In India, ChiniMandi reported that the Indian sugar and bio-energy sector is seeking greater policy certainty on ethanol blending levels beyond the current 20%, showing concern that the absence of a long-term plan is leaving large investments underused. Deepak Ballani, Director-General of the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), said that clarity on future […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reported that CIMC Enric Holdings Limited together with its subsidiaries announced that China’s first large-scale bio-based green methanol project, developed by the Group, was officially commissioned in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. With an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 tons, the project holds the distinction of being China’s first large-scale bio-based […]
In the UK, Safety4sea reported that Odfjell has established a green shipping corridor between Brazil and Europe, enabling vessels to complete the 5,000-nautical-mile route with significantly reduced emissions through the use of certified B24 biodiesel. the corridor is expected to support approximately 12–15 voyages annually, with each voyage lasting around 40 days. To ensure long-term […]
In Portugal, Prio supplied the Uni-Tankers vessel GTM DENMARK with 210 metric tons of ECO Bunkers B30, reducing CO₂ emissions by 27.1% TtW compared to conventional LSMGO and contributing to Uni-Tankers A/S’ decarbonization targets. From its energy complex in Aveiro, Prio produces, stores, and supplies advanced biofuel solutions for the road and maritime sectors, 100% […]
In Brazil, Inpasa announced a new investment cycle in Mato Grosso, totaling R$ 3.48 billion. The package includes the construction of a new unit in Rondonópolis and the expansion of the Nova Mutum biorefinery, consolidating the company’s presence in one of the country’s main agro-energy hubs. The new unit, located in southeastern Mato Grosso, will […]
In Texas, IFM Investors announced the formation of Mobius Renewables, a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane at scale across North America and Europe. The company will unite IFM’s existing platform GreenGasUSA, with planned acquisitions of operating biomethane facilities, and development opportunities […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production has risen to another all time high of 1.031 million barrels per day, 26,000 bpd higher than last week and similarly more than the same time last year. Three of the four all-time highs have occurred in just the past six weeks but even with record production […]
In France, Stellantis, in collaboration with SPH3, presented the Citroën Berlingo, a flagship vehicle for the HVO Aurora Trial, at its Vigo production center. This project is traveling across Europe in a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to demonstrate the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel produced from used cooking oil and animal fats. […]
In Spain, Edison Next has reached an agreement with Iberdrola to acquire its cogeneration assets for slurry treatment and a portfolio of adjacent biomethane projects. The transaction includes five plants in operation located in León, Burgos, Huesca and Murcia, which total 52 megawatts (MW), as well as four biomethane projects in development phase located in adjacent […]
In France, Futerro initiated the necessary administrative process for the establishment of its integrated biorefinery, the first of its kind in Europe. Located in Saint-Jean-de-Folleville, in Normandy, this facility will be dedicated to the production of lactic acid, lactide, and PLA, a bio-based, industrially compostable, and recyclable biopolymer destined to replace fossil-based plastics in many […]
