Category: Fuels

World’s largest hydrogen ferries to run on fuel cells and 15% biofuel

World’s largest hydrogen ferries to run on fuel cells and 15% biofuel

May 1, 2024 |

In Norway, Bergen Engines has been selected to provide four C25:33L8A generating sets to support the world’s largest hydrogen ferries, operating on Norway’s longest ferry connection from Bodø to Lofoten. The generating sets will be fueled by low carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and will serve as reliable support power to the hydrogen fuel cells […]

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AGR Biogás kicks off oconstruction of Spanish biogas plant with biomethane injection

AGR Biogás kicks off oconstruction of Spanish biogas plant with biomethane injection

May 1, 2024 |

In Spain, AGR Biogás has started construction of the first biogas plant with biomethane injection in Andalusia. This milestone marks a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for the local community and the wider environment. The project consists of an approximate investment of 25 million euros, with Project Finance financing for a value […]

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Vale and Caterpillar to test BEVs and ethanol-powered trucks

Vale and Caterpillar to test BEVs and ethanol-powered trucks

May 1, 2024 |

In Brazil, Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric large trucks and energy transfer systems, as well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The aim is to support Vale in achieving its goals of reducing scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and zeroing its […]

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BioIntelligence Technologies lands $3.63M seed round for AI solution to improve fermentation bioprocesses

BioIntelligence Technologies lands $3.63M seed round for AI solution to improve fermentation bioprocesses

May 1, 2024 |

In Canada, BioIntelligence Technologies, who has developed an AI powered solution to eliminate losses in products and to reduce the consumption of water and energy and the emission of CO2 in industrial bioprocesses using fermentation, announced the recent closing of C$5M in funding led by Amplify Capital (Toronto) and joined by Investissement Québec, Real Ventures, […]

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Heartland Corn Products fined $11,200 for air permit violations

Heartland Corn Products fined $11,200 for air permit violations

May 1, 2024 |

In Minnesota, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, Heartland Corn Products failed emission stack tests in November 2021 and February 2022 at its ethanol production facility in Winthrop, Minn. The tests show the company emitted both volatile organic compounds and particulate matter above what is allowed by its permit.  A carbon […]

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Renewable diesel feedstock imports forcing soybean crushers to shutdown longer

Renewable diesel feedstock imports forcing soybean crushers to shutdown longer

May 1, 2024 |

In Illinois, Farm Progress reports that soybean crushers are feeling pressure from increased imports of used cooking oil and other renewable diesel feedstocks, which is weighing on soy oil prices and potentially risking investments into further crushing. In an effort to combat these lower prices, millions of bushels worth of crushing capacity went offline in […]

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Groundbreaking held at world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant

Groundbreaking held at world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant

May 1, 2024 |

In Germany, recently the offficial groundbreaking ceremony was held for the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant. Large-scale industrial use of the “pure oxyfuel” technology from thyssenkrupp will be used to produce cement while capturing around 1.2 million tons of CO2 a year. The plant is set for commissioning in 2028. The basic principle of the […]

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Topsoe lands first Chinese SAF project

Topsoe lands first Chinese SAF project

April 30, 2024 |

In China, Topsoe has signed an agreement with Guangxi Hongkun Biomass to provide its HydroFlex technology to produce SAF at the Company’s plant in the Qinzhou Port Area Free Trade Pilot Zone of Guangxi, China. This agreement is Topsoe’s first SAF project in China. Topsoe will deliver its HydroFlex technology for the project, which expects […]

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Forty companies launch SAF Coalition to rapidly scale investment, production and policies

Forty companies launch SAF Coalition to rapidly scale investment, production and policies

April 30, 2024 |

In Washington, 40 companies and organizations that hold a stake in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel united to announce the formation of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition. The organization is comprised of airlines and aircraft operators, agricultural enterprises, aircraft and aircraft equipment manufacturers, airports, technology developers, labor unions and biofuel producers. […]

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Labor union calls on Scottish government to step in regarding Argent Energy’s planned closure

Labor union calls on Scottish government to step in regarding Argent Energy’s planned closure

April 30, 2024 |

In the UK, UK labor union Unite is calling on the Scottish government to ‘step in now’ as 75 jobs are at risk following the announcement by Argent Energy that it plans to close its biodiesel plant in Newarthill. The union responded to the latest green jobs setback in Scotland as Argent Energy confirmed its […]

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