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Ethanol
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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The companies plan to consolidate ethylene production, use bioethanol, and dismantle outdated facilities to enhance decarbonization and optimize operations by 2034.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.
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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.
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.
20 October 2025
Lummus Technology Secures Consecutive Technology Licensor of the Year Award
Lummus also won Best Refining Technology for CDDMESM. They were finalists in four other categories, highlighting their innovation and leadership in the energy sector.
13 October 2025
Celtic Renewables Enhances Green Chemical Production with Enzyme Supplies Partnership
The partnership integrates tailored enzymes into a bio-refining process, boosting efficiency, reducing fossil fuel reliance, and supporting net-zero goals.
10 October 2025
Celtic Renewables Joins Innovate UK's Japan Innovation Mission
Celtic Renewables explores Japan's market for bio-based chemicals, leveraging whisky by-products to cut carbon footprints and foster international partnerships.
6 October 2025
OMV Updates Dividend Policy, Focuses on Growth Investments by 2030
OMV targets sustainable growth, boosts cash flow, and enhances shareholder returns, while aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
25 September 2025
Exolum Plans €100M Energy Transition Terminal in A Coruña
A new terminal will store diverse fuels, enhance logistics, and support energy transition in Galicia, with operations starting in 2029.
17 September 2025
Arkema and Catalyxx Partner for Low-Carbon Acrylics Transition
Developing bio-based acrylic resins using bio-alcohols to reduce carbon footprint for coatings, adhesives, and sustainable infrastructure.
23 July 2025
Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France
Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
29 May 2025
Celtic Renewables: Advancing Low-Carbon Jobs in Grangemouth
Celtic Renewables converts waste to green chemicals, creating jobs and training in Grangemouth, with plans to expand biorefineries and workforce across the UK and Ireland.
22 January 2025
LanzaJet Chooses Teesside for New SAF Facility
The new facility will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cut emissions by 230,000 tonnes, create 30 jobs, and support the UK's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
13 January 2025
UK's Last Synthetic Ethanol Plant Closes
UK chemical industry struggles with high energy costs, job losses, and lack of new plants. Calls for government action on energy, emissions, and trade policies.
31 October 2024
LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
30 July 2024
ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania
The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
19 March 2024
INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025
All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
15 June 2023
RYAM Breaks Ground on 2G Bioethanol Plant in France
The new plant will produce eco-friendly 2G bioethanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons annually. It will start operations in early 2024, with a capacity of 21 million liters.
14 June 2023
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility
The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.
8 December 2022
ArcelorMittal Launches Carbon Capture Project in Ghent
The €200M Steelanol project uses LanzaTech's tech to convert waste gases into ethanol, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually. A €35M Torero project will further cut emissions by 112,500 tonnes.
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