In the Netherlands, a new report details multiple scams involving fake biofuels have erupted in northern Europe in recent years. A new investigation from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project shows several cases were linked by a Bosnian company that sold thousands of tons of fraudulent fuel across the European Union. Key findings include: […]
In Sweden, the Municipality of Tjörn on the Swedish West Coast has decided to enable the establishment of a facility for local energy production that is fossil-free, carbon negative and contributes to climate change; together with companies Wallhamn AB and Boson Energy SA. Boson Energy has developed a technology for local energy production by using […]
In France, Air Liquide has become an Official Supporter in hydrogen, as part of a partnership with Paris 2024 to contribute to reducing the event’s carbon emissions. The Group will supply hydrogen of renewable origin to power some of the vehicles of Paris 2024’s official fleet. This partnership reflects Paris 2024’s ambition to “organize more […]
In Singapore, Platts reports Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore believes that by 2026 it will be ready to offer ammonia bunkering, around the same time that the first ammonia fueled ships are expected for delivery. The port stepped back from earlier expectations about ammonia fueling trials happening before the end of 2023 due to […]
In France, the Oil and Gas Journal reports TotalEnergies will begin processing circular renewable feedstocks at its La Mède biorefinery. The EUR70 million upgrade will take place during the biorefinery’s first major shut down next year that will allow it to process waste fats including used cooking oil, a move that will allow it to […]
In the Netherlands, Syclus intends to build and operate a plant for the production of renewable ethylene from sustainable ethanol in Chemelot Industrial Park, Geleen, The Netherlands. With an annual production capacity in the range of 100,000 metric metric tons, this renewable ethanol-to-ethylene production plant would be a first in Europe, paving the way for […]
In Brazil, Paraná Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior took part last in Lapa, in the Curitiba Metropolitan Area, in the laying of the foundation stone for Grupo Potencial’s soybean crushing plant. The first phase of the work will receive R$1.7 billion in investments to expand biodiesel production, with the expectation of generating around 250 direct […]
In California, Verde Bioresins, Inc. focused on innovation and full-service bioplastics production with its innovative and proprietary based bioresins, known as PolyEarthyleneTM, and TLGY Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Upon closing of the business combination, the combined company is expected to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the new […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has begun testing the performance of Bunker fuel with 24% renewable content by volume. It is being used to fuel a ship, located at the Rio Grande (RS) Terminal and chartered by the company, Transpetro. The estimated percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would be around 17% by volume, compared to standard […]
In Israel, Casterra Ag Ltd. announced additional $2.2 million of purchase orders to supply castor seeds during 2023, for new African territories. Casterra’s castor seeds, developed with Evogene’s GeneRator AI Tech Engine, will be used to grow Castor to produce oil for sustainable biofuel. Casterra’s high-yield, high-oil castor seed varieties are optimized for biofuel production […]
