In Massachusetts, MIT spinout Emvolon is taking a new approach to processing methane by repurposing automotive engines to serve as modular, cost-effective chemical plants. The company’s systems can take methane gas and produce liquid fuels like methanol and ammonia on-site; these fuels can then be used or transported in standard truck containers. By using mass-produced […]
In Indiana, Sustainea is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors, Sustainea will convert this renewable feedstock into Bio-MEG (monoethylene glycol) — a key chemical intermediate used in everyday products from food containers to footwear. The company plans to break ground on its […]
In India, In Fashion Business reported that Pili, a French manufacturer of bio-based dyes and pigments, has partnered with California-based denim brand Citizens of Humanity and Turkish denim mill Orta, to launch a denim collection dyed with Pili bio-based indigo. The report noted that Pili’s bio-based indigo is said to be the result of a […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk and global mining firm BHP have collaborated on the pilot iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. According to the company, this also represents the first time Berge Bulk used biodiesel on a voyage in the Pacific. […]
In Illinois, DGeo announced that it has partnered with Lifoam Industries, a subsidiary of Altor Solutions, Inc., to offer eco-friendly packaging solutions designed to store and move temperature-controlled goods safely and compliantly. Lifoam’s BioEPS packaging provides an alternative to traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam that will degrade in a bio-reactive landfill without sacrificing convenience and […]
In the Philippines, PNA reported that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is conducting a study for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Tarlac as part of initiatives to adopt this technology in its properties in Central Luzon. The BCDA said that adopting this kind of technology offers a solution to the twin […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Brazil’s National Social and Economic Development Bank (BNDES) approved $163 million in financing for the construction of a plant for the production of second-generation cellulosic ethanol (E2G) by Raizen. The report noted that Raizan will build a plant with a capacity of 82 million liters of cellulosic ethanol per […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Shanghai International Port Group’s (SIPG) bunkering ship Hai Gang Zhi Yuan has supplied 3,000 tons of green methanol to Ane Maersk, one of the world’s first boxships powered by this alternative fuel, at Yangshan Port. This operation was carried out on January 1, 2025. According to SIPG, the […]
In New York, Straits Research reported that the global methanol market size is projected to reach $53.15 billion by 2033, up from $34.253 billion in 2025. The research firm noted that this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period (2025-2033). “North America’s methanol market growth is driven by […]
In Germany, Bayer announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand its global leadership position in biomass-based feedstock markets. This acquisition underlines Bayer’s goal to help decarbonize the transportation sector and to deliver regenerative agriculture solutions through the investment and development […]
