Renewable Energy Magazine-Biofuels newsletter

Mote Secures $7M to Advance Company’s Carbon-Negative Biomass-to-Energy Technology

Mote, Inc. has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing $7 million in investment led by Nella Next and Preston-Werner Ventures. The round also included Counteract and other strategic partners committed to advancing U.S. energy security. 

World's First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator Showcased at the Port of Leith

On March 13, Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, green hydrogen energy to reduce carbon emissions from vessels when berthed in port.

Weltec Biopower Strengthens Its Presence In Japan With Two New Biogas Projects

The German biogas specialist Weltec Biopower continues to be very active on the Japanese market. Following the installation of several agricultural plants in recent years, the company has now reported an order for a 450-kilowatt plant from the agricultural sector as well as a 250-kilowatt biogas plant in Yamagata Prefecture with additional Weltec Blue Water treatment, which is currently being implemented.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected For Elyse Energy’s Biomass-To-SAF Project In France 

BioTfueL® technology has been selected for the BioTJet project by Elyse Energy and its partners Axens, Avril, and IFPEN. This project will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from end-of-life wood waste and local forestry residues with the addition of green hydrogen.

Grooved Pipe Joining Solutions Vital to Future Biogas and Hydrogen Production

Energy production from biogas continues to increase in Europe. The European biogas plant market was valued at approximately €1.56 billion ($1.67 billion) in 2020 and is expected to reach €3.24 billion ($3.47 billion) by 2028.

Anora Invests Biomass Moving its Koskenkorva Distillery Towards Carbon Neutrality

Anora is investing in a new, state-of-the-art biomass-boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland in line with its strategy. This replacement investment will allow the distillery to fully transition to fossil-emissions-free fuels by the end of 2026 and help the distillery to achieve its carbon neutrality target, marking a significant step in Anora's sustainability work.

Israeli Firm, US Manufacturer Teaming Up  to Produce Hydrogen-Powered Drones

California-based Mach Industries is teaming up with Israel-based drone manufacturer Heven Drones to co-produce hydrogen fuel cell powered drones for military applications.

Volvo Penta at MEE 2025: Powering Progress In Renewable Fuels & Energy Storage

As part of Volvo Penta’s strategic approach to decarbonization, the company will showcase its battery energy storage subsystem and renewable fuel-compatible combustion engines at Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025. 

Navigating the Green Transition: Energy Security and Geopolitical Risks

The climate activists of the world know switching to renewable energy is one of the most immediately impactful ways to combat the climate crisis. External influences like war and international tension can present obstacles to collaborative change, delaying progress. 

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