In Canada, Ecostrat Inc. and the BMI Group recently announced a collaboration to leverage BDO Zone Ratings to ‘ready-state’ BMI’s legacy pulp and paper assets across Canada for next-generation investment in the bioeconomy. The collaboration will use BDO Zone Ratings to advance the development of multi-product biorefinery platforms capable of producing biofuels, renewable chemicals, biogas, […]
In Belgium, the European Waste Based and Advanced Biofuels Association says that despite stronger safeguards and an expanded feedstock base, EU policy still imposes a 1.7% contribution cap on fuels produced from Annex IX Part B feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and animal fats. This limit no longer reflects today’s market reality. More eligible […]
In Brazil, Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita, Inc. recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on integrated bio-methane (Renewable Natural Gas, RNG) and renewable bio-oil (FermOil™) projects in Brazil. The partnership is focused on accelerating the deployment of low-carbon, waste-based fuels and strengthening Brazil’s position as a global hub […]
In Washington, the Carbon Business Council announced the launch of the Direct Storage of Biomass (DSB) Coalition, a new industry working group bringing together leading companies to advance understanding, credibility, and responsible deployment of direct biomass storage as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathway. Direct storage of biomass, also referred to as terrestrial storage of […]
In Malaysia, DHL Express has signed an agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, for the use of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. The partnership enables MAG to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions linked to its time-definite international shipments through investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used within DHL’s air network. […]
In New Zealand, produced by breaking down organic waste and other organic materials, biomethane can be a core part of our renewable energy supply by 2035, GasNZs chief executive Jeffrey Clarke says. Biomethane could meet half of New Zealand’s natural gas demand by 2050, a new report from GasNZ says. Produced by breaking down organic […]
In California, as airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, a critical barrier to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been overcome. Independent testing by Washington State University has validated that Universal Fuel Technologies’ (Unifuel) Flexiforming technology successfully converts HEFA-derived naphtha into synthetic aromatic kerosene that, when […]
In the UK, Argent Energy supplied Dieselite to Stagecoach throughout 2025. By using Dieselite, Stagecoach has achieved a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its bus fleet. During the year, Stagecoach achieved an annual CO₂ reduction of 61,261 tons compared with standard fossil diesel. The savings were achieved across 7,000 buses in 18 regions. […]
In Italy, Anaergia S.r.l. recently signed amendments to three previously announced contracts with an entity owned by QGM S.à.r.l. relating to the development of three state-of-the-art biomethane production facilities in Ostellato, Copparo, and Derovere, in northern Italy. As a result of these amendments, the scope of Anaergia S.r.l.’s activities across the three projects has expanded, […]
In Finland, in response to recent media coverage on suspected cases of fraud related to renewable raw materials business and its alleged connections to the biofuels industry, Neste says it is currently not aware of any verified cases of fraud (i.e. mislabeling or fraudulent mixing of raw materials) that would be directly connected to Neste’s […]
