In Washington, the Energy Information Administration says U.S. production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) because of uncertainty related to federal biofuel tax credits and negative profit margins. Its forecast production of both fuels to increase as the year progresses but biodiesel production to remain less than […]
In Texas, Syzygy Plasmonics announced the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) with Kent for NovaSAF 1, the world’s first electrified biogas-to-SAF facility. The site will serve as a model for scalable, low-cost sustainable aviation fuel production. This company milestone advances Syzygy’s mission to seize the significant global opportunity to profitably convert biogas into […]
In Colorado, based on research initially funded by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, NREL granted Crysalis commercial licenses to three novel biological technologies to produce bio-based chemicals and fuels, including: · 2,3-Butanediol (2,3-BDO): This technology leverages a modified strain of Zymomonas mobilis to produce 2,3-BDO instead of ethanol, which can be used to produce polymers and butadiene, a […]
In the UK, new pressure control technology will be installed at SGN’s biomethane’s sites to increase the amount of renewable gas which can be injected into our pipes. SGN contracted Utonomy to supply intelligent pressure control technology and management systems on our medium-pressure network on the Isle of Sheppey. This innovative solution will increase biomethane […]
In France, Michelin recently announced the construction of an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. This bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. This unit, which will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France, will have an annual […]
In Illinois, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. The two companies will partner to enable greater access to SAF through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of both SAF producers and buyers. The […]
In France, despite all the efforts and discussions established over the last few months with major industrial players, Global Bioenergies says it has been unable to find strategic investors to finance the continuation of its business. At the date of Tuesday, the company has a gross cash position of 3.0 million euros. As a reminder, […]
In Brazil, Finnish biotech company Enifer has announced that its proprietary PEKILO fermentation technology will be deployed for the first time in Latin America in collaboration with FS, one of Brazil’s leading producers of ethanol. The project represents a significant step in the internationalization of PEKILO®Pet and PEKILO®Aqua production, marking the first time the process […]
In Sweden, NCL Nordland, the second in a pair of container ships designed to champion bio-methanol in low-carbon shipping, has now entered service, following the successful launch of its sister vessel Vestland. The latter confirmed that Berg Propulsion’s solution enhances efficiency across different energy sources. Owned by MPC Container Ships, these dual fuel 1300 TEU […]
In California, Federal Express Corporation recently announced an agreement with Neste, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30% neat […]
