In Malaysia, The Edge Markets reports the Malaysian Palm Oil Board the further roll out of the B20 mandate has been delayed due to the economic impact of COVID-19 and will reach Peninsular Malaysia by the end of the year. It says the situation in Malaysia is different than in Indonesia so the two countries’ […]
In the UK, demand for renewable biomethane is up by over 800% as CNG Fuels opens Europe’s largest refueling station, offering low-carbon alternative to diesel for HGVs. Two new stations can serve over 1,000 HGVs a day as big-name hauliers switch to cut carbon emissions, pollution, and fuel costs Demand for renewable biomethane compressed natural […]
In Italy, Novamont and Iren have signed a three-year collaboration agreement in the field of integrated waste collection systems with the aim of reducing non-recyclable waste and fully implementing the objectives of the circular bioeconomy. The two companies are committed to the development of specific projects for the optimized management of products and compostable packaging, […]
In Washington, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that it will release expanded monthly biofuels data through a new report—the Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update. On March 31, 2021, EIA plans to publish the first edition of this report, which will contain January 2021 data. EIA will also modify petroleum and biofuel volumetric balances […]
In France, AFYREN and Südzucker have reached an unprecedented long-term agreement on the supply of sugar beet co-products as feedstock for AFYREN NEOXY, the zero-waste, low-carbon biorefinery that will begin producing seven 100% biobased organic acids at industrial scale in early 2022. The partnership is in accordance with both companies’ sustainability strategies. Using these co-products […]
In Iowa, Kemin Biofuels, part of Kemin Industries, has expanded its enzyme portfolio with ZyloCell, a unique dry cellulase for use in bioethanol plants that breaks down cellulose in corn kernel fiber for a low-carbon fuel source. ZyloCell is a cost-effective alternative to liquid enzyme formulation. In addition to increased bioethanol production, ZyloCell provides bioethanol […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Coalition for Ethanol, the National Corn Growers Association and the National Farmers Union, working together as the Biofuels Coalition, filed their response brief in the Supreme Court case HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al., v. Renewable Fuels Association, et al. In the brief, the coalition argues in […]
In Washington state, a large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel fuel has passed a significant test, operating for more than 2,000 hours continuously without losing effectiveness. Scientists and engineers led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory conducted the research to show that the process is robust enough to handle many […]
In India, DNA reports the government has officially approved E100 following indications of the same last week. Oil marketing companies are now allowed to sell E100 but only to flex-fuel vehicles. The Times of India reported earlier this week that the government may soon ask domestic automobile manufacturers to start producing flue-fuel vehicles in order […]
In Missouri, Midwestern farmers are one step closer to the prospect of growing a new cover crop that will generate a cash margin while supporting regenerative agriculture. CoverCress Inc. announced it has raised another $8 million to fund its final stage of crop development and scale up for its first commercial planting for the fall […]
