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Ethanol news
All news on
Ethanol
(also known as
Bioethanol
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
4 June 2026
LanzaTech JV IPO Raises ~$75M, Signals Secure Fuel‑Supply Potential
IPO of 40M H‑shares in Hong Kong raised ~$75M and implied ~US$750M market cap; JV reports annual revenue of roughly $77–87M and targets waste‑derived ethanol‑to‑SAF.
26 May 2026
BASF and Arva partner to supply verified low‑CI grain for 45Z biofuel tax credits
Collaboration links biorefineries to verified low-CI grain via farmer-direct and commercial channels, delivering audit-ready CI scores, traceability and turnkey 45Z administration.
26 May 2026
X-Press Feeders completes Rotterdam’s first ethanol bunkering
Eco Levant received separate ISCC-certified loads: 90% biomethanol and 10% second-gen ethanol. Delivered by one inland bunker vessel, blended onboard. Shows fuel flexibility and CO2-reduction potential.
14 May 2026
LanzaTech Q1 2026 Results
Q1: closed $30M equity raises (plus up to $20M option), going‑concern resolved; revenue $12M; net loss narrowed to $14.7M; Adj. EBITDA loss $7.9M; OpEx down 59%; India, UK, Japan milestones.
11 May 2026
LanzaTech selects North Sea Port, Ghent for Europe’s first commercial ATJ SAF plant
€500M ATJ project targeting 79,000 t/yr SAF and 9,000 t/yr renewable diesel; EIA scoping filed; ~50 permanent jobs and ~300 FTE construction; FEED complete; EU Horizon support.
28 April 2026
Sinopec RIPP’s Sinoketol wins Gold at Geneva Invention Exhibition
New cyclohexanone route via cyclohexene esterification–hydrogenation: >99.95% single‑pass conversion, >8× equilibrium, −14% activation energy; waste −70%, CO₂ −38%; first commercial 2×200k t/yr unit
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28 April 2026
BASF and Nutrien partner to expand farmer access to low‑carbon biofuel markets
Farmers get agronomist support and digital tools to document low-carbon-intensity corn, connect with biorefineries, and access low-CI biofuel programs (e.g., Section 45Z).
14 April 2026
Honeywell to supply ETJ technology for Petrobras’ first large-scale SAF plant in Latin America
ETJ process to be built at REPLAN (São Paulo) to produce up to 10,000 bpd SAF from ethanol — the first large-scale ETJ project in Latin America.
31 March 2026
LanzaTech Q4 & FY2025 Financial Results
Closed $20M private placement; awarded €40M EU grant; completed LanzaJet share transfers (peak 53%, later ~46% after Series A); revenue $55.8M; net loss $49M; opex -21%
12 March 2026
Evos Expands Rotterdam Terminal with New Quay
Rotterdam adds a quay for methanol and ethanol storage, boosting its role as a key hub for these fuels. Completion is expected by Q1 2028, supporting cleaner maritime fuel initiatives.
4 March 2026
Celtic Renewables Secures £16.23M for Grangemouth Biorefinery Expansion
Funding will boost biorefinery capacity 10x, creating jobs and supporting sustainable manufacturing in Grangemouth.
3 March 2026
Clariant and Vertimass Partner to Scale CADO Biofuels Technology
The partnership aims to scale zeolite catalysts for converting biobased alcohols into liquid fuels, combining decades of expertise with innovative technology for sustainable fuel production.
19 February 2026
LanzaJet Secures $47M in New Funding, Valued at $650M
Existing investors boost LanzaJet's ATJ technology growth, supporting commercial deployment and securing feedstock supply through a multi-year tolling structure.
19 February 2026
BASF Introduces Circalo for Low Carbon Ethanol Production
Circalo connects farmers and ethanol producers to reduce carbon intensity, aligning with Section 45Z, using xarvio tools for data verification and compliance.
9 February 2026
CNF's Stance on UK SAF Mandate
The SAF Mandate should exclude crop-based fuels to ensure policy integrity, investor confidence, and focus on scalable, sustainable fuel pathways for long-term emissions reduction.
30 January 2026
Praj and Axens Demonstrate Ethanol-to-Jet Pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Praj's demo plant validates ethanol as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, ready for commercial use, supporting low-carbon aviation transition.
28 January 2026
LanzaTech's DRAGON II SAF Project to Launch at Saltend Chemicals Park
The £600M DRAGON II project will produce SAF and renewable diesel, creating 300 construction jobs and 150 operational roles, boosting Humberside's industrial decarbonisation efforts.
27 January 2026
LanzaTech to Build Ethanol Facility in India with SED
The facility will convert sugarcane bagasse into ethanol, supporting rural growth and sustainable energy in India under the SED Smart Village initiative.
27 January 2026
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi to Merge Ethylene Production
The companies will consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, aiming for decarbonization by using biomass feedstock and Revolefin™ technology, targeting fiscal 2030 and 2034 milestones.
27 January 2026
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi Collaborate on Decarbonizing Ethylene Production in Japan
The companies plan to consolidate ethylene production, use bioethanol, and dismantle outdated facilities to enhance decarbonization and optimize operations by 2034.
22 January 2026
LanzaTech Closes $20M Private Placement
LanzaTech secures $20M from investors to advance carbon recycling projects in Asia and Europe, enhancing energy resilience and sustainable fuel production.
7 January 2026
LanzaTech Exceeds Performance at Japan MSW-to-Ethanol Plant
The Kuji plant achieved high ethanol yields for 14 days, processing complex syngas and varied waste, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the fermentation technology.
11 December 2025
Celtic Renewables Secures £6.23M from Scottish Government
Funding supports a new £120M biorefinery in Grangemouth, creating 149 jobs by 2030, and aims to boost green energy and sustainable manufacturing in the area.
11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol
BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
27 November 2025
Braskem and Katoen Natie Launch Singapore Warehouse Project
The warehouse in Singapore will enhance logistics for bio-based products in Southeast Asia, optimizing supply chain performance and reducing transport routes.
20 November 2025
Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Convert Captured Carbon into Plastics
The partnership explores using e-Naphtha to create plastics from captured carbon, aiming for circularity and reduced climate impact.
18 November 2025
Braskem and TE Connectivity Collaborate on Bio-Based Heat Shrink Tubing Innovation
Bio-based materials reduce emissions in heat shrink tubing, meeting global standards and supporting sustainable electronics manufacturing.
13 November 2025
LanzaJet Produces Commercial-Scale Jet Fuel from Ethanol
LanzaJet's ATJ technology converts ethanol to jet fuel, marking a breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel, enhancing energy security, and supporting global decarbonization efforts.
4 November 2025
Fluor to Design Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in England
Project Speedbird will use LanzaJet's technology to convert ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel, reducing British Airways' carbon emissions by 230,000 tonnes annually.
28 October 2025
Port of Rotterdam Throughput Declines 2.6% in Q3 2025
Throughput fell due to lower iron ore and mineral oil volumes. Container and renewable fuel throughput rose, highlighting the port's resilience amid European industry challenges.
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