In Texas, Fluor Corporation announced that it has been awarded a contract by LanzaJet for the front-end engineering and design of a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel production hub in North Yorkshire, England. The initiative, named Project Speedbird, is a joint development between LanzaJet and British Airways. Fluor will recognize the undisclosed contract value in the […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is jointly developed by Jilin Electric Power, Cosco Shipping, […]
In Uzbekistan, Kun.uz reported that Chinese firm China Everbright started to build a waste-to-energy plant in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The report noted that the waste-to-energy plant will be capable of processing 1,500 tons of garbage per day and generating 227.5 million kWh of electricity. The $141.5 million project is expected to ease the pressure on local […]
In California, Algenesis Labs, a specialist in plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes (PU) designed to lower carbon footprint and prevent microplastic pollution, has announced a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals. The collaboration will bring Algenesis’s Soleic technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to circular materials for footwear, consumer products, […]
In Belgium, the European Commission unveiled the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), which sets out a common approach to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels focusing on aviation and waterborne transport. “The STIP sends a clear signal to investors that Europe’s targets remain in place and that the Commission will support the transition to […]
In the Netherlands, Dutch airline KLM welcomed the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels. With the publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), the Commission is taking an important step toward scaling up the production of alternative aviation fuels (SAF and eSAF). According to KLM, this marks a key milestone […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported the inauguration of a green hydrogen hub located at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Binh Duong, Vietnam. The report noted that the hub is a public–private partnership between VGU, GIZ, AHK, and industry leaders. The facility aims to catalyze workforce development, tech demos, and cross-sector business coordination. Thomas […]
In the Netherlands, Oman has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a private consortium to explore and advance the development of a low-carbon e-methanol project in the Dhofar region. The public-private partnership between the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman and the consortium comprising HIF, Acciona […]
In France, HRS, a French designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, announced the opening of its subsidiary in Dubai. The opening of HRS Dubai is in line with the Group’s international strategy, which aims to strengthen its commercial and operational presence in regions where investment in low-carbon hydrogen is accelerating, the firm said. Hassen […]
In the United Arab Emirates, AGBI reported that Abu Dhabi renewables firm Masdar has partnered with Austrian energy company OMV to make a significant investment in the largest hydrogen project in Austria. Masdar will take a 49 % stake in the proposed electrolysis plant in Bruck an der Leitha while OMV will retain 51%. The […]
