In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports were 67.5 million gallons (mg) in May, a decline of 31.9 mg, or 32%. This is the smallest monthly volume in four years, with slumping sales to Brazil (1.7 mg—down from 23.8 mg) responsible for the bulk of that dip. Exports to India softened 6% […]
In Finland, Valmet will supply a new biomass fuel feeding system for one of the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers owned and operated by PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk (Cikarang Listrindo) at their Babelan Power Station, Indonesia. The investment is part of Cikarang Listrindo’s initiative for greener energy production and environmentally friendlier operation by reducing greenhouse […]
In Belgium, European drivers burn 100 times more palm oil in their tanks than is in the 40 billion Oreo cookies consumed worldwide every year. That’s according to new data that shows the amount of forest-ravaging palm oil used to make EU ‘bio’-diesel increased 7% last year, reaching an all-time high of 4.5 million metric […]
In Brazil, Zack’s Equity Research reports that Petrobras is seeking to sell off its entire PBIO biofuels division but its 50% and 8.4% stakes in the BSBios and Bambui Bioenergia plants are part of different negotiations. PBIO owns three biodiesel facilities with combined installed capacity of 580,000 cubic meters, making it one of the largest […]
In Oregon, Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that despite criticism from civil society organizations, the Department of Environmental Quality has renewed Global Energy’s Standard Air Contaminant Discharge Permit at its Clatskanie facility. The permit will allow the company to transport renewable diesel rather than the ethanol originally permitted, which could start to move by the end […]
In Indonesia, MongaBay reports that environmental groups have railed against the Indonesian government’s decision to provide $195 million in subsidies for palm oil biodiesel producers while leaving farmers in the lurch. Farmers are currently earning just 5 cents per kilo of oil palm fruit compared to 9 cents they would normally get due to COVID-19 […]
In Washington, D.C., U.S. ethanol exports were 67.5 million gallons (mg) in May, a decline of 31.9 mg, or 32%. This is the smallest monthly volume in four years, with slumping sales to Brazil (1.7 mg—down from 23.8 mg) responsible for the bulk of that dip. Exports to India softened 6% in May, yet sales […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that the semi-annual EU Council Presidency of the German government which began on July 1st needs to set the course for a “future-proof biofuels industry,” saying that biofuels are essential for meeting the climate protection goals in the commitment period 2021 to 2030. The German Federal Government has set a goal […]
In California, Amyris’s Biossance brand launched The Clean Academy by Biossance Impact Award to discover and foster the growth of future sustainability and environmental leaders, offering $10,000 for each winner in two categories – Science and Innovation and Social Impact. Entries will be judged by a multi-disciplinary panel of experts. The leading applicant in each […]
In the Netherlands, Corbion, a leader in algae ingredients for aquaculture feeds, made three strategic new appointments to the Algae Ingredients team, expanding the impact of the company’s omega-3 algae feed ingredient, AlgaPrime DHA. The expanded team will continue to lead business development and innovation with customers and farmers internationally. With the proven success of […]
