In Ireland, Rubicon’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition Debt Fund committed £15 million to finance an anaerobic digestion plant in Wales, marking the fund’s first transaction. The project, developed by abrdn Global Sustainable Infrastructure Partners and Circular Economy Developments, will convert 120,000 tonnes of food waste annually into 180 MWh of biomethane, with a portion used […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reports Pertamina New & Renewable Energy announced a partnership to build a bioethanol plant in East Java, with a projected capacity to produce 30,000 kiloliters annually using molasses, a by-product of sugar processing. This move is part of Pertamina’s broader strategy to promote renewable energy and help Indonesia reach its […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports AIDA Cruises refueled its cruise ship “AIDAprima” in Rotterdam with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of its ongoing effort to evaluate alternative fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85%. This biofuel, sourced from organic waste and provided by VARO Energy, is being tested during […]
In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office announced new efforts to accelerate bioenergy innovations, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious “Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing” initiative. BETO’s strategy focuses on transforming the U.S. bioeconomy by converting sustainable biomass into fuels and bioproducts, supporting the administration’s goal of net-zero emissions […]
A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors? What combination of product mix, experienced management, technologies that excel, capital at work, and effective vision make it possible […]
In Minnesota, GREATER MSP Partnership said that Flint Hills Resources in collaboration with Delta Air Lines is in the early stages of developing a facility to blend up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount. This work is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is planning to develop non-edible coconuts as potential feedstock for SAF. “Rejected coconuts have the potential to become raw material for SAF,” Edi Wibowo, Director of Bioenergy at the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the […]
In India, Swarajya reported that Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu called for the promotion of sustainable practices within the aviation industry, particularly the use of sustainable aviation fuel, to reduce carbon emissions. Naidu emphasized the need to adopt green initiatives and mentioned that several airports in India have already achieved carbon-neutral status. One of […]
In Malaysia, MalayMail reported that Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that state-oil firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is set to start producing sustainable aviation fuel by 2028. “The production of SAF will be spearheaded by Petronas, which has already started planning and developing strategies,” Loke said at the National Aviation Consultative Council (NACC) meeting […]
In Texas, Splitwaters announced plans to develop a number of e-fuels facilities utilizing its alkaline electrolyzers and Topsoe technology for the backend fuels and chemicals production. By leveraging modular design principles and managing the projects Splitwaters aims to streamline processes and potentially reduce CAPEX by up to 30%. Henrik Rasmussen, Managing Director of the Americas […]
