In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has developed a framework to allow licensed bunker suppliers to supply biofuel within the Port of Singapore to support trials conducted by vessels provided that the conditions of the framework are adhered to. For the supply of biofuel to support trials on vessels, the bunker supplier […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Environmental Protection Agency data shows ethanol production rose to an average of 889,000 barrels a day last week, bouncing off the lows from the week prior that were even below those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some facilities remain offline for maintenance, taking advantage of low margins in order […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that the head of Rolls-Royce said that the aviation sector needed to accelerate the use of biofuels before new technologies like hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft become viable to limit emissions. “Ultimately, one day I’m pretty confident that you’ll be able to fly from here to San Francisco on an aircraft […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that it has developed, together with the industry, academia, and relevant government organizations under the national standardization program overseen by Enterprise Singapore, a provisional national quality standard for marine biofuel to support the development of biofuel bunkering. MPA said it has also developed a […]
In Maryland, Enviva, a producer of sustainably sourced wood biomass, published a white paper that discusses unlocking the future of biomass beyond fossil fuels into other industrial applications, including steel, cement, lime, chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel, among others. Enviva noted that its sustainably sourced biomass is predominately used today to decarbonize power and heat […]
In Denmark, shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) said that it has ordered a further six large ocean-going vessels that can operate on green methanol. The six vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approximately 17,000 containers. With this new order, Maersk has already ordered 19 […]
In Finland, energy company St1 said it is planning what would be the first synthetic methanol plant in the country, which will be located next to the Finnsementti factory at the Ihalainen industrial site in Lappeenranta. The firm said that the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted a funding of $34.8 million […]
In Texas, biomaterials science innovator BUCHA BIO announced an oversubscribed $1.1 million Seed Round. BUCHA BIO makes biobased materials using bacterial nanocellulose and other plant-based components that replace unsustainable conventional leathers and plastics. The new funding will accelerate the company’s move to market by securing co-manufacturers to scale material production for market availability in 2023. […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says August U.S. ethanol exports slumped 28% to 77.0 million gallons (mg), the lowest volume in over a year. However, a record 52.9 mg crossed the border into Canada, up 27% from July, with nearly 50 mg shipped as denatured fuel ethanol. This marks the seventeenth month that Canada has been […]
In Belgium, Transport & Energy says battery electric cars (BEVs) are the cleanest, cheapest and best option we have to decarbonise our cars, vans and most trucks, the largest source of carbon emissions in many countries. But it believes Europe is losing ground to global competition: electric cars sales continue surging in China and the […]
