In Malaysia, Antara news agency reports the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources estimates biodiesel’s contribution to the national economy reached $4 billion in 2021, so it will continue to support the blending mandate despite rising palm oil prices. This year, implementation for voluntary sustainability indicators will begin while the wider program measuring environmental, social […]
In Texas, Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC has entered into a long-term agreement with Siouxland Ethanol LLC to provide CO2 capture, transportation and storage services on its carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, the Heartland Greenway. The agreement between companies outlines the key terms for Navigator to design and install Siouxland’s carbon capture equipment. Once installed, […]
In Sweden, Electrolux will now use more sustainable fuels for 25% of its total sea freight. By partnering with shipping companies Maersk and CMA CGM Group to use biofuel based on waste oils and Liquefied Natural Gas, Electrolux will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent already in 2022. Electrolux is working […]
In India, India’s 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol requires large increases in ethanol from sugar and grains. A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows that generating solar energy to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries would be a far more efficient use of land than growing […]
In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose to 1.042 million barrels per day, which pushed stocks to their highest level since April 2020 at 26.15 million barrels, compared to 25.95 million barrels the week prior. Analysts expected production to be much lower, between 1.02 million barrels to 1.035 million […]
In France, since February, Sogestran Group’s CFT has been experimenting with the PUR-XTL biofuel from Altens. In real operating conditions on the self-propelled Sandre, this six-month experiment on the Seine in Paris is a first in river transport in France. The vessel can reduce 37 truck trips with every voyage. ISCC certified, the PUR-XTL is […]
In Peru, Gestion newspaper reports that the general manager in charge of Petroperú, Fernando de la Torre, said they will terminate the B100 biodiesel supply contract with the company Heaven Petroleum Operators. Last Sunday, an investigation by the Panorama program indicated that deliveries of biodiesel to Petroperú plants located in Conchán, Callao and Mollendo have […]
In Colorado, University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or building materials. Such carbon capture technology may be needed at scale in order to limit global warning this […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that despite the government’s decision to cut 18% import duties on ethanol, Datagro says that the decision was politically motivated rather than economically, and isn’t likely to have much impact on fuel prices. Brazil’s president said the move would reduce fuel prices by 4 cents per liter at the pump but […]
In the UK, EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a […]
