In Minnesota, after a four-year investigation, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency found Al-Corn Clean Fuel LLC had uncontrolled emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide emissions in 2018-19, and found that Denco II LLC consistently exceeded pollutant limits in its industrial wastewater and stormwater discharges at its ethanol production facility in […]
In Finland, TripActions and Reed & Mackay, travel and spend management group, and Neste, sustainable aviation fuel producer, announced a global partnership to offer Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to all TripActions Group customers. The agreement marks the first time that a corporate travel management company is able to provide customers with the option to […]
In Lithuania, AUGA group, Europe’s largest vertically integrated organic food producer, introduced the world’s first hybrid biomethane and electric tractor for professional farm use – AUGA M1. This is the company’s first step in offering technological solutions that will help eliminate climate pollution throughout the food supply chain and foster sustainable agriculture. According to Kęstutis […]
In Italy, Eni and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) entered a three-year partnership agreement to collaborate in the promotion of renewable energy and accelerate the energy transition, particularly in countries that export fossil fuels. In particular, Eni and IRENA will promote the integration of the African continent into the biofuel value chain through institutional […]
In Australia, Hellenic Shipping News reports that BHP is tapping LNG’s and biodiesel’s potential as a marine fuel choice to advance sustainable shipping. BHP will target net zero by 2050 for all shipping of its products, subject to the widespread availability of carbon neutral solutions including low/zero emission technology on board suitable ships and low/zero […]
In Nigeria, Punch Newspapers reports that the Kebbi State Government signed a partnership agreement with Contec Global Energy Limited for investment into the Cassava Biofuel Ethanol project in the State as the country as a whole pushes for biofuels throughout Nigeria. Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu, who is also the chairman of the Progressives […]
In Texas, Kinetrex Energy, a Kinder Morgan, Inc. company, and Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) announced they have started construction activities for three previously announced renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in Indiana. The three sites are located at the Twin Bridges Landfill in Danville, the Prairie View Landfill in Wyatt and the Liberty Landfill in […]
In California, Aemetis, Inc. as signed offtake agreement with Delta Air Lines for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) to be delivered over the 10-year term of the agreement. The aggregate value of the agreement is estimated to be more than $1 billion, including LCFS, RFS, 45Q and tax credits. […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports that the government has submitted a request to the Supreme Court to secure permission to require all vehicle manufacturers to produce flex-fuel vehicles. The move is part of the wider push to boost ethanol production and consumption domestically, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and significantly reducing reliance on […]
In Denmark, a Maersk tender completed a successful trial in partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, blending biofuel into the marine fuel to reduce CO2 emissions during her recent charter in the Pacific. In May 2021, Maersk Supply Service decided together with The Ocean Cleanup to run a trial program, in which they would blend biofuel […]
