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According to the guidelines of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), carbon dioxide emissions are calculated using the following conversion factors. The combustion of one liter of fuel produces 2,320 grams of CO2, and diesel 2,650 grams of CO2. To significantly reduce CO2 emissions, we need completely new, modern fuels produced from renewable, ideally CO2-neutral raw materials instead of petroleum. We are working on this. For example, we are burning biomass waste in a lack of air. Within fractions of a second, a synthesis gas is created. The gas then needs to be purified so that it can be converted into fuel. For a long time, these steps – especially production and purification – were a major challenge. We have now mastered the necessary technology. We now want to go into production and are working with partners in the reFuels project on concepts for suitable plants. The goal is to be able to fill up with the new fuel at the existing filling station network. With it, CO2 emissions from driving could be reduced by a factor of six to ten, since the carbon used from biomass waste was originally absorbed by plants as CO2 from the atmosphere.”
On September 15 and 16, 2025, over 350 industry leaders will connect in Omaha through a business-development-focused program of pre-arranged one-to-one trade meetings, knowledge sharing, and networking. If you’re looking for an event focused on the business and promotions of industrial biomanufacturing, not just the science, then Bio Innovations Midwest is the perfect platform for you. Bio Innovations Midwest 2025 is a two-day business development event focused on commercial opportunities and accelerating industrial biomanufacturing in the Midwest and beyond. It connects over 350 industry leaders, fosters collaboration and growth in the industrial biomanufacturing community, and facilitates deal flow through targeted one-to-one meetings, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. More at: https://www.bioinnovationsmidwest.com/?utm_campaign=World%20Bio%20Market%20Insights&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–DYgBry5nKt-T-wViyz36uV9DIaoV1Oae7J8aWxqTn-hLJOE-c5zCrt4B6SXjeOMSMTuE8fcpHpUHAAqfGjS2_Q8zeKA&_hsmi=375695723&utm_content=375704032&utm_source=hs_email
PetroVietnam representatives met with senior FS officials to discuss a partnership for ethanol production and distribution in advance of the government’s new E10 blending regulations. PetroVietnam has restarted the Dung Quat bioethanol plant, with a capacity of 100 million liters per year. This project received significant government funding but later proved useless. E10 demand is met through domestic production, but also through significantly increased imports. The company has also produced the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel. https://theinvestor.vn/petrovietnam-brazils-fs-seek-cooperation-in-biofuel-production-d16903.html
The Port of Alicante has taken an important step in its sustainability strategy by launching a preliminary market consultation (PMC) to prepare for the future concession for a green hydrogen production facility. The initiative, called PORTALI-H2, aims to position the port as an energy benchmark in the Mediterranean region, supporting the European Union’s decarbonization goals. With this initiative, the Port of Alicante aims to position itself at the forefront of the energy transition in the Spanish and European port system, pursuing the objectives of the European Green Deal and the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan, which outlines the roadmap to climate neutrality. The use of this mechanism is regulated by the Public Procurement Law and is increasingly being used to prepare complex tenders. In this case, the APA seeks to identify feasible technologies, compare schedules and budgets, and ensure that the final facility design meets the needs of the port and its logistics environment. https://www.puertoalicante.com/noticia/el-puerto-de-alicante-avanza-hacia-el-hidrogeno-verde-con-una-consulta-al-mercado-el-plazo-de-presentacion-de-propuestas-finaliza-el-30-de-septiembre/
Biologists and computer scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory recently refined two AI programs originally developed by Meta to predict protein shapes. Their new combined model, called ESMBind, can predict the 3D structure of proteins, revealing how they bind to vital nutrient metals like zinc and iron. This AI approach, the scientists say, will help them understand how plants absorb essential metals from the soil. This could be a first step toward developing biofuel crops that can grow in poor, nutrient-deficient soils, thus freeing up more fertile land for food production. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ai-workflow-could-help-biofuel-crops-grow-on-infertile-soil-and-protect-plants-from-infectious-diseases/ar-AA1M7oYo
Delorean Corporation has entered into a binding gas sales agreement with Australian company Origin Energy Retail Limited for the long-term supply of renewable biomethane from its SA1 Salisbury bioenergy plant in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. Renewable gas will be delivered via the gas grid. Under the agreement, Origin will purchase up to 200 terajoules per year of biomethane from Delorean’s SA1 plant (currently under construction) on a take-or-pay basis for eight years, from expected first gas in April 2026 to March 2034. The renewable gas take-back agreement includes the purchase of the Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO) that the SA1 plant will generate and can be used for large-scale industrial applications. https://investorhub.deloreancorporation.com.au/announcements/7144475
Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has launched sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This success not only expands Delta’s SAF presence but also positions PDX—owned and operated by the Port of Portland—to benefit from the continued growth of SAF in the U.S. The batch of over 400,000 gallons of SAF blend was produced in the U.S. from waste feedstock. Shell delivered the pure SAF shipment to Portland’s Zenith Terminal, where it was blended with conventional jet fuel to meet regulatory requirements and then delivered to PDX via barge, truck, and pipeline. Earlier this month, the SAF blend began flowing into the airport’s private fuel supply system. https://news.delta.com/delta-partners-shell-and-port-portland-first-commercial-scale-saf-uplift-portland-international
The Canadian federal government’s decision to introduce incentives for biofuel production is an important step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and safeguarding Canadian jobs, according to Unifor. “Canada’s energy security must remain a top priority,” said Unifor President Lana Payne. “By strengthening the biodiesel and renewable diesel market, we have the opportunity to create good jobs and strengthen Canada’s energy supply chain.” The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, provides more than $370 million over two years to support domestic producers. The goal is to stabilize the Canadian biofuel sector in response to new US subsidies and policies that undermine Canadian energy exports. The Canadian federal government’s decision to introduce incentives for biofuel production is an important step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and safeguarding Canadian jobs, according to Unifor. “Canada’s energy security must remain a top priority,” said Unifor President Lana Payne. “By strengthening the biodiesel and renewable diesel market, we have the opportunity to create good jobs and strengthen Canada’s energy supply chain.” The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, provides more than $370 million over two years to support domestic producers. The goal is to stabilize the Canadian biofuel sector in response to new US subsidies and policies that undermine Canadian energy exports. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biofuel-production-incentives-boost-industry-181300287.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALbxKZ7IHgHFar1Hkq-l9DsI_F2CSSNS3eLg29lzEoks-hofNtUoIUy5m96NIv7SFqRCdv0EHWL69Hpvwn-yDt-qHj25fCcnlHLNhKObwdiOPMXJ988LNk64uocUtn_E2e3PvCDLfFQHgqShzVV8yN_V0NC_lYvYkQHACO88X166&guccounter=2
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has prepared a draft amendment to several key regulatory laws in the sector to regulate the production, transport, and distribution of biomethane, as well as its injection into natural gas networks. This amendment is also intended to counteract, to some extent, the future increase in the population’s heating gas demand, which will be caused by the introduction of a tax on carbon emissions from the building sector starting in 2027 via the already existing tradable carbon certificates (ETS). https://www.profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/energie/documente-romania-vrea-biometan-in-retelele-de-gaze-naturale-inclusiv-pentru-a-contracara-viitoarea-scumpire-pentru-populatie-cauzata-de-noua-taxa-de-carbon-a-ue-22153227
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has submitted a statement to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protesting the EPA’s proposed renewable energy requirement for 2026 and 2027. This requirement would reduce demand for imported cooking oil. Imported feedstocks would be required to produce renewable diesel at half the RINs of those using domestic feedstocks, in order to boost domestic production. Oil refineries are also upset by the proposal, as most of their investments in renewable diesel production were earmarked for imported feedstocks. https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/markets/china-joins-big-oil-in-opposition-to-trump-s-biofuel-proposal/ar-AA1LYMPR