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Valuable Waste: Synata Bio’s Microbes Convert Waste CO2 Into Ethanol

Synata Bio, an early-stage biotech company, said this week it landed a grant from China for its commercial-scale waste carbon-to-ethanol facility.

PE Firm KKR Buys Stake in Eni’s Biofuels Business for $3.2B

KKR will buy nearly a quarter of Eni’s Enilive, which values the biofuels unit at about $12.7 billion.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 27, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a commitment of more than $116 billion annually in renewables and grids.

KKR in Exclusive Talks to Buy Eni's Biofuel Unit for Up to $13.6B

KKR enters exclusive talks to buy stake in Eni's biofuel unit although the Italian energy producer said the global investment firm was not the only potential buyer.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 5, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on hydrogen in aviation.

LyondellBasell Pushes Back Houston Oil Refinery Closure

Petrochemical company LyondellBasell is delaying its exit from the refining sector and evaluating future options for its 700-acre site on the Houston Ship Channel.

Goldman Sachs to Invest Over $1 Billion in Europe Biomethane Venture

Verdalia Bioenergy, a Goldman Sachs business, will aim to invest more than $1 billion in biomethane over the course of four years.

US Energy Department to Allocate $118 Million to Biofuels Projects

"DOE investments are helping to build out a domestic bioenergy supply chain that increases America's energy independence, creates jobs, and accelerates the adoption of cleaner fuels for our transportation needs," U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said.

Wood to Expand Renewable Fuel Offering at Louisiana Diesel Biorefinery

The project will take total site production capacity from 90 million to 340 million gallons, enhance existing operations, and improve operational reliability and logistics.

Report: Global Fossil Fuel Share of Energy Mix Similar to Decade Ago

Despite climate change pressure and growth in renewables, fossil fuels retain their dominant position.