In California, on May 23rd, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Emissions Certification and Compliance Division issued Executive Order (EO) D-864. Having determined that Optimus’ Vector System does not reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system, EO D-864 provides an exemption for the use of the Vector System in the State of […]
In Japan, Euglena Co., Ltd., Oriental Air Bridge Co., Ltd. and JTB Corporation aim to realize a carbon-free society and are sustainable through the promotion of remote islands. They will jointly work on community development. As the first step, JTB planned and released a scenic flight tour over Goto Fukue Island with an ORC aircraft […]
In France, DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of engineered polyamide materials, and Hynamics, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group specializing in the production of low-carbon hydrogen, have entered into a partnership project with the objective of achieving zero-carbon for 100% of the hydrogen used at the Belle-Étoile industrial site, in Saint-Fons (south of Lyon, France), […]
In Nebraska, the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper reports that the US Geological Survey is the latest agency to study the environmental impacts of AltEn’s ethanol production from seed corn to better under the impacts of the neonicotinoid pesticides used on seed corn on the local ecosystem. The neonics impact the nervous system of insects which […]
In Canada, Meeri News reports that Cargill Canada has broken ground at its $350 million canola crushing plant located outside Regina at its Global Transportation Hub. The facility is set to produce 43 million gallons of canola oil annually from 1 million metric tons of canola annually when it opens in early 2024. Future infrastructure […]
In Australia, new research at Flinders University has discovered a simple, low-cost and effective way to extract high-value bioactives from single-cell algae oil—using waste sulfur from industries such as petrochemical production. The innovative algae oil production process, described in the international journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, outlines the new method of using waste sulfur […]
In Argentina, La Arena reports the Secretary of Energy is evaluating keeping the biodiesel blend at 12.5%. For this, a working group will be created, but the measure is tied to the oil lobby. The measure that is being studied had been implemented for 60 days and contemplated an increase from 5 to 12.5% blending […]
In North Dakota, for the past month, Red Trail Energy has removed carbon dioxide from its existing ethanol manufacturing facility and injected it into the ground. North Dakota secured Class VI primacy in 2018 under the EPA, which laid the groundwork for carbon capture project. Injection began at the Richardton, North Dakota ethanol facility on […]
In Nevada, Comstock Inc. announced a significant expansion of its leading cellulosic technology portfolio by filing for a new patent covering breakthrough pathways to produce renewable diesel, marine, sustainable aviation fuel and gasoline from woody biomass, at dramatically improved yield, efficiency, and cost in comparison to all known methods. These technology advancements enable a new […]
In the UK, Embraer and Raízen signed a Letter of Intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production ecosystem, reinforcing the sustainability agenda of both companies. Among all intentions, Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use (SAF) that may be distributed by Raízen, a global leader […]
