In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French energy solutions provider Axens has joined forces with Qatar-based sustainable aviation fuel platform Green Sky Capital to set up a SAF production facility in Egypt, aiming to commence operations by end-2027. The proposed facility will use lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil to produce 200,000 tons of […]
In Italy, Kanadevia Inova, together with its partners Acea, Suez, Vianini Lavori and RMB, said it is a shareholder in the special purpose vehicle RenewRome, which has been selected through a public procurement process for the concession to build and operate a new Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant for the Municipality of Rome. Kanadevia Inova will act […]
In Australia, BHP and the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP and GCMD pilot will assess how biofuels from multiple feedstocks can be […]
In the UK, Safety4Sea reported that NYK has launched a one-year trial of continuous operation on 100% biofuel (B100) aboard one of its car carriers to assess the fuel’s long-term safety and operational feasibility. The initiative will evaluate how B100 affects engines, fuel systems, and vessel operations under real-world conditions, helping the company build technical […]
In the UK, Airport Industry Review reported that the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge program, inviting organizations to participate in research and testing for the future use of hydrogen in aviation. The initiative forms part of the regulator’s Regulatory Sandbox program, which allows companies, […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia has accelerated its biodiesel transition program, with the nationwide rollout of B15 biodiesel now underway while several regions have already advanced to the higher B20 blend. Plantation and Commodities Minister Noraini Ahmad said Sarawak, except for Bintulu, along with Labuan and Langkawi, have already adopted B20 biodiesel. However, […]
In Poland, Orlen said it has opened its seventh publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station in Poland. Located in Gdynia, the facility serves passenger cars, buses and trucks. ‘Hydrogen is set to play an increasingly important role in the modern economy, which is why we are consistently expanding both our production capacity and the infrastructure needed […]
In the UK, Gas World reported that South Korean renewable energy specialist EcoSimplex has begun commercial operation of its ECO-Hydrogen Station in Seoul, Korea, to produce hydrogen from biogas. The facility sources biogas from a local sewage treatment plant and processes around 4,000 normal cubic meters each day to generate around 500kg of hydrogen. The […]
In the UK, Gas World reported that UK energy firm SSE has paused its standalone hydrogen production projects amid “material policy delays” and will instead focus on regional infrastructure development and potential clean hydrogen offtake. In its full-year results, it reported a $31.4 billion operating profit, the company confirmed it logged a $29.2 million write-down […]
In Georgia, Georgia Today reported that Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Inga Pkhaladze said Georgia is considering the possibility of building a “green hydrogen” pipeline in parallel with the Black Sea submarine power cable as part of the “Green Energy Corridor” project. Inga Pkhaladze told reporters during Baku Energy Week that the main […]
