In Sweden, Stockholm Exergi has been awarded support in the Swedish Energy Agency’s reverse auction for bio-CCS. The granted support amounts to just over SEK 20 billion and will be paid continuously for a maximum of 15 years, from the start of geological storage. The support is an important part of the financing to enable […]
In France, Reuters reports Bioethanol France said French ethanol consumption rose 6% in 2024 to 1.6 billion liters despite the fall in consumption of E85 which has grown steadily in recent years due to increased fuel efficiency of cars. The drop in E85 consumption was the first time since 2011. Most ethanol in France is […]
In Oklahoma, Comstock Fuels Corporation has joined the BDO Zone Strategic Partners Network, a group of leading companies in the bioenergy sector that help accelerate and de-risk biobased project development in BDO Zones. The BDO Zone Initiative is an internationally recognized standards-based assessment which certifies “regional readiness for bio-manufacturing,” creates global connections, and ignites an […]
In France, Keey Aerogel, a startup labeled “DeepTech” and a specialist in silica aerogel, today announces a fundraising event in Series A of 18 million euros. This lifting carried out with the SPI 2 Fund, managed on behalf of the State within the framework of France 2030 by Bpifrance, and of WIND, and followed by […]
In Iraq, bne Intellinews reports the Chinese company Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd. is set to build the country’s first waste-to-energy plant in the Abu Ghraib area. The $497 million facility will process 300 metric tons of waste per day during the first phase, while in a later stage it is expected to produce 100MW […]
In India, the Hindu Business Line reports Buyofuel has launched its Buyo Inventory App that allows manufacturers, suppliers, and traders to manage their supply chain. With inventory management being a key bottleneck in the waste-based biofuel industry in India, the app that can be downloaded from typical app platforms and integrated into existing operations, seeks […]
In California, Verdagy announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Petron Scientech. Under the terms of the deal, Petron will use 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers to produce over 45 kilo tons per annum (KTA) of green hydrogen for integration into its first biorefinery project for production of SAF, renewable diesel and […]
In Japan, Cosmo Oil Marketing Co. will begin supplying sustainable aviation fuel produced domestically by SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC to Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. from fiscal year 2025. With the start of supply to domestic airlines from fiscal year 2025 onwards, the first domestically produced SAF supply chain in […]
In Brazil, NovaCana reports the Progresso group is making its first investments in a corn ethanol plant that is being built in Uruçuí (PI) and which is expected to start crushing grains between June and July 2026. With a total investment of R$1.18 billion, the project is being carried out in partnership with Brasil Bioenergia […]
In Massachusetts, Lydian announced the successful pilot demonstration of its technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial and defense applications. The pilot plant, which can produce up to 25 gallons of fuel per day, is located at RTI International in North Carolina. This milestone was achieved within three years of the company’s founding […]
