Category: Fuels

South Dakota Landowner Bill of Rights supports landowner rights while providing regulatory certainty for CO2 pipelines

South Dakota Landowner Bill of Rights supports landowner rights while providing regulatory certainty for CO2 pipelines

March 7, 2024 |

In South Dakota, the South Dakota legislature passed a Landowner Bill of Rights on Wednesday that enhances landowner protections while providing regulatory certainty for CO2 pipeline projects. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement: “Both sides came together in South Dakota to find an equitable path forward for carbon […]

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Green Arrow Capital and Lazzari & Lucchini complete first 7 biomethane plants together

Green Arrow Capital and Lazzari & Lucchini complete first 7 biomethane plants together

March 6, 2024 |

In Italy, Green Arrow Capital, one of the main independent Italian operators in panorama of alternative investments, and Lazzari & Lucchini, a leading company specialized in production of energy from renewable and sustainable sources present in nature, announce the completion of their first portfolio of 7 biomethane production plants. The realization of the assets is […]

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European Investment Bank leads $109M investment in Sunfire for its solid oxide electrolysers

European Investment Bank leads $109M investment in Sunfire for its solid oxide electrolysers

March 6, 2024 |

In Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is teaming up with private investors to support the development of innovative electrolysis technologies needed for Europe`s green transition. With the Germany-based Sunfire, the EU-Bank has signed a first agreement worth up to €100 million to advance Sunfire’s solid oxide electrolysers towards serial production. The EIB`s investment is […]

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Red Trail Energy first to generate CO2 Removal Certificates in the voluntary carbon market

Red Trail Energy first to generate CO2 Removal Certificates in the voluntary carbon market

March 6, 2024 |

In North Dakota, Red Trail Energy, LLC (RTE), and Puro.earth announced issuance of RTE’s carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits on the Puro Registry, making it the first ethanol production facility to generate CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and the largest durable carbon removal project registered to date. RTE will be […]

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Palm oil prices seen higher thanks to increased demand and stagnant production

Palm oil prices seen higher thanks to increased demand and stagnant production

March 6, 2024 |

In Malaysia, Reuters reports palm oil prices are expected to rise over the next few months in part due to increasing demand for biodiesel as well as stagnating production in key countries Indonesia and Malaysia. Palm oil prices have already increased 10% in 2024. Growth in palm oil is expected to be the lowest in […]

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Casterra and Evogen expand castor seed production in Brazil and Africa

Casterra and Evogen expand castor seed production in Brazil and Africa

March 6, 2024 |

In Israel, Casterra Ag Ltd and a subsidiary of Evogen Ltd. are taking significant steps to strengthen its castor production capabilities. The company recently signed strategic agreements with existing and new seed producers in Brazil and Africa to increase its production capabilities of high-yielding, high-oil castor seeds. These agreements are expected to add approximately 400 […]

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West Biofuels negotiating up to $30M DOE for low carbon rural energy

West Biofuels negotiating up to $30M DOE for low carbon rural energy

March 6, 2024 |

In California, West Biofuels, LLC was selected for up to $30 million in award negotiations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) to provide low-carbon, stable energy for the rural communities in Burney, Mariposa, and Mammoth Lakes, California. By developing a cluster of rural projects in the Sierra Nevada-Cascade, […]

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BOSK Bioproducts lands Quebec development month from Canadian government

BOSK Bioproducts lands Quebec development month from Canadian government

March 6, 2024 |

In Canada, a repayable contribution of $1M for BOSK Bioproducts Inc. has been provided by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). This CED support will enable the business to increase its production capacity by establishing a manufacturing unit for compostable bioplastics. The assistance provided will focus on the cost of acquiring equipment and installing, testing, and commissioning this unit. Its […]

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Sway scores $5M seed round for biopolymer resient from seaweed

Sway scores $5M seed round for biopolymer resient from seaweed

March 6, 2024 |

In California, Sway, for the first time, will enable seaweed to replace flexible plastics at scale. Representing an entirely new category of biopolymer resin, Sway’s patent-pending Thermoplastic Seaweed resin (TPSea) is a 100% biobased, home-compostable, microplastic-free ingredient made from a regenerative ocean crop that can replenish ecosystems and support coastal communities. Sway’s new technology is […]

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Aemetis secures Authority to Construct air permits for Riverbank SAF plant

Aemetis secures Authority to Construct air permits for Riverbank SAF plant

March 5, 2024 |

In California, Aemetis, Inc. announced receipt of the Authority to Construct (ATC) air permits for its planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) production plant in Riverbank, California. The plant is designed to produce 90 million gallons per year when allocating 50% to SAF and 50% to renewable diesel production, and 78 million […]

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