In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $178 million for bioenergy research to advance sustainable technology breakthroughs that can improve public health, help address climate change, improve food and agricultural production, and create more resilient supply chains. This funding will support cutting-edge biotechnology R&D of bioenergy crops, industrial microorganisms, and microbiomes. Alternative clean […]
In New Zealand, Air New Zealand will next week welcome the first shipment of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM (SAF) into New Zealand (‘Aotearoa’) ready to power the airline’s fleet. The shipment of SAF is imported into New Zealand in partnership with Z Energy. The 1.2 million liter (937 tons) import of neat SAF is […]
In Washington, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity, with projects from the second funding pool to be announced later this year. Ultimately, USDA’s anticipated […]
In Germany, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition. The agreement will focus on projects that produce green hydrogen for industrial applications at Shell and its customers, as well as enhancing […]
In Switzerland, Sulzer has partnered with CELLiCON to scale up its groundbreaking manufacturing technology for nano structured cellulose – a highly sustainable, plant-based alternative to conventional polymers. The technology slashes the traditionally high costs and footprint associated with nanocellulose, allowing it to be scaled and used as a building block for a wide variety of […]
In Texas, Technip Energies has purchased Biosuccinium® technology from DSM, adding a technology solution to its growing Sustainable Chemicals portfolio. This technology synergizes with recently developed proprietary bio-polymer technologies and provides a commercially referenced production of bio-based succinic acid (bio-SAc) that serves as feedstock for the production of polybutylene succinate (PBS). PBS itself is fully […]
In Denmark, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to create a Center of Excellence in Decarbonized Energies. The advanced research center will focus on developing low-emission energy solutions that will accelerate the decarbonization of industrial facilities, the company said. The DTU-TotalEnergies Excellence Center of Clean Energy will construct a next-generation […]
In Dubai, Zawya reported that the Dubai Municipality announced that 85% of the emirate’s Waste Management Center (DWMC), a waste-to-energy project, has been completed. The project will contribute to Dubai Municipality’s strategic objective of reducing and completely diverting waste from landfills by 2030. The project, which is located in Dubai’s Al Warsan area, has the main […]
In New Zealand, Stuff reported that Air New Zealand expects to start partially using SAF made from recycled cooking oil and animal waste from next week. Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran said that the first 1.2 million liters of the SAF being imported was the equivalent of about 400 return flights between the local […]
In New York, Reuters reported that certain industries will have to continue relying on the use of biofuels to reduce emissions where electrification is not a feasible option, according to Paula Kovarsky, chief strategy officer at Brazilian biofuels producer Raízen. The executive said that demand for biofuels will also continue to exist in countries that […]
