In North Dakota, the Bismark Tribune reports that Red Trail Energy ethanol plant representatives appeared before state regulators seeking a permit to store carbon dioxide captured from the facility underground, the first hearing of its kind to take place in North Dakota as the state’s energy industry looks to lower GHG emissions. The Bismark Tribune […]
In Norway, the government posted questions and answers about their fullscale CO2 carbon capture, transport and storage project Longship which will demonstrate the capture of CO2 from industrial sources, as well as transport and safe storage of CO2. The Norwegian government launched the Longship project on 21 September 2020. CO₂ will be captured at Norcem’s […]
In Canada, Greenlane Renewables’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., signed a total of CAN$12.8 million (US$10.2 million) in contracts for renewable natural gas projects in the United States. One of the contracts involves the supply by Greenlane of its membrane separation biogas upgrading system for a project owned by an international energy company. […]
In Washington, D.C., in response to this week’s announcement by the White House calling on OPEC+ member countries to increase oil output, the Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to President Biden supporting the Administration’s call for an investigation into the true causes of recent higher gas prices. The letter also underscored that the solution […]
In Japan, to support on measures for GHG emissions reduction, ClassNK has released “Handling of the use of biofuels on ships” on its website, which outlines the procedures and cautions to be taken when using biofuels for ships. The nine-point FAQ-style document runs through the basics of what different marine biofuels are available currently in […]
In Texas, Reuters reports that Exxon Mobil and Chevron are looking to jump on the renewable diesel bandwagon but want to do it in a way that doesn’t require expensive upgrades to their existing facilities. They want to both produce RD but also Sustainable Aviation Fuel from vegetable oils but are against major capital expenses […]
In Spain, the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has selected 79 innovative renewable energy projects in productive sectors to receive aid for more than 76 million euros. One of the projects selected includes the production of green hydrogen from renewable generation, which will be used to transform an old biodiesel […]
In Missouri, local press reports that a fire at Seaboard Energy’s St. Joseph biodiesel plant was caused by biodiesel residue catching fire, likely as a result of sun exposure. Employees had been trying to cool down the building by airing it out when the fire that became a five-story column of flames set alight. Although […]
In North Dakota, the Bismarck Tribune newspaper reports that Midwest AgEnergy is exploring the possibility of a Carbon Capture and Storage project near its Dakota Spirit facility in an effort to reduce its carbon emissions from ethanol production. Although other parts of the state have been researched to determine if they are viable for carbon […]
In Canada, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. has finalized its strategic acquisition of AirScience Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries for an amended total cash consideration of approx. C$4.4 million. PyroGenesis will operate AST as a wholly owned subsidiary and retain the current management and staff, comprising of approximately 20 employees. AST has current operations across North America, […]
