In New York state, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. announced rapid growth in its U.S. Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and European Biofuels derivatives, reflecting the increasing use of biofuels by the road transportation sector to reduce emissions. A record volume of RINs traded on ICE in 2021, equivalent to almost 600 million RINs. In February 2022 approximately […]
In Germany, hte – the high throughput experimentation company – was selected by Gevo Inc. to advance their understanding of the catalytic dehydration of biogenic isobutanol to form isobutylene. This is a key step in the chemical pathway for producing sustainable aviation fuel and high-octane renewable gasoline. The scope of the study included accelerated catalyst […]
In North Dakota, Summit Carbon Solutions announced a strategic investment from Continental Resources, Inc. to create the largest carbon capture and sequestration project of its kind in the world. Continental Resources will commit $250 million over the next two years to help fund the development and construction of the project’s associated capture, transportation, and sequestration infrastructure, while also leveraging its operational and geologic expertise […]
In Brazil, BSBIOS announced the acquisition of 100% of the MP Biodiesel plant located in Domdidier, in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The operation is part of the strategic planning, which establishes an investment plan in sustainable business with the objective of positioning the company among the three largest biofuels producers in the world. The […]
In Spain, Repsol and Navantia have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop innovative solutions to decarbonize maritime transport. In this way, both companies reinforce their commitment to accelerate the energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality, in line with the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets of Spain, the EU, the UN and the International Maritime Organization. The […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium partnered with Sphera to perform a cradle-to-grave LCA for Avantium’s plantMEG in its most applicable market (PET bottles) in 2025 with a regional focus on Europe. The LCA takes into account the use of beet sugar from Cosun Beet Companyi, the process based on Avantium’s Ray Technology, as well as the […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and its subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates have developed a manufacturing technology for MMA (methyl methacrylate) monomers that uses plant-derived materials and have begun designing a pilot plant. The two companies define MMA monomers manufactured by the following three methods as “Sustainable MMA” and are working on the development of its […]
In Illinois, Midwest Bioprocessing Center, LLC has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label for two of its iActive Personal Care ingredients. The products, iActive FeruliShield™ Feruloyl Soy Glycerides (FSG-33), and Feruloyl Coconut Glycerides, (FCG-33) and are now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased […]
In Germany, DuPont is launching five new grades in its sustainable product family Delrin Renewable Attributed. These products can be used in medical and food contact applications. Long-standing distribution partner Biesterfeld Plastic will distribute the POM homopolymers in large areas of the EMEA region as well as in Brazil. The new grades include Delrin RASC655 […]
In Argentina, Colombia’s La Republica newspaper reports Bahía Energía Group (GBE), a biodiesel producer from Bahía Blanca, wants to establish a foothold in Europe. A joint venture is under discussion with ChemCom Industries from the Netherlands to build an industrial plant in that country. It is a three-year project, from the time its execution is […]
