In Brazil, Grupo Potencial is set to invest $34 million in building two, 55km long biofuel pipelines next year, should all permits come through in time. One pipeline will connect the company’s Lapa biodiesel plant in Parana to fuel distributors. It produces around 900 million liters annually and sells around 65 million liters monthly. The […]
In Nevada, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to producing biomass for fuels production. The new findings build on earlier research led by John Cushman, a professor in the University’s Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the College of […]
In Washington, biofuel manufacturing plants release almost as much hazardous air pollution as oil refineries – and more of some dangerous pollutants, according to a study by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP). These pollutants from ethanol, biodiesel and “renewable diesel” manufacturing plants include formaldehyde (a carcinogen), acetaldehyde (a probable carcinogen), hexane (which can attack the […]
In Minnesota, CIBO Technologies, the climate software company for agriculture, has joined the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association to equip biofuels producers with an end-to-end technology platform that helps source and facilitate low-carbon feedstocks from growers using regenerative practices. Joining the IRFA will allow CIBO to better reach organizations involved in renewable fuel production, standards advocacy, and policy recommendation. […]
In Curaçao, the Curaçao Chronicle newspaper reports that Energis is the first company in the Caribbean to produce biofuels from waste with its latest investment in a $11 million facility. It can convert organic waste into biofuels as well as plastics and waste oils into fuel oils. The facility will be commissioned in June but […]
In the Netherlands, Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 27, 2024, and will operate one of its four […]
In Sweden, Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft and Sveaskog have signed a letter of intent on a feasibility study to establish a value chain for hydrogen and biofuels in Västerbotten. In the extension, the goal is, among other things, to enable the phasing out of fossil fuel that is currently used in processes at the Rönnskär […]
In Malaysia, Reuters reports that Ecoceres will start its second biofuel facility during the second half of next year, producing 220,000 tpy of sustainable aviation fuel and 130,000 tpy of hydrotreated vegetable oil from used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent. The company is already operating a smaller 260,000-tpy biofuels facility in China that […]
In the UK, ESG Today reported that sustainable fuels startup Renovare Fuels announced the launch of a $7.6 million equity raise, with proceeds aimed at supporting projects to produce advanced renewable biofuels from waste. Founded in 2015, UK-based Renovare provides a technology that turns biodegradable waste from homes and industry into advanced renewable biofuels. The […]
In Massachusetts, Ameresco announced its award from Hawaiian Electric Company for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt (MW) renewable energy site in Maui. The proposed facility will include a biofuel-powered generator with six dual-fuel engines. It will offer firm renewable energy and provide a highly flexible capacity resource, Ameresco said. This facility will also maintain power […]
