In Finland, the School of Forest Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland is a partner in a new Erasmus+ project of the European Bioeconomy University, EBU, which seeks to develop a mechanism to enhance bioeconomy students’ cross-sectoral mindset. Thanks to a shared platform for online learning and study tours, students will be able to […]
In Illinois, Law.com reports that United Wisconsin Grain Producers, Ace Ethanol and a host of other corn producers in the region have filed an antitrust suit against Archer Daniel Midland in Illinois Central District Court alleging the company manipulated ethanol prices. Over the summer, Green Plains filed a similar suit against ADM in Nebraska but […]
In Italy, within just weeks after the launch of MyReplast trademark for Upcycling technology of recyclable plastics, Maire Tecnimont company for energy transition NextChem launches MyRechemical, a new subsidiary entirely dedicated to chemical valorization of non-recyclable plastics and “Waste to Chemical” processes. Thanks to this additional initiative, NextChem can offer a complete and integrated platform […]
In Sweden, for the first time, renewable raw materials are being converted to Swedish Environmental Class 1 diesel at Preem’s refinery in Lysekil. The aim is to annually produce up to 950,000 cubic meters of renewable fuel by 2024. This is part of a larger project that intends to rebuild the existing Synsat plant for […]
In Louisiana, Grön Fuels LLC is studying the feasibility of a renewable fuel complex at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. With expansions and associated projects, the complex could involve up to $9.2 billion of total investment over several phases. A final investment decision is expected in 2021, which will determine the final cost of […]
In the Netherlands, Trans.info reports that the Dutch postal service, PostNL is trialing mail delivery in two Dutch cities using biofuel made from used cooking oil. The trial includes 60 vehicles in Zolle and Leeuwarden running on 100% HVO from Neste in hopes of eventually rolling out the fuel amongst its entire fleet in the […]
In Germany, Hagerty reports Porche is developing synthetic fuels in order to ensure that there will be fuel around for classic cars for many years to come. The company’s CEO says that 70% of the vehicles it has built over the years are still on the road, so the issue of fuels for classic vehicles, […]
In California, Platts reports that SAF has lost some of its sparkle when it comes to garnering Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits, valued at just $1.0516/gal on Nov. 5 compared to nearly $1.425/gal previously. The fall in value is a result of a sharp increase in the carbon intensity of the fuels produced during Q2, […]
In Washington state, scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a novel catalyst that converts ethanol into C5+ ketones that can serve as building blocks for everything from solvents to jet fuel. In a new paper, they describe this breakthrough chemistry and the mechanism behind it. The catalyst developed at PNNL condenses multiple […]
In New York state, Spectrum Local News reports that a broad coalition of dozens of groups including auto manufacturers, biofuel and renewable fuel producers among others have sent a letter to top state legislators asking for them to again take up the issue of a clean fuel standard. The group sought to start the discussion […]
