In Kansas, KSCB News reports a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Southwest Airlines’ new SAFFiRE plant in Liberal, Kansas that will turn corn stover and husks into ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The groundbreaking was led by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – the co-chair of the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, who introduced the Farm […]
In Japan, Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins announced a strategic agreement to develop the Dual Fuel Program (DF), aimed at retrofitting the 830E and 930E diesel trucks with ethanol-diesel dual fuel capable engines. This innovative program is a significant step forward in supporting Vale’s 2030 carbon reduction roadmap and demonstrates the commitment of all three companies […]
In the UK, as Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season. As part of the deal, Aggreko will become an […]
In Washington state, HoSt Bio-Energy Systems North America and Bright Renewables North America have been selected to provide Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) technologies for Global NRG Renewables’ distillery waste-to-RNG project in Louisville, Kentucky. The project will convert 105 million gallons per year of distillery waste into high-quality RNG, which can be used for heat, electricity, […]
In Denmark, in H1, 30 percent of all resin Lego purchased was certified mass balance, which translates to an estimated average of 22 percent material from renewable and recycled sources. This is a significant increase from 2023, when for the full year, 18 percent was certified mass balance which equated to 12 percent sustainable sources. […]
In Hong Kong, Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) and partners join hands to advance low-carbon shipping, opting for cleaner fuel to reduce supply chain emissions. With the participation of several partners including IKEA and Kyocera, the first voyage commenced in early August. The fuel used on the voyage is a B24 biofuel blend, with […]
In Austria, eFuels leader Infinium and Borealis, a leading supplier of advanced and sustainable plastic solutions, have entered into an agreement to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint plastics generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. These plastics, known as polyolefins, are commonly used in manufacturing consumer goods […]
In Taiwan, Dimerco Express Group teamed with Acer and Cathay Cargo to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF on Cathay Cargo’s flights starting in 2024. “We […]
In Spain, Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque SL (CBSR), a joint venture between Cepsa1 and Bio-Oils (subsidiary of Apical), has awarded Worley a services contract for the expansion of CBSR’s renewable fuel complex in Huelva, Spain, including a new biofuel plant. Cepsa and Apical state that, when completed, the new biofuel plant is expected to become […]
In Australia, JBS Australia has completed the installation and commissioning of a bioenergy system at its Beef City Food Processing Facility in Toowoomba. The system captures naturally occurring biogas, known as biogas, and reuses it on-site to reduce the equivalent of ~34,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The system is one of two projects […]
