In Brazil, Reuters reports Vibra is expanding its existing agreement with Brasil BioFuels to move into sustainable aviation fuel production using palm oil as feedstock. BBF will be supplying Vibra with renewable diesel as part of a previous agreement. The palm will be grown around Sao Joao da Baliza while the oil will be processed […]
The Task Force on Synthetic Biology and the Bioeconomy has released its report — THE U.S. BIOECONOMY: CHARTING A COURSE FOR A RESILIENT AND COMPETITIVE FUTURE”. The report contains recommendations and a strategy to help realize the potential of the U.S. bioeconomy for maximum public benefit. A key focus of the task force is to […]
In Washington, Business Climate Leaders confirmed a new webinar for: Tuesday April 19th, 1-3ET:“The SOILution Revolution: Funding the Transition. The webinar features THE AMERICAN RESILIENCE PROJECT FILM, FARM FREE OR DIE. The April event focuses on the mobilization of finance & investment options to help farmers combat climate change through soil health practices. Business Climate […]
In Germany, the Sustainable Resources Verifications Scheme has been approved by the European Commission as voluntary scheme that enables economic operators within the bioenergy industry to show compliance with the legal requirements of RED II. The final recognition was announced with a publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Under the revised […]
In Queensland, Gladstone has been selected as the location for a new $500 million renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery. Acting Premier Steven Miles said Oceania Biofuels selected a site within the Yarwun Industrial Precinct in the Gladstone State Development Area for their new biofuel refinery, which is now under contract with Economic Development […]
In California, Ohmium closed its $45 million Series B Financing. Existing investor Fenice Investment Group led the round, with participation from current major investors and new investor Energy Transition Ventures. The funds will support Ohmium’s rapid growth plan to quadruple hydrogen manufacturing capacity from 500 MW annually to approximately two GW annually by the end […]
In France, AFYREN advises that plant construction finalized on time and within budget The AFYREN NEOXY plant in Carling-Saint Avold in the Grand Est region is a first-of-its-kind flagship biorefinery that will produce bio-based carboxylic acids from sugar beet co-products. Its industrial commissioning was announced at the end of March, and production will start in […]
In Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas announced an exclusive partnership with LanzaTech NZ Inc. to address end-of-life tire waste. The two companies will co-develop the first dedicated end-of-life tire recycling process leveraging LanzaTech’s proprietary CCT technology, creating a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production. Bridgestone and LanzaTech seek to develop a […]
In California, Crimson Renewable Energy formally unveiled its newly completed expansion project at its Bakersfield facility, making the company the largest producer or ultra-low carbon biodiesel in the Western United States. The multi-million-dollar plant expansion makes it possible for Crimson to use a greater variety of waste oils and byproduct inedible fats to produce ultra-low […]
In the UK, businesses and other fuel suppliers across the country can now access over half a million liters of drop-in diesel replacement fuel from Craggs Energy’s Head Office in Hebden Bridge, and its largest fuel terminal in Padiham, Lancashire. Craggs Energy will be providing B2B suppliers, customers and businesses with Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO […]
