In New Zealand, NRZ reported that the country’s biggest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and selling the gas to power companies. The report noted that the firm would shut its Taranaki plant until the end of October after agreeing to sell the gas to Contact Energy and Genesis Energy. […]
In India, Financial Express reported that the Indian government is considering a proposal to increase ethanol prices for the next season commencing November 2024, while it aims to achieve the 20% blending target by 2025-26. The report cites sources saying that the revision of ethanol prices would be based on the fair and remunerative price […]
In North Carolina, Honeywell and Repsol announced a collaboration to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two companies will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell’s technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids […]
In Massachusetts, Ameresco announced it was selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District to develop a renewable natural gas facility at Davis Landfill, Utah, expected to reduce over 953 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year. This project, leveraging methane from decomposing organic waste, marks Ameresco’s second initiative with the district. Michael Bakas, Executive […]
In Canada, The Montreal Port Authority announced the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay has been receiving Énergir supplied renewable natural gas since January 1, 2024. By switching from fossil natural gas to RNG for heating and cooking in its event spaces, the Grand Quay is supplied with 100% renewable energy. The Grand Quay incorporates multiple […]
In Brazil, EPBR reports on August 14, 2024, Be8 began construction of a new ethanol plant in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, with a planned annual production capacity of 220 million liters. Set to operate in 2026, this facility will be capable of producing both anhydrous ethanol, which can be mixed with gasoline, and […]
In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]
In New Jersey, Aviation International News reports Universal Fuel Technologies has developed a revolutionary sustainable aviation fuel production process called flexiforming, capable of using over 50 different feedstocks and enhancing efficiency by integrating into existing SAF facilities. Based in Los Altos, California, UFT’s innovation not only drives down manufacturing costs by upgrading low-value byproducts but […]
In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel oil or low sulfur gas marine oil using trucks to adjust the blend as required. The company stated, “Our […]
In Brazil, Camiones y Buses reports at LAT BUS 2024 in São Paulo, Volare, a division of Marcopolo, has unveiled its latest creation: the Attack 9 HVE ethanol hybrid minibus. Developed in collaboration with Horse and WEG, the vehicle marks a significant step forward in sustainable transport but will not hit the roads until 2026. […]
