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Synthetic Fuels: SAF+IG Invests €700 Million in Port-la-Nouvelle for 75,000 Tonnes/Year Facility

Canadian company SAF+IG announces the construction of a synthetic fuel production unit in Port-la-Nouvelle, aiming for commissioning in 2031. This €700 million project targets an annual production of 75,000 tonnes of synthetic fuels and the creation of 100 skilled direct jobs in the region.

In the Face of Asian Dominance, Dualsun Bets on a European Solar Sector

Industrial Decarbonization: Cargill Invests $150 Million to Valorize Sunflower Hulls in Saint-Nazaire

Cargill announces a $150 million investment in its Saint-Nazaire plant to convert sunflower hulls into fuels, aiming for an ambitious 90% reduction in CO2 emissions. This project, code-named "Cocorico," is part of a strategy to industrialize biofuels and reduce carbon footprint. Construction will begin in November 2026 and is expected to be completed by March 2029.

Biofuels: Bayer and BP Form Alliance to Industrialize Camelina as Low-Carbon Cover Crop

Bayer and BP have formed a strategic alliance to commercialize camelina, a promising cover crop for biofuel production. This collaboration combines BP's expertise in fuels and refining with Bayer's seed technology, aiming to market camelina in North America to meet the growing demand for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels.

Methanization: A Finnish Startup Turns Digestate into Strategic Fertilizer

NPHarvest, a Finnish cleantech company, has inaugurated a pilot facility at Biogas Westerbakum GmbH in Lower Saxony, aiming to recover nutrients from liquid digestate. This membrane technology, capable of recovering up to 90% of nitrogen and phosphorus, meets increasingly stringent fertilizer application regulations in Germany.

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An international study conducted by researchers at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) reveals that the adoption of already available sustainable construction technologies could reduce carbon emissions from building materials, particularly cement and steel, by 73% by 2050. Improvements in the design, production, and recycling of materials are crucial for long-term emission reductions. The production of building materials accounts for up to 17% of global CO2 emissions.

BASF and Nutrien Connect Agriculture to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets

BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announce a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing sustainable agricultural practices for farmers, thereby facilitating their participation in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs. With BASF's digital tools, farmers will be able to document the carbon intensity of their crops and connect to biorefineries, while receiving personalized agronomic support to maximize their yields.

Tersis and Vivum Aim to Transform Waste into Energy and Biochar with Modular Platform

Sistema.bio aims to equip 90,000 farms with biodigesters using $53 million in carbon funding

Sistema.bio launches FarmCarbon, a $53 million carbon financing initiative aimed at supporting small farmers globally. This program will deploy over 90,000 biodigesters, with the potential to reduce more than 9 million tons of CO₂, while decreasing methane emissions and enhancing the profitability of agricultural operations.

In France, the Electrification Plan includes the purchase of 150 electric tractors made in Europe