In the Netherlands, Van Oord has ordered a next-generation custom-built green cable-laying vessel. The vessel will be delivered from VARD in Norway and equipped with the latest sustainable technologies. The vessel will be fully operational in 2023. This investment is part of Van Oord’s strategy to strengthen its leading position in the growing offshore wind […]
In the UK, Lendlease announced plans to eliminate the use of diesel on its construction sites in Europe and ensure that all the electricity the company procures is from clean renewable sources. The international property and investments group has set itself challenging environmental targets, including a commitment to becoming a 1.5°C aligned company and achieving […]
In Colorado, Gevo’s customer and global fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, delivered SAF to Leading Edge Jet Center, a provider of business aviation services throughout the Pacific Northwest, to deliver a demonstrative load of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the fixed-base operator’s (FBO) Seattle facility. The delivery marks the first load of sustainable aviation fuel for […]
In California, K·Coe Isom, alongside ERI Solutions and Ruby Canyon Environmental, are excited to announce a unique offering to assist businesses in meeting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) LCFS verification and reporting standards due in 2021. Through this strategic collaboration, businesses that produce ethanol, biodiesel, and dairy biomethane (among others), within or for California, […]
In the UK, algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under bold Ministry of Defense plans to slash carbon emissions. Aircraft including F-35s, Typhoons and Wildcat helicopters currently use conventional fuel, but could use up to 50 per cent sustainable sources in the future, after MOD’s changed aviation fuel standards came into […]
In Florida, Shamrock Environmental Corporation has bought Virginia American Industries, the parent company for four primary operating entities, including Florida-based Aqua Clean Environmental Company Inc. and Florida Recycling Solutions, LLC as well as Virginia-based Reco Biotechnology and Reco Biodiesel. Reco Biodiesel also operates out of Reco Biotechnology’s Richmond, VA facility and is one of Virginia’s […]
In Norway, NORDEN is moving forward on its ambition to offer biofuel to customers as a green transportation option, carrying out a third test voyage using a biofuel. The test will take place over the next few days as NORD BISCAY sails towards the Black Sea, propelled solely on the biofuel made from waste vegetable […]
In Canada, Cenovus Energy Inc. and Husky Energy Inc. announced that securityholders from both companies have voted to support the proposed transaction, announced October 25, 2020, to combine the two companies into a resilient integrated energy leader. The transaction will make Cenovus Energy Western Canada’s largest ethanol producer by incorporating Husky Energy’s ethanol plants in […]
In Luxembourg, ECBF Management GmbH announced a second closing of the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF). Reaching EUR175 million, ECBF has more than doubled its fund-size within two months after starting its operations. ECBF is the first venture fund exclusively focusing on the bioeconomy and circular bioeconomy in Europe. With a targeted fund-size of EUR250 […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Green Plains Hereford LLC, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. to sell its 100 million gallon ethanol plant located in Hereford, Texas for $39 million, plus working capital, and an earnout provision of up to $75 million related to certain […]
