In North Carolina, Maersk announced the successful bunkering of Tangier Maersk, a dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container vessel, using U.S.-produced corn ethanol. The operation marked the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States. The milestone is part of Maersk’s broader efforts to explore multiple potential fuel pathways for the future […]
In North Carolina, Montauk Renewables, Inc celebrated the official opening of the company’s Turkey, NC facility. The project represents a $200 million capital investment and commitment to rural North Carolina. “As of the end of August, we have entered into long-term agreements with over 80 separate farming locations, providing us access to more than 415,000 […]
In North Carolina, cultivated meat producer UPSIDE Foods has withdrawn from a previously announced agreement to acquire the production facility of bankrupt peer, Believer Meats. The stalking horse bid, worth $50 million, was announced in June. According to AgFunderNews, conditions of the deal were not met. The purchase agreement allowed UPSIDE to terminate under several circumstances, […]
In North Carolina, Honeywell Technologies announced the completion of its acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business for £1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. This deal strengthens the company’s portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels. Honeywell Technologies will now have a more comprehensive, end-to-end offering for customers across energy and process technologies, further enhanced […]
In North Carolina, BASF and Arva announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies will connect biorefineries with verified low-carbon intensity (CI) grainthrough both farmer-direct and commercial channels, rewarding farmers for their […]
In North Carolina, BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices. BASF digital tools – xarvio® FIELD MANAGER and xarvio BIOENERGY – […]
In North Carolina, researchers from North Carolina State University have successfully synthesized bacteriochlorophyll a, a photosynthetic pigment found in bacteria which absorbs infrared light. The work represents the first chemical synthesis of this molecule and could give scientists deeper insights into photosynthetic function and photosynthetic energy. “There are two ‘worlds’ of photosynthesis: the green plant-based […]
In North Carolina, BASF has introduced Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). By utilizing xarvio® FIELD MANAGER and xarvio BIOENERGY, Circalo: […]
In North Carolina, Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. completed the installation of its 6.6-megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) microturbine system at a landmark renewable energy facility in North Carolina. This waste-to-energy project marks a meaningful step forward in the customer’s operational strategy by monetizing swine waste through a proprietary pyrolysis process to produce renewable […]
In North Carolina, designer Gabriel Mejia-Estrella has created a working synthesizer made from cardboard and walnut. A recent graduate in Music Technology from University of North Carolina Asheville, Mejia-Estrella was inspired to create the unique synth because unlike elegant and often aesthetically pleasing instruments like guitars or pianos, traditional synths are largely unattractive, more akin […]
