In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC (known as “CovationBio PDO” and “Primient”), the world’s largest producer of 100 percent bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement for the production of partially bio-based Sorona® […]
In Washington, Friends of the Earth says the Trump administration’s biofuel subsidies are forging an unprecedented alliance between Big Ag and Big Oil that will cost taxpayers over $25 billion while driving increased pollution, according to their new analysis released recently. The analysis reveals how changes to the federal biofuel tax credits – particularly the 45Z clean fuel production credit – and the Renewable […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V. has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging. Through this collaboration, Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, from licensed plants using Avantium’s proprietary YXY® Technology for the production of […]
In Ohio, The Andersons, Inc. announced last month investing in strategic growth opportunities across the company, including a $60 million capital investment at the Clymers, Indiana, ethanol plant, which is expected to deliver increased ethanol capacity of 30 million gallons in mid-2027, completing the expansion of the export terminal at the Port of Houston in […]
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 […]
