In Spain, bp Energy Spain has signed a strategic agreement with the Spanish agri-food group MIGASA for the annual supply of up to 40,000 metric tons of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. bp will use these bio-based feedstocks together with other fossil feedstocks to co-process renewable fuels at its Castellón refinery, […]
In New York state, NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, has completed its trial of renewable diesel fuel and is moving forward with efforts to transition a significant portion of its fuel usage to this renewable, cleaner energy source. This initiative complements a fleet-wide hybrid/electrification program that […]
In North Dakota, Summit Carbon Solutions says the North Dakota Public Service Commission has granted it a Route Permit, a significant milestone in advancing Summit’s CO2 pipeline project. This decision highlights the Commission’s thorough review process and dedication to balancing economic opportunities with stakeholder interests, the company said. Summit Carbon Solutions says it has worked […]
In Pennsylvania, NewEnergyBlue and MetGen has begun integrating their renewable technologies and business units to vigorously compete with fossil-carbon products not just environmentally but economically. NewEnergyBlue’s first U.S. biomass refinery is expected to begin operations in 2027 in Mason City, Iowa. By converting locally-sourced corn stalks left behind during the annual grain harvest, New Energy […]
In Germany, BASF and Acies Bio, one of Europe’s leading biotechnology companies, have entered into a transformative partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology from methanol for the production of fatty alcohols. Fatty alcohols are essential building blocks for several ingredients in the home and personal care markets, in particular surfactants. Acies Bio’s […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, has signed a joint development framework agreement (JDFA) with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (EPI), a subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero), and PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia (TGI), a joint venture between PT Pertamina Gas Negara and Transasia Pipeline Company, to […]
In Finland, Neste said it has signed a deal with Air Canada for the supply of 60,000 metric tons of neat Neste MY SAF. Under the terms of the deal, Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024, with further shipments throughout […]
In Chile, Mining.com reported that mining company Antofagasta will become the first mining company to use a hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America, as part of the firm’s efforts to develop alternatives to fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make mining more sustainable. FCAB, the miner’s rail transport division, unveiled this week the hydrogen-powered train […]
In Texas, SNS Insider reported that the bio-based polycarbonate market size was valued at $70.16 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $139.42 million by 2032. The report noted that the market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.11% over the forecast period 2024-2032. “The bio-based polycarbonate market is experiencing significant growth […]
In India, PV Magazine reported that Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has partnered with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Breathe Applied Sciences, and Spirare Energy on India’s first CO2-to-Green Methanol plant. The project will combine green hydrogen generated by […]
