In the UK, in a historic first, Colombia could become a “green” crude, carbon-negative exporter thanks to a strategic alliance between the Government of Colombia and Alder Fuels, LLC. Alder is a cleantech company that pioneered groundbreaking technologies to convert forestry and other woody residue into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a large scale to […]
In the Netherlands, Samskip announced yet another vessel in its fleet sailing on biofuel. Following last week’s news that the Samskip Endeavour will use sustainable biofuels as its new standard, Samskip is further strengthening its commitment to greener shipping by bunkering the M/V Samskip Innovator with biofuel. The Samskip Innovator, an 800TEU containership that normally […]
In California, Astra Energy Inc. has executed an agreement with Regreen Technologies Inc. and Global Sustainable Technologies Inc. for rights to a proprietary waste-to-energy technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Astra will receive exclusivity in the following regions in perpetuity to deploy the technology: Africa, Jamaica, Brazil and Canada. Astra Energy Inc. will also […]
In Nebraska, the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper reports seed companies have submitted a 111-page proposal, submitted through the Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program, that outlines the emergency clean up plan for the AltEn facility in Mead that will last well into the new year. The report outlines the poor state of disarray they found the facility […]
In Japan, bioplastics can be chemically recycled into nitrogen-rich fertilizers in a facile and environmentally friendly way, as recently demonstrated by scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech). Their findings pave the way towards sustainable circular systems that simultaneously address issues such as plastic pollution, petrochemical resource depletion, and world hunger. The team focused […]
In Oklahoma, Platts reports that CVR Energy is considering spinning off its renewables division, with the Wynnewood conversion to renewable diesel as the flagship. With the HO-BO spread closer to $2 per gallon rather than above $2.4 when the facility was first meant to start RD production in Q3 2020, start up is now expected […]
In Utah, Cleanhill Partners, a private equity firm pursuing investments in the energy transition sector that contribute to decarbonization, announced a partnership with CleanJoule LLC that provides CleanJoule with the financial, strategic and operational resources to accelerate the commercialization of its technology – advancing meaningful efforts to slow climate change and addressing energy shortages predicted […]
In Mozambique, during Eni’s CEO’s visit with the president, they discussed opportunities in the agro-industrial chain, focused on the valorization of agricultural waste and the cultivation of oleaginous plants that do not impact on food production. These would be converted into premium biofuels thanks to proprietary technology in Eni’s biorefineries. The initiatives would ensure job […]
In Scotland, Celtic Renewables has signed its first major re-seller, Caldic, as it gears up for the launch of Scotland’s first sustainable chemical plant in Grangemouth, Scotland. The partnership secures a fast go-to-market strategy for Caldic’s bio-solvents range, supporting its customers in advancing their sustainability journey. Celtic Renewables’ patented low-carbon technology converts unwanted and low-value […]
In California, Alto Ingredients, Inc. has sold its fuel ethanol production facility in Stockton, CA to Pelican Acquisition LLC for $24.0 million in cash, of which $16.2 million of the proceeds were used to retire the remaining portion of the company’s outstanding term debt. The company is now term debt free. Michael Kandris, Alto Ingredients’ […]
