In Delaware, a doctoral student in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Delaware, has been running experiments with zeolites in UD’s Colburn Lab. He wants to see if a special kind of this porous material can unlock new pathways to cleaner, greener chemical reactions. A typical zeolite is made up primarily of aluminum, […]
In Washington, as policymakers in South Korea and Japan consider new emission reduction initiatives, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is working to demonstrate the carbon-reduction benefits of blending ethanol into local fuel supplies. South Korea announced a goal last fall of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Since then, the Korean public and private sectors have […]
In Japan, to support on measures for GHG emissions reduction, ClassNK has released “Handling of the use of biofuels on ships” on its website, which outlines the procedures and cautions to be taken when using biofuels for ships. The nine-point FAQ-style document runs through the basics of what different marine biofuels are available currently in […]
In Texas, Reuters reports that Exxon Mobil and Chevron are looking to jump on the renewable diesel bandwagon but want to do it in a way that doesn’t require expensive upgrades to their existing facilities. They want to both produce RD but also Sustainable Aviation Fuel from vegetable oils but are against major capital expenses […]
In Spain, the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has selected 79 innovative renewable energy projects in productive sectors to receive aid for more than 76 million euros. One of the projects selected includes the production of green hydrogen from renewable generation, which will be used to transform an old biodiesel […]
In Missouri, local press reports that a fire at Seaboard Energy’s St. Joseph biodiesel plant was caused by biodiesel residue catching fire, likely as a result of sun exposure. Employees had been trying to cool down the building by airing it out when the fire that became a five-story column of flames set alight. Although […]
In North Dakota, the Bismarck Tribune newspaper reports that Midwest AgEnergy is exploring the possibility of a Carbon Capture and Storage project near its Dakota Spirit facility in an effort to reduce its carbon emissions from ethanol production. Although other parts of the state have been researched to determine if they are viable for carbon […]
In Canada, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. has finalized its strategic acquisition of AirScience Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries for an amended total cash consideration of approx. C$4.4 million. PyroGenesis will operate AST as a wholly owned subsidiary and retain the current management and staff, comprising of approximately 20 employees. AST has current operations across North America, […]
In South Korea, Korea Petroleum Management Service has secured biodiesel production technology using insect resources (Dongae, etc.). With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs since 2018, the Korea Petroleum Management Service succeeded in developing a technology to convert promising industrial insect resources into biodiesel through joint research with Green Tech, […]
In Washington, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) called on U.S. President Joe Biden to set the maximum statutory volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 2021 and 2022 Renewable Volume Obligation rulemaking and pursue all options to ensure uninterrupted market access for E15. In a letter to President Biden, ACE CEO Brian Jennings […]
