Regulation
Chemical industry in line with Guideline for Product Carbon Footprint
United by the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, thirty-seven companies from the chemical sector have supported a new Guideline for Product Carbon Footprint to lower emissions across the value chain.
Biden’s $2 Billion Bioeconomy Plan Puts Biomanufacturing At Heart Of Federal Policy
On September 12, Joe Biden signed an executive order to inject $2 billion into the US bioeconomy. The National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative bids to bolster US capacity in high-value high-tech goods made from biological resources, such as alternative proteins,…
President Biden Signs Bill for New SAF, Hydrogen, Clean Fuel Tax Credits
American President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling the legislation the “biggest step forward in climate—ever”. The extensive legislative package addresses inflation reduction, domestic energy production and manufacturing, carbon emissions reductions, Medicare and health care costs,…
Vehicle Giants Establish Research Association of Biomass Innovation
On July 2022, the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels was established by ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation with the task to study ways…
Europe’s Largest Biogas Producer Deems EU Targets Unattainable
Ole Hvelplund, chief executive of Danish biomethane producer Nature Energy –Europe’s largest biogas producer– has deemed the EU’s attest wishes to significantly boost production unachievable.
Ban On Russian Wood Pellet Exports Would Have Consequences On Waste
Starting July 10, the Russian wood pellet exports to Europe will be completely stopped. From this date, EU sanctions will come into effect, limiting the supply of wood products from Russia and Belarus. This is the main market for Russian…