In Spain, CETAER has signed a collaboration agreement with Tecnicas Reunidas for the development of an e-methanol plant to be built in Almeria, Spain. The facility will produce 37,000 tons per year of e-methanol from the combination of 7,200 tons per year of renewable hydrogen with 54,000 tons of CO2 captured in industrial processes. It […]
In West Virginia, Avolta announced the completion of two dairy manure to renewable natural gas (RNG) projects at the Butterfield and Milky Way dairies. The company noted that the projects have begun injecting RNG into the Southwest Gas pipeline for distribution. Avolta has partnered with U.S. Gain to distribute the RNG as an ultra-low carbon […]
In India, Valuates Reports stated that the global bioplastics and biopolymers market is projected to grow from $3.85 billion in 2023 to $4.71 billion by 2029, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during the forecast period. “The demand for bioplastics and biopolymers is being driven by the expanding use of bioplastics in […]
In Japan, Neste, ITOCHU Corporation and Fuji Oil Company collaborated to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which was locally-blended with conventional jet fuel, to the Japanese market as part of a demonstration project of the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The initiative helps Japan prepare for […]
In Finland, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has invested €1.5 million into their CelluloseFilms pilot facility, which is ready to scale up the production methods of renewable cellulose alternatives. The new material is designed to replace the plastic film used in most modern food packaging. The investment will allow the plant to begin its […]
In France, Global Bioenergies recently launched its second cosmetic ingredient, Isonaturane 16, a year after launching Isonaturane 12 at In-Cosmetics Paris. Isonaturane 12 is the natural version of isododecane, a twelve-carbon molecule obtained by assembling three naturally sourced isobutene molecules produced by Global Bioenergies. During the synthesis of isododecane, some of the molecules combine not […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports that Indonesia is aiming to introduce a 5% ethanol blending trial in East Java this year with an eye on a 15% blending mandate by 2031 to reduce its $17 billion per year gasoline import bill, but it is seriously limited by lack of feedstock. The country currently has two ethanol […]
In New York state, Coty Inc. announced that its new Gucci Eau de Parfum, Where My Heart Beats, will be the first globally distributed fragrance manufactured using alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions. Available in stores on April 1, 2023, Where My Heart Beats Eau de Parfum is the latest fragrance in Gucci’s The Alchemist’s […]
In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) welcomes the inclusion of additional renewable certificates for biodiesel produced from category one tallow in the renewable transport fuel regulations 2023. Initially, the Department of Transport’s draft regulation gave an enhanced multiplier to Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) over Irish-produced biodiesel. This had the potential to wipe out indigenous […]
In Norway, Bunkerspot reports Höegh Autoliners, who has recently ordered eight ammonia dual-fuel capability LNG-fueled car carriers, is considering adding another four to its fleet. The vessels will be methanol and ammonia ready. The first of the vessels under construction by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co will already be ready by Q4 2024 but […]
