In Indonesia, CRecTech and Pertamina New & Renewable Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding last week to develop a bio-methanol pilot project in Sei Mangkei, Sumatra, converting biogas directly into bio-methanol using a modular plant configuration at a capacity of ≥50 TPA. This MoU represents more than a formal agreement. It reflects a shared commitment […]
In Pennsylvania, Optimus Technologies, Inc. and Sunoil Biodiesel B.V. have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of 100% biodiesel (B100) across heavy-duty fleets in the Netherlands. This partnership marks Optimus’ entrance into the European market and establishes a scalable model for pairing its advanced vehicle technology with reliable, waste-based fuel supply. By combining […]
In Tennessee, Gevo has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Researchers at ORNL developed catalysts that enable a single-step conversion of ethanol to olefins (ETO), which can then be used to produce SAF. A catalyst accelerates chemical reactions and enhances the efficiency of the fuel production process. In addition to SAF, olefins serve as key building blocks for a wide range […]
In Italy, Aberdeen’s Italian biomethane platform, Bionext Infrastructure, has secured a financing package to fund further growth. The €113 million financing package, provided by BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, and SMBC, will support the conversion of the existing platform into 100% renewable biomethane production facilities, as well as fund future growth. Established in 2023, Bionext Infrastructure […]
In Indonesia, Antara news agency reports that 3.5 million metric tons of crude palm oil is being set aside by the government to facilitate the introduction of 50% biodiesel blending set to begin on July 1, bringing the total to 5.3 million tons including the already alotted volumes. Despite the increased volume destined for blending, […]
In Portugal, Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), carried out on March 20 the first issuance of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane produced in Portugal. This issuance marks a new milestone in the development of the national renewable energy market and in the consolidation of […]
In India, Entrakr reports that Ecoil Energy has landed a $2.5 million Series A funding round to scale that platform that seeks to collect and dispose of used cooking oil. First funded by Shell during its seed round, this lound is led by Fundalogical Ventures to facilitate expansion across the country to channel UCO towards […]
In the Netherlands, Perpetual Next has selected Bilfinger Engineering & Consultancy as lead consultant for its Methanol Moerdijk project, a planned biomethanol facility in the Port of Moerdijk, the Netherlands. The appointment covers environmental impact assessment and permitting support for the development of the project. Under the agreement, Bilfinger will support Methanol Moerdijk B.V. with […]
In Belgium, ePure says the European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost energy security and reduce dependence on fossil oil is yet another reminder of the strategic importance of renewable ethanol in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate. European ethanol biorefineries producing food, feed, fuel […]
In the UK, Holcim UK has partnered with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) and a host of top civil engineering consultancies and universities in a leading industry collaboration to produce a net zero concrete. Holcim helped design a series of ultra low-carbon and circular concrete mixes in partnership with CWG on Canary Wharf development projects over […]
