● Me Energy develops and sells off-grid, low-carbon, rapid charging stations for electric vehicles, which are fueled by biofuels, like bioethanol. The company seeks to promote electric vehicle adoption and help decarbonize transportation, which is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. ● The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is expected to increase from […]
In France, CMA CGM Group and SUEZ signed a memorandum of understanding on October 18 to establish a long-term industrial partnership on biomethane, a renewable fuel produced through waste recovery, to help decarbonize shipping in Europe. This MOU sets out three main areas of collaboration: The supply by SUEZ of up to 100,000 tonnes of […]
In California, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has closed $3 million in funding for its Flexiforming technology that cuts SAF production costs by up to 50%, and the related carbon emissions by up to 75%. The seed round, led by TO VC, with participation from Alchemist Accelerator, Claire Technologies, and World Star Aviation, will support the […]
In California, Anaergia Technologies, LLC has entered into an equipment supply contract with the City of Riverside, California, to install infrastructure at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (“RWQCP”) to enable reception of organic municipal waste from local solid waste collection companies. Consequently, such waste would be diverted from landfills and sent to the RWQCP’s […]
In Italy, the Corriere della Serra newspaper reports Eni has commissioned the French investment bank Natixis to search for investors interested in acquiring a stake in Enibioch4in. Up for grabs is a large minority share that could reach up to 49 percent. Eni preferred not to comment on the rumors when contacted by the newspaper. […]
In New York state, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions by 60 percent or more and its use in the ferries will help nearly 30 million annual riders navigate the city’s waterways in […]
In Georgia, Synthica Energy broke ground this month on a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Rome, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. “Synthica Rome” will be the first of its kind in the Greater Atlanta region and is expected to divert nearly 250,000 tons of waste from local landfills each year. Food and beverage […]
In Spain, Diario de Sevilla reports Cepsa has supplied second-generation biofuels to the Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras using its hybridbarge, Bahía Levante, to minimise the carbon impact of the operation. To supply 1,030 tons of 2G biofuel produced by Cepsa to the Atlas Leader, a […]
In Spain, Wizz Air will trial operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This positions Wizz Air at the forefront of compliance with the EU’s forthcoming RefuelEU aviation regulations, which are set to take effect in 2025. The joint initiative underscores Wizz Air’s proactive approach to decarbonizing air travel in alignment with the […]
In Australia, Optimal Renewable Gas and Solstice Energy have announced a partnership to develop a renewable gas plant at Westbury – the Westbury BioHub. The Westbury BioHub will transform organic waste from within a 200 km radius of the Westbury industrial area into renewable energy in the form of biomethane, and an organic fertilizer. The […]
