In France, Arkema announced the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance approach. Arkema noted that these monomers enable the firm to start offering certified bio-attributed specialty acrylic additives and resins for a wide range of applications. The launch of Arkema’s new range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers and specialty acrylic […]
In Maine, the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled BioHome3D, what it claims to be the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials. BioHome3D was developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hub and Spoke program between the UMaine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Partners included MaineHousing and […]
In Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that five of Australia’s biggest companies will pay a premium to offset the cost of their air travel through investing in sustainable aviation fuel. Australia Post, KPMG, Macquarie Group, Woodside Energy and Boston Consulting Group are the first corporate partners of Qantas’s SAF coalition, in which members will […]
In Virginia, Foster Fuels is celebrating the distribution of half a million gallons of carbon-saving renewable fuel to data centers across North America. The company’s Mission Critical division delivers Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable diesel, to critical facilities for use in their emergency backup power generators. Compass Datacenters is one of the first companies […]
In South Korea, Korean Register (KR) and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have signed an MOU to support methanol-fueled ships and establish the South Korean port as a low-carbon, eco-friendly energy hub. A growing number of dual fuel methanol vessels are being ordered by international shipping companies, and in October South Korean shipping company KSS Marine […]
In France, TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are innovating to produce and valorize renewable, low carbon hydrogen at the Grandpuits zero crude platform. Under a long-term contract committing TotalEnergies to purchase the hydrogen produced for the needs of its platform, Air Liquide will invest over €130 million in the construction and operation of a new unit […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production rose for the second week in a row to 1.041 million barrels a day as producers finish up maintenance season and return to regular runs. Although production rose by an average of 30,000 barrels per day last week, the figure is still 38,000 barrels below last year. […]
In Denmark, Ship and Bunker reports A.P. Moller-Maersk plans for 25% of its cargo fleet to use green fuels by 2030. Data shows that 19 methanol-fueled ships are on order for delivery by 2025, representing about 296,100 TEU, 7% of its fleet capacity. To reach the company’s 25% target would require securing another 45 ships […]
In Oman, the Times of Oman newspaper reports the national oil company OOMCO has signed an agreement with the Oman Aluminium Rolling Company to provide B5 for the company’s use in aluminum manufacturing using biodiesel sourced from Wakud International at its Barka’s Khazaen Economic City facility. By using B5, OARC will cut its carbon emissions […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports EID Parry expected to produce close to 18 billion liters of ethanol by the end of 2024 as it expands production to allow for India to achieve the 20% blending mandate set to begin in 2025. With its mills matched to the possibility of cane production, the company […]
