In Oregon, starting Dec. 2, 2021, all TriMet buses began running on routes throughout the tri-county Portland metro area powered by renewable diesel. TriMet is using a blend of 99% renewable diesel and 1% petroleum. The change in fuels will reduce the carbon dioxide equivalent emissions coming from an individual bus by nearly 99%. When […]
In New York state, Black Buffalo 3D, Alquist, and Revive Hemp Industries have committed to a collaboration, leveraging sustainable materials and joint R&D to create a structural hemp-based 3D construction ink. The group’s mission is to introduce a greener alternative to traditional building materials — used for infrastructure, housing, and commercial applications. The joint venture […]
In Washington, on December 2, the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) released a set of principles to inform low carbon fuels policy, approved by the Association’s diverse membership. This document is the culmination of a year-long effort to find consensus amongst ABFA’s members on concepts policymakers may consider as the U.S. moves toward a lower-carbon economy and […]
In Thailand, the Pattaya Mail newspaper reports that palm oil farmers will only permit the government to restrict biodiesel blending to 7% for four months. The government announced a temporary halt between December 1 and March 31 on B10 and B20, which will cut palm oil demand by 17,000 metric tons per month. The growers […]
In Sweden, researchers at Stockholm University have developed a resource-efficient method to produce new lignin-based materials that can be thermally reprocessed and used to substitute thermosetting resins and adhesives. Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a resource-efficient method to produce a material that behaves like thermosets but can be thermally reprocessed. The team used lignin […]
In Washington, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday the US Department of Agriculture is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities. With the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and as part of the broader Build Back Better agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration has made investing in rural communities, […]
In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has successfully conducted a trial use of marine biofuel which was supplied by bp on car carrier “POLARIS HIGHWAY”. “K” LINE signed a deal for marine biofuel supply with bp. The marine biofuel was delivered to the vessel at the Dutch port of Flushing on Nov 6, […]
In the UK, Bloom Energy, Conrad Energy, and Electricity North West (Construction and Maintenance) plan to collaborate on the development, construction and operation of behind-the-meter (BtM) projects to bring Bloom Energy’s solid oxide power generation platform to the UK market. Orders are expected to commence in December 2021. Bloom’s fuel-flexible, non-combustion Energy Servers combine ambient air and […]
In India, Hindustan Unilever Limited has eliminated coal usage across its operations, replacing it with green alternatives such as biomass and biodiesel. To facilitate this, the Company has collaborated with biomass suppliers, and local farmers to ensure a sustainable supply of green fuel and made the necessary changes for the renewable transition in its coal-fired […]
In Texas, through their joint venture, TotalEnergies and its U.S. partner Clean Energy are launching the construction of their first biomethane production unit, in Friona, Texas. The biomethane will be used as an alternative fuel for mobility, thus contributing to decarbonize road transportation. Located on the Del Rio Dairy farm, the facility will be fueled […]
