In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency wants oil refiners to have more time to comply with their renewable volume obligations for 2021 and 2022 as a way to help those refiners who have been shorting the RIN market in hopes for lower mandates. Reuters had previously reported that oil companies were seen shorting […]
In the UK, glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it’s also made of toxic and unsustainable materials, and contributes to plastic pollution. Now, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found a way to make sustainable, non-toxic, vegan, and biodegradable glitter from cellulose – […]
In Bolivia, the ABI news agency reports the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energies (MHE) plans to implement the Diesel Oil Import Substitution Program through Biodiesel (FAME) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) projects for which it is currently developing pre-engineering studies to determine the technical feasibility, economic, legal and environmental of both proposals. Used cooking oils and […]
In California, Amyris, Inc. has closed its offering of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2026 for gross proceeds of $690.0 million. The proceeds include the full exercise of the $90.0 million option granted by Amyris to the initial purchasers of the notes. The notes were offered and sold in a private placement to persons reasonably believed […]
In Australia, bioenergy could play a significant role in reducing emissions, stimulating the Australian economy and creating jobs in regional areas, according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Bioenergy Roadmap. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released its Bioenergy Roadmap which lays out a vision for a sustainable bioenergy industry that can help […]
In Canada, ITOCO INC. has selected LATINCHOICE – UNIPESSOAL LDA. in Portugal to Joint Venture as it expands its Nopal Cactus Carbon Capture Program internationally. The ITOCO Nopal Cactus Carbon Capture Program has been developed with great success in Mexico. The program captures Carbon from the atmosphere permanently via the Nopal Cactus, while at the […]
In the UAE, after commissioning the 100 metric ton per day capacity refinery in Jebel-Ali Free Zone early this year, the deliveries of sustainable, waste-to-energy-based biodiesel made in the UAE have started to flow to Europe, where EU mandates require traffic diesel fuel to have a minimum bio component blended onto it. Serving customers in […]
In Brazil, FS has announced its expansion in Mato Grosso and the construction of its third plant, located in Primavera do Leste, MT. The plant, located in Primavera do Leste, will have an investment of $420 million generating approximately 8,000 indirect jobs during the construction phase and 500 direct and indirect jobs during its operation. […]
In Washington, as the Biden administration continues to explore options for addressing high gas prices, the Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to the White House late Monday explaining that strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and expanded ethanol consumption would help keep pump prices in check. RFA’s letter follows media reports that Biden administration officials may […]
In Japan, sorghum, an underrated ancient grain, is slowly becoming well known as a superfood due to its nutrient-dense and gluten-free nature. Sorghum syrup is widely used as a healthy alternative to molasses in the food industry, and this cereal is also used to make gluten-free flour. In addition, sorghum commonly serves as high-quality animal […]
