In the UK, Virgin is delighted to confirm that our net-zero target has been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Reporting under Virgin Holdings Limited, this is a key milestone as part of the Group’s long-term ambition in Changing Business for Good. This validation confirms that Virgin’s climate targets are aligned with what […]
In the UK, BUSE Gases Limited announced a transformative 10-year offtake agreement with Acorn Bioenergy, marking a significant leap forward in our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Under this agreement, we will offtake biogenic CO2 produced by Acorn Bioenergy’s pioneering anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Winchester and resell it to various markets. This collaboration is […]
In the UK, from direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response. But which solutions are actually viable and which are energy-intensive distractions dressed up in eco-hype? A Comprehensive Guide to […]
In the UK, Quadrise has signed a Joint Development Agreement with renewable fuel technology experts Alder Energy LLC. Alder’s proprietary pyrolysis oil upgrading technology is designed to produce stable Alder Renewable Crude and associated products such as Alder Pyrolysis Sugars. Under the JDA, the Quadrise and Alder teams intend to collaborate in respect of the […]
In the UK, a spectacular world-first flypast using a combination of more environmentally-friendly fuels has been performed by the Red Arrows over London for His Majesty The King. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were powered with a high-ratio blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to provide the exciting finale at today’s big […]
In the UK, London’s Design Museum has awarded designer Lulu Harrison the Ralph Saltzman Prize for glass objects made from waste shells, wood and plants sourced from the River Thames. The materials – in particular, quagga mussels shells that block the river’s pipes – are often sent to landfills, according to design publication dezeen. Harrison […]
In the UK, in what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle of Man Flag Administration for its tanker Whitchampion to load, carry and blend Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME B100) onboard under IBC […]
In the UK, a startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win a £1 million grant to advance its AI-driven software, designed to accelerate the UK’s […]
In the UK, a recent study “From Research to Revenue: The Case for Scaling UK Bio-based Innovation” reveals the UK excels at creating bio-based startups but struggles to scale them domestically, with many relocating abroad for better infrastructure. The BB-REG-NET research shows internationally-active firms employ more staff and generate nearly twice the revenue of UK-focused […]
In the UK, Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to Drax Power Limited. The SAU has accepted a request for a report from DESNZ concerning its proposed subsidy to Drax. This request relates to […]
