In the United Kingdom, Terravesta grower and one of the UK’s leading resource and waste management companies, FCC Environment is using its landbank to grow energy crops for biomass fuel. The company has been planting Miscanthus at several of its old landfill and quarry sites across the country that it has restored following their closure. […]
In South Korea, Hyundai Motor Group will host ‘Hydrogen Wave’, a global virtual forum which represents the Group’s plans for a new ‘wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies and which will provide a revealing insight into the Group’s future vision of a sustainable hydrogen society. It has launched a microsite that provides a glimpse of […]
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to tackle the climate crisis, EPA is […]
In Louisiana, International-Matex Tank Terminals LLC will build additional tanks, pipeline, and dock infrastructure at its Geismar, Louisiana marine terminal to handle renewable feedstocks and renewable products, including renewable diesel, biodiesel and other products. Backed by a long-term contract with Renewable Energy Group, Inc., the project will support REG’s nearby biorefinery expansion, which is expected […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency has sent its proposal for 2021 and 2022 biofuel blending levels to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, but the agency didn’t confirm earlier sources who said 2021 would be lower than originally planned. All the agency would confirm was that it was meant […]
In the UK, farming seaweed and growing algae from the by-products of whisky manufacturing are among 24 projects awarded £4 million government funding to boost biomass production. The 24 innovative projects, from start-ups and family-run businesses to research institutes and universities, will receive funding of up to £200,000 from the government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Program […]
In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to 933,000 barrels per day last week, 40,000 barrels lower than the week prior, to the lowest levels seen since March. Analysts had expected production to be between 962,000 barrels per day to 990,000 barrels, so the actual figure was far below […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports that high palm oil prices are forcing the country to push back its B40 ambitions. Originally set for roll out in July from the current 30% blending level, the program has been delayed indefinitely but a senior energy ministry official did indicate it would be difficult to reach B40 in 2022. […]
In Brazil, Renewables Now reports the most recent biodiesel auction held by the Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) saw 1.29 billion liters of fuel sold for a total of $1.37 billion and an average price of $1.08 per liter. Forty-five producers offered 1.53 billion liters of biodiesel at the four-day auction that will […]
In Canada, ExxonMobil announced its majority-owned affiliate, Imperial Oil Ltd., is moving forward with plans to produce renewable diesel at a new complex at its Strathcona refinery in Edmonton, Canada. When construction is complete, the refinery is expected to produce approximately 20,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, which could reduce emissions in the Canadian […]
