In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,(MHI), a global engineering and technology firm and ICM, Inc. (ICM), a U.S. process technology provider for bioethanol production, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation in ethanol dehydration. The collaboration focuses on integrating MHI’s Mitsubishi Membrane Dehydration System (MMDS) with ICM’s bioethanol process design. Together, the companies aim […]
In Texas, Fluor Corporation announced that it has been awarded a contract by LanzaJet for the front-end engineering and design of a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel production hub in North Yorkshire, England. The initiative, named Project Speedbird, is a joint development between LanzaJet and British Airways. Fluor will recognize the undisclosed contract value in the […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is jointly developed by Jilin Electric Power, Cosco Shipping, […]
In Uzbekistan, Kun.uz reported that Chinese firm China Everbright started to build a waste-to-energy plant in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The report noted that the waste-to-energy plant will be capable of processing 1,500 tons of garbage per day and generating 227.5 million kWh of electricity. The $141.5 million project is expected to ease the pressure on local […]
In California, Algenesis Labs, a specialist in plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes (PU) designed to lower carbon footprint and prevent microplastic pollution, has announced a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals. The collaboration will bring Algenesis’s Soleic technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to circular materials for footwear, consumer products, […]
In Belgium, the European Commission unveiled the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), which sets out a common approach to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels focusing on aviation and waterborne transport. “The STIP sends a clear signal to investors that Europe’s targets remain in place and that the Commission will support the transition to […]
In the Netherlands, Dutch airline KLM welcomed the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels. With the publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), the Commission is taking an important step toward scaling up the production of alternative aviation fuels (SAF and eSAF). According to KLM, this marks a key milestone […]
In Washington, Brownsfield Ag News reports ethanol production broke a new record last week at an average of 1.123 million barrels, up 32,000 bpd over the week prior. The corn harvest is wrapping up in key areas, making feedstock readily available for distillers. Even with favorable supply conditions, the crush margin eroded slightly but has […]
In Norway, LanzaTech Global announced the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the first commercial deployment of LanzaTech’s second-generation bioreactor, aims to produce 23.5 kt (~8M U.S. gallons) of ethanol per year by consuming smelter furnace greenhouse gases […]
In Australia, Australia Post has partnered with Ampol to supply 5 million liters of Amplify Diesel R10, consisting of a 10% blend of renewable diesel, to its Redbank Parcel Facility in Brisbane. The renewable diesel will be used in the site’s existing truck fleet of 89 vehicles over the next year, reducing lifecycle emissions without […]
