In China, Vioneo is proceeding with a more effectual production plant, located in China near green methanol supply, as its first commercial-scale facility rather than its originally announced plant near the Port of Antwerp in Belgium. The proximity to green methanol supply will enable pricing that works for its customers, as well as supply chain […]
In the UK, OakNorth has provided a £25m loan renewable energy company, EAG Bioenergy. EAG Bioenergy specializes in acquiring, operating and developing bioenergy, biomethane and biofertilizer assets across the UK and Ireland. Headquartered near Belfast, the firm is backed by Vesper Infrastructure Partners and OrbeNovo Capital. Vesper Infrastructure Partners is a value-add infrastructure investor focused […]
In Canada, EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announced that the new 20-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement previously entered into between FortisBC Energy Inc. and EverGen’s wholly owned subsidiary, Fraser Valley Biogas Ltd. (“FVB”), for Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) produced at the FVB facility (the “BPA”) is now in effect. Under the BPA, FortisBC will purchase RNG from FVB […]
In Iowa, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) continues to advance the biofuels industry’s transition toward higher efficiency and lower carbon intensity with another commercial deployment of the patented Low Energy Distillation™ (LED™) system at United Ethanol in Milton, Wisconsin. The LED™ system, is a next-generation distillation platform designed to reduce steam usage, eliminate unnecessary phase changes, […]
In Denmark, Danish measurements during real sailing document significant climate gain from the use of biofuel and the results have now been sent to the UN’s maritime organisation. Soot particles – also called black carbon – are among the most harmful emissions from shipping, both for the climate, where they contribute to global warming and […]
In Brazil, Agencia Estado reports National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized CB Bioenergia, located in Santiago (RS), to start operations for wheat ethanol production. The release was published last Thursday, 8, in the Official Gazette of the Union. The plant is the first in the country authorized to produce biofuel […]
In Spain, Moeve and Galp have reached a non-binding agreement to advance detailed discussions on the potential combination of their downstream portfolios with the aim of creating two leading energy companies in the Iberian Peninsula. The discussions will assess the potential creation of two European energy platforms: an industrial platform focused on refining, chemicals, trading, […]
In Germany, turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics for use in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging is the goal of a new Junior Research Group at the University of Oldenburg. The team will combine eco-friendly and application-oriented approaches to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient technology for making innovative plastics based […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian government has planned to oblige the use of bioavtur or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aviation industry since 2026 or 2027. It will be started with the international flights. Effendi Manurung, Head of Bioenergy Engineering and Environment Sub-division at the renewable energy and energy conservation directorate general of the ministry of […]
In Finland, Norsk e-Fuel AS has been awarded a positive funding decision under Business Finland’s Tax Credit for large clean transition investments scheme for its Finnish subsidiary, Norsk e-Fuel Rauma Oy. The decision grants the project up to EUR 150 million in tax credit support once the facility enters operation. The Tax Credit Scheme by […]
