In Italy, Novamont and Iren have signed a three-year collaboration agreement in the field of integrated waste collection systems with the aim of reducing non-recyclable waste and fully implementing the objectives of the circular bioeconomy. The two companies are committed to the development of specific projects for the optimized management of products and compostable packaging, […]
In Washington, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that it will release expanded monthly biofuels data through a new report—the Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update. On March 31, 2021, EIA plans to publish the first edition of this report, which will contain January 2021 data. EIA will also modify petroleum and biofuel volumetric balances […]
In France, AFYREN and Südzucker have reached an unprecedented long-term agreement on the supply of sugar beet co-products as feedstock for AFYREN NEOXY, the zero-waste, low-carbon biorefinery that will begin producing seven 100% biobased organic acids at industrial scale in early 2022. The partnership is in accordance with both companies’ sustainability strategies. Using these co-products […]
In Iowa, Kemin Biofuels, part of Kemin Industries, has expanded its enzyme portfolio with ZyloCell, a unique dry cellulase for use in bioethanol plants that breaks down cellulose in corn kernel fiber for a low-carbon fuel source. ZyloCell is a cost-effective alternative to liquid enzyme formulation. In addition to increased bioethanol production, ZyloCell provides bioethanol […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Coalition for Ethanol, the National Corn Growers Association and the National Farmers Union, working together as the Biofuels Coalition, filed their response brief in the Supreme Court case HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al., v. Renewable Fuels Association, et al. In the brief, the coalition argues in […]
In Missouri, Midwestern farmers are one step closer to the prospect of growing a new cover crop that will generate a cash margin while supporting regenerative agriculture. CoverCress Inc. announced it has raised another $8 million to fund its final stage of crop development and scale up for its first commercial planting for the fall […]
In the UK, DeepVerge, the environmental and life science AI company, announced that, further to the notification of February15, 2021, it has signed a full technical and commercial agreement with Microsaic Systems plc. Under this agreement, with DeepVerge’s Innovenn subsidiary, Microsaic will supply regulatory approved, CE Mark, miniaturized mass spectrometry equipment and services on a […]
In Malaysia, Fintech Global announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eco-Sponge Sdn. Bhd. (“ECS”), had on March 23, 2021 entered into a five-year collaboration agreement with Ace Edible Oil Industries Sdn. Bhd.(“AEOI”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Green Ocean Corporation Berhad (“G Ocean”) to supply around 150,000 metric tons’ worth of biodiesel and biofuel related […]
In Norway, on 19 March, Höegh Autoliners accelerated its decarbonization efforts successfully completing its first carbon neutral voyage from Europe to South Africa. During this voyage the New Horizon vessel Höegh Trigger ran on advanced biofuels meeting the highest sustainability standards. The successful trial voyage showed that biofuel is a viable choice for vessels in the fleet. […]
In Washington state, Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC (NWABF), with the recent execution of a Memorandum of Understanding, has made major progress toward securing a strategic long-term investment into its Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Washington State from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, an independent investment firm specializing in North American infrastructure. The potential $600 million investment from […]
