In Belgium, Futerro S.A announced the closing of its first fund-raising worth €12 million in preparation for the construction of its new biorefinery in Normandy. In addition to its historical shareholders, Finasucre and Compagnie du Bois Sauvage, Futerro welcomes a new shareholder, Cybelle, whose shareholder is a major player in the packaging sector for the food […]
In South Korea, SK Energy has successfully exported Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Europe, marking a first for a Korean refiner. This milestone comes just four months after the company commenced commercial production, completing a global value chain for SAF. SK Energy began commercial production of SAF in September last year, utilizing Co-Processing technology. This […]
In Australia, Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206,330 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore from Australia to China. Last month, the vessel successfully bunkered B100 biodiesel. This pilot marks the first use […]
In the UK, OXCCU has unveiled new techno-economic analysis detailing the transformative potential of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The report outlines how OXCCU’s innovative catalyst and process reduces costs, enhances efficiency, and accelerates decarbonization in the aviation sector. Key findings from the report include: 50% Lower Capital […]
In Washington, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters reports Energy Information administration data shows ethanol production rose during Christmas week for the fourth week in a row to an average of 1.111 million barrels per day. The biggest jump in production was seen in the Midwest region, although there was a slight increase on the […]
In Illinois, Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide’s largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility’s first-ever RNG interconnection. To mark this historic moment in Illinois’s clean energy future, the companies hosted an official […]
In New York, Hydrocarbon Processing reports that AEGIS Hedging data shows October saw renewable diesel and biodiesel production ramp up to multi-month highs, thanks to improved margins. Renewable diesel producers ran at 77% of installed capacity in October while biodiesel producers ran at 89%. But that good news was weighed by Energy Information Administration data […]
In Hungary, eChemicles announced its strategic partnership with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies to accelerate the commercialization of a novel carbon dioxide utilization (CCU) technology. The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (i.e., its conversion to more reduced chemical species using electrical energy) is a promising waste-to-wealth approach, generating high-value, green chemicals which can be readily used […]
In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half […]
In the UK, Bioenergy Insight reported that the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has launched its Solid Biomass Capacity Statement (SBCS) report. The objective of this report is to demonstrate the potential of the sector to deliver decarbonized heating solutions using woody biomass to a wide variety of heat users across the residential, commercial and industrial […]
