In Finland, Stora Enso launched its latest lignin-based innovation, NeoLigno, a fully bio-based binder system without formaldehyde and isocyanates, thus, providing healthier indoor and working environments. Initial target applications for NeoLigno are in particleboards and insulation materials used in the building and construction industry. Hazardous chemicals aren’t always visible to the naked eye, yet they […]
In Washington, D.C., a new Renewable Fuels Association white paper looks at how, for the past decade, ethanol has been the go-to fuel to decarbonize transportation in the Golden State. The use of ethanol under California’s low-carbon fuel standard has generated over a third of the state’s greenhouse gas savings since implementation of the program […]
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office is in need of subject matter experts to review research funding applications. BETO’s Scale-Up and Conversion Funding Opportunity Announcement is currently accepting applications in several areas including bioenergy technology scale-up, clean cellulosic sugar production, bioprocess separations, wood heater efficiencies, renewable natural gas. To apply […]
In California, Neste, the largest renewable diesel supplier into California, opened two new Neste MY Renewable Diesel fueling stations in southern California. The company’s ambition is to create a renewable diesel fueling network across the U.S. West Coast. “Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a triple win for any fleet operator with vehicles on the road […]
In West Virginia, Greasezilla developed an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel byproduct on behalf of its customers. Greasezilla systems produce a Brown Grease Advanced Biofuel in nearly every region of the country. The distribution network offers Greasezilla’s clients a proven channel that provides the best value for their commodity while […]
In Norway, Nutreco’s aquaculture division Skretting will validate Finnish biotech start-up eniferBio’s new novel ingredient Pekilo protein through salmon feeding trials held in R&D facilities at the Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) in Norway. To prepare for the trial, eniferBio is teaming up with Tereos to supply Pekilo mycoprotein for the validation testing. To start […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks finally began to build again after six weeks of losses. Ethanol stocks reached 20.44 million barrels, up 704,000 barrels from the week prior thanks to ethanol production reaching an average of 952,000 barrels. That level is still 84,000 bpd below the same […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that although the sugarcane crush is well under way, ethanol prices are being driven higher by the continued premium for sugar production. But hydrous ethanol remains competitive over gasoline at the pump, keeping demand steady amidst a tightening supply scenario that has the market concerned whether ethanol production can keep up. […]
In Oklahoma, Reuters reports that CVR has delayed startup of its renewable diesel production capacity at its Wynnewood refinery until the end of the third quarter rather than in July due to this winter’s massive snowstorms interrupting the timely arrival of equipment. Costs have also rise to as much as $140 million from the previous […]
In India, ChiniMandi reports the Uttar Pradesh government wants the state’s 120 sugar mills to begin producing medical grade oxygen in order to help fill the gap suffered by community health facilities inundated with out-of-control COVID-19 infections. The Hindu Business Line reports that more than 70 sugar mills in Maharashtra are already preparing to install […]
