In Brazil, Platts reports that Instituto Mato-Grossense de Economia Agropecuria data shows its corn estimate for the second corn crop, the 2019/20 Safrinha corn, 32.44 million metric tons, about 820,000 tons higher than its first forecast, with increased ethanol production from corn a major driver not only for the season but also for farmers to […]
In the UK, following a recent acquisition by Bio Capital along with a multi-million pound capital injection, Warrens Emerald Biogas is upgrading its biogas facility by 40% to 115,000 metric tons per year, continuing to use food waste as feedstock. Upgrades to the technology used at the facility will also help to improve pasteurization, digestion […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Post newspaper reports that the national biodiesel producers association believes there may not be enough surplus for export this year thanks to the B30 mandate that will absorb 8.3 million metric tons of palm oil. Palm oil production may increase this year thanks to improved weather than will help support yields, […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports that the country’s Air Force has flown an AN-32 on 10% biofuel for the first time, using oil grown on an identified tree variety from the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh. The test flight took off from the base in Leh, the highest and most difficult operational airfield […]
In the UK, Velocys announced the appointment of Worley to manage the delivery of its fully integrated technology package. Worley is the partner in the development of pre-feasibility, feasibility and FEED packages for all projects in the Velocys portfolio. This allows Velocys to leverage synergies across multiple projects and geographies. Worley’s global reach allows an […]
In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd is bunkering “bio”: To reduce the CO2 emissions generated by operating ships, one of its ships recently refueled in Rotterdam with a new, eco-friendly biofuel. For the first time, the “Montreal Express” is being powered by so-called “B20” fuel, which consists of 80 percent low-sulphur fuel oil and 20 percent biodiesel based […]
In Serbia, a collaboration protocol was signed in Belgrade between Novamont and the Serbian government for the design of a circular bio-economy model that will enable Serbia to design low-impact agricultural-environmental systems. Under the terms of the five-year collaboration protocol, in the first phase of collaboration, Novamont will be involved in supporting the design of […]
In the UK, the Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team confirmed plans to challenge for the world land speed record using a zero-emissions rocket. Powered by concentrated hydrogen peroxide, the rocket will be used alongside the world’s best jet-fighter engine when the Bloodhound LSR car attempts to reach speeds beyond 800mph in South Africa in […]
In the UAE, the National newspaper reports that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company plans to trial the use of biofuel in shipping on the back of pressure from the International Maritime Organization’s new Sulphur limits for bunker fuel that came into effect on January 1. Trials will be done with ferry runs from Abu […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that January hydrous ethanol prices reached a record high of $607.31 per cubic meter last Friday afternoon, breaking the previous record that was set on April 18 during a fuel shortage. UNICA reported last week that ethanol stocks are low, so prices will likely continue to increase during the interharvest period […]
