26 Nov 2023
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BGW installs Whitefox ICE- XL tech to produce ethanol at its Rąbczyn plant

26. November 2023
In Poland, Whitefox Technologies announced that BGW sp has installed Whitefox ICE-XL technology at its 108 MLPY plant in Rąbczyn, and is producing both fuel grade ethanol and high grade ethanol through Whitefox engineering solutions.  BGW is the first European fuel ethanol customer to install this technology, Whitefox Technologies said. Bartosz Walkowiak, President of BGW […]

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26 Nov 2023
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Neste, Mitsui Chemicals  enable food packaging made with renewable materials for CO-OP brand in Japan

26. November 2023
In Finland, Neste said it is working with Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer, a subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, to provide more sustainable food packaging solutions for CO-OP, a brand of the Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU).  In the first phase of the collaboration, biobased raw materials will replace fossil ones in the production of the […]

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26 Nov 2023
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UPM Biochemicals, Vaude to unveil biobased fleece jacket at ISPO Munich

26. November 2023
In The Netherlands, Fashion United reported that UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will unveil what it claims to be the world’s first fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester next week at ISPO Munich 2023, the world’s largest sports trade show, The collaboration aims to showcase the feasibility of using biobased chemicals in textiles. The key innovation […]

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26 Nov 2023
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Nigeria and Germany sign $500 million renewable energy and gas deal

26. November 2023
In Nigeria, Reuters reported that Nigerian and German companies signed two agreements in Berlin that include a $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export deal, further strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy. The agreement seeks […]

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26 Nov 2023
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Petrobras signs an agreement with European Energy to assess  business opportunities for e-methanol

26. November 2023
In Brazil, Petrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danish company European Energy, to investigate the business opportunities for developing an e-methanol plant in Brazil. Petrobras said that e-methanol is a low-carbon substance that can be used in various industrial processes and as a fuel, especially for maritime transport. It is produced from various […]

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24 Nov 2023
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Appeals court rejects EPA’s July decision to reject nearly all pending SRE applications

24. November 2023
In Washington, Reuters reports U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in July to reject nearly all of the pending small refinery exceptions for biofuel blending under the Renewable Fuels Act, saying the EPA’s decision was “impermissibly retroactive; contrary to law; and counter to the record […]

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24 Nov 2023
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Metacon signs MOU with PERIC Hydrogen Technologies to build and sell its systems in China

24. November 2023
In Sweden, Metacon AB entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at a strategic partnership with the Chinese company PERIC Hydrogen Technologies Co., Ltd, a world-leading manufacturer of, among other things, large-scale electrolytic hydrogen generators (electrolysers). The MoU means that Metacon and PERIC have established the principles for a manufacturing and sales agreement that gives […]

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24 Nov 2023
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Gerdes Green receives German subsidy for hybrid B100 vessels under construction

24. November 2023
In Germany, Gerdes Green received a subsidy from the German Government for the investment in sustainable innovations for a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 currently under construction, as well as for a second vessel. Damen, together with Gerdes Green and vessel charterer Cargill, has developed a tailored vessel, the CF 3850 Hybrid, with the aim […]

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