In Finland, a new method to capture carbon dioxide from the air has been developed at the University of Helsinki’s chemistry department. The method is based on a compound of superbase and alcohol. Tests show that the compound appears promising: one gram of the compound can absorb 156 milligrams of carbon dioxide directly from untreated ambient […]
In Luxembourg, Courthouse News reports the General Court of the European Union has upheld the European Commission’s $56 million fine against Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen for trade practices that distorted the European ethanol market by participating in a price fixing cartel. Lantmännen claimed the staggered investigation process used by the European Commission was unfair because […]
In Denmark, European Energy A/S and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have secured a green-financing bridge facility for their joint venture developing the solar park and e-methanol plant in Kassø, formally known as Solar Park Kassø (SPK). The agreement supports the continued operation on one of Europe’s most advanced Power-to-X projects and supports continued development of […]
In Texas, Syzygy Plasmonics announced a binding six-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreement between its subsidiary, SP Developments Uruguay S.A., and Trafigura Pte Ltd. This landmark offtake agreement covers the entire production volume of Syzygy’s first plant, NovaSAF-1, with its first deliveries targeted in 2028. The agreement also includes an option for Trafigura to purchase additional volumes from Syzygy’s future […]
In Spain, Anaergia S.r.l. has been awarded project contracts for Andujar and Arjona with D.B. Andalucia, a special purpose company developing projects in the renewable sector in Spain. These contracts are part of a previously disclosed agreement, announced on August 19, 2025, under which Anaergia S.r.l. will deliver a comprehensive suite of services and deploy […]
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC (known as “CovationBio PDO” and “Primient”), the world’s largest producer of 100 percent bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement for the production of partially bio-based Sorona® […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V. has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging. Through this collaboration, Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, from licensed plants using Avantium’s proprietary YXY® Technology for the production of […]
In Ohio, The Andersons, Inc. announced last month investing in strategic growth opportunities across the company, including a $60 million capital investment at the Clymers, Indiana, ethanol plant, which is expected to deliver increased ethanol capacity of 30 million gallons in mid-2027, completing the expansion of the export terminal at the Port of Houston in […]
In the Netherlands, through Photons-to-Chemicals (P2C), TNO develops photocatalytic processes that use sunlight as an energy source. These processes convert CO₂ and green hydrogen into C1 chemicals and synthetic fuels – essential building blocks for the chemical industry. Its technology is flexible and scalable, enabling the use of smaller CO₂ sources. This contributes to a […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency expects to finalize its 2026 Renewable Volume Obligation quotas by early March at levels in line with the draft published last year in a compromise between the biofuels and oil industries. The EPA plans to drop its plans for punitive measures on feedstock and biofuel imports, however. […]
