In Lithuania, AUGA group, AB, Europe’s largest vertically integrated organic food producer, has developed and presented the world’s first hybrid biomethane and electric tractor for professional farm use – AUGA M1. This is the company’s first step in offering technological solutions that will eliminate climate pollution throughout the food supply chain, from field to table, […]
In Lithuania, Bunkerspot reports that national terminal operator KN says biofuel throughput has been 37,000 metric tons this year so far compared to just 5,000 tons during all of 2019. KN Klaipėda Oil Terminal transships ethanol and biodiesel and is among only three ports in the Baltic region handling biofuels, which also includes Ventspils and […]
In Lithuania, Baltic Course reports that biodiesel producer Mestilla will invest EUR6 million in used cooking oil biodiesel production. Construction is expected to start in early 2021 with commissioning planned before year’s end. Since it began operating in 2007, the company has been using rapeseed oil as feedstock. The additional capacity would represent 15% of […]
In Lithuania, scientists of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) are developing methods for producing concrete without cement, using industrial waste – fly ash. The final product is as strong as the traditional concrete, is more resilient to damaging effects of acid, and more stable in cases of expose to extreme heat and cold. In order […]
In Lithuania, the national parliament has voted to eliminate excise duty exemptions on E85 and B100 as well as all over levels of biofuel blends, which is expect to add EUR66 million per year to state coffers. Of the 104 legislators who voted or abstained, 90 voted in favor of scrapping the tax breaks. Excise […]
In Lithuania, biomass for heating prices are set to be up to 30% lower this next winter which ought to reduce consumers’ heating bills by up to 15% due to feedstock accounting for roughly half of the overall heating bill. The estimate is based on long-term feedstock contracts that major heating companies have recently signed.
In Lithuania, from November 19 through 25 the Caio Duilio destroyer of the Italian Navy will be conducting a friendly visit in Klaipėda. The technologically advanced battleship in service with the Italian Navy since 2009 is unique as its engine runs on biodiesel. The ship is drawn into a naval biofuel certification project with a long-term […]
In Lithuania, SEB Bank has issued a loan of LTL11 million ($4.2 million) to Klaipedos Kartonas for the construction of a new 22.5 MW capacity boiler house that will enable the company to have an up to 100 per cent supply of green energy produced by burning wood waste bought by the company. At present, the […]
In Lithuania, the country’s biggest biofuel auction took place, with Baltpool hosting the sale of 780 tonnes of biofuel worth nearly USD$400,000, representing a 500% growth from the previous record transaction. The high prices reflect positive changes in the system of the exchange, and the high demand for heating oil in the country. Biofuel bought […]
In Lithuania, new plans for a national biofuel exchange has small producers worried that the new rules will prevent them from signing long-term sales contracts. The heads of 17 small biofuels business sent a joint letter to government leaders expressing their concerns.
