UNICAMP researchers grow microalgae for biofuel

A group of researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil have grown microalgae under controlled conditions in a laboratory in order to use their metabolites, especially lipids, with the prime purpose of producing biofuel. The study is reported in an article published in the journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. The study analyzed

Bio-Oils forms JV with Cepsa to produce 2G biofuels

Apical, through its renewable energy subsidiary Bio-Oils located in Huelva, Spain, has established a joint venture with Cepsa to produce second generation (2G) biofuels by constructing the largest plant in southern Europe. The alliance marks Apical’s entry to the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market and a key milestone in RGE’s strategy to produce a range

Acelen to invest in biofuels

Mubadala Capital’s Acelen has announced that it will invest $2.44bn (BRL12bn) over 10 years to make biofuels in Brazil. This work will begin in 2026. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Bahia in Abu Dhabi. The new biorefinery, which the company plans to begin building in 2024, will have the

ICAR in partnership with TN starts developing sugarcane variety

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, together with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, have developed a new sugarcane variety called punnagai that is seeing high demand for its first planting season next year. The variety doesn’t flower and can see yields of 160 metric tons per hectare, in addition to being

Vegetable waste turned into bioelectricity in Telangana

The Bowenpally Vegetable Market has caught Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention for its innovative waste management system. PM praised the one-of-its-kind bioelectricity, biofuel and bio-manure generation project during one of Mann Ki Baat episodes. A few years ago, generating electricity from vegetable waste would have been a far-fetched idea, but not anymore. Hyderabad’s Bowenpally Vegetable

WaW orders ethanol-to-hydrogen system

WattAnyWhere (WaW) orders its second reforming system from Metacon’s subsidiary Helbio, for conversion from ethanol-to-green hydrogen. The system will be used for on-site production of electricity without connection to the electricity grid, i.e. off-grid. Produced electricity will be used in charging stations for electric vehicle (BEV) charging. This follows a previous order from Metacon’s successful

Yanmar vessel engines compatible with biofuels

Yanmar Power Technology has confirmed its engines used on tugs, commercial vessels and workboats built at its Japanese factories are compatible with biofuels and gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuels. These sustainable, alternative fuels can be used with the EY, NY and N series of diesel engines built at the Amagasaki factory and the engine series manufactured at

HPCL to introduce ethanol cooking stoves

A cooking stove powered by ethanol fuel, developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, is expected to be test-launched soon. Ethanol made form some crops is considered to be a more eco-friendly option. Bio-ethanol is an eco-friendly fuel generated through the fermentation process of food grains

IrBEA welcomes provision for Irish-produced biofuels

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has welcomed the inclusion of additional renewable certificates for biodiesel produced from category one tallow in the renewable transport fuel regulations 2023. Initially, the Department of Transport’s draft regulation gave an enhanced multiplier to Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) over Irish-produced biodiesel. This had the potential to wipe out indigenous biofuel

Argonne-led consortium puts focus on biofuel for aviation

Argonne leads consortium to advance technology to meet the growing demand for biofuel. Aviation and other hard to electrify sectors are a key focus. Biomass — a renewable energy source that comes from living things — has been in use since man first began burning wood to cook food or keep warm and animal fats