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Argentine biodiesel production to decline this year, USDA says

Argentine biodiesel production to decline this year, USDA says

September 21, 2025 |

In the UK, Oil & Fats International reported that Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2 billion liters, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption steady, exports were forecast at a near […]

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India to begin SAF production by year-end, ICAO official says

India to begin SAF production by year-end, ICAO official says

September 21, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India is set to join the league of nations producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by the end of this year, according to a senior official from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Jane Hupe, Deputy Director, Environment Branch, Air Transport Bureau at ICAO, said that India is emerging as […]

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JFE Engineering, partners open 112-MW biomass-fired power plant in Japan

JFE Engineering, partners open 112-MW biomass-fired power plant in Japan

September 21, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that JFE Engineering, part of JFE Holdings, together with its partners, has put into operation a 112-MW biomass-fired power plant in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. Leasing company Tokyo Century, Japanese utilities Chubu Electric Power and Toho Gas Co. are the other companies involved in the Tahara Biomass Power Plant, according to […]

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OASA partners with Chinese firm to implement waste-to-energy project near Jakarta

OASA partners with Chinese firm to implement waste-to-energy project near Jakarta

September 21, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that an Indonesian renewable energy company, PT Maharaksa Biru Energi (OASA), through its subsidiary PT Indoplas Energy Hijau (IEH), has established a joint venture with Chinese waste management technology provider China Tianying Inc. (CNTY) for waste management project near Jakarta.  The new entity, PT Indoplas Tianying Energy, will serve […]

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Sarawak exported 500,000 metric tons of methanol over the past eight months

Sarawak exported 500,000 metric tons of methanol over the past eight months

September 21, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that Sarawak region has shipped 500,000 metric tons of methanol in more than 60 cargoes to international destinations over the past eight months. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak made history earlier this year with its first methanol cargo shipment to China. He said […]

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UK researchers use glycerol to make renewable hydrogen and propane

UK researchers use glycerol to make renewable hydrogen and propane

September 21, 2025 |

In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that a research team at Aston University, UK,have developed a process to produce renewable hydrogen and propane from glycerol. Glycerol or glycerine is produced mainly from fats and oils via hydrolysis in traditional soap-making, or transesterification for biodiesel production, and is often used in health and beauty […]

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Australia promises $731 million to develop biofuel industry

Australia promises $731 million to develop biofuel industry

September 21, 2025 |

In Singapore, the Business Times reported that the Australian government said it would invest $731 million in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry. The money to be released over 10 years and is intended to stimulate private investment in products like biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, the government said. Australia is a major producer […]

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India on track to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, Minister says

India on track to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, Minister says

September 18, 2025 |

In India, DD News reported that the country’s Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that India is making rapid progress in renewable energy and is on track to achieve the ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen by 2030. The report noted that the mission is built on four pillars: Policy and […]

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Amogy and KBR sign MoU to advance ammonia-to-hydrogen solutions

Amogy and KBR sign MoU to advance ammonia-to-hydrogen solutions

September 18, 2025 |

In Texas,  Amogy, a provider of ammonia-to-power solutions, announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KBR. The collaboration will focus on expanding pathways for global decarbonization through ammonia cracking and involve evaluating and advancing ammonia cracking catalyst applications to accelerate ammonia’s role as a hydrogen carrier. Under the agreement, Amogy’s proprietary […]

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HIF Global selects Electric Hydrogen’s electrolyzer technology for Texas e-Fuels project

HIF Global selects Electric Hydrogen’s electrolyzer technology for Texas e-Fuels project

September 18, 2025 |

In Texas, HIF Global announced that it has selected Electric Hydrogen (EH2) to supply its electrolyzer systems for HIF’s Texas e-Fuels facility. Meg Gentle, Executive Director of HIF Global, said, “The project will be one of the world’s largest deployments of American-made electrolyzers, establishing a new benchmark for e-Methanol production at industrial scale, and driving […]

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