In the UK, Johnson Matthey has launched an innovative technology – HyCOgenTM – designed to play a pivotal role in enabling the conversion of captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By combining HyCOgen with the award-winning FT CANS Fischer Tropsch technology (developed in collaboration with bp), Johnson Matthey offers an […]
In Peru, the Libertad newspaper reports the Prosecutor of the Nation of Peru, Zoraida Ávalos, opened a preliminary investigation against the president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, on Tuesday for alleged influence peddling, collusion and illegal sponsorship, which will be suspended due to the immunity enjoyed by the head of state. The proceedings against Castillo may […]
In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group has acquired Amber Resources, LLC (dba Sawyer Petroleum) and its affiliated entities, M.O. Dion & Sons and Amber Petroleum Products. Amber Resources is a leading Southern California full-service distributor of diesel, gasoline, lubricants, other transportation fuel components, industrial services and additives. This acquisition builds upon REG’s downstream participation, growing the […]
In Pennsylvania, UGI Corporation has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer, Vertimass, to utilize their catalytic technology to produce renewable fuels from renewable-ethanol in the U.S. and Europe. The agreement centers on the development of production facilities using Vertimass’ catalytic technology to convert renewable ethanol into renewable-propane and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). […]
In Denmark, Novozymes and Saipem have entered a collaboration agreement to develop solutions for enzymatic carbon capture, a biological and cost-effective alternative to traditional carbon capture. The ambition is to bring advanced enzyme-based carbon capture processes to the market. “This collaboration is an important step towards sustainable and innovative solutions for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. […]
In the UK, sustainable packaging startup Notpla announced the close of a £10 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Horizons Ventures, with participation from existing investors Astanor Ventures, Lupa Systems and Torch Capital. Founded in 2014 by two Imperial College London and Royal College of Art alumni, Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez and […]
In Denmark, bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have successfully completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine ‘drop-in fuel’ to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping. The trials were completed on Maersk Cirrus and Maersk Navigator – product […]
In New York state, Waga Energy is joining forces with Steuben County on a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project at the county’s Bath landfill. The RNG produced will be injected in the local grid and used as a biofuel to decarbonize mobility. The Steuben County landfill will be the first in the US to adopt […]
In Illinois, Brownfield Ag News reports USDA data shows corn use for ethanol rose less than 1% in November compared to October at 468.655 million bushels but it was 9% higher than November 2020. DDGS production rose 2% over October at 1,997,444 tons, 11% higher than the year prior. The soybean crush was a different […]
In North Carolina, GESS RNG Biogas USA LLC announced four Renewable Natural Gas projects across the United States, thanks in part to successful development of a proprietary swine manure collection process that reduces the amount of manure fed into lagoons and significantly increases efficiency. This proprietary new process, which GESS RNG Biogas’s teams have been […]
