Biofuel from a new promising feedstock

A recent analysis from US researchers estimate that an aircraft could fly for 10 hours on bio-jet fuel produced on 54 acres of specially engineered sugarcane.

Canadian airlines go for biofuels take off

The country’s top airlines say Canada has the potential to become a biofuel superpower by transforming forest residue and agricultural crops into energy.

Self-sufficient hydrogen boat embarks on 6-year journey around the world

The Energy Observer, a catamaran powered by solar, wind, and hydrogen, will sail around the world for six years.

Sustainable ethanol from carbon dioxide

A recent discovery could lead to a new, more sustainable way to make ethanol without corn or other crops.

Cold conversion of food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer

A study shows bacteria in low-temperature environments could reduce carbon footprint

Singapore 1st 'Green' Flight Takes Off

Singapore Airlines has begun operating what it calls “green package” flights on its non-stop San Francisco-Singapore route, powered by sustainable biofuels produced from used cooking oils and conventional jet fuel.

Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel

Future Americano, cappuccino, and latte drinkers could help produce the raw material for a greener biofuel that would reduce our reliance on diesel from fossil fuels.

Iceland is drilling into a volcano to generate geothermal energy

Iceland have just drilled 5km into the heart of a volcano to access the immense heat trapped inside. Most of Iceland's current electricity comes from hydroelectric dams with geothermal currently accounting for just 25%.

New hybrid plant combines batteries with gas turbine to cut pollution 60%

Two energy company in US announced that they had retrofitted a natural gas peaker plant with a 10 MW, 4.3 MWh battery installation to create the world’s first hybrid electric gas turbine.

Global advanced biofuel market to grow 44% by 2021

The global advanced biofuel market is likely to grow close to 44 percent by 2021, according to a latest report.

European Parliament Votes to Phase Out Palm Oil-Based Biofuels by 2020

To counter the impact of unsustainable palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat degradation, the European Parliament has approved a resolution to phase out the use of vegetable oils that drive deforestation by 2020.

Successful test run for world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train

A company has run the first successful test of the world’s only hydrogen fuel cell passenger train. The zero-emission silent train is powered by a single hydrogen fuel cell, producing electrical power for the traction.

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia progress biofuel bid

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia say they have compiled a short-list of potential companies for the supply of commercially viable, locally produced aviation biofuel.

New biofuel from wastewater slashes vehicle CO2 emissions by 80%

A car company and water management company have transformed wastewater into the alternative fuel. Powered with this biofuel, a vehicle could circumnavigate the globe 100 times.

Scientists use solar power to produce hydrogen from biomass

Scientists in England have developed a technique that uses solar power to produce clean hydrogen from biomass.