In Japan, Green Science Alliance has been developing various types of electrode and solid electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). This time, researchers at Green Science Alliance have created SOFC which can produce electricity not with hydrogen, but with bio-ethanol. Fuel cells are one of the ideal renewable energy because they can utilize hydrogen […]
In France, TotalEnergies and Veolia have joined forces to accelerate the development of microalgae cultivation using CO2. The two partners will pool their know-how to develop a four-year research project at the La Mède biorefinery, operated by TotalEnergies, with the long-term goal of producing biofuel. Through photosynthesis, microalgae use sunlight and CO2 from the atmosphere […]
In the Netherlands, GoodFuels and independent dry bulk owner Berge Bulk have announced the successful completion of a recent bunkering of advanced marine biofuel from 100% sustainable feedstock onboard the 181,403 dwt bulk carrier Berge Tsurugi. As part of Berge Bulk’s industry-leading ambition to be carbon neutral by 2025, Berge Tsurugi received a delivery of […]
In Texas, bioplastics—biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum—can be created in a more economical and environmentally friendly way from the byproducts of corn stubble, grasses and mesquite agricultural production, according to a new study by a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist. This new approach involves a “plug-in” preconditioning process, a simple adjustment […]
In India, the IANS news agency reports that the government is likely to issue guidelines for auto manufacturers by October regarding the production of flex-fuel vehicles. The move aims to drive further ethanol consumption as the government quickly shifts to 20% ethanol blending by 2023. Currently only two-wheeled vehicles are manufactured domestically that can run […]
In Belgium, Europe’s thirst for biodiesel to fuel its cars and trucks has likely wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands since the introduction of the EU’s green fuels law in 2010, a new study shows. T&E, who carried out the study, calls on the EU to end support to palm and soy biodiesel […]
In the UK, Cory has announced that its fleet of tugs will run on biofuel. The move follows successful trials that have resulted in a reduction of net carbon dioxide emissions by 90% – a major step in decarbonizing the company’s river operations and transport on the Thames as the UK targets net zero greenhouse […]
In France, the Coalition for the Energy of the Future announces the launch of the feasibility study of the first French project of BioLNG production within a large maritime port. Developed by three of its members, this project will enable to advance the production and use of BioLNG for maritime transportation. Made possible by the […]
In the UK, Eni UK and Uniper have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate decarbonization initiatives in North Wales. The collaboration, in line with the UK government’s ten point plan for green industrial revolution, will investigate the technical and commercial feasibility to work together on future low carbon project […]
In Montana, the Helena Independent Record newspaper reports Calumet plans to invest $200 million to partially convert its Great Falls refinery to 10,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel production. The conversion should be online already next year to produce 140 million gallons per year from soybean oil. Calumet says the project is driven by […]
