In California, Daily Breeze reported The Port of Los Angeles announced a $31 million grant from the California Air Resources Board to demonstrate emission-reduction technologies on harbor craft, in collaboration with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises. The project, named the Los Angeles Marine Emission Reduction project, includes replacing three older ferries operated by Catalina […]
In California, Verdagy has entered into a strategic partnership with Petron Scientech to use over 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen for integration into its first Biorefinery project for production of SAF and e-Methanol. The two companies are collaborating on several biorefinery projects to produce SAF, e-methanol and Bio-chemicals and polymers. “Petron […]
In California, fast-casual burrito chain Chipotle has expanded its Cultivate Next venture fund by $50 million. The fund, which now totals $100 million, focuses on early-stage investments in agriculture and restaurant supply chains. Notably, the fund has invested in Zero Acre Farms, a fermentation-based cooking oils startup. Chipotle is currently testing the use of Zero […]
In California, Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17, a new bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis. Derived from renewable corn starch, CornNext-17 utilizes a patented fermentation-based process to create a fully biodegradable material. Unlike traditional plastics and bio-plastics such as PLA and PHA, CornNext-17 retains its natural polysaccharide structure, enabling rapid […]
In California, Terviva, Inc announced a strategic investment from integrated energy company Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd (Idemitsu). Idemitsu, in partnership with Terviva and Stanmore, an Australia-based coal resource company, is beginning a trial plantation of Terviva’s pongamia in Queensland, Australia. This collaboration leverages Terviva’s scalable tree production and Idemitsu’s expertise in fuels to accelerate the […]
In California, Corn Next, a company developing biobased materials based on corn starch, has launched a plastics alternative that fully biodegrades in 30 days. Dubbed CornNext-18, the material’s mechanical properties make it suitable for several applications, including consumer goods, packaging, agriculture, medical supplies, automotive, and electronics. “CornNext-17 represents a significant leap forward in sustainable materials,” […]
In California, Aemetis, Inc. announced the receipt of $11 million, after transaction costs, from the sale of $13.5 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investment tax credits generated by a solar electricity generation project at the Keyes ethanol plant and two dairy biogas digesters built as Aemetis Biogas projects. Aemetis has also entered into an […]
In California, on December 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits to Carbon TerraVault JV Storage Company Sub 1, LLC (CTV), a subsidiary of California Resources Corporation (CRC). Class VI UIC wells are used to inject carbon dioxide into deep rock formations for permanent underground storage. […]
In California, Biochar Today reports that Lake County Commissioners unanimously approved earlier this month the permit required for the proposed AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project led by Scotts Valley Energy Corporation in partnership with the Habematolel Pomo Tribal Nation. The biochar plant seeks to convert forest woodchips into syngas to power generators on county-leased […]
In California, California Bioenergy LLC announced the successful completion of its 78th dairy digester project in the state of California, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to promote sustainable energy solutions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By year’s end, with the addition of 8 dairy digester projects in South Dakota, CalBio will have […]
