Category: Fuels

HutanBio says microalgal biofuel LCA shows net-negative carbon emissions

HutanBio says microalgal biofuel LCA shows net-negative carbon emissions

May 8, 2025 |

In the UK, HutanBio announced that the production process for its proprietary HBx microalgal biofuel achieves net-negative carbon emissions, based on an independent cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by EcoAct, a leading international sustainability consultancy and a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business. The assessment offers robust third-party validation of HBx’s carbon […]

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AkzoNobel sourcing BASF’s biomass balanced ingredients

AkzoNobel sourcing BASF’s biomass balanced ingredients

May 8, 2025 |

In Germany, AkzoNobel is purchasing significantly reduced carbon footprint raw materials from BASF for its decorative paints production in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), demonstrating the shared commitment of both companies to drive down Scope 3 emissions.  Signaling AkzoNobel’s intent to deliver more lower carbon products into the mainstream, the agreement involves the company […]

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Cadent invests $100M in UK gas pipeline upgrade to allow biomethane

Cadent invests $100M in UK gas pipeline upgrade to allow biomethane

May 8, 2025 |

In the UK, Cadent confirmed investment of more than £75million to modernise around 385km of its North West pipeline over the next 12 months (April 2025 to March 2026). Homes, schools, hospitals and other buildings use gas for heat and hot water, some of the region’s biggest industries need it to power production processes, and […]

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Braskem and Fitesa to use bio-based polyethylene to produce nonwovens

Braskem and Fitesa to use bio-based polyethylene to produce nonwovens

May 8, 2025 |

In Brazil, Braskem and Fitesa, one of the world’s largest nonwoven manufacturers and the first company to produce Spunbond nonwovens with I’m green bio-based polyethylene, are proud to announce the use of Braskem’s I’m green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) designed specifically for nonwoven applications. With over 10 years of experience in advancing bio-based polymers into […]

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Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech exports 13,400 tons of SAF likely to Europe

Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech exports 13,400 tons of SAF likely to Europe

May 7, 2025 |

In China, Reuters reports that following the recent government approval for Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech to export Sustainable Aviation Fuel, it has already gone ahead and shiipped the first volumes. Multiple trade sources said the 13,400 metric tons of SAF was sourced by a Western trader for export to Europe, although the company wouldn’t confirm the […]

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Iowa’s economy already feeling the bite from stagnant corn demand from ethanol

Iowa’s economy already feeling the bite from stagnant corn demand from ethanol

May 7, 2025 |

In Iowa, according to a new economic contribution study, Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy. The direct impacts of biofuels still remain strong, but the multiplying effects of corn and soybean purchases have been reduced as commodity prices fell. Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted the study, commissioned […]

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India approves another 2.8M tons of rice for ethanol feedstock

India approves another 2.8M tons of rice for ethanol feedstock

May 7, 2025 |

In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government has approved the use of another 2.8 million metric tons of rice for use as ethanol feedstock on top of the 2.4 million tons approved earlier in the season. The move comes on the back of lower sugarcane production for ethanol while the government is […]

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Port of Virginia teams with Norfolk Southern on RailGreen program

Port of Virginia teams with Norfolk Southern on RailGreen program

May 7, 2025 |

In Virginia, the Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program for freight rail connecting to the East Coast’s most sustainable port, shippers now have the nation’s first “RailGreen Corridor” to conduct business. RailGreen builds on Norfolk […]

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Eco-Energy signs exclusivity agreement with Green Plains to market ethanol

Eco-Energy signs exclusivity agreement with Green Plains to market ethanol

May 7, 2025 |

In Brazil, Eco-Energy, a Copersucar subsidiary that operates in the United States in the marketing and distribution of ethanol, logistics and transportation services, and also natural gas, has just signed an exclusivity agreement with Green Plains Inc. Under the new agreement, Eco-Energy will assume, on an exclusive basis, the marketing and distribution of all ethanol […]

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World Economic Forum and GenZero launch SAF program for Asia-Pacific

World Economic Forum and GenZero launch SAF program for Asia-Pacific

May 7, 2025 |

In Singapore, World Economic Forum in collaboration with GenZero, announced the launch of Green Fuel Forward, a new initiative designed to scale demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Announced during the GenZero Climate Summit 2025, Green Fuel Forward seeks to build capacity on aviation decarbonisation and catalyse demand for SAF, […]

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