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3 January 202419 December 2023

HIF Global and Enap sign agreement to accelerate use of eFuels in Chile

First collaboration for carbon-neutral eFuels in the Chilean market eFuels can be used in today’s cars without any changes to engines or infrastructure


Clariant shuts its sunliquid® bioethanol plant in Romania

Strategic review concluded: Board of Directors has decided to close bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania, and to downsize related activities in Germany


15 December 20238 December 2023

Standard Gas and Topsoe to collaborate on UK-based renewable natural gas and methanol project

The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Danish group to supply its proprietary methanation and methanol technologies for a project being developed in the UK


12 December 202312 December 2023

MAN Energy Solutions to Build Reactor for Renewable Fuels

Cleantech start-up, CAPHENIA, to establish production plant for synthesis gas as feedstock for industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation


Flexible and efficient co-production of clean fuels for hard-to-decarbonize sectors 

Bioenergy will play a crucial role in this transition, supporting the achievement of the 32% renewable energy goal by 2030 and boosting renewable energy in sectors such as transport, off-grid energy and industry


30 November 202324 November 2023

Aker Carbon Capture awarded feasibility study by MAN Energy Solutions to develop power-to-fuel solution

In this study, the aim is to integrate a carbon capture unit into a full power-to-fuel solution


21 November 202315 November 2023

C2X takes important step towards large scale green methanol production in Spain

The first plant will be located in the Port of Huelva Service Area, while the land has the potential to support up to one million tons per year of methanol production when fully developed


16 November 202317 November 2023

Winter Special 2023 – 20% discount on market and trend reports on renewable carbon until 31 January 2024

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price


MIT design would harness 40 percent of the sun’s heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel

Conventional systems for producing hydrogen depend on fossil fuels, but the new system uses only solar energy


15 November 20239 November 2023

3D printed reactor core makes solar fuel production more efficient

Using a new 3D printing technique, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed special ceramic structures for a solar reactor. Initial testing show that these structures can boost the production yield of solar fuels


10 November 20237 November 2023

UFOP publishes status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2022/2023”

The report makes clear that the EU Commission is overtaking itself with its proposals within the framework of the "Green Deal", but at the same time is putting on the brakes when it comes to practical implementation and impact assessments in the member states


7 November 20232 November 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant

This project is the first reference for the uhde® green methanol process which makes renewable fuels and chemicals possible


27 October 202324 October 2023

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol accelerate the green fuel transition

The successful partnership between Ingenza and Phibro led to the introduction of KinetX®  yeast solutions – a highly thermotolerant yeast strain that secretes GA throughout growth and fermentation stages


24 October 202325 October 2023

Decarbonizing the transport: e-fuels from CO₂

AIMPLAS: The use of CO2 as a prime material or co-reactant is a challenge and an opportunity, it activates the search for innovations in the chemical industry to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels in transports


18 October 202312 October 2023

Final Investment Decision on Green Hydrogen and HVO/SAF projects

Galp has taken the final investment decision on two large scale projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery and of its products


17 October 202311 October 2023

SGP BioEnergy Secures US$250 Million Commitment From Global Emerging Markets (“GEM”) for Its Golden City Biorefinery in Panama and Zero-Waste Ecosystem, Signaling a Transformative Financial Commitment to Growing Sustainable Energy

"This project isn't just a milestone; it's a rallying cry demonstrating the extraordinary feats humanity can accomplish when we unite for a common cause. We maintain our support of it as a testament to the transformative power this initiative holds, not just for Panama, but for the region and the world at large." Dr Jorge Rivera Staff, Secretary of Energy of the Republic of Panama


22 September 202323 October 2023

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces second partnership to explore CO₂ upcycling technology 

The research together with Swansea University aims to develop technology capable of using CO₂ captured from the atmosphere as an alternative to fossil fuels used during the ethylene production process


21 September 202318 September 2023

Eni Sustainable Mobility and LG Chem Join Forces for a potential new innovative Biorefinery in South Korea

Eni will provide the South Korean biorefinery with sustainable feedstock mainly based on waste and residues from the processing of vegetable oils, used cooking oil, and also vegetable oils from drought-resistant crops


18 September 202313 September 2023

Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

This important step will save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel


13 September 20237 September 2023

Enerkem and Technip Energies Join Forces on Waste-to-Biofuels and Circular Chemicals Technology Deployment

Enerkem intends to establish a Development Company to acquire sites and secure relevant permits for the replicable methanol biorefinery, supporting the production of bio and low-carbon fuels, circular chemicals


23 August 202317 August 2023

Origin Materials and Proman Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuels

Proman, one of the world’s largest producers of methanol, and Origin Materials signed an agreement to explore the production and global distribution of biofuels


22 August 202317 August 2023

Start for the “Leuna100” project: Use of the green fuel saves gigatons of CO2

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) with a total of € 10.4 M. over the next three years


18 August 202315 August 2023

ASTM decision brings 100% SAF certification within reach

Unlike previously approved pathways, the Swedish Biofuels pathway is not limited to a single feedstock and includes the production of aromatics


14 August 202311 August 2023

UPM Biochemicals acquires SunCoal Industries

UPM Biochemicals has acquired SunCoal Industries GmbH, a German-based company that developed a unique technology portfolio to produce performance products from renewable raw materials


7 July 20235 July 2023

La Mède: A Multipurpose Facility for the Energies of Tomorrow

TotalEnergies’s La Mède facility is a powerhouse for the energy sources of tomorrow, which are set to drive growth for the Company and the local region


5 July 202329 June 2023

Biofuel Made from Algae Isn’t the Holy Grail We Expected

New research using real-world data casts doubt on the energy efficiency of diesel alternatives that come from phytoplankton


19 June 202314 June 2023

Successful LIGNOFLAG project completion: EU-funded large-scale commercial plant produces bioethanol from agricultural residues

Clariant’s sunliquid® technology converts unused agricultural residues into cellulosic ethanol, an advanced, highly sustainable biofuel that can already be used as a drop-in solution in fuel blending


15 May 202310 May 2023

Evonik expands global alkoxides business with new Singapore plant

Evonik has begun construction of a new production plant for alkoxides in Southeast Asia


9 May 20234 May 2023

Tester introduces bipartisan bill to deregulate industrial hemp

The Industrial Hemp Act would loosen testing restrictions and other regulations for varieties of hemp plants grown for industrial purposes, like fiber, grain, biofuel or 'hempcrete'


5 May 20233 May 2023

Carbon Recycling International Builds the World’s Largest CO2-to-Fuel Facility

New plant can recycle 160,000 tons of CO2 annually, which translates to a significant reduction in emissions associated with steel production


Scientists Isolate Microbes That Eat Carbon Dioxide

Researchers are testing new ways to use micro-organisms called cyanobacteria to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere


28 April 20234 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2023

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2023 at RCI


27 April 202327 April 2023

“Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources

Carbon dioxide is a renewable resource able to replace fossil carbon. CellCO2, Arkeon and Ultra-low Carbon Concrete showcase the versatility of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions


Axens, a partner to the BioTJet industrial project for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France using BioTfueL® technology

Within the framework of the BioTJet project, Axens is surrounded by its partners, Elyse Energy, Avril, IFP Energies nouvelles and Bionext with the ambitious objectives of decarbonization of the aviation sector


18 April 202317 April 2023

Eat less meat, we need space for biofuels, German producer says

In an ongoing dispute over biofuels made from crops such as rapeseed and wheat, Germany’s biggest biofuel producer argues that reducing meat consumption would be a much better way to free up agricultural space for food production, rather than phasing out crop-based biofuels


17 April 202313 April 2023

The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030

New report on the use of CO₂ for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation


14 April 202311 April 2023

Multilab Separations Consortium puts biofuel on the path to decarbonization

Separations technology critical to converting biomass to low-carbon biofuel


3 April 202329 March 2023

TUM researching climate-neutral fuels for the transportation sector

German government supports sustainability project Synergy Fuels


30 March 202328 March 2023

EPA approves D5 fuel pathway for Martinez biorefinery

Martinez Renewables is a 50/50 joint venture between Marathon Petroleum Corp. and Neste Corp. that has converted Marathon’s existing refinery in Martinez, California, to renewable diesel production


29 March 202328 March 2023

Biofuels: Sustainable land use instead of land consumption

Rapeseed as a raw material for biodiesel production has been certified as sustainable since 2010 and also contributes significantly to the nutrition of farm animals, which in turn contribute to human nutrition


16 March 202316 March 2023

From Emission-made Shoes to Jet Fuels – Smart Innovations Make CO₂ the Feedstock of the Future

The Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023”


13 March 202322 March 2023

Challenge to lead the carbon-neutral race via efficient biofuel production

The conventional biofuel production process involves the use of highly toxic solvents, which are mainly derived from petroleum causing environmental and economic concerns


2 March 202327 February 2023

Algae: Should they stay or should they go?

Report on the development of algae-based products from the Green Chemicals Blog


27 February 202323 February 2023

Ripple Effects

Once a rising powerhouse in the industry, the Russian biomass sector is on the downslide


23 February 202321 February 2023

EU sees brutal drop in renewable energy used in transport

Recently released figures by EU statistics agency Eurostat show a spectacular drop in the amount of renewable energy used in the transport sector for 2021, a trend that affects almost all EU countries and is due to a change in the calculation methodology for biofuels


21 February 202316 February 2023

Global Bioenergies: First significant sales in 2022

Trade payables increased as a result of the negotiation of more favourable payment terms for the Company in connection with the initiation of production activities


16 February 202313 February 2023

Shell and S&W Enter Joint Venture to Develop and Produce Sustainable Biofuel Feedstocks

The JV intends to develop Camelina (“Camelina sativa”) and other oilseed species from which oil and meal can be extracted for future processing into animal feed, biofuels, and other bioproducts


31 January 202326 January 2023

“Fuels of the future”: Biofuel industry blames Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke for missed climate protection targets in the transport sector

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, supported by Federal Minister of Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, risks derailing climate change mitigation in the transport sector; the climate protection targets are becoming unachievable


23 January 202320 January 2023

Yield10 Bioscience and Mitsubishi Corporation Sign MOU to Evaluate the Establishment of a Partnership to Supply, Offtake and Market Camelina as a Feedstock Oil for Biofuel

PHA biopolymers can be produced from a new crop


18 January 202312 January 2023

Bio-based Polyolefin Market Set for Stellar Growth Over Next Decade

The European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive in its current form is a potential inhibitor to the bio-polyolefin market growth

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