In India, Angel One reports Godavari Biorefineries has teamed with the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai to develop a process that transforms industrial CO2 emissions directly into Dimethyl Ether (DME). The pilot project that can capture 450 metric tons per day of CO2 has been launched to demonstrate the production of the fuel which can […]
In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. announced its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement of common shares at a price of CAD$0.45 per share (the with minimum gross proceeds of C$20 million and maximum of C$30 million or such other maximum amount as the Company may determine. The Offering is expected to close on […]
In Brazil, ahead of the COP30 climate change negotiations, over 100 members of the global scientific community, including representatives from the Union of Concerned Scientists, have signed on to a letter calling on global leaders to limit a dangerous expansion of biofuels. The letter comes as Brazil seeks high-level support for a leaders’ pledge to quadruple […]
In Washington, a newly updated ethanol education program for high schoolers, presented by the Renewable Fuels Foundation, is now available for teachers and others, to help students in grades 9–12 learn about ethanol and understand the value of the lower-cost, American-made renewable fuel. In the course of four stops on a GPS-style map, students learn what […]
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 […]
