In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean imports to Egypt have increased sharply since the beginning of the year — to 2.9 million tons, which is 1 million tons higher than the corresponding level of 2024. The report stated that the increase in supplies was made possible by reduced prices offered by sellers of oilseeds from […]
In Singapore, Reuters reported that Southeast Asia is positioned to export biofuels to other markets such as Europe as production capacity exceeds demand in the region, according to a senior executive with Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas. Annual sustainable aviation fuel capacity in Asia is projected to reach 4 million metric tons by […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. GEA’s goal is to unite resources and expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across emerging sectors while accelerating sustainability, innovation, […]
In Japan, Safety4Sea reported that Japanese firm Cosmo Oil announced a ship-to-ship biofuel bunkering project with NX Shoji at the Port of Tokyo. The initiative, set to begin this autumn, is part of the “Project to Promote Commercialization of Decarbonized Fuels,” a joint effort between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public […]
In Hong Kong, LyondellBasell announced the joint development of a new bio-based film packaging solution in collaboration with Futamura Chemical, a firm operating in sustainable packaging manufacturing, Iwatani Corporation, a major Japanese trading company, and Shiseido, a renowned firm in the beauty industry. This innovative cosmetic film packaging series partially incorporates LYB bio-based polypropylene (PP) […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. The partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection, research on using methanol as a marine fuel, pilot projects in Saudi Arabia, […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that energy company PT Indika Energy (INDY) has established a new subsidiary, PT Tripatra Bioenergi Angkasa (TBA), to expand into the chemical industry. According to a disclosure submitted to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), TBA will focus on the production of basic organic chemicals derived from agricultural products. The […]
In the Netherlands, BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL) and NanosTech Technology & Innovations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver a fully integrated solution to produce advanced, drop-in biofuels. The partnership combines BTL’s pyrolysis technology, which converts sustainable biomass into bio-oil, with NanosTech’s proprietary Aquaprocessing (AQP) platform, which upgrades even the most challenging bio-oils […]
In India, pv Magazine India reported that researchers at the Green Hydrogen Research Center of MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) have developed a process that produces both BioCNG and Green Hydrogen from mixed agricultural waste. “Unlike many efforts that rely on a single feedstock such as paddy straw or napier grass, this research demonstrates success […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. The investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that will produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually starting in 2030, according to the report. […]
