunities, the Mariposa Biomass project has terminated Cortus Energy’s participation in this. […]
In India, the Free Press Journal reports that the State Bank of India has begun legal proceedings against country’s largest sugar and ethanol producer, Bajaj Hindustan Sugar, due to the company’s insolvency. The SBI and other creditors have been working to restructure the company’s debt to improve its financial solvency, which has helped, but has […]
In California, Infinome Biosciences, a next generation biomanufacturing company, and Kalsec Inc, a leading global producer of natural spice and herb extracts for the food and beverage industry, announced a new partnership to develop and commercialize multiple precision fermentation products. The partnership will deliver naturally produced, highly innovative ingredients with superior quality and consistency, in […]
In Ukraine, the Odessa Journal reports Chernihivgaz has resolved the connectivity issues of the country’s first biomethane facility at Hals Agro that it will allow it to connect to the gas distribution networks via an 800-meter-long pipeline by the end of the year. The facility pipeline will allow for the transfer of 330 cubic meters […]
In India, AutoCar India reports Maruti Suzuki expects to release its E20 compatible vehicles by April while it is still developing its E85 vehicles that so far don’t have a market introduction date set. While the E20 specifications require only a few changes to rubber hoses and the like, the E85 flex-fuel engine under development […]
In the UK, an innovative, space-saving technology to develop fast-growing plants without soil could revolutionise the UK’s bioenergy market, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. The soilless cultivation technology has been awarded £4m from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Along with optimising the technology, this project will see the research […]
In Washington, CNN reports that President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, calling the $750 billion health care, tax and climate legislation “one of the most significant laws in our history.” The bill was widely supported by biofuel groups thanks to its support for renewable energy and fuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuels. Republicans […]
In India, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) recently launched two sustainable initiatives, an EV charging station at Main Car Park and a Biodiesel Filling station at the Public Transportation Center (PTC), making it the first Indian airport to do so. Inculcating the use of sustainable resources, the initiatives are significant steps in the direction […]
In the Netherlands, Van Kessel opened a new Greenpoint location in Ede, Gelderland. At first glance it looks like a traditional gas station. In reality, Greenpoint Ede will become a real ‘Clean Energy Hub’, in other words a refueling and charging location where various sustainable fuels are available. This brand new location is located near […]
